Carol of the Bells
Christmas Carols for Children Lyrics

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Throw cares away

Ding dong ding dong
That is their song
With joyful ring

One seems to hear
Words of good cheer

From everywhere

Gaily they ring
While people sing

Their joyful tone

Ding dong ding dong
Ding dong ding dong

Throw cares away
(We will throw cares away)

(Bringing cheer to the young and old)

Gaily they ring
While people sing

Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

Their joyful tone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the popular Christmas carol, Carol of the Bells, are full of festive cheer and joy. The first verse begins with the line "throw cares away" and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of "ding dong" creates a festive jingle and the use of joyful language such as "good cheer" and "everywhere" adds to the joyful atmosphere. The second verse continues this merriment with the use of the word "gaily" to describe the ringing of the bells and the singing of the people who hear them.

The final verse brings the song to a close with the repeated line "Merry Christmas". It is a joyful reminder of the holiday and a call to celebrate with joy and happiness. The lyrics capture the festive spirit of Christmas and are a joy to sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

Throw cares away
We will throw cares away, bringing cheer to the young and old

Ding dong ding dong
The bells go 'ding dong ding dong', ringing with joy and celebration

That is their song
The bells ringing in unison creates a beautiful melody, their song

With joyful ring
The bells' joyful sound brings happiness and excitement

One seems to hear
Someone listening can't help but hear

Words of good cheer
Messages of happiness and positivity

From everywhere
Coming from all around, spreading joy and merriment

Gaily they ring
The bells ring lively and happily, adding to the festive atmosphere

While people sing
As the bells ring, people join in singing carols and spreading joy

Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a happy and merry Christmas

Their joyful tone
The bells' happy and lively tone adds to the festive spirit of Christmas