Jingle Bell Rock
Nelson Lyrics


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Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells jingle bells...

A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank misfortune seemed his lot




We got into a drifted bank and there we got upsot
Jingle bells jingle bells...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the classic Christmas song Jingle Bell Rock, written by James Pierpont, are all about the joy and excitement of riding in a one horse open sleigh during Christmastime. The song is comprised of two verses and a chorus that repeats multiple times. In the first verse, we hear about the sleigh ride through the snow with the bells on the horse's bobtail ringing, making spirits bright. The sense of fun and merriment is palpable as the song encourages everyone to sing along to the "sleighing song tonight."


The second verse of the song tells a short story about the singer's recent sleigh ride with a woman named Miss Fanny Bright. Despite the horse's unfortunate circumstances, they attempted the ride anyway, only to get stuck in a snowbank and "upsot." The verse is brief, but it adds a layer of humor and misadventure to the overall upbeat song.


Overall, Jingle Bell Rock is a song that celebrates the joyful spirit of Christmas through the imagery of sleigh rides, snow, and merrymaking. Its catchy tune and simple structure have made it a favorite among holiday tunes for generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
We are in a hurry to travel across the snow in a sleigh drawn by a single horse.


Over the fields we go laughing all the way
While we travel through the countryside, we enjoy the ride and feel happy.


Bells on bobtail ring making spirits bright
The bells on the horse's tail are ringing, which makes us feel cheerful and enthusiastic.


What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
We are having a great time riding the sleigh and singing a song about sleighing tonight.


Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
The sound of the bells is heard continuously and joyfully throughout the journey.


Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
It is incredibly enjoyable to travel across the snow in a sleigh drawn by a single horse.


Jingle bells jingle bells...
The sound of the bells continues to be heard, filling us with happiness and joy.


A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride
I decided to go on a ride a day or two ago.


And soon Miss Fanny Bright seated by my side
Miss Fanny Bright joined me on the ride and sat beside me.


The horse was lean and lank misfortune seemed his lot
The horse was skinny and unlucky, facing misfortune.


We got into a drifted bank and there we got upsot
We accidentally drove into a bank of snow and tipped over.


Jingle bells jingle bells...
Even though we had an accident, the sound of the bells continued to fill us with happiness and joy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRADITIONAL, FRANCESCO MOCCHI

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RoxxNightmare Krash

Epic.....Nelson Brothers Rule

Sander Krijstman

awesome!

Seany Kav

Super awesome

Melissa Rozema

i like this rock stuff im gonna look some more up

Beatriz Novais

l'm love music

TraceurHarryG1

MERRY CHRISTMAS! XD

guitarninja71

Ooops, my bad! I was thinking of the other song from this CD Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree by, umm ... Firehouse LOL. Sorry for the confusion, ROCK ON my metal brothers and sisters!

Michael Larkin

yup nelson .....................

Lipe Kresnik

Fuck yeah!!!

guitarninja71

Ummm, this is NOT Nelson, it is Firehouse. :)

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