Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Perry Como Lyrics

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
The singer of this story is Rudolph, a reindeer with a bright red nose that stands out from the rest of the herd.

Had a very shiny nose
Rudolph's nose is not only red, but also shiny, making it even more noticeable to those around him.

And if you ever saw it
If you had the chance to see Rudolph's nose, you would understand why it is so unique and memorable.

You would even say it glows
Rudolph's nose is so bright that you might even think it emits its own light.

All of the other reindeer
The rest of the reindeer in Rudolph's herd would often make fun of him for his unusual appearance.

Used to laugh and call him names
The other reindeer would taunt Rudolph by making fun of him and calling him names, such as 'Red-nose'.

They never let poor Rudolph
Despite his desire to be part of the herd and participate in their activities, Rudolph was excluded and never given the chance to join in.

Join in any reindeer games
The 'reindeer games' mentioned here refer to the various activities and competitions the other reindeer would engage in.

Then one foggy Christmas eve
On a particular Christmas Eve that happened to be foggy, something extraordinary occurred.

Santa came to say
Santa Claus, the beloved Christmas icon, appeared to the reindeer to deliver an important message.

Rudolph with your nose so bright
Santa specifically called out Rudolph and acknowledged his unique feature as a potential solution to a problem.

Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Santa requested that Rudolph lead his sleigh that evening, due to the fog making it difficult to see and navigate.

Then how the reindeer loved him
After Rudolph had helped Santa and showed his value to the herd, the other reindeer finally accepted him and began to appreciate him for who he was.

As they shouted out with glee
The other reindeer expressed their happiness and excitement about Rudolph's newfound acceptance and contribution to their team.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
The song repeats the title and highlights Rudolph's defining feature once more.

You'll go down in history
Rudolph's actions and unique trait have cemented him as a hero and legend, worthy of being remembered and celebrated for years to come.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
The song references the other famous reindeer who pull Santa's sleigh and serve as Rudolph's colleagues.

Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
The song lists the remaining reindeer who complete the herd alongside Rudolph.

But do you recall
Despite the presence of many other famous and beloved characters, the song suggests that there is one reindeer who really stands out.

The most famous reindeer of all
The song's conclusion affirms that Rudolph has earned the title of 'most famous reindeer of all' due to his unique story and role in saving Christmas.