Ding Dong Merrily On High
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
Ding dong, merrily on high
In heaven the bells are ringing
Ding dong, verily the sky
Is riven with angel singing
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis)
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis)
E'en so here below, below
Let steeple bells be swungen
And io, io, io
By priest and people sungen
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis)
Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers
May you beautifully rime
Your eve time song, ye singers
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis)
Gloria
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Hosanna in excelsis)
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis)
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis)
The song "Ding Dong Merrily On High" is a joyful Christmas carol that expresses the beauty of the holiday season. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ding dong, merrily on high," inviting everyone to join in the celebrations. The first verse mentions the ringing of bells in heaven, which is reminiscent of the traditional way that Christmas was celebrated.
The second verse speaks of the same joy that is happening in heaven but is mirrored on earth. The bells are rung by the people in the church, and everyone sings in unison, praising God's greatness. The third verse invites the ringers to pray and sing beautifully as they perform their duties, ushering in the holiday spirit.
The overall message of the song is to celebrate and rejoice during the holiday season. It calls on the faithful to come together, sing praises and make music, and give thanks for God's blessings. "
Line by Line Meaning
Ding dong, merrily on high
The bells are ringing joyfully in heaven
In heaven the bells are ringing
Angels are ringing bells in heaven
Ding dong, verily the sky
Truly, the sky is full of angelic singing
Is riven with angel singing
The sky is split open with the sound of angels singing
E'en so here below, below
Even so, down here on earth
Let steeple bells be swungen
Let the bells in the church tower be rung
And io, io, io
And let us all sing joyful songs
By priest and people sungen
Sung by both the priest and the people
Pray you, dutifully prime
Pray that you will dutifully start
Your matin chime, ye ringers
Ringers of the morning bells
May you beautifully rime
May you sing in beautiful harmony
Your eve time song, ye singers
Singers of the evening song
Gloria
Glory to God
Hosanna in excelsis
Praise be to God in the highest
Ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong, ding dong, dong
The sound of the bells ringing joyfully
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Written by: Traditional
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Lyrics:
1 Ding dong, merrily on high!
In heav’n the bells are ringing;
ding dong, verily the sky
is riv’n with angel singing.
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
2 E'en so here below,
let steeple bells be swungen,
And io, io, io,
by priest and people sungen.
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
3 Pray ye dutifully prime
your matin chime, ye ringers;
may ye beautifully rhyme
your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
@jethinnoahdwaram6368
DINGDONG MERRILY ON HIGH
Ding dong merrily on high,
In heav'n the bells are ringing
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv'n with angel singing
Gloria Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria Hosanna in excelsis!
E'en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And ee Oee, Oee, Oh!"
By priest and people sungen
Gloria Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria Hosanna in excelsis!
Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers,
May you beautifully rhyme
Your eve'time song, ye singers
Gloria Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria Hosanna in excelsis!
@adamwithey8194
Riz Lateef from BBC London News watched ''Celtic Woman - A Christmas Celebration or A Celebration of Christmas'' on the DVD on her computer and on BBC FOUR and SKY ARTS on TV since Monday 22nd December 2014. What's her favourite song? #CelticWoman #AChristmasCelebration #ACelebrationofChristmas
1. Carol of the Bells #CaroloftheBells
2. Silent Night #SilentNight
3. White Christmas #WhiteChristmas
4. Away In A Manger #AwayInAManger
5. Ding Dong Merrily On High #DingDongMerrilyOnHigh
6. The Little Drummer Boy #TheLittleDrummerBoy
7. The Christmas Song #TheChristmasSong
8. In The Bleak Midwinter #InTheBleakMidwinter
9. The First Noel #TheFirstNoel
10. The Wexford Carol #TheWexfordCarol
11. Once In Royal David's City #OnceInRoyalDavidsCity SONG NOT CONTESTED ON CELTIC WOMAN A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION OR A CELEBATION OF CHRISTMAS
12. Christmas Pipes #ChristmasPipes
13. O Holy Night #OHolyNight
14. Panis Angelicus #PanisAngelicus
15. Green The Whole Year Round #GreenTheWholeYearRound
16. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas #HaveYourselfAMerryLittleChristmas
17. Don Oiche Ud I Mbeithil (That Night In Bethlehem) #DonOicheUdIMbeithil #ThatNightInBethlehem
18. O Come All Ye Faithful #OComeAllYeFaithful
19. Let It Snow! #LetItSnow!
Orla Fallon, Chloe Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Mairead Nesbitt and Meav Ni Mhaolchatha will love it!
@smoothmicra
How did this not become a massive Christmas hit across the world? Actual talent. I'm fed up with the usual dross. I could listen to this on a loop.
@thinkofsomethingcooler
Trueee
When I was searching Christmas songs on YT all December the worst junk popped up. I had to dig for the good stuff like this! 🥰
@Marcusnintendofan
@@thinkofsomethingcooler yeah, it's one of the best songs on their first Christmas album. My favourite, and should have been a hit.
@latter-daysaintpud1432
One of the best groups of modern times. They can perform so many genres with ease.
@jacklong5114
I believe these four ladies were the best female vocal group ever!
@TheAnastasiaLee
I was in love with this dvd as a kid…
@elijahmeadors6647
You forgot about Mairead on the violin.
@sirspencer
My favorite Christmas Carol! Such a timeless classic! 🎄🤍❤️💚💛🎄
@asahmed1980
I am not Christian and do not celebrate Christmas but after watching that I'm willing to become Irish and learn Gaelic.
Seasons Greetings friends. 😁
@joegaito702
Amazing breath taking they look like and sing like angels best wishes to everyone at celtic woman really enjoyed and appreciate your singing go enjoy the holiday's stay warm and dry out there job well done you should be amazed and proud love and appreciate you guys you guys rock ! Joe