Silver Bells
Crosby Bing 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
The song "Silver Bells" by Bing Crosby perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas in the city. The song begins with the sound of silver bells ringing, which signifies the arrival of Christmas time. As the song progresses, we witness the city transforming into a winter wonderland, with the streets, sidewalks and all public places adorned with decorations, people rushing to buy presents, children laughing and building snowmen. Amidst this hustle-bustle, one can hear the euphonic ring of silver bells everywhere. The jingle of the bells and the blissful atmosphere makes people happy and cheerful, and they keep smiling at one another. The spirit of the festive season is contagious and gradually engulfs everyone. The song ends with the anticipation of Christmas day's arrival, which is only a few hours away, as the sound of silver bells gets louder and more frequent.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver bells, silver bells
The ringing of the silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
The city is experiencing Christmas festivities
Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling)
The bells ringing clearly and audibly
Soon it will be Christmas day
Christmas day is approaching soon
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The sidewalks of the city are occupied with people
Dressed in holiday style
The people in the city are decked in Christmas apparels
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
The presence of Christmas spirit can be sensed in the air
Children laughing, people passing
Laughter of kids and passing of people
Meeting smile after smile
People happily greeting each other
And on every street corner you hear
The sound of the ringing silver bells can be heard everywhere
Strings of street lights, even stoplights
The street lights and stoplights are festooned with decorations
Blinkin' bright red and green
The lights are alternating between bright red and green colors
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
People are rushing home with their purchased gifts
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
The sound of the crunching snow can be heard while observing the children clustering
This is Santa's big day
Christmas day is the day of Santa Claus's deliveries and givings
And above all this bustle you hear
Despite all the hustle and bustle, you can still hear the ringing of the silver bells
Silver bells (The corner Santa Claus)
The ringing of the silver bells indicates the presence of Santa Claus on the corner
Silver bells (Is busy now because)
The sound of the bells affirms that Santa is occupied with his Christmas duties
It's Christmas time in the city
The city is resonating with Christmas vibe
Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air
The sound of bells fills the winter ambiance
Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere
The ringing of the bells is omnipresent and can be heard from everywhere
Very soon it will be Christmas day
Christmas is about to arrive shortly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY LIVINGSTON, RAY EVANS
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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