Goin' On A Sleighride

by Ralph Blane
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Lyrics

(F)We’ve got the sleigh bells, the win ter sea son sleigh bells.

Hear those sleigh bells ring ing mer r’ly ev ’ry where (C7)we go.

(Gm)We’ve got the hors es, the smart est team of hors es, ’cause they (C7)know their (Dm)way back (C7)home through (E)all the (Am)ice (Dm)and snow.

(F)We’ve got a com fort, a fan cy quilt ed com fort.

If we hit a lit tle storm it’s gon na (Gm)keep (D)us warm.

(D)Ev ’ry bod y’s (Gm)go in’, (C)hearts are (C#m)o ver (Dm)flow in’.

(CN.C.)Start your har mo niz in’, that’s a (C11)full

(Cdim7)moon

(C7)ris

(C)in’.

(F)Why don’t you come a long?

We’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride,

we’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride.

(C7)And if you (C)want to sing,

it’s al lowed.

So let your (F)hap pi ness hum a long;

the (Cdim)moon light is n’t (C7)paint ed,

it (Cdim)helps you get a (C7)quaint ed

(C7)and starts you (C)pair in’ off

from the crowd.

Lat er (Cm7)on while we skate a round

we’ll build a (Bbmaj7)fire and we’ll wait a round

un til a (Bm9)co zy cor ner can be found.

Then what ’ll we (A7)do?

(D7)I’ll

(Gm)leave it to you, we’re gon na (F)trust in that moon a bove,

and (Cdim)when the sleigh ride’s (C7)o ver,

we’re (Cdim)gon na be in (C)clo ver,

(Cm6)af ter we cud dle near,

(G)may be we’ll find that (F)we’re

(Gm7)in

(F)love.

(F)Why don’t you come a long?

We’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride,

we’re (Cdim)go in’ on a (C7)sleigh ride.

(C7)And if it (C)starts to snow,

let it snow.

So let your (F)hap pi ness hum a long;

the (Cdim)moon light is n’t (C7)paint ed,

it (Cdim)helps you get a (C7)quaint ed

(C7)you’ll steal a (C)kiss with out

mist le toe.

Lat er (Cm7)on while we skate a round

we’ll build a (Bbmaj7)fire and we’ll wait a round

un til a (Bm9)co zy cor ner can be found.

Then what ’ll we (A7)do?

(D7)I’ll

(Gm)leave it to you, we’re gon na (F)trust in that moon a bove,

and (Cdim)when the sleigh ride’s (C7)o ver,

we’re (Cdim)gon na be in (C)clo ver,

(Cm6)af ter we cud dle near,

(G)may be we’ll find that (F)we’re

(Gm7)in

(F)love.

(F)love.

Goin' On A Sleighride — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Goin' On A Sleighride" by Ralph Blane: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 96 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Goin' On A Sleighride”

What key is "Goin' On A Sleighride" by Ralph Blane played in?
Goin' On A Sleighride is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Goin' On A Sleighride"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Goin' On A Sleighride" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Goin' On A Sleighride"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Goin' On A Sleighride"?
"Goin' On A Sleighride" was originally performed by Ralph Blane. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Goin' On A Sleighride" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Goin' On A Sleighride" by Ralph Blane. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Goin' On A Sleighride" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Goin' On A Sleighride" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.