Frosty the Snowman
The Glenn Miller Orchestra/In The Christmas Mood vol.1 Lyrics
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had a very shiny nose
and if you ever saw it
you would even say it glows
all of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
they never let poor rudolph
join in any reindeer games
santa came to say
rudolph with your nose so bright
won't you guide my sleigh tonight
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee
rudolph the red nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history
then one foggy christmas eve
santa came to say
rudolph with your nose so bright
won't you guide my sleigh tonight
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee
rudolph the red nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history
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 fairy tale 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
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 they only paused a moment when
they heard him holler "stop!"
frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way
but he waved good-bye saying don't you cry
i'll be back again someday
thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
look at frosty go
thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
over the hills of snow
The song Frosty the Snowman is a popular Christmas tune that tells the story of a snowman who comes to life and has an adventure with some children. The first verse describes Frosty as a jolly, happy soul with a corncob pipe and a button nose. This sets up Frosty's character as friendly and fun-loving, and it establishes his physical appearance. The second verse explains that Frosty is a fairy tale character made of snow, but the children know that he came to life thanks to the magic of an old silk hat they found. This introduces the magical element of the story and sets up Frosty's origin. The third verse describes Frosty's adventure as he leads the children through the village with a broomstick in his hand, running here and there, saying "catch me if you can." This verse shows that Frosty is mischievous and playful.
The chorus is repeated twice in the song, emphasizing the idea that Frosty is a beloved character who inspires joy and happiness. The final verse describes how Frosty has to hurry on his way and says that he'll be back again someday. This verse shows that while Frosty may be temporary, his spirit lives on and brings joy to those who remember him.
Line by Line Meaning
rudolph the red nosed reindeer
A reindeer named Rudolph had a red shiny nose
had a very shiny nose
His nose was bright and shiny
and if you ever saw it
If you saw his nose
you would even say it glows
You would say it shines brightly
all of the other reindeer
The rest of the reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
Would make fun of him and give him mean nicknames
they never let poor rudolph
They never allowed Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
To participate or play any reindeer games
then one foggy christmas eve
On a night when it was foggy on Christmas Eve
santa came to say
Santa arrived and said
rudolph with your nose so bright
Rudolph, with your bright nose
won't you guide my sleigh tonight
Will you help me guide my sleigh tonight?
then how the reindeer loved him
The other reindeer then loved him
as they shouted out with glee
And were very happy and excited
rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history
You will be remembered for a long time
frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
Frosty the Snowman was a cheerful and happy character
with a corncob pipe and a button nose
He had a corncob pipe and a nose made of a button
and two eyes made out of coal
And his eyes were made out of coal
frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
Some people believe that Frosty the Snowman is only a made-up story
he was made of snow but the children know
He was made of snow, but children believed
how he came to life one day
That he came to life one day
there must have been some magic in
Perhaps there was some magic in
that old silk hat they found
The old silk hat that they found
for when they placed it on his head
Because when they put it on his head
he began to dance around
He started dancing
frosty the snowman
Frosty, the snowman
was alive as he could be
Was as alive as he could ever be
and the children say he could laugh and play
The children say that he could laugh and play
just the same as you and me
Just like any of us
frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day
Frosty knew that the sun was hot that day
so he said let's run and we'll have some fun
So he suggested they run and have fun
now before i melt away
Before he melted away
down to the village with a broomstick in his hand
He went down to the village carrying a broomstick
running here and there all around the square
He was running around in the village square
saying catch me if you can
And challenged anyone to catch him
he led them down the streets of town
Frosty then led them through the town’s streets
right to the traffic cop
Until they arrived at the traffic cop
and they only paused a moment when
They stopped only for a short while when
they heard him holler "stop!"
They heard him shout "stop!"
frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way
Frosty had to continue his journey
but he waved good-bye saying don't you cry
But he waved goodbye and reassured them not to cry
i'll be back again someday
That he would come back someday
thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump,
Making a thumping sound as he went along
look at frosty go
Observing as Frosty the snowman go
over the hills of snow
Moving over the snowy hills
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JediMasterGeoff
Tracklist:
1. Sleigh Ride (0:00)
2. Yuletide Medley #1: Oh Holy Night/Oh Little Town of Bethlehem/Deck the Halls (3:48)
3. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (9:35)
4. Silver Bells (12:52)
5. Jingle Bells (15:30)
6. Frosty the Snowman (20:14)
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (24:21)
8. Yuletide Medley #2: Oh Christmas Tree/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/We Three Kings/What Child Is This? (28:20)
9. I'll Be Home for Christmas (34:13)
10. Silent Night (37:31)
11. In the Christmas Mood (40:02)
JediMasterGeoff
Tracklist:
1. Sleigh Ride (0:00)
2. Yuletide Medley #1: Oh Holy Night/Oh Little Town of Bethlehem/Deck the Halls (3:48)
3. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (9:35)
4. Silver Bells (12:52)
5. Jingle Bells (15:30)
6. Frosty the Snowman (20:14)
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (24:21)
8. Yuletide Medley #2: Oh Christmas Tree/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/We Three Kings/What Child Is This? (28:20)
9. I'll Be Home for Christmas (34:13)
10. Silent Night (37:31)
11. In the Christmas Mood (40:02)
Vince Pettinelli
Hey Jeff, I need to find the listing of trumpet solos from this album. Do you have the jacket? Can you tell me which songs Ken Brader played solos on?
Glen Boyle
Merry Xmas john I met your brother.joe afew years ago in palmerston north nz when Roger fox brought him out with Larry kloose and Tom Warrington Joe's a Sublime drummer regards Glen Boyle nz
David DeMarco
Thanks a bunch!!
John La Barbera
This actually is a studio recording we did in 1988 with former musicians of different iterations of the Glenn Miller ghost bands. I was one of the producers & arrangers and still enjoy listening to it. Most of this was done in two or three takes. It's been used in a few major Christmas films and it actually went Platinum or Double Platinum.
Joseph Boggs
John La Barbera nice try liar .
Kathleen Boone
Great to hear from you -- I will tell my Jazz Ensemble that you posted on this song. We are playing your arrangement at Bellevue Square on December 12th @ the 12:30 slot. My students who were required to listen to it were very impressed as am I. Great producing!!! I think you are from the PNW, am I correct?
GlimmerOfLight
Giovanni! Sei in Italia adesso?
othniel smith
My grandma gave me this on cassette tape and I listen to it all the time in the car. Absolutely love track 11.
MattInTheHat
@Joseph Boggs nah