Jingle Jangle Jingle
The Commonwealth Lyrics


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Yippie yay
There'll be no weddin' bells for today

'Cause I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
Jingle, jangle
As I go ridin' merrily along
Jingle, jangle
And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
Jingle, jangle
And that song ain't so very far from wrong
Jingle, jangle

Oh, Lillie Belle
Oh, Lillie Belle
Oh, Lillie Belle
Oh, Lillie Belle
Though I may have done some foolin'
This is why I never fell

'Cause I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
Jingle, jangle
As I go ridin' merrily along
Jingle, jangle
And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
Jingle, jangle
And that song ain't so very far from wrong
Jingle, jangle

Oh, I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
As I go ridin' merrily along
As I go ridin' merrily along
And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
And that song ain't so very far from wrong
And that song ain't so very far from wrong

Oh, Lillie Belle
Oh, Lillie Belle
Though I may have done some foolin'
This is why I never fell
Why I never fell

'Cause I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
As I go ridin' merrily along
As I go ridin' merrily along
And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"




And that song ain't so very far from wrong
And that song ain't so very far from wrong

Overall Meaning

The Commonwealth's "Jingle Jangle Jingle" is a popular western swing song released in 1942. The song is about the singer's joy in being single, with no plans to marry anytime soon. He is proud of his spurs and his freedom to ride and travel without being tied down. The jingling sound of the singer's spurs is a symbol of his carefree lifestyle, and the chorus emphasizes that he is content with being single. The song also mentions a character named Lillie Belle, who may have been a love interest in the past. However, the singer suggests that his commitment to his lifestyle is why he never fell for Lillie Belle or any similar distractions.


The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the old west, with the singer riding a horse through the rugged landscape, his spurs jingling all the way. The chorus is catchy and memorable, emphasizing the singer's love of freedom and independence. The song is still popular today and has been covered by many artists over the years. It has also been featured in several films, including "The Hangover Part III" and "Fallout: New Vegas."


Line by Line Meaning

Yippie yay
Expressing joy or excitement


There'll be no weddin' bells for today
There's no wedding scheduled for today


'Cause I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
My spurs make noise as I walk or ride


Jingle, jangle
Making repetitive noise


As I go ridin' merrily along
I'm enjoying my ride very much


And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
People sing a song about being glad to be single


And that song ain't so very far from wrong
The song is mostly true


Oh, Lillie Belle
Addressing someone named Lillie Belle


Though I may have done some foolin'
Admitting to some misbehavior


This is why I never fell
This is why I didn't get caught


I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle
Reiterating the fact that the spurs make noise


As I go ridin' merrily along
Reiterating the enjoyment of the ride


And they sing, "Oh, ain't you glad you're single?"
Reiterating the singing and content of the song


And that song ain't so very far from wrong
Reiterating the veracity of the song




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mininuke3192

god i love these so much. I discovered you recently and was worried you would never upload a new one! and i hope you continue they help me work on my personal projects a lot :)

HifLif

i love new vegas, and this song, thank you the ambience just gives something great to the song

Will Is legend03

I don’t comment much but dude you doing great I love all the videos they all sound awesome (pretty relaxing too)

mrsubject1

Thanks man always good to hear

MacquarieRidge

Something like this would make a wonderful yet subtle addition to the game. Love it! :)

mrsubject1

it would be a cool mod to hear the music echoing from the strip in game

Mason Sharpe

Nice! Hey I was wondering if you'd do a Lorne Greene song. I always felt that some of his songs would fit in well in New Vegas.

Formula Pete

😍 ahhhhh damn... so this is what heaven sounds like!!

James M. McGill

You played this in a Las Vegas casino, now it becomes Sierra Madre casino.

luckydente

Hey, I hate to be that guy again, but I think you set two unrealted videos slip into the new vegas playlist. I listen to it pretty often, keep it up!

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