It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Everywhere you go
Take a look in the five-and-ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope for Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (ha, ha, ha)
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that'll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope for Janice and Jen
And then mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Aah ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
The song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a joyful tune that reflects the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the sights and sounds of Christmas, from the glittering displays in store windows to the cheerful carols ringing out through the snowy streets. The Fontane Sisters and Perry Como capture the festive spirit with their lively and upbeat vocals, accompanied by the sweeping orchestral arrangements of Mitchell Ayres.
The song opens with the line "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go," setting the tone for a journey through the holiday season. The imagery takes us to the local five-and-ten store, where we see candy canes and silver lanes aglow. We hear about the toys in every store, but the most beautiful sight of all is the holly that will soon adorn our own front doors. We also get a glimpse of the children's holiday wishes, from a pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots to dolls that will talk and walk.
As the song progresses, we hear about the Christmas trees in the Grand Hotel and the park, and know that soon the bells will begin to ring. But the real magic of Christmas lies not in the external trappings but in the love and joy that we carry within our hearts. The song encourages us to sing a carol from the heart, and with the lively music and catchy lyrics, it's hard not to get in the spirit of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The sights and sounds of Christmas are becoming more and more prevalent
Everywhere you go
No matter where you go, you can see and feel the Christmas spirit
Take a look in the five-and-ten
Take a glance at the local stores, where Christmas decorations and gifts are on display
Glistening once again
Shiny and sparkly in a way that evokes memories of Christmases past
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The decorations in the stores are bright and festive, with candy canes, tinsel, and lights
Toys in ev'ry store
The stores are filled with toys, ready for children to add to their wish lists
But the prettiest sight to see
Despite all the toys, the most beautiful sight is the holly on one's own front door
Is the holly that will be
The beauty of the season is in the traditional decorations, like holly wreaths and garlands
On your own front door
The welcoming greenery on your own home is the most special sight of all
A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Boys dream of classic cowboy toys, like boots and toy guns
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
These boys have made their Christmas wishes known, and their hopes are high
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Girls, on the other hand, have always loved interactive toys like talking and walking dolls
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
These girls are counting on Santa to make their dreams come true
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Parents are excited for the new year to begin, hinting that Christmas break has been hectic
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
Even public places like hotels have begun displaying Christmas trees
On in the park as well
Public parks are also getting into the holiday spirit with their own trees
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
These trees are of the hearty variety - able to withstand winter's toughest weather
Soon the bells will start
The traditional sound of Christmas carols is right around the corner
And the thing that will make them ring
The bells will only ring if people are singing the right tunes
Is the carol that you sing
The joy of Christmas is best expressed through singing and sharing music
Right within your heart
The true spirit of Christmas lies within a person's heart, ready to share with others
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Willson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a Christmas song written in 1951 by Meredith Willson. The song was originally titled "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas". The song has been recorded by many artists, but was a hit for Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra on September 18, 1951, and released on RCA Victor as 47-4314 (45 rpm) and 20-4314 (78 rpm). Bing Crosby recorded a version on October 1, 1951, which was also widely played.
"A popular belief in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, holds that Willson wrote the song while staying in Yarmouth's Grand Hotel.[1] The song makes reference to a "tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well..."; the park being Frost Park, directly across the road from the Grand Hotel, which still operates in a newer building on the same site as the old hotel.[2] It also makes mention of the five and ten which was a store operating in Yarmouth at the time.
It is also possible that the "Grand Hotel" Willson mentions in the song was inspired by the Historic Park Inn Hotel in his hometown of Mason City, Iowa. The Park Inn Hotel is the last remaining hotel in the world designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and is situated in downtown Mason City overlooking central park."
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Beginning_to_Look_a_Lot_Like_Christmas
"Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra released their cover of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" on September 18, 1951, becoming one of the biggest versions of the song, which is still widely played today, with over 87 million streams on Spotify as of June 16, 2019.
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Beginning_to_Look_a_Lot_Like_Christmas#Perry_Como_version
"The Fontane Sisters were a trio (Bea, Geri and Marge Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey.[3]
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fontane_Sisters
"Mitchell "Mitch" Ayres (December 24, 1909 – September 5, 1969) was an orchestra leader, music arranger, composer and performer. He is best known for his many years of work with Perry Como on radio, records, and television and as the musical conductor for The Hollywood Palace.[1]
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Ayres
Santa's Tipsy Tunes Playlist
~https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mNDaIqRhz_O3ew9kjLnKpkv4Kv0zT4LLE
@cornucopia887
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look in the five-and-ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in ev'ry store
But the prettiest sight to see
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of hop along boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that'll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And the mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Aah ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
@MikeyJMJ
Christmas isn't complete without Perry
@official_rown
Perry the Platypus noise plays
@squeeged
@@official_rown glad I'm not the only person who's mind went there
@official_rown
@@squeeged I'm back after a year to tell you that no, it isn't just me that thinks that.
@fanboyrulestheworld2159
@It's Ken from the first comment it's been a year
@StarDustLeenadillard761
Yup
@joeyprotiva7750
That "Everywhere you go" at 00:17 just hits different.
@lilygallo2935
I love it so much as well. It's the reason I prefer this one over the others cover 😍😍
@ashmellow78
heck yea it does
puts me in an even better mood when i listen to this song :3
@julidee_
Right😍😍😍✨