Christmas
Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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The bells, the bells, ringing everywhere for the sound of Christmas is in the air,
The bells, the bells, from the steeple above, telling us it's the season of love,
Ring out, let the tale be told that inspires the dream of the young and old,
Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas are ringing.
The bells, the bells, on a wintry night, with the friendly fire burning warm and bright,
The bells, the bells, on the steeple above, telling us it's the season of love.
Ring out, let the tale be told, that inspires the dream of the young and old,
Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas are ringing.
The bells, the bells, they've been here and now, to a world that almost forgotten how
The bells, the bells, from the steeple above, telling us it's the season of love.
Ring out, let the tale be told that inspires the dream of the young and old,




Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas are ringing.
The bells of Christmas are ringing.

Overall Meaning

Frank Sinatra's song "Christmas Bells" is a festive anthem that exalts the joy and beauty of the holiday season. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Christmas time, where bells are ringing everywhere, and the sound of Christmas can be felt in the air. The song begins with the bells, bells, bells ringing everywhere, creating a perfect atmosphere for the season of love. The bells, bells, bells on the steeple above remind us that the holidays are the season of love. The lyrics encourage people to let their hearts unfold and inspire the dreams of both young and old.


The song then goes onto describe the warmth and beauty of the Christmas night. The bells are heard on a wintry night, and there is a friendly fire burning warm and bright. The lyrics again remind us that the bells are on the steeple above, leading us to the conclusion that it's the season of love. The song concludes on a hopeful note, that the bells of Christmas have been here and now, to a world that has almost forgotten how to love. Therefore, the bells of Christmas should ring out, inspiring the young and old to love, and let their hearts unfold.


Overall, "Christmas Bells" is a beautiful declaration of the joyous atmosphere and the love that surrounded this festive holiday. The lyrics paint a picture of a time when people come together to celebrate and love each other. As the holiday season approaches, this song reminds us to cherish the moments, to let our hearts unfold, and to embrace the spirit of Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

The bells, the bells, ringing everywhere for the sound of Christmas is in the air,
The cheerful sound of Christmas is all around us and the bells signify the arrival of this festival.


The bells, the bells, from the steeple above, telling us it's the season of love,
The bells from the church steeple remind us that this is the time to spread love and joy to others.


Ring out, let the tale be told that inspires the dream of the young and old,
Let's spread the story of Christmas that creates hope for everyone, irrespective of their age.


Love, love, let your hearts unfold, for the bells of Christmas are ringing.
Allow your heart to be filled with love and warmth, as Christmas is here to celebrate that feeling.


The bells, the bells, on a wintry night, with the friendly fire burning warm and bright,
On a cold winter night, the bells continue to ring and the warm fire in the fireplace creates an inviting atmosphere.


The bells, the bells, they've been here and now, to a world that almost forgotten how
The bells have arrived to remind us of the joy and happiness that we have forgotten in our busy lives.


The bells of Christmas are ringing.
The sound of bells during Christmas signifies the arrival of this festival and spreads joy and love all around.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY CAHN, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gabrielecilione3115

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles, will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
Next year all our troubles, will be miles away
Once again, as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more
Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now



All comments from YouTube:

@l8tralalt901

Can you believe it guys?

@artm1973

Love Frank singing this, just wish he stuck to the original lyrics.

@MBlto

i left my hometown a month ago to study in another city, it's no big deal because a lot of my peers did it at 18/19 for their bachelor, but i've had a miserable life, and i'm 24, and my sister at home is struggling so much with depression and i miss her like crazy. I'm going home for christmas in two days and i've been listening to this song for weeks but i've only now seen the video and i had no idea it hit so close. I'm crying so hard right now, i wish it could be easier and i wish my absence didn't contribute to my sister's sadness. I wish all of you far from home happy holidays, whether you celebrate the christmas holidays or others. <3

@Ferenc_Ortiz

tears coming down...

@deborahstarman9874

When I was a child, I was poor. Not only was my Mom a single parent but she was dying. At Christmas she would forget she was dying. She loved the lights, the carols. She loved presents. She was caught red handed tearing off the corner of her present from me. My Sister and I would often share a gift. We didn't mind. Every year we each got a new ornament to hang on the tree. She made Christmas magical. I wish everyone could see Christmas the way she did. It was simple. It was perfect.

@marvelstarwarsfan8410

Rest In Peace Frank Sinatra

@jakanader

just a week away!

@stellamorris6367

.This reminds me of my dad who passed from cancer in 1994. Have yourself a merry little Christmas in heaven dad rip till we meet again. No more being Santa for us. Love you 😢

@synthvvavve191

For y'all saying "Christmas doesnt feel/hit the same." It's true. When we were kids, we didn't put much thought into it. Sure we beleived in Santa, and it was a simpler time, the Christmas magic was given to us. As we aged, we had to spend, hand that magic down, and try to 1 up each time from last year. Growing up is not fun like we imagined, but we can still make it a great one for our family, friends, and loved ones. See yall back in 365 days

@uncleflute1794

Couldn't agree more ❤❤ Merry Christmastime

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