Silver Bells
BIng Crosby and Carole Richards Lyrics
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It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling)
Soon it will be Christmas day
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you hear
Silver bells, (silver bells) silver bells (silver bells)
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling)
Hear them ring, (hear them ring)
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights, even stoplights
Blinkin' bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
This is Santa's big day
And above all this bustle you hear
Silver bells (The corner Santa Claus)
Silver bells (Is busy now because)
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air
Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere
Soon it will be Christmas day
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks (Silver bells)
Dressed in holiday style (Silver bells)
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas (It's Christmas time in the city)
Children laughing, people passing (Ring-a-ling)
Meeting smile after smile (Hear them ring)
Very soon it will be Christmas day
The song "Silver Bells" by Bing Crosby and Carole Richards is a classic Christmas tune that captures the atmosphere of the city during the holiday season. The song starts off with the sound of silver bells ringing, which is a common sound heard during Christmas time in the city. The lyrics describe the festive atmosphere in the city, with the streets and sidewalks decorated with Christmas lights. The feeling of Christmas is in the air, with people rushing around to complete their Christmas shopping, children laughing and playing, and everyone feeling happy and joyful.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to the sound of the silver bells ringing on every street corner. The streets and sidewalks are filled with people rushing to get home with their Christmas gifts, with the snow crunching under their feet. The Santa Claus on the corner is busy, and the sound of the silver bells fills the winter air. The song ends on a high note, with the anticipation of Christmas day just around the corner.
Overall, the song "Silver Bells" captures the essence of Christmas in the city, with its festive atmosphere, happy people, and the sound of silver bells ringing everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver bells, silver bells
The festive sound of silver bells fills the air
It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has arrived and the entire city is celebrating
Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling)
The cheerful sound of the silver bells can be heard all around
Soon it will be Christmas day
The anticipation and excitement for Christmas day is building
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The streets of the city are bustling with activity
Dressed in holiday style
The city has been decorated for the holiday season
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
The spirit of Christmas is palpable and can be felt all around
Children laughing, people passing
Everyone is happy and enjoying the festive season
Meeting smile after smile
People are friendly and greeting each other with joy and kindness
And on every street corner you hear
The sound of ringing silver bells can be heard at every turn
Strings of street lights, even stoplights
The entire city is aglow with holiday lights and decorations
Blinkin' bright red and green
The lights are colorful and vibrant
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
People are hurrying to finish their Christmas shopping and head home
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
The snow is falling and children are gathered together
This is Santa's big day
Christmas Eve is the most important day for Santa Claus
Silver bells (The corner Santa Claus)
Even Santa Claus is ringing his bells on the street corners
Silver bells (Is busy now because)
Santa Claus is very busy right now because it's Christmas Eve
It's Christmas time in the city
The city is alive with the holiday spirit
Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air
The sound of the silver bells is heard everywhere, bringing joy to all
Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere
The ringing of the silver bells is a ubiquitous and cheerful sound
Soon it will be Christmas day
The anticipation for Christmas day is almost over
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks (Silver bells)
The sidewalks are crowded, but the sound of silver bells brings joy
Dressed in holiday style (Silver bells)
The city is decorated with festive lights and decorations, including silver bells
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas (It's Christmas time in the city)
The atmosphere is filled with the joy and excitement of the holiday season
Children laughing, people passing (Ring-a-ling)
The sound of children's laughter and the ringing of the silver bells fills the air
Meeting smile after smile (Hear them ring)
The holiday season brings people together and puts smiles on their faces
Very soon it will be Christmas day
The long-awaited holiday is almost here and the excitement is palpable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
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City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling, hear them ring
Soon it'll be Christmas day
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling, hear them ring
Soon it'll be Christmas day
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CHRISTMAS IS COMING *
Christmas is coming and I'm all alone
With no one to snuggle at night.
My wineglass is empty to help dull desire
To kiss you by soft candlelight.
A rare pearl of value, you don't leave alone
Or someone will steal them from you.
After they've gone and flown far away
It's hard to know just what to do.
I'm watching my neighbors hang lights on their tree
With tinsel and striped candy cane.
I took you for granted and didn't hug enough
And now I must suffer my pain.
Lord, I'm so lonely; I wish I could die
Then be born to relive again.
I realize the value of someone to love
And the danger of my selfish sin.
There's a ring on my phone and a knock at the door
Which do I dare go for?
If neither is you, I'll break down and cry
And again pound my fist on the floor.
I run down the hall and the doorknob turns
As the swirling snow rides on the wind.
There, in my doorway, it's the face I love
Such a beautiful present to send.
Now, I am happy and dancing around
With a permanent smile on my face.
As children are singing their Christmas love songs
And the world’s a wonderful place.
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@KatharineDalton-xv5ud
Bless you for all you've been through. And you still can find joy in the Christmas season. May you and your family have peace and prosperity in the coming year
@sandy6660
Love this song. Brings memories of my home town. 🎶😊❤️
@MatthewPhillips-lb6xu
A heartwarming rendition, for sure.
@jamesbundy1895
Mum used to play this album , RIP
@FaviMarzo
There is something about Christmas music that gives off a vibe like no other, same with anything Christmas related, but they all have a different feel, but similar vibe.
@alexanderboulton2123
It's the orchestra; no music nowadays uses a full band or orchestra anymore, everything is pre-made by producers or processed and packaged. This is simple, but it's pure, it's raw, and it's joyful
@lisacassar9486
2023 here. Growing up this song Christmas, it wasn't til we heard it. Growing up in New York City, should miss it❤
@lisacassar9486
Needs more views this great Christmas 🎄 song. ❤🎶
@zdarovful
My favorite rendition. Thank you!
@victoriarivera630
This song reminds me of my great grandmother. Cuz she will sing this song to me when I was a baby