Silver And Gold Lyrics
Burl Ives
Lyrics
Silver
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Ev'ryone wishes
For silver and gold
How do you measure
It's worth?
Just by the pleasure it
Gives here on Earth
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Mean so much more
When I see
Silver
And gold decorations
On ev'ry Christmas tree
Silver, silver and gold
Silver, silver and gold
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Silver and gold
Wise men brought gifts
To the mange I'm told
Mary was humble to see
Shepherds and kings
There on bended knees
It's silver and gold
Silver and gold
Feeling the world
With their lives
Silver and gold
How they shimmer
On ev'ry Christmas night
On ev'ry Christmas night
Silver
Silver and gold
Song & Lyrics Facts
Burl Ives' "Silver and Gold" is a classic folk song released on his 1964 album, Christmas Day in the Morning. It was written by Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati and Katherine K.
Davis. The genre of this song is traditional Christmas music. This popular holiday tune has been covered by many artists over the years. Burl Ives was accompanied by an array of talented musicians including guitarist Bill Lee, pianist Don Costa, bass player Milt Hinton, drummer Osie Johnson, and saxophonist Seldon Powell. The lyrics to “Silver and Gold” tell the story of a young boy who dreams of receiving silver and gold for Christmas. The song speaks of how all he truly wants is love from his family and friends. The chorus repeats the line “Oh what fun it would be if we could have silver and gold like they do in the movies.” This song has become a staple of the holiday season and continues to bring joy to people around the world.