Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tom Hanks
Vocals
David Bifano
Musician
Jolie Levine Aller
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alan Silvestri
Songwriter
Glen Ballard
Songwriter
Conrad Pope
Orchestrator
William Ross
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Alan Silvestri
Producer
Glen Ballard
Producer
Stewart Whitmore
Editing Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer
William Malina
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Intro]
All aboard
All aboard
Tickets, please, tickets?
Well, ya comin'?
[Verse 1]
It's a magic carpet on a rail
Never takes a rest
Flying through the mountains and the snow
You can ride for free and join the fun
You can ride for free
If you just say yes
'Cause that's the way things happen on the Polar Express
You bet
[Chorus]
Woo-woo, the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding, ding, the bell will ring
Golly, look at her go!
You can wonder if you'll get there soon
Anybody's guess
'Cause that's the way things happen on the Polar Express
[Refrain]
When we get there we'll scream, "Yay!"
We'll arrive with a bang, bang, bang
Boom, boom, boom
Laughing all the way
[Verse 2]
It's a choo-choo with a stunning view
That rivals all the best
But you won't ever see it advertised
It's a simple fact, we stay on track
Though sometimes we digress
But that can only happen on the Polar Express
[Chorus]
Hiss, hiss, the steamin' hiss
That's the sound of her breathing
Clang, clang, the boiler bangs
What a wonderful show
With a comfy seat and lots to eat
Boy, it's just the best
Wish it wouldn't ever have to end
With a little luck, we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen on the Polar Express
[Bridge]
Lights are gleaming far across the snow
You're not dreaming
May I present the North Pole
[Verse 3]
If it's penguins you expect to view
You surely haven't guessed
They all live down at the other end
With a little luck, we'll be on time
There's no need to stress
'Cause that's the way things happen on the Polar Express
[Chorus]
Woo-woo, the whistle blows
That's the sound of her singing
Ding, ding, the bell will ring
Golly, look at her go!
If you wanna join us, come along
I'll check my manifest
'Cause that's the way things happen on the Polar Express
[Refrain]
When we get there we'll scream, "Yay!"
We'll arrive with a bang, bang, bang
Boom, boom, boom
Laughing all the way
If you wanna join us, come along
You can be our guest
'Cause that's the way things happen on the roller coaster
The Polar Express
[Outro]
Next stop, one hundred and thirteen forty four Edbrook Avenue
Next stop, one hundred and thirteen forty four Edbrook Avenue
Ah-ah-ah, that is not a toy, young man
Young man, that is not a toy
Take your seats, please
Take your seats
Written by: Alan Silvestri, Glen Ballard