White Christmas
The Drifters & Bill Pinkney Lyrics


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Doo doo, doo doo
Doop doop, doop doo doop
Doo doo, doo doo
Doop doop, doop doo doop

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where those treetops glisten, and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow

Then I-I-I am dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days, may your days, may your days
Be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I-I-I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten, and the children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I-I-I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May those days, may your days, may your days
Be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white





Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The song "White Christmas" by The Drifters is a classic Christmas song that expresses the singer's desire for a snowy and festive Christmas like the ones they used to experience. The song emphasizes the importance of the snow, the treetops glistening, the children listening to sleigh bells in the snow, and the joyous atmosphere it creates. The lyrics are simple and sweet, with the repetition of the phrase "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" and the use of doo-wop sounds in the background. The song ends with the hope that the listener's Christmas will also be white and merry.


The song was originally written by Irving Berlin, and it has been performed by many artists, including The Drifters. The Drifters version, with the group's signature doo-wop harmonies, was released in 1954 and has become a beloved classic. The song's message of nostalgia and the hope for a white Christmas resonate with listeners of all ages, making it an enduring holiday favorite.


Overall, "White Christmas" by The Drifters expresses the sentimentality and holiday spirit that is so important during the Christmas season. The lyrics speak to the hope that we all have for a festive, joyous, and snowy Christmas, and it is a reminder that the traditions and memories of the past are what make the holiday season so special.


Line by Line Meaning

Doo doo, doo doo
Repeating the sound of the music


Doop doop, doop doo doop
Continuing to repeat the sound of the music


I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Expressing a desire to experience a Christmas with snow


(Doop doop, doop doo doop)
Repeating the sound of the music


Just like the ones I used to know
Wanting to relive the memories of past Christmases with snow


(Doop doop, doop doo doop)
Repeating the sound of the music


Where the treetops glisten and children listen
Describing a scene where the snow makes the trees sparkle and children are eager to hear the sound of sleigh bells


To hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow
Emphasizing the desire to experience the sound of sleigh bells in the snowy scene


And I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Reiterating the desire for a snowy Christmas


(Doop doop, doop doo doop)
Repeating the sound of the music


With every Christmas card I write
Sending well wishes to loved ones through Christmas cards


May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright
Wishing for happiness and joy for the recipient of the Christmas card


And may all your Christmases be white
Hoping that the recipient of the Christmas card gets to experience snowy Christmases


Jingle bells, jingle bells
Introducing the sound of jingle bells


Jingle all the way, ooh
Expressing excitement for the sound of the jingle bells




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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