It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Bing Crosby · 20th Century Masters: The Best Of (Christmas Collection) [2003]
Written by: Meredith Willson
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door.
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.
(It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go)
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well,
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow.
(It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas)
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing right within your heart.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be
On your own front door.
Sure it's Christmas once more.
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Bing Crosby's rendition of 'It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas' stands as a definitive example of the traditional American Christmas standard. Recorded in the mid-1940s, the track showcases Crosby's signature warm, intimate vocal style, delivered with a gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment that defines the holiday recording genre of his era. Released here on a 20th Century Masters compilation, the song captures the nostalgic and serene mood characteristic of Crosby's approach to seasonal music. Its enduring popularity stems from its simple, evocative melody and the artist's ability to convey warmth and sincerity, making it a staple in holiday playlists and a beloved part of the Christmas canon for generations.