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A Marshmallow World

Music by Peter DeRose, Lyrics by Carl Sigman

Originally Performed by Bing Crosby

"A Marshmallow World" (sometimes called "It's a Marshmallow World") is a popular song that was written in 1949 by Carl Sigman (lyrics) and Peter DeRose (music). It was published the following year by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. The song is about winter and is commonly regarded as a Christmas song, although the lyrics make no mention of the holiday. The song compares a snowfall to marshmallows covering the ground. It also describes the snowfall as whipped cream and the sun as a big red pumpkin head. The singer "waits for it the whole year 'round."

The song was first a hit for Bing Crosby (backed by the Lee Gordon Singers and Sonny Burke and his Orchestra). Crosby's version, recorded in 1950, peaked at number 24 on the pop singles chart in January 1951. Other artists who recorded the song in 1950 include Ray Anthony, Vic Damone, Johnny Desmond, Arthur Godfrey, and Vaughn Monroe.

Release Date: 1949

A Marshmallow World

This bouncy number has been a popular selection and now has been released in new separate 2-part and 3-part voicings and a brand new SSA voicing as well! Set the holiday mood with these adorable lyrics and swingin' style.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Johnny Mathis : Deluxe Collection

Over 30 great songs by America's finest songwriters as sung by the incomparable Johnny Mathis, including: Chances Are - It's Not for Me to Say - A Marshmallow World - Misty - Mood Indigo - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - The Twelfth of Never - Wonderful! Wonderful! - and more.

Songlist: Goodnight My Love, Pleasant Dreams, I Just Found Out About Love, Come To Me, Those Were The Days, Chances Are, Gina, What Will Mary Say?, More Than You Know, Where Are You, I'll Be Easy To Find, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), The Impossible Dream (The Quest), It's All In The Game, It's Not For Me To Say, Where Do I Begin (Love Theme), A Marshmallow World, Misty, Mood Indigo, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Only You (And You Alone), Stranger In Paradise, Taking A Chance On Love, That Sunday That Summer (If I Had To Choose), Too Close For Comfort, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, The Twelfth Of Never, When I Am With You, Wild Is The Wind, A Wonderful Day Like Today, Wonderful! Wonderful!, and more

Original Keys for Singers : Men of Christmas

Titles in the Original Keys for Singers series are designed for vocalists looking for authentic transcriptions from their favorite artists. The books transcribe famous vocal performances exactly as recorded and provide piano accompaniment parts so that you can perform or practice exactly as your favorite artists sang them! Here are timeless versions of 25 Christmas classics as performed by the men who made them famous. Includes: Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley) - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (Nat King Cole) - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon) - A Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives) - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas (Perry Como) - White Christmas (Bing Crosby) - and more.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, This Christmas, Silver Bells, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Blue Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Christmas Time Is Here, Christmas Is A-Comin' (May God Bless You), A Christmas Love Song, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Do You Hear What I Hear, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, A Marshmallow World, Mistletoe And Holly, My Favorite Things, Grown-Up Christmas List, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, White Christmas

Various : Christmas Standards

The Singer's Jazz Anthology is an exciting series that provides aspiring jazz vocalists and pianists with staples of the jazz repertoire. The singer's portion, matching the original sheet music, is paired with fresh, unique accompaniments arranged in an authentic jazz style and designed to enable the singer to sound like they're being backed by an accomplished jazz pianist. The accompaniments can be performed as written but include chord labels for pianists who are comfortable playing their own chord voicings. The included audio - recordings of the printed accompaniments, performed by the series arranger, Brent Edstrom - can be used by the vocalist in rehearsal or in performance. Songs include: All I Want for Christmas Is You - Blue Christmas - Christmas Time Is Here - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Mary, Did You Know? - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Santa Baby - White Christmas - and more. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Mary, Did You Know?, All I Want For Christmas Is You, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Blue Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Sleigh Ride, Frosty The Snow Man, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, A Marshmallow World, Merry Christmas, Darling, Mistletoe And Holly, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Silver Bells, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland

Various : Christmas Standards

Various Arrangers : Sing-A-Long: Best of Christmas

It wouldn't be the holidays without a sing-along! This unique Christmas collection features 20 songs with eight pull-out sets of lyrics so that everyone can sing along. Includes: All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth - Blue Christmas - Christmas Time Is Here - Feliz Navidad - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - The Little Drummer Boy - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas - Winter Wonderland - and more.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Feliz Navidad, Little Saint Nick, Snowfall, Blue Christmas, The Little Drummer Boy, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Christmas Time Is Here, Wonderful Christmastime, Christmas Auld Lang Syne, Christmas In Killarney, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, A Marshmallow World, We Need A Little Christmas, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, You're All I Want For Christmas

Individual Folios

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Ed Lojeski : A Marshmallow World

This is a holiday favorite that has been recorded by Johnny Mathis and more! Set basically as a medium swing, this classy arrangement is especially created for younger groups. Available: SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 2:30.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski