Full Lyrics
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight!
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!
A day or two ago
The story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed at me as I there lay
But quickly drove away!
About This Song
I Saw Three Ships is one of the most beloved and recognizable Christmas songs in the world. Written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont, it was originally a Thanksgiving song but quickly became a holiday classic.
Children love the jingling bells, the sleigh ride imagery, and especially the chance to shout "Jingle bells!" while pretending to drive a sleigh or shake bells.
It's perfect for school plays, caroling, and family sing-alongs during the winter holidays.