Rocking Around The Christmas Tree (Remastered 2009) Lyrics
Brenda Lee
Lyrics
Rocking around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear voices singing
Let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rocking around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way
Rocking around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
and we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear voices singing
Let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rocking around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" is a classic holiday song written by Johnny Marks and performed by Brenda Lee. It was released as a single in 1958 on Decca Records, and later appeared on her 1960 album "Merry Christmas from Brenda Lee".
The genre of this song is rockabilly, a fusion of country music and rhythm & blues popularized during the 1950s. The lyrics to this timeless tune are about celebrating the joyous season of Christmas with family and friends while dancing around a decorated tree. This single has become one of the most recognizable Christmas songs ever recorded, and its popularity continues to grow each year. The band members who accompanied Brenda Lee on this track include guitarist Hank Garland, bassist Bob Moore, drummer Buddy Harman, and pianist Floyd Cramer.