Frosty the Snowman

Christmas Song Lyrics

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose,
And two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
He was made of snow but the children
know how he came to life one day.
There must have been some magic in that
Old silk hat they found.
For when they placed it on his head,
He began to dance around.

O, Frosty the snowman
Was alive as he could be,
And the children say he could laugh
And play just the same as you and me.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.

Frosty the snowman knew
The sun was hot that day,
So he said, "Let's run and
we'll have some fun
now before I melt away."
Down to the village,
With a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there all
Around the square saying,
Catch me if you can.
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop.
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler "Stop!"

For Frosty the snowman
Had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
"Don't you cry,
I'll be back again some day."
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.

About This Beloved Christmas Song

Frosty the Snowman is one of the most joyful and imaginative songs of the Christmas season, telling the story of a snowman brought to life by a magical hat. The song was written in 1950 by the dynamic songwriting duo Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, not long after their massive success with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It was first recorded by the legendary Gene Autry, who brought Frosty to life just as he had done with Rudolph a year earlier.

The song’s cheerful melody and playful lyrics quickly captured hearts, making it a seasonal staple for children and adults alike. Though it never directly references Christmas, Frosty the Snowman became deeply associated with the holiday thanks to its snowy setting, its themes of wonder and magic, and its release during the height of the Christmas season.

In 1969, Frosty's fame was cemented with the release of a beloved animated TV special, produced by Rankin/Bass, which introduced the character to a whole new generation. With his corncob pipe, button nose, and jolly personality, Frosty continues to delight families every December.

Whether he’s dancing through town or promising he’ll be back again someday, Frosty reminds us that the spirit of Christmas is full of fun, friendship, and just a little bit of magic.

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