It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Peabo Bryson Lyrics


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It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer"
It's the most wonderful time of the year

It's the hap -happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap - happiest season of all

There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
Caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
Long ago

It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year

[Interlude]

There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago

It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It's the most wonderful time




Yes the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time of the year

Overall Meaning

Peabo Bryson's song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is a timeless classic that captures the joyful spirit and warm traditions of the holiday season. The lyrics express the excitement, happiness, and love that people feel during this festive time of year. The song celebrates the many cherished activities and customs that take place during the holiday season, from jingle belling to caroling to hosting parties and sharing stories of Christmases past.


The song opens with the line "It's the most wonderful time of the year," setting the tone for what follows. The second line references children jingling bells, an image that connotes the sound of the holidays. The next stanza emphasizes holiday greetings, happy gatherings, and the arrival of old friends. The repetition of the phrase "hap-happiest" reinforces the idea that this time of year is one of pure joy and happiness. The third verse details some of the typical activities that take place during the holiday season, such as toasting marshmallows and caroling. It also references the telling of tales about Christmases long ago, adding a sense of nostalgia to the song.


Peabo Bryson's "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is a song that captures the spirit of the season like few others can. Its lyrics are a tribute to the many rituals and customs that make the holidays such a special time for millions of people around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the most wonderful time of the year
The best time of the year is here


With the kids jingle belling
Children are ringing bells in celebration


And everyone telling you 'Be of good cheer'
People are encouraging others to be happy


It's the hap-happiest season of all
This is the happiest time of the year


With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
People are joyful and friendly during the holiday season


When friends come to call
Friends are coming to visit


There'll be parties for hosting
There are gatherings to celebrate


Marshmallows for toasting
Marshmallows will be roasted over a fire


Caroling out in the snow
People are singing Christmas songs in the snow


There'll be scary ghost stories
People will tell scary stories


And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
Stories will be shared about past Christmases


There'll be much mistletoeing
People will be kissing under the mistletoe


And hearts will be glowing
Love and happiness will be felt by all


When loved ones are near
Being close to family and friends brings joy


Yes, the most wonderful time
This absolutely is the best time


It's the most wonderful time of the year
The holiday season is truly the best time




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@abraham8573

It's the most wonderful
Time of the year
With the kids
Jingle-belling
And everyone telling you
Be of good cheer
It's the most wonderful
Time of the year

It's the hap-happiest
Season of all
With those holiday greetings
And great happy meetings
When friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest
Season of all

There'll be parties
For hosting
Marshmallows for roasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago

It's the most wonderful
Time of the year
There'll be much
Mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful
Time of the year



All comments from YouTube:

@thedecimator980

I heard this on the radio and I had to search through all the covers of the song because neither Shazam or sound hound could identify it, im glad I found the artist because he has a beautiful and enchanting voice!

@leniebabe44

He has an amazing and distinctive voice

@manuelorozco7760

I know this from KOST 103.5 FM

@markrubin376

That's so funny you said that ...I had to pull over in the side of the road after hearing this on the radio, and go to the stations website and look up who sang this. I'm a singer, and this rendition was simply stellar!!! Happy holidays!

@Carpediem6706

I agree 200%

@eh288

Pebo Bryson is one of my favorite vocalists! I had to search for this version as well. I knew Johnny Mathis sang this originally, and his is amazing as well, but this one is my favorite!

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@condorito692

Such a wonderful voice, great version and rendition of such classic Christmas Song, I would say as good as the famous version from Johnny Mathis!!
Excellent version!!

@corinneoliver436

Best version ever!!! The feeling when I hear his version makes me feel like its Christmas!!

@wickedout2010

What a beautiful Christmas song! One of my all time favorites during the Xmas month 🎄🎅🏼🎄

@manuelorozco7760

Peabo Bryson has an amazing voice! A beautiful version of a Christmas classic

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