White Christmas – English Lyrics

• By: Bing Crosby, V

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful and enjoyable experience, and 'White Christmas' offers a unique opportunity to connect with a piece of American cultural history. The song's simple, yet evocative, lyrics are perfect for beginners to learn and understand. Its themes of home, memory, and hope are universal, making it a touching and relatable song for learners of all backgrounds. What makes this song truly special is its ability to convey deep emotion through its gentle melody and heartfelt vocals, a testament to the power of music to transcend time and connect people across generations.

[English]

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

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

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ B1	verb - to experience dreams during sleep
white /waɪt/ A2	adjective - the color of snow or milk
Christmas /ˈkrɪsməs/ A2	noun - the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus
treetops /ˈtriːtɒps/ B1	noun - the uppermost branches of a tree
glisten /ˈɡlɪs.ən/ B2	verb - to shine with a soft light
children /ˈtʃɪl.drən/ A1	noun - young human beings who are not yet adults
listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ A2	verb - to pay attention to sound
sleigh /sleɪ/ B1	noun - a vehicle on runners used for sliding over snow
bells /bɛlz/ A2	noun - small musical instruments that produce ringing sounds
merry /ˈmɛr.i/ B1	adjective - joyful or cheerful
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving off a lot of light
merry /ˈmɛr.i/ B1	adjective - cheerful and lively
may /meɪ/ A1	modal verb - used to express possibility or permission
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to have knowledge or information about something

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'm dreaming" indicates an ongoing action in the present.

• Just like the ones I used to know

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I used to know" refers to a habit or state in the past.

• Where the treetops glisten

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ The phrase "where the treetops glisten" provides additional information about the location.

• May your days be merry and bright

  ➔ Subjunctive mood

  ➔ The phrase "May your days be" expresses a wish or hope.

• And may all your Christmases be white

  ➔ Subjunctive mood

  ➔ The phrase "may all your Christmases be" continues the expression of a wish.