Jingle Bells
The Ray Conniff Singers Lyrics
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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
Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
Oer the fields we go laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright
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
Day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride
Soon Miss Fannie Bright was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank misfortune seemed his lot
He got into a drifted bank and then we got up-sot
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
Now the ground is white, go it while were young
And take the girls tonight and sing a sleighing song
Ya get a bobtail net, ya pick him for his speed
And hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack, you'll take the lead
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
One horse open sleigh
The lyrics of "Jingle Bells" by The Ray Conniff Singers celebrate the joy of riding in a one-horse open sleigh while jingling the bells on the horse's bobtail. The song is full of laughter and fun as it talks about dashing through the snow, making spirits bright, and singing sleighing songs. The singer also narrates an incident where he took a ride with a woman named Miss Fannie Bright, and their horse ended up in a drifted bank, causing them to tip over.
The song's chorus repeats several times throughout the lyrics, emphasizing the fun and joy of riding in a one-horse open sleigh while jingling the bells. The singer invites the listeners to take advantage of the white snow on the ground and take their girlfriends for a ride in a sleigh, making merry and singing along with joy. Overall, the "Jingle Bells" lyrics offer a cheerful and infectious melody that has become a classic holiday favorite all around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
We hear the sweet sound of jingling bells and it makes us happy, so we sing out loud with joy.
Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
It's an amazing experience to ride in an open sleigh pulled by one horse, with the cold wind rushing past and the snow crunching beneath us.
Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
We're moving quickly and energetically through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh, having the time of our lives.
Oer the fields we go laughing all the way
As we pass over the fields, we're having a great time laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Bells on bobtail ring making spirits bright
The bells attached to the horse's tail jingle as it runs, creating a cheerful atmosphere and lifting our moods.
What fun it is to sing along on a sleigin song tonight
We're having so much fun that we can't resist singing along to the sleighing song that we're listening to.
Day or two ago I thought Id take a ride
A little while ago, I decided to go for a ride.
Soon Miss Fannie Bright was seated by my side
I was joined by Miss Fanny Bright, who came along with me for the ride.
The horse was lean and lank misfortune seemed his lot
The horse we rode was skinny and unfortunate, but despite that, we still enjoyed the ride.
We got into a drifted bank and then we got up-sot
We accidentally ended up in a snowdrift and the sleigh tipped over, but we brushed it off and carried on having fun.
Now the ground is white, go it while were young
The ground is covered in a blanket of snow, so let's make the most of it while we're still young and able to enjoy it.
And take the girls tonight and sing a sleigin song
Let's invite some girls to join us for the ride and sing a fun sleighing song together.
Ya get a bobtail net, ya pickim for him speed
You need to find a horse with a short tail and choose one that can run fast.
And hitch him to an open sleigh
Attach the horse to the open sleigh and get ready for a great ride.
And crack youll take the lead
Take charge and lead the way on our winter adventure together.
One horse open sleigh
We're riding in a classic one horse open sleigh, having a wonderful time and enjoying each other's company.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Conniff, TRAD
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