Let It Snow
The Cranberry Singers Lyrics

The Cranberry Singers’ Let It Snow is a classic song that is played at every Christmas party. The song starts with the singer describing the weather outside as frightful, while the fire inside the house is so delightful. These first two lines are an example of a juxtaposition. The singer is trying to explain how the cold external conditions contrast with the warm and cozy internal conditions. The next line states that they have no place to go, so it is preferable that it snows. This creates a sense of isolation and maybe even confinement that comes with the winter season.

The second paragraph of the song elaborates on the winter season. The singer explains that it doesn't look like the snow is stopping anytime soon, and they have bought corn for popping or other snacks to enjoy indoors. The line "The lights are turned way down low" paints a vivid image of a romantic and intimate setting, with a potential lover or partner. In the third and final paragraph, there is a mention of a kiss goodnight, emphasizing the romantic aspect of the song. The singer expresses how they do not want to go outside in the snowstorm, but if their partner holds tight, they will be okay. The song concludes with the fire dying and goodbye’s being exchanged, but as long as there is love, they are okay with the snow.

Interesting facts about this song include that it was written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne in July 1945, in Hollywood during the hottest day of the year. As of 2021, Let It Snow has been recorded and popularized by over 100 different artists. The song has appeared in over fifty movies, including movies like Home Alone, Four Christmases, and Die Hard. The song was first performed by Vaughn Monroe, and his version was number one on the Billboard charts in 1946. Many people consider the song to be a typical Christmas song, despite it not being explicitly about Christmas. Finally, the songwriters, Cahn and Styne, were both Jewish and did not celebrate Christmas.

Chords:

Verse 1:
C Bb F
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
C
But the fire is so delightful
Dm A7 Dm G7
And since we've no place to go
C Bb A7 Dm G7 C
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Verse 2:
C Bb F
It doesn't show signs of stopping
C
And I've brought me some corn for popping
Dm A7 Dm G7
The lights are turned way down low
C Bb A7 Dm G7 C
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Chorus:
G7 C C/B Am
When we finally kiss goodnight
G7 C E7 Am
How I hate going out in the storm
G7 C F D7
But if you really hold me tight, all the way home I'll be warm

Verse 3:
C Bb F
The fire is slowly dying
C
And, my dear, we're still goodbye-ing
Dm A7 Dm G7
But as long as you love me so
C Bb A7 Dm G7 C
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.