Popular Christmas Songs & Lyrics

1. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Was seated by my side

The horse was lean and lank
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Misfortune seemed his lot
had a very shiny nose. He got into a drifted bank
And if you ever saw him, And we, we got upsot
you would even say it glows.
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
All of the other reindeer Jingle all the way
used to laugh and call him names. Oh, what fun it is to ride
They never let poor Rudolph In a one horse open sleigh
join in any reindeer games. Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Oh, what fun it is to ride
Santa came to say, In a one horse open sleigh yeah
"Rudolph, with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Then all the reindeer loved him Oh, what fun it is to ride
as they shouted out with glee, In a one horse open sleigh
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, Jingle bells, jingle bells
you'll go down in history!" Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

2. Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow 3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go You better watch out
Laughing all the way You better not cry
Bells on bob tails ring Better not pout
Making spirits bright I'm telling you why
What fun it is to laugh and sing Santa Claus is coming to town
A sleighing song tonight He's making a list
And checking it twice;
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells He's gonna find out Who's naughty and nice
Jingle all the way Santa Claus is coming to town
Oh, what fun it is to ride He sees you when you're sleeping
In a one horse open sleigh He knows when you're awake
Jingle bells, jingle bells He knows if you've been bad or good
Jingle all the way So be good for goodness sake!
Oh, what fun it is to ride Oh! You better watch out!
In a one horse open sleigh You better not cry
Better not pout
A day or two ago I'm telling you why
I thought I'd take a ride Santa Claus is coming to town
And soon Miss Fanny Bright Santa Claus is coming to town
4. Frosty the Snowman 5. Silent Night

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, This is a classic Christmas carol. It depicts the
With a corncob pipe and a button nose more spiritual side of Christmas and refers to the
and two eyes made out of coal. birth of Jesus Christ, the reason Christians
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, celebrate the Christmas holiday.
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. Silent night, holy night
For when they placed it on his head All is calm, all is bright
he began to dance around. Round yon virgin, mother and child
O, Frosty the snowman Holy infant so tender and mild
was alive as he could be, Sleep in heavenly peace
And the children say he could laugh Sleep in heavenly peace
and play just the same as you and me.
Thumpetty thump thump, Silent night, holy night
thumpety thump thump, Shepherds quake at the sight
Look at Frosty go. Glories stream from heaven afar
Thumpetty thump thump, Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia
thumpety thump thump, Christ the savior is born
Over the hills of snow. Christ the savior is born

Frosty the snowman knew Silent night, holy night

the sun was hot that day, Son of God, love's pure light
So he said, "Let's run and Radiant beams from thy holy face
we'll have some fun With the dawn of redeeming grace
now before I melt away." Jesus Lord, at thy birth
Down to the village, Jesus Lord, at thy birth
with a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there all
around the square saying,
Catch me if you can. 6. The 12-day of Christmas
He led them down the streets of town
right to the traffic cop. This fun little song describes 12 gifts given on the
And he only paused a moment when 12 days leading up to Christmas. It is a fun song
he heard him holler "Stop!" for children to sing, and might even help younger
For Frosty the snow man children with their counting skills.
had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
"Don't you cry,
I'll be back again some day." On the first day of Christmas
Thumpetty thump thump, My true love sent to me
thumpety thump thump, A partridge in a pear tree
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump, On the second day of Christmas
thumpety thump thump, My true love sent to me
Over the hills of snow.
Two turtle doves This unique song refers to a child who has lost his
And a partridge in a pear tree two front teeth and is having trouble wishing
everyone a merry Christmas. Many children,
On the third day of Christmas especially those in elementary school, can relate to
My true love sent to me the song and enjoy singing it.
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth,
On the fourth day of Christmas My two front teeth, see my two front teeth.
My true love sent to me Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
Four calling birds, etc. Then I could wish you "Merry Christmas."
And a partridge in a pear tree
It seems so long since I could say,
On the fifth day of Christmas "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle."
My true love sent to me Gosh, oh gee, how happy I'd be
Five golden rings! If I could only whistle.
Four calling birds
Three French hens All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth,
Two turtle doves My two front teeth, see my two front teeth
And a partridge in a pear tree Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
Then I could wish you "Merry Christmas."
On the [sixth - twelfth] day of Christmas
My true love sent to me

Six geese a laying 8. Deck the Hall

Seven swans a-swimming This perennial favorite dates all the way back to
the 16th century, with some help from Mozart in
Eight maids a-milking the 18th century.

Nine ladies dancing

10 lords a-leaping Deck the hall with boughs of holly

Fa la la la la, la la la la
11 pipers piping 'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
12 drummers drumming Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Five golden rings! Troll the ancient yuletide carol
Four calling birds Fa la la la la, la la la la
Three French hens
Two turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree See the blazing yule before us
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Fa la la la la, la la la la
7. All I Want for Christmas is My Two Follow me in merry measure
Front Teeth Fa la la, la la la, la la la
While I tell of yuletide treasure
Fa la la la la, la la la la 10. Away in a Manger

This is one of the first songs many kids learn in

Fast away the old year passes Sunday School, and remains a beloved tune.
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Sing we joyous, all together Away in a manger,
Fa la la, la la la, la la la No crib for His bed
Heedless of the wind and weather The little Lord Jesus
Fa la la la la, la la la la Laid down His sweet head

The stars in the bright sky

Looked down where He lay
9. We Wish You a Merry Christmas The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
To get kids in the holiday spirit, there's nothing
like wishing everyone a Merry Christmas with this The cattle are lowing
easy to learn tune and lyrics. The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes

We wish you a merry Christmas I love Thee, Lord Jesus

We wish you a merry Christmas Look down from the sky
We wish you a merry Christmas And stay by my side,
And a happy new year 'Til morning is nigh.

Chorus: Be near me, Lord Jesus,

Good tidings we bring I ask Thee to stay
To you and your kin Close by me forever
Good tidings for Christmas And love me I pray
And a happy new year
Bless all the dear children
Now bring us some figgy pudding In Thy tender care
Now bring us some figgy pudding And take us to heaven
Now bring us some figgy pudding To live with Thee there
And a cup of good cheer

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We won't go until we get some

We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring some out here

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