I Like a Sleighride
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Oh, 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
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot

Oh, 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
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride




In a one horse open sleigh yeah

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
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Like a Sleighride" by Peggy Lee are a classic celebration of the joy of winter activities. The opening verse is an invitation to join in the fun of an exhilarating ride in a one horse open sleigh, with the sound of bells on the horse's bob-tailed harness adding to the excitement. The second verse tells a humorous story of a ride that doesn't go quite as planned and ends with the sleigh getting stuck in a snow drift. Through it all, the catchy chorus of "Jingle Bells" provides the foundation for the song's joyful enthusiasm.


The lyrics of "I Like a Sleighride" are ultimately about the pure joy of living in the moment and experiencing the thrill of winter activities. The sound of bells ringing, the laughter of friends and the rush of the sleigh all contribute to the sense of delight that is central to the song's message. The humor of the second verse adds a touch of lightheartedness to the proceedings, reminding us that sometimes things don't go exactly as planned, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Dashing through the snow
Moving quickly through the snow


In a one horse open sleigh
Riding in a sleigh pulled by a single horse without a roof


O'er the fields we go
Travelling across wide-open spaces


Laughing all the way
Feeling joyful throughout the journey


Bells on bob tails ring
Hear the sound of the bells attached to the horses' harnesses


Making spirits bright
Elevating the mood and atmosphere


What fun it is to laugh and sing
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for the activity


A sleighing song tonight
Celebrating the activity through the performance of a song


Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Repeating the sound of the bells in excitement


Jingle all the way
The sounds of the bells continuing throughout the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
Expressing enjoyment for the activity of sleighing


In a one horse open sleigh
Riding in a traditional type of sleigh


A day or two ago
Looking back on a recent memory


I thought I'd take a ride
Deciding to take a spontaneous journey


And soon Miss Fanny Bright
A companion joined for the journey


Was seated by my side
Sitting closely next to the singer


The horse was lean and lank
Describing the physical appearance of the horse


Misfortune seemed his lot
The horse appears to be unlucky


We got into a drifted bank
The sleigh ended up in a small, snowy hill


And then we got upsot
The sleigh tipped over


Jingle bells, jingle bells
Repeating the sound of the bells in excitement


Jingle all the way
The sounds of the bells continuing throughout the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
Expressing enjoyment for the activity of sleighing


In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Reiterating the type of sleigh being ridden


Jingle bells, jingle bells
Repeating the sound of the bells in excitement


Jingle all the way
The sounds of the bells continuing throughout the ride


Oh, what fun it is to ride
Expressing enjoyment for the activity of sleighing


In a one horse open sleigh
Riding in a traditional type of sleigh




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY MAY, DAVID D. CAVANAUGH

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