Jingle Bell Rock
The Anita Kerr Singers The Christmas Songs & Christmas Hits & Christmas Son Lyrics
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In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way (ha ha ha)
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride 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 sitting 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
(Listen to the bells, listen to the bells, listen to the bells, listen to the bells)
(Listen to the bells, listen to the bells, listen to the bells, listen to the bells)
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 for his speed
Then hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you'll take the lead
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
The lyrics to "Jingle Bell Rock" by The Anita Kerr Singers capture the joy and excitement of riding in a one-horse open sleigh during the winter season. The song begins with the image of dashing through the snow, emphasizing the speed and exhilaration of the ride. The singers express their enjoyment with laughter, illustrating the infectious fun that comes with sleighing.
The bells on the bobtails, or the horses' tails, contribute to the festive atmosphere by ringing and making spirits bright. The riders not only revel in the physical sensation of riding in the sleigh but also find joy in singing together, creating a sleighing song to add to the merriment of the occasion.
Soon, the lyrics introduce a specific incident that occurred a day or two ago. It involves the singer deciding to take a ride, accompanied by Miss Fanny Bright. However, the horse they have is not in the best condition, being lean and lank. Misfortune strikes when they find themselves stuck in a drifted bank, or a mound of snow, resulting in their overturning or getting "upsot."
Despite this mishap, the song continues to highlight the joy of riding in a one-horse open sleigh. The singers encourage the listeners to appreciate the snowy scenery and embrace the youthful spirit of adventure. The lyrics suggest taking the girls out for a sleigh ride and continuing the tradition of singing the sleighing song. They additionally mention the importance of choosing a bob-tailed horse known for its speed, as it will lead the sleigh ahead with a crack of the whip.
Overall, "Jingle Bell Rock" is a festive and lively song that celebrates the thrill of sleigh rides and the joy of gathering together during the holiday season. It captures the essence of winter fun and encourages listeners to enjoy the exhilaration and camaraderie that come with this timeless tradition.
Line by Line Meaning
Dashing through the snow
Moving quickly through the snowy landscape
In a one horse open sleigh
Traveling in a sleigh pulled by a single horse
O'er the fields we go
Crossing over the open fields
Laughing all the way (ha ha ha)
Enjoying the journey and sharing laughter
Bells on bob tails ring
The bells attached to the horses' harnesses create a joyful sound
Making spirits bright
Bringing joy and happiness to everyone's hearts
What fun it is to ride and sing
Finding joy in riding the sleigh and singing together
A sleighing song tonight
Enjoying the experience of riding the sleigh and singing a song on this evening
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of the bells ringing
Jingle all the way
The bells are ringing joyfully throughout the entire journey
Oh, what fun it is to ride
Expressing the enjoyment of riding the sleigh
In a one horse open sleigh
In a sleigh pulled by a single horse
A day or two ago
Just a couple of days ago
I thought I'd take a ride
Decided to go for a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Joined by a woman named Miss Fanny Bright
Was sitting by my side
She was sitting next to me in the sleigh
The horse was lean and lank
The horse was thin and unimpressive
Misfortune seemed his lot
The horse seemed unlucky or unfortunate
We got into a drifted bank
We ended up in a snowy bank
And then we got upsot
And then we tipped over
Now the ground is white
The ground is covered in snow
Go it while you're young
Take advantage of the opportunity while you're still young
Take the girls tonight
Invite the girls to join the sleigh ride tonight
And sing this sleighing song
And sing this song while riding the sleigh
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Get a horse with a short tail
Two-forty for his speed
A horse known for its fast pace
Then hitch him to an open sleigh
Attach him to the open sleigh with reins
And crack! you'll take the lead
And with a crack of the reins, you'll be in the lead
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Lord Pierpont
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