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Show (CJjristmas 2003 Nephi, Utah which the song was written. Following are the com- plete two verses of the clas- sic Christmas carol, Jingle From page 3 Jingle to be true, written-for-the-occasio- Christmas through the Bells. Whether intended for Christmas or not, the song still represents the merry winter season. n carols. d countryside. Many writers have concluded that the jingle bells refrain actually refers to the bells worn by horses in the era in December 24, 2003 JINGLE BELLS By James Pierpont Verse One of the most widely sung carols, Jingle Bells, originally was written by James Pierpont for a Thanksgiving program to be given by his Sunday school class at a church in Boston, according to A Christmas Celebration in Song and Story (A Perigee Book), edited by A1 Remson. If the second verse were sung more often, it would become obvious that the song merely is about a ride free-spirite- Page 4 1 Were dashing through the snow, In a one horse open sleigh. And oer the fields we go, A laughing all the way. The bells on bobtail ring, Theyre 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. Verse 2 A day or two ago, I thought Id take a ride, And soon Miss Fannie Bright, Was seated by my side. The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seemd his lot, He go into a drifted bank and then we go upsot. 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. It may be cold outside, but our hearts are warmed by thoughts of the many good people weve had the privilege to meet and serve. Merry Christmas and sincere thanks to all of you. Elk Ridge Financial 33 East 200North, Nephi |