White Christmas
Red Barn Singers and Orchestra Lyrics
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Over the fields we go, laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
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
He got into a drifted bank and we got upset
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
A day or two ago, the story I must tell
I went out on the snow, and on my back I fell
A gent was riding by, in a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed as there I sprawling lie but quickly drove away
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack, you'll take the lead
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
The lyrics to "Jingle Bells" by Red Barn Singers and Orchestra take us on a ride through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh. The song begins by painting a picture of the singer dashing through the snow and laughing with their companions as they ride over the fields. The bells on the horse's tail make the spirits bright, and they all join in singing a sleighing song. The chorus repeats the iconic line "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way" twice, emphasizing the festive and joyous atmosphere of the moment.
The second verse takes a humorous turn as the singer recounts a mishap that occurred during a recent sleigh ride. Miss Fanny Bright was seated by their side, but the horse was lean and misfortunate, leading them to get stuck in a drifted bank and overturn the sleigh. However, this doesn't seem to dampen their spirits as they continue to sing and enjoy the ride. The third verse tells another comedic story of the singer falling on their back in the snow, only to be laughed at by a passerby in their one-horse open sleigh before quickly driving away.
The chorus once again repeats before the final verse encourages the listener to enjoy the winter wonderland while they're young and to take the girls out for a ride. They suggest getting a fast horse and hitching it to an open sleigh to take the lead and sing along with the tune. Overall, "Jingle Bells" is a beloved holiday song that invokes the spirit of winter fun and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh
We are moving quickly through the snow on a sleigh pulled by a single horse
Over the fields we go, laughing all the way
We are crossing the fields and having a joyful time
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright
The bells on the horse's tail are ringing, adding to the festive atmosphere
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
We are having a great time riding and singing a song about sleighing tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
The bells on the horse's harness are jingling as we ride along
O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
We are having a blast riding in an open sleigh pulled by one horse
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride
A day or two ago, I decided to go for a ride
And soon miss fanny bright, was seated by my side
A woman named Fanny Bright joined me on the ride
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot
The horse was skinny and unlucky
He got into a drifted bank and we got upset
The horse stepped into a snowdrift and the sleigh tipped over
A day or two ago, the story I must tell
I have another story to tell from a day or two ago
I went out on the snow, and on my back I fell
I slipped on the snow and fell on my back
A gent was riding by, in a one-horse open sleigh
A man on a one-horse open sleigh passed by
He laughed as there I sprawling lie but quickly drove away
He saw me lying on the ground and laughed before driving away quickly
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young
The ground is covered in snow, so we should take advantage of our youth and enjoy it
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song
We should take our girlfriends tonight and sing a song about sleighing
Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed
Get a horse with a short tail that can run at a speed of 240
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack, you'll take the lead
Attach the horse to an open sleigh and you'll be in charge
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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@tonyamartin7370
I just found this album this morning. It's so beautiful and reminds me of my grandparents. I love it so much I just ordered a copy off ebay. It will be like having a piece of them with me.
@patriciaoreilly8907
Ah that's very nice enjoy . I just heard the video & it's so Magical & heart warming.
@SamhainBe
February 25 - Christmas in February - and I'm glad I'm here!
@HassoBenSoba
Yep, it's Wally Stott's 1959 "Happy Holidays" LP (recorded in England), licensed and released by Red Barn.
@ivangranger8494
This reminds me of my Mother. 🎄She always had the radio on, with much to hear. Both music, and the once highly intelligent, talented personalities, of radio✨✝️🕊✨
@christmasrecords12-25
Nice memories.
@cynthiaburns5233
Great music. Perfect. Thank you! :)
@michaelcook8487
Superb music. For Christmas season or even today June 26, 2020.
@usmale49
Maybe even today which is September 20, 2022!! Happy Holidays to you for 2022!
@michaelcook8487
@@usmale49 Yes, even today. Glad tidings on 9/20/2022.