Carol of the Bells
Chorus Lyrics


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Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
O, how they pound, raising the sound
O'er hill and dale, telling their tale

Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!

On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home
Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
With joyful ring, all caroling.
One seems to hear words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
O, how they pound, raising the sound
O'er hill and dale, telling their tale

Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!

On, on they send, on without end




Their joyful tone to every home.
Ding Dong Ding Dong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Carol of the Bells" describe the jingling sound of Christmas bells that are ringing to bring good cheer and happiness to everyone. The first verse introduces the bells and their joyful sound, and how they seem to encourage people to put aside their worries and enjoy the holiday season. The second verse emphasizes the inclusivity of Christmas, bringing together people of all ages and personalities, and how the bells are spreading joy and goodwill to all.


The chorus repeats the words "Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas!" to emphasize the upbeat and festive nature of the song. The final verse describes the bells' continued ringing, reaching every home with their joyful sound that fills the air with the spirit of the holiday season.


Overall, "Carol of the Bells" is a song that celebrates the joy and happiness of Christmas through the sound of bells, spreading goodwill and festive cheer to all who hear it.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
Listen! The sound of these sweet, metallic bells is so pleasing to the ear.


All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Their pleasant tone is suggesting that we forget our worries and enjoy the moment.


Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
The holiday season is upon us, and it brings happiness and joy to all.


To young and old, meek and the bold
Christmas is a time for everyone regardless of age, personality, or disposition.


Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
The bells are joyfully ringing to produce a harmonious tune that is remarkable.


With joyful ring, all caroling
The sound of the bells is happy and vibrant, like a choir of angels singing.


One seems to hear words of good cheer
The sound of the bells carries with it an uplifting message of hope and good wishes.


From everywhere, filling the air
The bell's sound is experienced everywhere and spreads a sense of positivity throughout the atmosphere.


O, how they pound, raising the sound
The bells are ringing loud and proud, creating a strong and powerful sound.


O'er hill and dale, telling their tale
The sound of the bells travels far and wide, spreading its message of joy and happiness.


Gaily they ring, while people sing
The bells are ringing jolly and cheerfully while people are singing happy songs.


Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
The songs being sung are joyful and create a sense of merriment, signaling the arrival of Christmas.


Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Wishing everybody a very happy and jolly Christmas.


On, on they send, on without end
The ringing of the bells continues without stopping, spreading their message of happiness perpetually.


Their joyful tone to every home.
The sound of the bells is spreading their joyful and happy message to every home.


Ding Dong Ding Dong
The pleasant sound of the bells ringing repeatedly.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EVAN JOLLY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TinyEpics

Hark how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say
Throw cares away
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding dong ding dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling

One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere
Filling the air

Oh how they pound
Raising the sound
O'er hill and dale
Telling their tale

Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria, gloria

Hark how the bells
All seem to say
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding dong ding dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling

One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere
Filling the air

Oh how they pound
Raising the sound
O'er hill and dale
Telling their tale

Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here

Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here

Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria, gloria

Hark how the bells
All seem to say
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere
Filling the air

Oh how they pound
Raising the sound
O'er hill and dale
Telling their tale

Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here

Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here

Hark how the bells
All seem to say
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere
Filling the air

Oh how they pound
Raising the sound
O'er hill and dale
Telling their tale
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer

Christmas is here
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here

Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas

On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To every home

Hark how the bells
All seem to say

Gloria, Gloria

Ding dong ding dong

That is their song



All comments from YouTube:

@nour24846

As a muslim I don’t celebrate christmas but i listen to this so often and i cannot get over how beautiful their voices are and how insanely breathtaking the harmony is. I would love to see such a beautiful thing in person some day. Merry christmas to everyone celebrating🎄🤍

@andyrjs

They have a Christmas concert every year in London and this is always on their set list. Glorious & highly recommended if you can make it fans come from all over the world for their concerts and hopefully you can make it one day too.

@nour24846

@@andyrjs omg that is great. I appreciate you so much for this information. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it to london this year😔but hopefully next year. Thanks love 🫶🏽

@nour24846

@@andyrjs will do 🫡 thank youu very much

@violecov8079

Thank u mate!!! All my Love for u!

@corinadota6945

Happy Holidays!

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@Ozymandias-

A message to the future generations:
Don't let this song die.

@davidmasfe6569

I agree, we can't let this dark souls boss fight like song die

@turn2jesustoday

Jesus is the only way to heaven. As muslim you will go to hell. Put your faith in Jesus as long as you can and repent from your sins and forgive. Heaven is at hand. Jesus is not only a prophet, but God. He died for the forgiveness of our sins so we can have salvation in Him. ❤✝
John 14:6 King James Bible
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

@hopeofophelia3502

​@@turn2jesustodayYeah Jesus really appreciate's you disrispecting other religions by saying the people who beleive in it will go to hell, Jesus is totally not looking down to you with disappointment, he does not appreciate you calling him a God. May Allah not give you a second chance to be blessed, and may you and your family burn in the pits of hell, may all of you turn into dark pitiful ashes in the worst way possible. 🤲

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