The Christmas Song
The Four Freshmen · Other Songs - The Four Freshmen
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny little tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is going to spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you
Love and joy come to you
And to you, your carol too you
And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year
And God send you a Happy New Year
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny little tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is going to spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you
Love and joy come to you
And to you, your carol too you
And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year
And God send you a Happy New Year
The Christmas Song - The Four Freshmen
The Four Freshmen's rendition of 'The Christmas Song' stands as a definitive example of traditional pop and vocal jazz. Recorded in the 1960s, the track showcases the group's signature close-harmony style, blending smooth baritone and tenor voices with a warm, orchestral arrangement. While the song is widely recognized for its holiday associations, the Four Freshmen's version emphasizes the underlying jazz sophistication and melodic complexity characteristic of their discography. Their interpretation remains a staple in the canon of classic Christmas music, celebrated for its timeless appeal and technical vocal precision.