Frosty the Snowman
Tom Gaebel Lyrics

Frosty the Snowman
Introducing the subject of the song, a snowman named Frosty

Was a jolly happy soul
Frosty had a happy and cheerful demeanor

With a corn-cob pipe and a button nose
Frosty had distinctive features, including a corn-cob pipe and a button nose

And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty's eyes were made out of coal, consistent with the typical appearance of a snowman

Frosty the Snowman
Repeating the subject of the song for emphasis

Is a fairy tale they say
Although Frosty may not be real, he is a beloved part of many stories and traditions

He was made of snow
Frosty's body was made out of snow, a fact that is obvious and well-known

But the children know
Despite what others may believe, children have a special knowledge about Frosty and his origins

How he came to life one day
At some point, Frosty was given magical life and became a living snowman

There must have been some magic
The source of Frosty's magical life is unknown, but it is clear that it was a powerful force

In that old silk hat they found
The hat that was placed on Frosty's head was a key part of the magical process

For when they placed it on his head
At the moment the hat was placed on Frosty's head, something incredible happened

He began to dance around
Frosty's magical life was expressed through his ability to move, dance, and interact with the world

Frosty the Snowman
Emphasizing the wondrous nature of Frosty and his magical life

Was alive as he could be
Frosty was not just a lifeless snowman, but a vital and animated creature

And the children say
Echoing the idea that children have a special connection to Frosty and understand him in a unique way

He could laugh and play
Frosty had a joyful spirit and loved to engage in playful activities

Just the same as you and me
Frosty may be different in some ways, but he also shares many qualities with other living beings

Frosty the Snowman
Returning to the song's title

Knew the sun was hot that day
Frosty was aware of the danger posed by the sun's heat, which threatened to melt him

So he said, "Let's run
Frosty decided to take action and move quickly to avoid melting

And we'll have some fun
Despite the danger, Frosty maintained his playful spirit and sought to enjoy himself

Now before I melt away"
Frosty was aware that his time was limited and wanted to make the most of it

Down to the village
Frosty and his companions traveled from their snowy home to the nearby village

With a broomstick in his hand
Frosty used a broomstick as a tool to help him travel and balance

Running here and there
Frosty moved quickly and energetically, trying to avoid the sun's rays

All around the square
Frosty's path took him around the central square of the village

Saying, "Catch me if you can"
Frosty was playful and teasing, encouraging others to chase him

He led them down
Frosty's antics captured the attention of the people in the village and drew them along on his adventure

The streets of town
Frosty and his companions traveled through the various streets and alleys of the village

Right to the traffic cop
Frosty's travels eventually brought him to the village's traffic cop, who was tasked with maintaining order

And he only paused a moment
Frosty did not stay still for long, but his brief interaction with the traffic cop was memorable

When he heard him holler, "Stop!"
The traffic cop was alarmed and taken aback by Frosty's appearance and behavior, and tried to assert his authority

For Frosty the Snowman
Connecting the encounter with the traffic cop back to the central character of the song

Had to hurry on his way
Despite the amusing and playful nature of his adventure, Frosty was aware that he needed to continue moving to avoid melting

But he waved goodbye
Frosty was friendly and sociable, even with those who tried to stop him

Saying, "Don't you cry
Frosty offered reassurance to those he was leaving behind, trying to ease any sadness or disappointment they might feel

I'll be back again some day"
Frosty was confident that he would be able to return in the future and continue his adventures with his friends

Frosty the Snowman
Repeating the song's title one last time

Frosty the Snowman
Closing the song with a final repetition of the subject