Frosty the Snowman
Songs For Children Lyrics


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Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
and two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairytale they say
He was made of snow but the children
know how he came to life one day
There must have been some magic in that
old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
he began to dance around

Oh
Frosty the snowman
was alive as he could be
And the children say he could laugh
and play just the same as you and me

Frosty the snowman knew
the sun was hot that day
So he said
Let's run and
we'll have some fun
now before I melt away
Down to the village
with a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all
around the square saying
Catch me if you can
He led them down the streets of town
right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when
he heard him holler "Stop!"
For Frosty the snow man
had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying




Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day

Overall Meaning

The song "Frosty the Snowman" is a classic Christmas song that tells the story of a jolly snowman who comes to life with the help of some magical accessories. Frosty's corncob pipe, button nose, and coal eyes add to his character and make him come to life for children. The song emphasizes the idea that Frosty is a mythical character, a fairytale created by adults to entertain children. The lyrics also portray the notion of the power of imagination and magic in making things come to life.


The song evokes a sense of childhood wonder and joy. The image of Frosty running through the town with a broomstick in his hand, laughing and playing with children, brings back memories of snow days and snowball fights. The story ends with a positive message, reminding children that Frosty will return again, leaving them with a sense of hope and excitement for the next time.


Line by Line Meaning

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
Frosty the snowman was a cheerful and light-hearted snowman


With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal
He had a corncob pipe in his mouth, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal


Frosty the snowman is a fairytale they say He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day
Although he's considered a fiction story, the children believe that he came to life one day, despite being made out of snow


There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around
The old silk hat contained some magic because it made Frosty come to life and even start dancing


Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me
Frosty was as much alive as he could be, and according to the children, he could laugh and play just like any other human being


Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day So he said Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away
Frosty knew that it was a hot day and he would eventually melt away, so he suggested that the children run and have some fun before that happens


Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand Running here and there all around the square saying Catch me if you can
Frosty led them to the village while holding a broomstick, running all around the square, and inviting them to catch him if they can


He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler "Stop!"
He led them through the streets until they met a traffic cop, and he only stopped for a moment when he heard him shout "Stop!"


For Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye saying Don't you cry I'll be back again some day
Frosty had to leave quickly, but he waved goodbye to the children and assured them not to cry because he'll be back someday




Writer(s): Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins

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