All I Want Are My Two Front Teeth
Introduction
"All I Want Are My Two Front Teeth" is a popular Christmas song that was written by Donald Yetter Gardner in 1944. The song is about a child who lost his two front teeth and all he wants for Christmas is to have them back. The song has become a classic and is still played during the holiday season. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history of the song and the story behind it.
The Story Behind the Song
The story behind the song is quite interesting. Donald Yetter Gardner was a music teacher in Massachusetts and he was trying to help his second-grade class prepare for their Christmas concert. He noticed that one of his students was having trouble singing because she had lost her two front teeth. Gardner thought it would be funny to write a song about it, and so he did. He wrote the lyrics in just 30 minutes and the song became an instant hit with his students.
The Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are simple and catchy. They go like this:
Everybody pauses and stares at me
These two teeth are gone as you can see
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe!
But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
See my two front teeth!
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth
Then I could wish you "Merry Christmas!"
The Music
The music of the song is also simple and easy to sing along with. It is usually played with a piano and a children's choir. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Spike Jones and his City Slickers, The Platters, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
The Legacy
"All I Want Are My Two Front Teeth" has become a classic Christmas song and is still played during the holiday season. The song has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "The Simpsons." In 1995, the U.S. Postal Service even issued a stamp featuring a cartoon of a child holding a sign that read "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."
Conclusion
"All I Want Are My Two Front Teeth" is a beloved Christmas song that has been enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike. The story behind the song is a testament to the creativity and humor of Donald Yetter Gardner, and the simple lyrics and catchy tune have made it a classic that will continue to be played for years to come.
