Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra Lyrics

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
This is the story of Rudolph, a reindeer with a red shiny nose that sets him apart from the rest.

Had a very shiny nose
Rudolph's nose was not just red, but it was also bright and shiny enough to catch the attention of anyone who saw it.

And if you ever saw it
If you were lucky enough to see Rudolph's nose, you would be amazed by its brightness and color.

You would even say it glows
People who saw Rudolph's nose would describe it as glowing, not just shining or bright.

All of the other reindeer
The rest of the reindeer, who did not have bright red noses like Rudolph, were also a part of this story.

Used to laugh and call him names
The other reindeer used to mock and ridicule Rudolph, making fun of his unique feature that set him apart from them.

They never let poor Rudolph
Because of their ridicule and mistreatment, Rudolph was never able to join in on any reindeer games or activities.

Join in any reindeer games
The other reindeer excluded Rudolph from their games, preventing him from feeling like a part of the group and having fun with his peers.

Then one foggy Christmas eve
Things began to change for Rudolph on a particular Christmas Eve that was foggy and difficult for Santa and his reindeer team to navigate.

Santa came to say
Unexpectedly, Santa Claus appeared to talk to the reindeer team, likely to give them guidance and direction for their delivery route that night.

Rudolph with your nose so bright
Although the other reindeer had made fun of Rudolph's nose in the past, Santa recognized that it could be an asset in the foggy weather they were facing that night.

Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
Santa asked Rudolph to lead the way and guide his sleigh that night, demonstrating that Rudolph's unique feature had immense value and usefulness.

Then how the reindeer loved him
After Rudolph saved the day with his bright nose, the other reindeer began to see him in a new light and appreciate him for his capabilities and contributions to the team.

As they shouted out with glee
The other reindeer cheered and celebrated Rudolph's success, recognizing that he had proven himself and they had misjudged him in the past.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Rudolph had become a hero and a well-known member of Santa's team, not just an outcast with an unusual feature.

You'll go down in history
Because of Rudolph's success that night, he became famous and well-known for his unique feature, and his story would be told for generations to come.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
In case you are not familiar with all of Santa's reindeer, this line lists the eight others on his team.

Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
This line lists the final four members of Santa's reindeer team, completing the list of all eight besides Rudolph.

But do you recall
The song pauses to ask if the listener remembers the reindeer mentioned so far, leading into Rudolph's introduction.

The most famous reindeer of all
Rudolph is introduced as the most famous and well-known member of Santa's team, even above his eight peers.

You'll go down, down, down, down, own In history-why
The song repeats its earlier sentiment, emphasizing that Rudolph's story will be remembered and retold for a long time to come.