Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Bilingual Lyrics French/English

• By: Brenda Lee
• Album: Ladies Sing Christmas

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the magic behind Brenda Lee's timeless Christmas hit, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." Learn about the song's surprising inspiration, its blend of rockabilly and holiday cheer, and its journey to becoming a beloved classic. Sing along and immerse yourself in the festive spirit while improving your English vocabulary and cultural understanding of Christmas traditions.

[English]

Rocking around the Christmas tree

At the Christmas party hop

Mistletoe hung where you can see

Every couple tries to stop

Rocking around the Christmas tree

Let the Christmas spirit ring

Later we'll have some pumpkin pie

And we'll do some caroling

You will feel a sentimental vibe when you hear

Voices singing, "Let's be jolly

Deck the halls with boughs of holly"

Rocking around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancing merrily

In the new old-fashioned way

...

You will feel a sentimental vibe when you hear

Voices singing, "Let's be jolly

Deck the halls with boughs of holly"

Rocking around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancing merrily

In the new old-fashioned way

...

[French]

Rocking around the Christmas tree

At the Christmas party hop

Mistletoe hung where you can see

Every couple tries to stop

Rocking around the Christmas Tree

Let the Christmas spirit ring

Later we'll have some pumpkin pie

And we'll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

Voices singing, "Let's be jolly

Deck the halls with boughs of holly"

Rocking around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancing merrily

In the new old-fashioned way

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

Voices singing, "Let's be jolly

Deck the halls with boughs of holly"

Rocking around the Christmas tree

Have a happy holiday

Everyone dancing merrily

In the new old-fashioned way

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rocking /ˈrɒkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move back and forth or from side to side
Christmas /ˈkrɪs·məs/ A1	noun - a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests
mistletoe /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ B2	noun - a plant with white berries, traditionally hung at Christmas
sentimental /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl/ B2	adjective - of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
voices /vɔɪsɪz/ A2	noun - the sound produced by humans when speaking or singing
jolly /ˈdʒɒli/ B1	adjective - happy and cheerful
deck /dɛk/ B2	verb - to decorate or adorn
halls /hɔːlz/ A2	noun - large rooms for gatherings or events
boughs /baʊz/ C1	noun - the main branches of a tree
holiday /ˈhɒlədeɪ/ A1	noun - a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
merrily /ˈmɛrɪli/ B1	adverb - in a cheerful or lively manner
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently
old-fashioned /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/ B2	adjective - outdated or not in style anymore

Key Grammar Structures

• Rocking around the Christmas tree

  ➔ Present participle used as a gerund.

  ➔ The phrase "Rocking around the Christmas tree" uses the gerund form "Rocking" to indicate an ongoing action.

• Every couple tries to stop

  ➔ Simple present tense for habitual actions.

  ➔ The phrase "Every couple tries to stop" indicates a regular action that happens during the event.

• You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear

  ➔ Future simple tense for predictions.

  ➔ The phrase "You will get a sentimental feeling" expresses a future expectation based on a condition.

• Deck the halls with boughs of holly

  ➔ Imperative mood for commands.

  ➔ The phrase "Deck the halls with boughs of holly" is a command encouraging action.

• Everyone dancing merrily

  ➔ Present continuous tense for ongoing actions.

  ➔ The phrase "Everyone dancing merrily" indicates that the action is happening right now.