Jingle Bells – English Lyrics

• By: Frank Sinatra

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the joyous spirit of "Jingle Bells" as performed by the legendary Frank Sinatra, a quintessential holiday classic perfect for language learners. This song offers an accessible entry point to English vocabulary related to winter, festivities, and simple actions like 'dashing' and 'laughing.' Its repetitive and catchy chorus, combined with Sinatra's clear enunciation, makes it an excellent choice for practicing pronunciation and intonation, allowing you to sing along and truly immerse yourself in the festive narrative of a sleigh ride.

[English]

(bell ringing music)

♪ I love those J-I-N-G-L-E bells ♪

♪ Oh, those holiday J-I-N-G-L-E bells ♪

♪ Oh, those happy J-I-N-G-L-E

♪ B-E-double L-S

♪ I love those J-I-N-G-L-E bells ♪

♪ 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

♪ Dashing through the snow (Rudolph) ♪

♪ In a one horse open sleigh (today) ♪

♪ O'er the fields we go (Rudolph) ♪

♪ Laughing all the way (today)

♪ Bells on bob-tail ring

♪ Making our spirits bright

♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪

♪ A sleighing song tonight

♪ Ho ho ho, ho ho ho

♪ Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho

♪ Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jing-jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride

♪ In a one horse open sleigh

♪ I love those J-I-N-G-L-E bells ♪

♪ Oh, those holiday J-I-N-G-L-E bells ♪

♪ Oh, those happy J-I-N-G-L-E

♪ B-E-double L-S

♪ I love those jingle bells

♪ All the way

♪ Jingle all the way

- [Frank] Merry Christmas.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bells /bɛlz/ A1	noun - a hollow metallic object, typically cup-shaped, that resonates when struck.
jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ A2	verb - to make a light ringing sound. noun - a light ringing sound.
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something.
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and control the movement of (a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.).
horse /hɔːrs/ A1	noun - a large plant-eating domesticated mammal with solid hoofs and a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads.
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - having no door, lid, or covering; not closed or fastened.
sleigh /sleɪ/ B1	noun - a vehicle on runners for traveling over snow or ice, typically pulled by horses or reindeer.
dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ/ B2	verb - to run or travel somewhere in a great hurry. adjective - adventurous and full of confidence.
snow /snoʊ/ A1	noun - atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.
fields /fiːldz/ A1	noun - an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.
laughing /ˈlæfɪŋ/ A1	verb - make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express lively amusement or joy.
ring /rɪŋ/ A1	verb - make a clear resonant sound like that of a bell.
spirits /ˈspɪrɪts/ B2	noun - the nonphysical part of a person, including character, feeling, and emotions
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.
song /sɔŋ/ A1	noun - a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A1	noun - the night which is now passing.
holiday /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/ A2	noun - a day of celebration or ritual observance; a vacation.
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.