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"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson in 1948. In 1950 lyrics by Mitchell Parish were added.
The piece is noted for the sounds of a horse clip-clopping, and a whip used to get the horse moving. In most performances, a percussionist provides these sounds on temple blocks and a slapstick, respectively. Toward the end of the piece, a trumpet imitates the sound of a horse whinnying.

LYRICS:
Just hear those sleigh bells jing-a-ling
Ring ting ting-a-ting too
C'mon it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling you hoo
C'mon it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up let's go
Let's look at the show
Riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy-up giddy-up it's grand
Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song
Of a wintery fairyland

Our cheeks are nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
We’re snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two
C'mon it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up let's go
Let's look at the show
Riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy-up giddy-up it's grand
Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song
Of a wintery fairyland

Just hear those sleigh bells jing-a-ling
Ring ting ting-a-ting too
C'mon it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you

Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling you hoo
C'mon it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Sleigh ride together with you
Sleigh ride together with you

"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. He formed the idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and finished it in February 1948. Its first performance was by the Boston Pops Orchestra, with Arthur Fiedler conducting, on May 4, 1948.
The original recordings were instrumental versions.
The lyrics, about riding in a sleigh and other wintertime activities, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950.
The piece is noted for the sounds of a horse clip-clopping, and a whip used to get the horse moving. In most performances, a percussionist provides these sounds on temple blocks and a slapstick, respectively. Toward the end of the piece, a trumpet imitates the sound of a horse whinnying.

"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. He formed the idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and finished it in February 1948. Its first performance was by the Boston Pops Orchestra, with Arthur Fiedler conducting, on May 4, 1948.
The original recordings were instrumental versions.
The lyrics, about riding in a sleigh and other wintertime activities, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950.
The piece is noted for the sounds of a horse clip-clopping, and a whip used to get the horse moving. In most performances, a percussionist provides these sounds on temple blocks and a slapstick, respectively. Toward the end of the piece, a trumpet imitates the sound of a horse whinnying.

"Sleigh Ride" is a light orchestra standard composed by Leroy Anderson. He formed the idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946, and finished it in February 1948. Its first performance was by the Boston Pops Orchestra, with Arthur Fiedler conducting, on May 4, 1948.
The original recordings were instrumental versions.
The lyrics, about riding in a sleigh and other wintertime activities, were written by Mitchell Parish in 1950.
The piece is noted for the sounds of a horse clip-clopping, and a whip used to get the horse moving. In most performances, a percussionist provides these sounds on temple blocks and a slapstick, respectively. Toward the end of the piece, a trumpet imitates the sound of a horse whinnying.
The instrumental and the vocal recordings of "Sleigh Ride" have both remained among the most popular Christmas songs for decades.

LYRICS:
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
ring ting tingling too
Come on, it’s lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
and friends are calling “Yoo hoo,”
Come on, it’s lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
let’s go, Let’s look at the show,
We’re riding in a wonderland of snow.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
it’s grand, Just holding your hand,
We’re gliding along with a song
of a wintry fairy land.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy
and comfy cozy are we
We’re snuggled up together
like two birds of a feather would be
Let’s take that road before us
and sing a chorus or two
Come on, it’s lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

There’s a birthday party
at the home of Farmer Gray
It’ll be the perfect ending a perfect day
We’ll be singing the songs
we love to sing without a single stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
the chestnuts pop. Pop! pop! pop!

There’s a happy feeling
nothing in the world can buy,
When they pass around the chocolate
and the pumpkin pie
It’ll nearly be like a picture print
by Currier and Ives
These wonderful things are the things
we remember all through our lives!
of a wintry fairy land

Our cheeks are nice and rosy
and comfy cozy are we
We’re snuggled up together
like two birds of a feather would be
Let’s take that road before us
and sing a chorus or two
Come on, it’s lovely weather
for a sleigh ride together with you.

LYRICS:
Here's to you
You were pink or blue
Everything I wanted
Here's to you
Never sleeping through
From midnight 'til the morning

Had to crawl before you walked, before you ran
Before I knew it
You were trying to free your fingers from my hand
'Cause you could do it on your own now
Somehow

Slow down
Won't you stay here a minute more
I know you want to walk through the door
But it's all too fast
Let's make it last a little while
I pointed to the sky and now you wanna fly
I am your biggest fan
I hope you know I am
But do you think you can somehow
Slow down

Here's to you
Every missing tooth
Every bedtime story
Here's to Barbie cars
Light saber wars
Sleeping in on Sunday

Had to crawl before you walked, before you ran
Before I knew it
You were teaching me the only thing love can
Hold hands through it
When it's scary, you've got me

Slow down
Won't you stay here a minute more
I know you want to walk through the door
But it's all too fast
Let's make it last a little while
I pointed to the sky and now you wanna fly
I am your biggest fan
I hope you know I am
But do you think you can somehow
Slow down

Please don't roll your eyes at me
I know I'm embarrassing
But someday
You'll understand
You'll hold a little hand
Ask them if they can

Oh-oh-oh-oh
'Cause it's all too fast
Oh-oh-oh-oh

I am your biggest fan
I hope you know I am
But do you think you can
Somehow
Slow down
Slow down

LYRICS:
Tell me to slow down if you think
that the road that I'm ons' goin nowhere
Tell me to slow down if you know
That I'm goin to fast for my own good.
Tell me to slow down
If the way is leadin to a dead end
Tell me to slow down turn around
Let me change the way I'm goin.

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Tell me to slow down if you see
That I'm runnin to fast in the wrong race.
Tell me to slow down if you think
That I can't keep up with my own pace.
Tell me to slow down cause you know
If there's ever any question
Tell me to slow down, turn around
let me change my direction.

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Oh tell me to slow down
Oh tell me to slow down now
Oh tell me to slow down

Oh, I don't want to let go
Of all the things that I know
Are keepin me away from my life.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
Can't work it out.
Oh, I don't want to slow down.
No, I don't want to look around,
But I can't seem to work it out,
So help me God.

Tell me to slow down.
Tell me to slow down.
Tell me to slow down.

LYRICS:
Oh, it's been a while since I felt I could breathe
I'm not running my life
No, it's running me
Mind's going a million miles an hour, can't sleep, oh, oh

Be still and know, yeah, it's so hard to do
When the world's telling me I've got something to prove
All eyes are on me
Got everything to lose, oh, oh

More hustle, go harder, yeah, get it done
I'm tired of trying to keep up

So I gotta slow down
'Cause I'm about to break down
Under all the pressure that's pulling me
Voices saying, "Don't you stop, keep moving around"
I know I've got your love
So I'm already enough
There's nothing more I gotta stay, gotta do
Than let you pull me close and just be with you now
So I can finally slow down

Sitting here with you is a beautiful thing
Yeah, you have opened my eyes to see all that I need
Is right here in your arms, so deep in your heart, oh, oh

More hustle, go harder, yeah, get it done
I'm tired of trying to keep up

So I gotta slow down
'Cause I'm about to break down
Under all the pressure that's pulling me
Voices saying, "Don't you stop, keep moving around"
I know I've got your love
So I'm already enough
There's nothing more I gotta say, gotta do
Than let you pull me close and just be with you now
So I can finally slow down
To be with you, to be with you

More hustle, go harder, yeah, get it done, get it done

I'm gonna need your help to slow down
'Cause I'm about to break down
Under all the pressure that's pulling me
Voices saying, "Don't you stop, keep moving around"
'Cause I know I've got your love
So I'm already enough
There's nothing more I gotta say, gotta do
Than let you pull me close and just be with you now
So I can finally slow down

LYRICS:
Oh great God
Be small enough
To hear me now
There were times when I was crying
From the dark of Daniel's den
I had asked you once or twice
If you would part the sea again
Tonight I do not need a
Fiery pillar in the sky
Just want to know you're gonna
Hold me if I start to cry

Oh great God
Be small enough to hear me now
Oh great God
Be close enough to feel you now
(Oh great god be close to me)
There have been moments when I could not face
Goliath on my own
And how could I forget we marched
Around our share of Jerichos
But I will not be setting out
A fleece for you tonight
Just wanna know that everything will be alright
Oh great god be close enough to feel me now

All praise and all the honor be
To the god of ancient mysteries
Whose every sign and wonder
Turn the pages of our history
But tonight my heart is heavy
And I cannot keep from whispering this prayer
Are you there?

And I know you could leave writing
On the wall that's just for me
Or send wisdom while I'm sleeping
Like in Solomon's sweet dreams
But I don't need the strength of Sampson
Or a chariot in the end
Just wanna know that you still know how many
Hairs are on my head
Oh great God (Are you small enough)
Be small enough to hear
Me now

LYRICS:
Send me a sign
A hint, a whisper
Throw me a line
'Cause I am listening
Come break the quiet
Breathe your awakening
Bring me to life
'Cause I am fading

Surround me, surround me with
The rush of angels' wings

Shine your light so I can see you
Pull me up I need to be near you
Hold me I need to feel love
Can you overcome this heart that's overcome

You sent a sign
A hint, a whisper
Human divine
Heaven is listening
Death laid love quiet
Yet in the night a stirring

All around
The rush of angels

Shine your light so I can see you
Pull me up I need to be near you
Hold me I need to feel love
Can you overcome this heart that's overcome

Oh the wonder of
The greatest love
Has come

Shine your light so all can see it
Lift it up cause the whole world needs it
Love has come what joy to hear it
He has overcome
He has overcome

The song encourages people to not give up and to live with divine intention.
LYRICS:
Where are you hiding?
Is love what you're fighting?
Somebody's looking for you
Looking for you
Lost deep in the shadows
Looking for silver linings
Somebody's needing you
Needing you

Maybe you got used to being alone
Maybe you're just scared of being known
But you were made for something big
You were made so you could live
Yeah, there's divine intention in your breath
When water's high and hope is low
Don't you try to float alone
I know you tried to see how far you'd get
But I'm so glad we met

I know how it feels
When you get caught in the deep end
Longing for someone to meet you where you are
Oh, I can't be your savior
But trust that I'll be there
I'll be fighting for you
Fighting for you
Oh, I'll be fighting for you
Fighting for you

'Cause you were made for something big
You were made so you could live
And there's divine intention in your breath
When water's high and hope is low
Don't you try to float alone
I know you tried to see how far you'd get
But I'm so glad that we met

You're a shining star this world could not forget
Don't you give up, please don't give up
And you will light the way for those you haven't met
Don't you give up, please don't give up
You're a shining star this world could not forget
Don't you give up, please don't give up
And you will light the way for those you haven't met
Don't you give up, please don't give up

'Cause you were made for something big
You were made so you could live
Yeah, there's divine intention in your breath
When water's high and hope is low
Don't you try to float alone
I know you tried to see how far you'd get
But I'm so glad that we met
You're a shining star my world could not forget
Don't you give up, please don't give up
You will light the way for those you haven't met
Don't you give up, please don't give up