Jingle Bells
Rosemary Clooney (1) Lyrics
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In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
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
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
The song "Jingle Bells" is a classic Christmas tune that has been sung for generations. The song tells the fun and whimsical story of a group of people joyously dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh. The lyrics convey an upbeat and festive tone, starting with the famous opening lines "Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, o'er the fields we go laughing all the way". These lines perfectly set the tone for the entire song, conveying the sense of joyful celebration and excitement that is so essential to the holiday spirit.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are filled with references to the sound of jingling bells, the feeling of the snow belting their faces, and the exhilaration of racing over the snow in a horsedrawn sleigh. The repeated refrain of "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh" helps to create a sense of unity and comradery among the characters in the song. These lyrics give listeners and even the participants of the song, a sense of freedom and exuberance that brightens their spirit and puts them in the holiday mood.
Overall, "Jingle Bells" is a catchy, upbeat song that perfectly captures the spirit and joy of the Christmas season. The song's iconic melody and lyrics have made it a beloved holiday classic that never fails to delight audiences of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
We are moving quickly through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
We are riding in a sleigh pulled by one horse
O'er the fields we go
We are traveling over the fields
Laughing all the way
We are having a joyful time
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells on the horse's tail are ringing
Making spirits bright
The ringing of the bells is causing us to feel happy and joyful
What fun it is to laugh and sing
We are having a great time laughing and singing
A sleighing song tonight
We are singing a song while we ride the sleigh tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
We are singing and celebrating the sound of the bells
Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing constantly
Oh, what fun it is to ride
We are enjoying the experience of riding in the sleigh
In a one horse open sleigh
We are riding in a sleigh pulled by one horse
A day or two ago
This story happened recently
I thought I'd take a ride
I wanted to go for a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
I was joined by a woman named Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
She sat down next to me in the sleigh
The horse was lean and lank
The horse was thin and unimpressive
Misfortune seemed his lot
It seemed that the horse had bad luck
We got into a drifted bank
We accidentally went into a snowbank
And then we got upsot
We fell over and became upside down
Jingle bells, jingle bells
We are still enjoying the sound of the bells
Jingle all the way
The bells are still ringing constantly
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Despite our mishap, we are still having fun
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
We are still riding in a sleigh pulled by one horse
Jingle bells, jingle bells
We are still singing and celebrating the sound of the bells
Jingle all the way
The bells are still ringing constantly
Oh, what fun it is to ride
We are still enjoying the experience of riding in the sleigh
In a one horse open sleigh
We are still riding in a sleigh pulled by one horse
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCESCO MOCCHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dashing through the snow
On a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go,
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tail ring,
making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
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
We got into a drifted bank,
And then we got upset.
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, What fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, 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!
Oh, What fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, What fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
@wiktor11cb
The version I grew up on, fell in love with and no one can match it
@MrM-rs4vp
Dashing through the snow
On a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go,
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tail ring,
making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
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
We got into a drifted bank,
And then we got upset.
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, What fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, 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!
Oh, What fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,
Jingle all the way!
Oh, What fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
@SagittariusTarot
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@reenester
Why don't more people listen to this ..It is a Great version of this song.
@thebulletbot3329
honestly the most christmas'y version of this song.
@animalgc4914
Great song
@Angel-lq9ev
Yaaaas 💫💫
@erenmikasaarminattaqueonti8206
je trouve cette musique très belle pour noël
@riccardogentili3986
Nice version
@lorchc27
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