white xmas – English Lyrics

• By: Sabrina Carpenter
• Album: Short n' Sweet

Lyrics & Translation

[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 the sleigh bells in the snow

...

Duh-duh-duh-dum

Duh-duh-duh-duh-dum

Duh-duh-duh-dum

Duh-duh-duh-duh-dum

I said, "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas"

With every Christmas card I write (oh-oh)

May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright

And may all (all) your (your) Christmases be white (da-da-ra-oh)

'Cause I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

Just like the ones I used to know

May your days, may your days, may your days be merry and bright

And may all your Christmases be white

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way, ooh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ B1	verb - having thoughts, images, or sensations while asleep.
Christmas /ˈkrɪsməs/ A2	noun - the annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
glisten /ˈɡlɪsən/ B2	verb - to shine with a sparkling light.
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A2	verb - to give one's attention to a sound.
sleigh /sleɪ/ B1	noun - a vehicle pulled by horses or other animals, used for traveling over snow.
snow /snəʊ/ A1	noun - frozen precipitation in the form of white crystals.
write /raɪt/ A2	verb - mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
merry /ˈmerɪ/ A2	adjective - cheerful and lively.
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light.
bells /belz/ A1	noun - a small hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that makes a ringing sound when struck.
jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ A2	verb - to make a light ringing sound.

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

  ➔ Present Continuous for a temporary action/wish

  ➔ The use of 'I'm dreaming' shows a current, ongoing state of wishing for a white Christmas. It's not a habitual action, but something happening *now* in the speaker's mind. The verb 'dreaming' is formed by 'be + verb-ing'.

• Where the treetops glisten

  ➔ Relative Clause (defining)

  ➔ The clause 'where the treetops glisten' modifies 'Christmas', specifying *which* Christmas is being dreamed of – one where treetops glisten. 'Where' introduces a place/location.

• May your days be merry and bright

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (expressing a wish)

  ➔ The use of 'may' followed by the base form of the verb ('be') indicates a wish or hope. It's a polite and formal way of expressing a desire for someone's happiness.

• And may all your Christmases be white

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The phrase mirrors the previous line ('May your days be merry and bright') in its structure ('May + subject + be + adjective'). This creates a sense of rhythm and emphasis.

• Jingle bells, jingle bells

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis and rhythm

  ➔ The repetition of 'jingle bells' is a common stylistic device in Christmas songs. It creates a catchy rhythm and reinforces the festive atmosphere.