Carol of the Bells
Arthur Fiedler Lyrics
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All seem to say, Throw cares away
Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer (Ding-dong)
To young and old, Meek and the bold (Ding-dong)
Ding dongy dong, That is their song (Ding-dong)
With joyful ring, All caroling (Ding-dong)
One seems to hear, Words of good cheer
From everywhere, Filling the air
O'er Here and There, Telling their Tail
Gaily they ring, While people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas (Ding-dong)
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas (Ding-dong)
Come, on they send, On without end (Ding-dong)
Their joyful tone, To every home (Ding-dong)
Hark! Hear the bells, Sweet silver bells (Ding-dong)
All seem to say, Throw cares away
Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer (Ding-dong)
To young and old, Meek and the bold (Ding-dong)
Ding dongy dong, That is their song (Ding-dong)
With joyful ring, All caroling (Ding-dong)
One seems to hear, Words of good cheer
From everywhere, Filling the air
O, how they pound, Raising their sound
O'er Here and There, Telling their Tail
Gaily they ring, While people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas (Ding-dong)
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas (Ding-dong)
Come, on they send, On without end (Ding-dong)
Their joyful tone, To every home (Ding-dong)
(Come, on they send, On without end
Their joyful tone, To every home)
Ding-dong-ding, Dong (Dong)
The lyrics of Arthur Fiedler's "Carol of the Bells" paint a festive image of the Christmas season. The song refers to the sound of silver bells that fill the air during the holiday season, announcing the arrival of Christmas and spreading good cheer to young and old. The lyrics encourage listeners to forget their worries and embrace the joy of the season. The bells ring with a joyful tone, spreading their timeless message of hope and happiness to every home. The powerful, rhythmic chorus is both invigorating and infectious, inspiring people of all ages to join in and sing.
The lyrics also highlight the sounds of Christmas, with joyful carolers singing out words of good cheer. The bells resound with a triumphant, merry sound that fills the air, inspiring people everywhere to sing songs of joy and happiness. The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity, encouraging others to embrace the warmth and spirit of the season.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! are the bells, Sweet silver bells
Listen! The sound of the bells is so beautiful and pure
All seem to say, Throw cares away
The bells' sound is so cheerful that it encourages people to forget their worries
Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer (Ding-dong)
The holiday season has arrived, spreading joy and happiness everywhere
To young and old, Meek and the bold (Ding-dong)
Everyone of different ages and personalities, from the humblest to the bravest, can enjoy the spirit of Christmas
Ding dongy dong, That is their song (Ding-dong)
The repeated ringing of the bells is the melody they create, their own special sound
With joyful ring, All caroling (Ding-dong)
The happy sound of the bells and the singing of people go together in perfect harmony
One seems to hear, Words of good cheer
The melody of the bells seems to carry positive messages of hope and happiness
From everywhere, Filling the air
The sound of the bells and the Christmas spirit can be felt and heard all around
O, how they pound, Raising their sound
The bells' sound gets louder and stronger, making a big impact
O'er Here and There, Telling their Tail
The sound of the bells is traveling everywhere, effectively conveying the message of Christmas
Gaily they ring, While people sing
The bells' sound is cheerful and lively, while people are singing joyously
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
The happy tunes and lyrics people are singing reflect the spirit and essence of the holiday season
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas (Ding-dong)
A joyful and happy Christmas celebration to one and all
Come, on they send, On without end (Ding-dong)
The bells' sound travels on forever, continuously spreading joy
Their joyful tone, To every home (Ding-dong)
The bells' sound reaches every household, bringing the Christmas spirit to everyone
Ding-dong-ding, Dong (Dong)
The repeated ringing of the bells goes on and on, creating a beautiful, never-ending sound
Contributed by Julia B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.