Christmas Time is Here
Shawn Colvin Lyrics


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Christmas time is here,
Happiness and cheer,
Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.

Snowflakes in the air,
Carols everywhere,
Olden times and ancient rhymes and love and dreams to share.
Sleigh bells in the air;
Beauty every where;
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there.

Christmas time is here;




Families drawing near;
Oh that we could always see such spirit through the year.

Overall Meaning

The song "Christmas Time Is Here" is a beautiful expression of the joy and happiness that comes with the holiday season. The opening line of the song, "Christmas time is here," sets the tone of the song and the overall theme of Christmas. The following line, "Happiness and cheer," emphasizes the joyousness of the season and how it brings people together.


The second verse of the song mentions the snowflakes in the air and carols being sung everywhere. These are common symbols of Christmas, and they emphasize the magical feeling that comes with the season. The line "Olden times and ancient rhymes" suggests that Christmas is a time to reflect on past traditions and customs while creating new ones with loved ones. The final line of the verse, "love and dreams to share," emphasizes the importance of family and friends during this time of year.


In the third verse, the lyrics mention the sound of sleigh bells in the air and the beauty that surrounds us during the holiday season. The line "Yuletide by the fireside" creates a cozy picture of friends and family gathered around a warm fire, telling stories and sharing memories. The final line of the verse mentions "joyful memories" and reminds us of the importance of cherishing these special moments with loved ones.


The final verse of the song emphasizes the importance of family during the holiday season. The line "Families drawing near" emphasizes the idea that Christmas is a time to be with loved ones. The final line of the song, "Oh that we could always see such spirit through the year," reminds us to carry the joy and spirit of Christmas with us throughout the year, not just during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Christmas time is here,
The time of year when everyone celebrates Christmas.


Happiness and cheer,
A time when people are happy and joyful.


Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.
A joyous time for children who look forward to Christmas with excitement.


Snowflakes in the air,
Snowflakes are falling from the sky.


Carols everywhere,
Christmas songs can be heard everywhere.


Olden times and ancient rhymes and love and dreams to share.
A time when people remember old and nostalgic times and share love and dreams with each other.


Sleigh bells in the air;
The sound of bells ringing from a sleigh can be heard.


Beauty every where;
The world is beautiful and full of wonder during this time of the year.


Yuletide by the fireside
A traditional Christmas celebration by the warmth of the fireside.


And joyful memories there.
A time when people create happy and joyful memories to cherish in the future.


Christmas time is here;
A time to celebrate Christmas and enjoy the festivities.


Families drawing near;
A time for families to come together and celebrate the holiday season.


Oh that we could always see such spirit through the year.
It would be great to see the same spirit of joy and happiness throughout the entire year, not just during the Christmas season.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson

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Comments from YouTube:

Colin Rackley

This was the first version I heard of it outside of Peanuts. It sounds beautiful.

america1888

This is a beautiful, melancholy Christmas song; Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year are my favorite times of year. I love the Holiday Season.

lesmillman

I heard this song on the radio for the first time yesterday. What a lovely version of the song.

Michael Ferry

Christmastime 2013 - Dearest Shawny Shawn, Your voice and magnificent spirit has kept me alive for another year so let me say: "thank you from the deepest places in my heart"...how I love you! Peace to you Angel...kisses...

William Coon

It's a weird thing but sometimes a sad song can help you get over the very hard times. I have a number of songs I'll play to get through the sad times. Amazing how that works.

Glad this song helped you Michael. Hope you're doing well.

Michael Ferry

Christmas 2012 - Merry Christmas Shawn Colvin! The world would not be the same without your beautiful spirit and voice so thank you for taking such good care of the gifts God gave you so you could share them with us as you have. God Bless You this Christmas and every day. Peace to you Angel.

Chinietzche

She does have a beautiful voice. Loving , caring , tender. Tames the inner beast.

gogobobo

Love! Thank you Shawn. Still Loverly Christmas 2022.

Chad Scherger

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