Silver Bells
Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin/Sam Lyrics
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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)
Silver bells (silver bells)
Ring-a-ling
(Ring-a-ling)
Hear them ring
(Hear them ring)
Soon it'll be Christmas day
(Strings of street lights even stop lights blink a bright red and green)
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
(Hear the snow crush see the kids bunch this is Santa's big scene)
And above all this bustle you hear
Silver bells, silver bells
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmastime in the city
Ring-a-ling
(Ring-a-ling)
Hear them ring
(Hear them ring)
Soon it'll be Christmas day
(Silver bells, silver bells)
Silver, silver bells
The song Silver Bells by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. describes the festive atmosphere of the city during the Christmas season. The lyrics take us on a journey through the busy sidewalks, bustling with holiday shoppers and children laughing. The air is filled with the feeling of Christmas, and the streets are adorned with strings of street lights that blink red and green, creating a magical Hanukkah and Christmas environment.
All around us, we see people passing each other, exchanging smiles, and spreading cheer, and on every street corner, we hear the sound of silver bells ringing. The song evokes the warm and joyful emotions associated with the holiday season. We can imagine the shoppers rushing home with their treasures, the sound of the snow crunching underfoot, and children huddling together in excitement for Santa's arrival.
The song captures the essence of the holiday season, and the sounds of the silver bells ringing remind us all that Christmas is in the air. The song creates a beautiful picture of the joy and anticipation that fills the hearts of people as we wait for the most wonderful time of the year.
Line by Line Meaning
City sidewalks busy sidewalks
The concrete paths with many people walking on them.
Dressed in holiday style
Decorated with festive ornaments and decorations.
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
A cheerful, happy feeling is present during Christmas time.
Children laughing people passing meeting smile after smile
As people cross paths, they share a moment of happiness during the holidays.
And on every street corner you hear
Everywhere you turn there are sounds of the season.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The sound of brightly colored, merry bells.
Silver bells (silver bells)
The sound of brightly colored, merry bells.
It's Christmas time in the city
The holiday season is here and celebrated in the urban area.
Ring-a-ling
The sound silver bells make when they jingle together.
(Ring-a-ling)
The sound silver bells make when they jingle together.
Hear them ring
Listen to the joyful sound the bells make.
(Hear them ring)
Listen to the joyful sound the bells make.
Soon it'll be Christmas day
The holiday is quickly approaching.
(Strings of street lights even stop lights blink a bright red and green)
All forms of lights are decorated with bright colors, especially red and green.
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
As people hurry back to their homes with their purchased gifts.
(Hear the snow crush see the kids bunch this is Santa's big scene)
Hear the sound of snow being compacted and see a group of excited children gather, making it clear that Santa is anticipated.
And above all this bustle you hear
Despite the rush of the season, the sound of silver bells can still be heard over everything else.
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of brightly colored, merry bells.
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of brightly colored, merry bells.
It's Christmastime in the city
The holiday season is here and celebrated in the urban area.
Ring-a-ling
The sound silver bells make when they jingle together.
(Ring-a-ling)
The sound silver bells make when they jingle together.
Hear them ring
Listen to the joyful sound the bells make.
(Hear them ring)
Listen to the joyful sound the bells make.
Soon it'll be Christmas day
The holiday is quickly approaching.
(Silver bells, silver bells)
The sound of brightly colored, merry bells.
Silver, silver bells
The sound of brightly colored, merry bells.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@123mvsmith
Deans voice is great in itself, but the violin arrangements in the song just amaze me...
@joycesmith2880
The very best ...no one had a voice like him ..there never will be another " Dean Martin "
@patriciajanemcgrath627
Dean Martin and Christmas: a match made in Heaven ❤❤😊
@maddmaxx636
This song is amazing, and so is this version of it. It hurts to listen to it because a ex fiancée and I danced to it on the last Christmas we spent together. I lost her heart and I really did lose her. I miss her dearly and Id give anything to have her back and for her heart to beat again.
So this song makes me think of her and our special dance Ill never forget.
@usaneebeilles9510
Life’s never been easy, but our memories are precious. Have a healthy 2024 🔔Good wishes to you. Take Care.
@elainestone3341
You know it's Christmas when you hear the voice of Dean singing all these wonderful songs, he was the greatest, especially at Christmas time ❤️
@jimgilbert9984
And Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas."
@xFreG
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@jimgilbert9984
And Burl Ives singing "Holly, Jolly Chistmas," Tex Ritter singing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," etc.
@MostlySunny27-pd3xj
Beautiful voice- love hearing his Christmas songs. Merry Christmas (2023) everyone. Have a safe & happy holiday!