Frosty the Snowman
Raffi (Holiday) Lyrics
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With a corn cob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
'Frosty the snowman' is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow
But the children know how he came to life one day
That ol' silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around, oh
Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be
And the children say, he could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me
Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day
So he said, Let's run and we'll have some fun
Now before I melt away
Down to the village with a broom stick in his hand
Runnin' here and there all around the square
Sayin', Catch me if you can
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop or
Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye sayin', Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
The song Frosty The Snowman by Raffi is a joyful and festive tune that tells the story of a jolly snowman named Frosty. The first verse introduces Frosty with a description of his appearance, including his corn cob pipe, button nose, and coal eyes. The second verse acknowledges that Frosty is a fictional character, a fairy tale. However, the children who bring him to life through their play know the magic that makes him real.
The third verse is where the magic happens, as the children find an old silk hat that they place on Frosty's head, causing him to dance around. The chorus repeats Frosty's jolly and playful nature, as he interacts with the children just as any living person would. In the fourth verse, Frosty realizes that he is in danger of melting in the heat of the sun, so he and the children run off to have some fun and avoid the sun's rays.
The final verses are a description of Frosty's mischievous and playful nature as he runs through the village, chased by the children with their broomsticks, and even stopping at the traffic cop before eventually melting away. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Frosty's promise to return someday, and the sound of him thumpety-thumping away over the hills of snow.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
Frosty, the snowman, was a cheery and joyful individual
With a corn cob pipe and a button nose
He had a corn cob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Additionally, he had eyes made of coal
'Frosty the snowman' is a fairy tale they say
Many claim 'Frosty the snowman' is a fictional story
He was made of snow
Although, he was constructed out of snow
But the children know how he came to life one day
Children believe magic brought him to life
There must have been some magic in
Some sort of magic powers must have been infused in
That ol' silk hat they found
The old top hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
When they set it upon his head
He began to dance around, oh
He began to move and groove around
Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be
Frosty was as animated and lively as can be
And the children say, he could laugh and play
The kids aver that he laughed and played
Just the same as you and me
Exactly like you and me
Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day
Frosty had awareness that the sun was blazing hot that day
So he said, Let's run and we'll have some fun
Frosty suggested they sprint around and have amusement
Now before I melt away
Before he begins to dissolve into water
Down to the village with a broom stick in his hand
In his grip, he wielded a broomstick as he descended onto the village
Runnin' here and there all around the square
Darting to and fro within the vicinity
Sayin', Catch me if you can
Exclaiming 'Try to catch me if you're able'
He led them down the streets of town
He guided them through the streets of the municipality
Right to the traffic cop
Directly towards the crossguard
And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop or
He hesitated only for a second when he caught wind of him yelling 'halt' or
Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way
Frosty was compelled to hasten on his path
But he waved goodbye sayin', Don't you cry
However, he waved farewell and spoke 'Do not weep'
I'll be back again some day
Assuring them he shall return someday
Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump
The sound made as he moved along
Look at Frosty go
Observe how Frosty is progressing
Over the hills of snow
Across the mount of snow
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK ROLLINS, STEVE NELSON
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