At The Christmas Ball
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"Hey Bessie it's Christmas here"
Here! Here! Hurray for Christmas

Christmas comes but once a year, and to me it brings good cheer,
And to everyone who likes wine and beer
Happy New Year is after that, happy I'll be, that is a fact
That is why I like to hear, folks I say that Christmas is here
Christmas bells will ring real soon, even in the afternoon
There'll be no chimes shall ring at the Christmas Ball
Everyone must watch their step, or they will loose their rep
Everybody full of fare at the Christmas Ball

Grab your partner one an' all, keep on dancing 'round the hall
Then there's no one to fall, don't you dare to strut




If your partner don't act fair, don't worry there's some more over there
Seekin' a chance everywhere at the Christmas Ball

Overall Meaning

The song "At The Christmas Ball" by Smith Smith is a fun, upbeat tune that celebrates the joy of Christmas and the holiday season. The opening line, "Hey Bessie it's Christmas here," sets the tone for the festive atmosphere of the song. The chorus encourages everyone to join in the celebration of Christmas with the enthusiastic cry of "Here! Here! Hurray for Christmas."


The verses of the song describe the various joys of the holiday season. Christmas is a time for good cheer, and for many, it means indulging in wine and beer. The promise of a happy new year adds to the excitement, and it's clear that the singer loves nothing more than the sound of Christmas bells ringing in the afternoon. However, the Christmas Ball is the highlight of the holiday season for the singer, and they encourage everyone to be on their best behavior and avoid any missteps or embarrassing moments. The ball is a chance to dance with a partner, enjoy the festivities, and maybe even find a new love interest.


Overall, "At The Christmas Ball" is a fun and lighthearted song that captures the joy and excitement of the holiday season. It encourages everyone to let loose and join in the celebration of Christmas, and the upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a perfect tune for any holiday party.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Bessie it's Christmas here
Let's celebrate Christmas, it's here and we should be excited!


Christmas comes but once a year, and to me it brings good cheer,
Christmas only comes once a year, but it's a time for joy and happiness for me.


And to everyone who likes wine and beer
And for those who enjoy drinking, it's a great time for that too.


Happy New Year is after that, happy I'll be, that is a fact
After Christmas is the New Year, and I know I'll be happy then too.


That is why I like to hear, folks I say that Christmas is here
I enjoy hearing about Christmas because it brings so much joy and celebration.


Christmas bells will ring real soon, even in the afternoon
The sound of Christmas bells will come soon, perhaps even in the afternoon.


There'll be no chimes shall ring at the Christmas Ball
Unfortunately, there won't be any bell chimes sounding during the Christmas Ball.


Everyone must watch their step, or they will loose their rep
Everyone needs to be careful and make sure they don't lose their reputation by making a mistake.


Everybody full of fare at the Christmas Ball
Everyone will be well-fed and happy at the Christmas Ball.


Grab your partner one an' all, keep on dancing 'round the hall
Everyone should grab a partner and keep dancing around the hall together.


Then there's no one to fall, don't you dare to strut
If everyone dances together, no one will fall, so don't be too confident and strut too much.


If your partner don't act fair, don't worry there's some more over there
If your current partner isn't being fair, don't worry, there are other people looking for a dance partner too.


Seekin' a chance everywhere at the Christmas Ball
People will be seeking opportunities to dance with others all over the Christmas Ball.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BUTCH THOMPSON, F. W. LONGSHAW

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Comments from YouTube:

78 RPM BLUES

This is the best copy of this record on youtube! Record was recorded in 1925 but not released until 1940. This is an early electric recording.

BloozeDaddy

1925! Amazing that this recording still exists in the 21st century. Could this be the very FIRST Christmas record?? This was 17 years before Bing recorded White Christmas in 1942.

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