Silver Bells
Bing Crosby feat. Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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Silver bells, silver bells
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
Children laughing, people passing
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Silver Bells" by Bing Crosby featuring Trudy Erwin are a beautiful portrayal of the festive season in the city. The lyrics talk about the busy sidewalks, people passing by, children laughing, and the feeling of Christmas in the air. It sets the scene of a beautiful city adorned in holiday style and filled with warmth and joy. The song also talks about the sound of silver bells ringing, which is a much-loved festive sound that fills the city and brings happiness to people.


The chorus of the song talks about the silver bells ringing in the city, and although it's a very short and simple phrase, it embodies the essence of Christmas in the city. The song captures the vibrant spirit of Christmas through its upbeat melody and beautiful lyrics, making it a classic holiday tune that continues to be enjoyed year after year.


Line by Line Meaning

Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of silver bells ringing


It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has arrived in the city


Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling)
The bells jingle and make ringing sounds


Soon it will be Christmas day
The Christmas holiday is quickly approaching


City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The pathways of the city are filled with people


Dressed in holiday style
They are wearing festive clothing and decorations


In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
There is a sense of holiday spirit all around


Children laughing, people passing
There is a lot of movement and happiness in the city


Meeting smile after smile
People are cheerful and friendly


And on every street corner you hear
Throughout the city you can hear


Strings of street lights, even stoplights
The street lights and signals are decorated for Christmas


Blinkin' bright red and green
They are flashing with holiday colors


As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
People are in a hurry to get home with their shopping


Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
The sound of snow crunching underfoot, groups of kids playing


This is Santa's big day
The day is dedicated to Santa Claus and his gift-giving


Silver bells, (silver bells) silver bells (silver bells)
The sound of the bells ringing


It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has arrived in the city


Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling)
The sound of the bells ringing


Hear them ring, (hear them ring)
The listening ears can hear the bells ringing


Soon it will be Christmas day
The Christmas holiday is quickly approaching


The corner Santa Claus
The area where Santa Claus is stationed


Is busy now because
He is occupied with distributing gifts and goodwill


It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season has arrived in the city


Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air
The bell ringing sound is pervasive in the chilly winter air


Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere
The sound of the bells is audible from all around


Very soon it will be Christmas day
The Christmas holiday is drawing nearer


City sidewalks, busy sidewalks (Silver bells)
The thoroughfares of the city are crowded with people amidst the bell ringing


Dressed in holiday style (Silver bells)
They are adorned with festive accessories


In the air there's a feeling of Christmas (It's Christmas time in the city)
The atmosphere is filled with a sense of holiday cheer


Children laughing, people passing (Ring-a-ling)
Laughter and movement are happening simultaneously as the bells ring


Meeting smile after smile (Hear them ring)
There are many happy interactions and the bells continue to ring


Very soon it will be Christmas day
The Christmas holiday is drawing nearer




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Livingston, Ray Evans

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