Christmas
Smith and Jones Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know, yeah
Uh-huh
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
Ooh, to hear those sleigh bells in the snow
Oh yeah
Dreaming (dreaming of a white Christmas)
White Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
Oh yeah
May your days, may your days be merry and bright
Oh yeah, oh-oh, and may all your Christmases be white, oh yeah
I'm dreaming (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Said I'm dreaming (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Yeah, a white (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Dreaming of a white (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Yeah, said I'm dreaming (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Dreaming of a white Christmas (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Yeah-yeah, dreaming of a white Christmas (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Dreaming of a white Christmas (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Dreaming-dreaming-dreaming (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Dreaming of a white Christmas (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Ooh, ooh (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
Oh, oh (I'm dreaming of a white Christmas)
The song "White Christmas" by Smith and Jones is a classic Christmas tune that talks about the desire to experience a white Christmas again, just like the ones they used to know. The lyrics paint a picture of the ideal Christmas scene that many envision during the holiday season, with glistening treetops, children listening to sleigh bells in the snow, and the hope that all Christmases are merry and bright.
The song's opening line of "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know" perfectly captures the nostalgic essence of the holiday season. The song is all about reminiscing on past Christmases and hoping to experience those feelings and memories again. The lyrics also touch on the importance of sending Christmas cards to loved ones and wishing them well during the holiday season.
"White Christmas" was initially written by Irving Berlin and first performed by Bing Crosby in the 1942 movie Holiday Inn. Smith and Jones's version of the song adds an R&B feel to the classic tune, making it a unique take on a holiday favorite. The song has become a holiday staple and is often played on the radio and in movies, making it an essential part of the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I yearn for a Christmas with snow everywhere
Just like the ones I used to know, yeah
Similar to my past Christmases, reminiscing
Where the treetops glisten
The snow makes the trees shine
And children listen
Kids eagerly wait to hear Santa's sleigh bells
Ooh, to hear those sleigh bells in the snow
Excitement builds to listen for Santa Claus
With every Christmas card I write
Wishing everyone a happy holiday season through cards
May your days, may your days be merry and bright
I hope your days are filled with happiness and joy
And may all your Christmases be white, oh yeah
I hope every Christmas you receive snow
Said I'm dreaming
I am imagining
Yeah, a white
Snowy
Dreaming of a white
Imagining a snow-filled
Dreaming-dreaming-dreaming
Imagining-imagining-imagining
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh
Yes, yes, yes, ah
Ooh, ooh
Ah, ah
Oh, oh
Ah, ah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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scatttered
Amazing quality, thank you! I taped this off BBC Two when it first aired Christmas 1987. Watched it every Christmas for many years after and have been watching it on YouTube for the last 10 years or so, but this is the best quality version I’ve seen. 💯
JHF
Thank you. A definite must watch for me every Christmas as well. In my opinion it's one of the finest half hours of comedy the BBC has ever produced.
I managed to get this recording when it popped up on BBC4 a few years ago. So glad I did because it looks like it won't be repeated again any time soon.
MrPaulclem
Classic! Had this on VHS back in late 80`s... Now EX wife taped over it! Grrrrrrr :-)