Christmas
The Williams Brothers Lyrics


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

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

(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas ooh, ooh, ooh)
With every Christmas card I write (ooh, ooh, ooh)




May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

Overall Meaning

The Williams Brothers's song White Christmas speaks of the singer's longing for a Christmas filled with snow and memories of childhood. The first verse of the song describes the idyllic setting of a white Christmas, where treetops glisten and children listen for sleigh bells in the snow. The use of the word "dreaming" indicates that this idealized version of Christmas is not a reality for the singer, but rather a romanticized memory.


The second verse mentions the act of sending Christmas cards, a common practice during the holiday season. The singer states that with every card they write, they are imagining a white Christmas for the recipient. The final two lines of the verse serve as a wish for the reader, hoping that their days are merry and bright, and that all of their Christmases are filled with snow.


The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for a white Christmas and reinforces the idea that this is not currently happening. Overall, the song portrays a nostalgia for childhood and a yearning for a Christmas that may only exist in the singer's imagination.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I am longing for a Christmas with snow


Just like the ones I used to know
Just like the snow-filled Christmases of my past


Where the treetops glisten and children listen
Where the snow on the tree branches sparkle and kids eagerly anticipate hearing the sound of sleigh bells


To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To experience the magical sound of sleigh bells ringing while surrounded by snow


With every Christmas card I write
Every time I send a holiday greeting card


May your days be merry and bright
Wishing that you have a cheerful and delightful time throughout the season


And may all your Christmases be white
Hoping all of your future Christmases will be snowy and beautiful


(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas ooh, ooh, ooh)
Refrain of the song where the singer repeats the desire for a snowy Christmas


(With every Christmas card I write ooh, ooh, ooh)
Continuation of the refrain, indicating that the singer wishes for snow with every holiday card he sends


(May your days be merry and bright
Continuation of the refrain, wishing for happiness and joy throughout the season


And may all your Christmases be white)
Completing the refrain, stating the hope for a white Christmas for everyone




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin

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ukrandr

Andy's recording of this classic has ALWAYS been my favorite "pop" Christmas song and this rendition, which I just discovered, is wonderful beyond words.

James Parks

It just doesn't get any better than this, a classic!

Saha Laura

Wonderful! Such talented singers! Perfect harmony!

Javier Eduardo Gutierrez Flores

Me gusta esta verción navideña cantada por Andy Williams te felicito hermano

joe joe Mugga

Great footage, great sound!! Merry Christmas everyone!!

EnglishVirgo

There was no autotune needed back then!

Mary Wealth

No, just lipsynching.

Patricia Letort

I remember watching this! Wish I still could! They were awesome!

Courtney Carter

Beautiful days.....❤❤❤❤

Rick Richmond

Love this.

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