Carol of the Bells
Christmas Hits & Christmas Songs Lyrics
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Sweet silver bells
All seem to say
Throw cares away
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
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
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
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
Ding dong ding dong
Ding dong ding dong
The song "Carol of the Bells" is a festive and uplifting holiday song that describes the joyful atmosphere of Christmas time. The recurring refrain of "ding dong ding dong" emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the season. The opening lines, "Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away" introduces the idea of a temporary escape from the stresses of daily life. The bells are a symbol of good will and hope, and the lyrics celebrate the timeless tradition of Christmas cheer.
The second verse reinforces the joyful tone of the song, emphasizing the uplifting message of Christmas. The lyrics describe the bells as "words of good cheer" that can be heard "from everywhere, filling the air." The bells represent the sound of community and togetherness, lifting the spirits of everyone in their vicinity. The final verse embodies the theme of giving and sharing, evoking feelings of warmth and generosity. The bells "send on" their joyful tone to every home, emphasizing that the spirit of Christmas impacts everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark how the bells
Listen to the sound of the bells
Sweet silver bells
The bells are silver and they sound sweet
All seem to say
The bells sound like they are speaking
Throw cares away
Forget your worries and enjoy the celebration of Christmas
Christmas is here
The holiday of Christmas has arrived
Bringing good cheer
The spirit of Christmas has brought happiness and joy
To young and old
Everyone can enjoy the holiday
Meek and the bold
The humble and the brave, all can partake in the festivities
Ding dong ding dong
The sound the bells make
That is their song
The sound of the bells is like a song
With joyful ring
The bells sound happy and festive
All caroling
The sound of the bells is like a choir singing
One seems to hear
The sound fills the air and can be heard everywhere
Words of good cheer
The bells sound like they are happy and joyful
From everywhere
The sound of the bells can be heard all around
Filling the air
The sound is so abundant that it seems to take up all the space around us
Oh how they pound
The bells have a strong and powerful sound
Raising the sound
The sound of the bells is getting louder
O'er hill and dale
The sound can be heard over the hills and through the valleys
Telling their tale
The sound of the bells is like a story being told
Gaily they ring
The bells sound lively and cheerful
While people sing
As the bells ring, people are singing along
Songs of good cheer
The singing and bells create a joyful atmosphere
Christmas is here
The holiday of Christmas has arrived
Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas
A wish of happiness and joy to all for the holiday of Christmas
On on they send
The sound of the bells continues to travel
On without end
The sound of the bells seems like it will never stop
Their joyful tone
The sound of the bells is full of happiness and cheer
To every home
The sound of the bells is reaching every household
Ding dong ding, dong
The sound the bells make
That is their song
The sound of the bells is like a song
With joyful ring
The bells sound happy and festive
All caroling
The sound of the bells is like a choir singing
Ding dong ding dong
The sound the bells make
Ding dong ding dong
The sound the bells make
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mykola Leontovych, Traditional, Peter J Wilhousky
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