McCartney wrote the song in the key of B major, and recorded it entirely on his own during the sessions for his solo project McCartney II. Although the members of Wings are not on the recording, they do appear in the promotional music video, which was filmed at the Fountain Inn in Ashurst, West Sussex. It also includes footage filmed at the Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, where McCartney rehearsed his 1979 UK tour. Wings performed the song during their 1979 tour of the UK.
Including royalties from cover versions, it was estimated in 2010 that McCartney makes $400,000 a year from this song, which puts its cumulative earnings at over $15 million.
Wonderful Christmastime
Paul McCartney Lyrics
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The spirits up
We're here tonight
And that's enough
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
The feeling's here
That only comes
This time of year
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
The choir of children sing their song
Ding dong, ding dong
Ding dong, ding ooh ooh
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
We're simply having a wonderful Christmastime
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
The word is out
About the town
So lift a glass
Oh and don't look down
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
The choir of children sing their song
They practiced all year long
Ding dong, ding dong
Ding dong, ding dong (dong)
Ding dong, ding dong (dong)
Ding dong, dong dong
The party's on
The spirits up
We're here tonight
And that's enough (ohh)
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
We're simply having a wonderful Christmastime
The mood is right
The spirits up
We're here tonight
Oh and that's enough (yeah)
We're simply having a wonderful Christmastime
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Wonderful Christmastime (Christmas)
Paul McCartney's song "Wonderful Christmastime" is an upbeat and joyful anthem that captures the festive spirit of the holiday season. The lyrics express the sense of excitement and happiness that come with Christmas celebrations, with simple yet catchy phrases that celebrate the spirit of the season.
The opening verse sets the mood of the song, with the "mood" and "spirits" being up as everyone gathers together for the party or event. The repetition of the line, "Simply having a wonderful Christmastime," reinforces the idea that the simple joys of the season are all that is needed to make the occasion special. The chorus establishes this sentiment as the central message of the song, with the lyrics emphasizing that the joy and wonder of Christmas can be found in the most basic elements of the holiday.
The song continues with a description of the classic Christmas scene, with a choir of children singing festive carols and the town buzzing with excitement. These images evoke the traditional elements of the holiday and add to the sense of community and shared joy. The final verses of the song urge listeners to join in the celebrations and raise a glass to the festive season, bringing the song to a triumphant conclusion.
Overall, "Wonderful Christmastime" is a catchy and feel-good song that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas. The repetitive nature of the lyrics and the upbeat melody make it a holiday classic that is sure to lift the spirits of anyone feeling down during the festive season.
Line by Line Meaning
The mood is right
The atmosphere is perfect
The spirits up
Everyone is in high spirits
We're here tonight
We are all gathered here tonight
And that's enough
It's just enough to be together
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
We don't need anything else but to enjoy Christmas together
The party's on
The celebration has started
The feeling's here
There is a special feeling in the air
That only comes
That appears just once a year
This time of year
During the Christmas season
The choir of children sing their song
Children's choir sings their Christmas song
Ding dong, ding dong
The sound of the bells ringing
Ding dong, ding ooh ooh
The sound of the bells ringing and echoing
Do-do, do-do, do-do, do
The children are humming their melody
We're simply having a wonderful Christmastime
We are enjoying ourselves during Christmas
The word is out
Everyone knows about it
About the town
All around the town
So lift a glass
Let's raise our glasses
Oh and don't look down
Don't worry about anything else, just enjoy the moment
They practiced all year long
The children had been rehearsing their song for a long time
Ding dong, ding dong (dong)
The sound of the bells ringing again
Ding dong, ding dong (dong)
And again
Ding dong, dong dong
The bells continue to ring
The party's on
The celebration continues
We're here tonight
We are all together tonight
And that's enough (ohh)
Being together is all we need
Oh, oh, oh, oh
A joyful sound
Oh, oh, oh
More joyful sounds
Wonderful Christmastime (Christmas)
The magical and joyful experience of Christmas
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul McCartney
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@olskzeri2723
@@Uetti ZzzZzzz. Lame attempt to be funny.
So the man who joined Beatles "in an already set up affair" ("Sir Pauls" OWN words ON camera) with a different skullshape, height, eyecolours, personality, musical abilities, different accent, who hinted Shea Stadium was "Before my time" is the real James Paul McCartney ?
Jesus christ what you PIA-people are clueless. You do not know official Beatles history, you do not know how James Paul McCartney was as a person.
All you give me is either lame attempts at "comedy", insults or the retarded "Exactly the same!!!" argument.
In your world we "PID/Paul was replaced"-people are "crazies".
That is why it is so fascinating while i have the arguments you only have insults.
That is a sign who is right at the end of the day.
The Who sang already in the 70's about JPM's replacement in a very famous song, yet you PIA-people prefer to live your life with both eyes and ears closed.
"Sir Paul" have hinted ever since 1967 that he is NOT Paul McCartney, yet you never catch on.
So many years ago Lennon told you that JPM was "Yesterday" and William is "Another day".
Why do you fear truth so much ?
Truth is truth and it never changes.
Arguments or nothing at all. Do you think you can beat my arguments with silly "yOu mUst haVe bEen rEplaCed".
Grow up.
@olskzeri2723
@@Uetti The big difference between you and me is that i see this from a logical perspective while you only act on your feelings. It doesn't matter if you want William to be the real Paul McCartney, no insults or "exactly the same!!!" nonsense can save that false narrative you are pushing.
I know, you have your pride. Rather than admitting that maybe, just maybe, it was wrong of you to just take for granted that "Sir Paul" is the real James Paul Mcartney and not doing your research beforehand you seems to believe by attacking me the world becomes a big safe La la-land where no one ever lies or are trying to hurt you.
But you... are you an adult or are you on the younger side ?
Starting up with a childish joke on your part while engaging with me didn't impress me at all. You either have arguments or you have nothing at all. Jokes are not arguments. Insults are not arguments. The strongest "insult" i use on people are that they are "gullible" or some little sarcasm here and there. But i still make my arguments very clear.
You see i do not do this from an emotional perspective, while i do care about the REAL James Paul McCartney, i still make my points as factual as i possible can.
Nothing i have stated have been disinfo.
The skullshape can not change once grown up. Scientific fact. And while you are stubborn now because "pId iS So CraZy", you know deep down that his eye colour could NOT change from brown to green.
JPM was the same height as Lennon, his replacement towered over Lennon. The "paUl hAd A grOwTh spUrT aT 24 yeArS oF aGe" is a silly claim. Even you must admit that.
None of "Sir Paul's" qoutes was put taken out of context. He said B E A T L E S.
Do yourself a favour and learn how JPM joined the band. "Sir Paul" version goes against official history.
If he told the TRUTH how he joined Beatles then he joined Beatles late 1966 in an already set up affair as Beatles new "Paul McCartney".
I do not care at all if my line of thoughts are too complex for you. The truth is that William (yes, George Harrison did call him WILLIAM ON camera) uses a lot of doublespeak that goes over peoples heads.
Why not be mature about this and at least study PID for 6 months and then make up your mind ? You are incredible naive if you think i suddenly over a night became a PID/Paul was replaced believer. I once upon a time resisted that theory like you do now. But i unlike you took the time to see this from BOTH sides.
The misstake you do is that you cling onto the Paul-is-Alive perspective like your life depended on it. You are too sentimental about this. Follow facts, not feelings is my advice to you.
When i realized that Paul was REPLACED i felt incredible betrayed. But hey life must go on. Truth is truth regardless if we like it or not.
Do not be one of thoose "living is easy with eyes closed people". With internet it is easy to reasearch things if you just take your time to do it.
Be honest, if the truth would ever come out during our lifetime, would you be a man (lets say you are a male) to admit you had been fooled during all thoose years or would you backtrack all your messages to hide the fact that you really believed William was JPM ?
"wiLl yOu bAcktrAck iF yoU aRe wRonG ?!"
I will not backtrack anything. But believe me, i am not afraid of being wrong regarding JPM being replaced. It doesn't stem from smugness or an arrogance from my side, it just comes from the fact that i researched the subject.
If more of you did that you would have caught on everytime "Sir Paul" doublespeaks.
While you take for granted he is the real deal me and many others knows that he have really no idea about the early days. He just makes up stuff as he goes along. Some things he obviously have read and remembers, but like on Letterman when he gets put on the spotlight he really had no clue about Fab Fours performance at the Ed Sullivan Show.
The real JPM would have remembered it.
I would recommend you to study JPM before late 1966 ("Billy Shears" showed up first time in the Kenya movie with Mal Evans and his debut with the Beatles was in december 1966).
If he is "Exactly the same!!!" then you have nothing to worry about.
What are you afraid of...?
Beatles and other groups used "Yesterday" as a codeword for JPM after he was gone.
"Yesterday" was a JPM song.
"Another day" is a William song.
That code from Lennon went over peoples heads, but it was a very smart clue when you think about it.
And study the lyrics of that famous song of The Who. To deny that is about JPM's replacement is just plain silly. The bandmembers in The Who knew the truth and did their own PID-song.
Maybe you should start to realize that the music industry behind the scenes is not a big La la-land where everyone is nice and telling the truth.
Seek truth in Beatles fiction and seek fiction in their truths.
Why did Beatles print out that Lennon said "Oh yesterday" in the lyrics of "All you need is love" when he really says "YES HES DEAD" ?
Instead of getting emotional over reading that, put on earphones and listen yourself. Like why is "Paul" screaming at the end of Sgt Pepper reprise that "PAUL IS REALLY DEAD" ?
Ringo may have "joked" he was the Last Beatle alive but in reality it was not a joke.
Why do you think Ringo pointed out on "Ellen" that he doesn't use "his" accent anymore ?
Who do you think Harrison really weept for in "While My guitars gently weep"...?
Why did the change of chemistry in the band ? Why stop touring ? Why overdub "House of lords" with "Houuuseeeee of Pauuuul" ?
This is where i end my message up to you. I give you this little "guide", but it is up for you to do the work.
If you have a single mature bone in your body you should at least start doing some research. It is mostly free (besides the books).
My advice is too see this from BOTH perspectives. Ask yourself why i once was like you but now is a firm believer in PID.
And this provokes most of you, but i am not wrong over this statement: The reason alot of you give "Sir Paul" a free pass is because you believe he is that charming cute guy that once wrote "Yesterday".
(And no, drugs do not change the skullshape... many of you are incredible naive but with good intentions).
Live well.
We will see what happens when "Sir Paul" dies, but if he ends up being mourned as the real James Paul McCartney the day he dies and you still are in a hypnotised state, then you can count on that me and alot of people will fight that false narrative.
If you are my enemy when that day comes so be it. But do not claim i didn't try to reach out to you.
@leokimvideo
Once this song is in your head it's impossible to remove
@feenixpg3d
this happened to me lol
@namachef
Leo I don't know how but we must have identical taste I swear I see you EVERYWHERE.
@filiperodrigofurtunatodias6852
facts. its been in my head for a week now.
@darq-
Been in my head since december
@thomasbrownlee7653
Happened to me
@anotherfalsealarm151
the old couple at the beginning: trying to enjoy Christmas in peace
Paul McCartney: THE MOON IS RIGHT-
@cineasteontherun1368
Macca jumps RIGHT between 'em!!! He KNEW how this song worked and how it was coming off. He's just needling the * out of everyone in this video... MERRY KRIMBLE!!!
@angusyoungwannabe1897
bEST COMMENT EVER WKZSKJSIX
@Clay3613
I too watch Vincent Vinesauce.