Silver Bells
Carol 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
Carol Richards's song "Silver Bells" captures the joyous atmosphere of Christmas time in the city. The opening lines "Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city" evoke an image of the city, adorned with festive decorations and lit up by bright lights. The ringing of silver bells further enhances the festive atmosphere, and the anticipation of Christmas day is palpable in the air.
A bustling city street is depicted, with busy sidewalks dressed up in holiday style. The feeling of joy and excitement is in the air, as children laugh and people pass by with smiles on their faces. Silver bells can be heard ringing in the distance, adding to the merriment. Even the stoplights blink in bright red and green colors, creating a vivid and enchanting scene. Santa Claus is busy at the street corner, and above all the hustle-bustle, his jolly ringing bells can be heard.
The lyrics of "Silver Bells" capture the essence of the festive season and the childlike wonder and joy that accompanies it. The repetition of the ringing silver bells throughout the song creates an infectious rhythm and makes it an instant holiday classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of the silver bells ringing signifies the beginning of Christmas time.
It's Christmas time in the city
The Christmas spirit is felt throughout the city during this time.
Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling)
The sound of the bells ringing is constant and fills the air.
Soon it will be Christmas day
The anticipation is building as Christmas is approaching.
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The sidewalks of the city are packed with people going about their business.
Dressed in holiday style
Everyone is festive and wearing clothing that reflects the holiday season.
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
The atmosphere is charged with the spirit of Christmas.
Children laughing, people passing
People are in a good mood and are enjoying the holiday season.
Meeting smile after smile
People are happy and friendly with each other during this time of year.
And on every street corner you hear
The sound of the silver bells ringing can be heard from every location.
Strings of street lights, even stoplights
The lights that line the streets are all decorated for the holiday season.
Blinkin' bright red and green
The colors of Christmas are all around, with the lights blinking in red and green.
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
People are busy doing their Christmas shopping and are excited to go home with their purchases.
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
The sound of footsteps in the snow can be heard and the children are all gathered together.
This is Santa's big day
Christmas is the most important day of the year for Santa Claus.
And above all this bustle you hear
Even with all the commotion, the sound of the silver bells ringing can still be heard.
Silver bells (The corner Santa Claus)
The sound of the silver bells is associated with Santa Claus who can be found on many street corners.
Silver bells (Is busy now because)
Santa Claus is very busy during Christmas time because of the high demand for his services.
It's Christmas time in the city
The Christmas season has arrived in the city with all the accompanying joy and excitement.
Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air
The sound of the silver bells ringing is so prevalent that it seems to fill the entire winter air.
Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere
The sound of the silver bells ringing can be heard everywhere and is impossible to avoid during this time of year.
Very soon it will be Christmas day
The countdown to Christmas is happening and the day will be here before we know it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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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