Carol Of The Bells
Nelson Riddle Orchestra And Chorus Lyrics


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Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
O, 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
Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
With joyful ring, all caroling.
One seems to hear words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
O, 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Carol of the Bells" highlights the beautiful sound of bells ringing during Christmas time. The lyrics depict the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the holiday by encouraging listeners to "throw cares away" and enjoy the season's festivities. The bells are not just ringing, but they seem to be communicating and spreading Christmas cheer to everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, the meek and the bold. The words "Ding, dong, ding, dong" are repeated frequently, emphasizing the sound of the bells and making it feel like they are ringing constantly.


As the song progresses, the bells seem to be reaching every home, sending their "joyful tone" without end. The phrase "over hill and dale" emphasizes the wide range of people the bells are reaching, and the "telling their tale" line could be interpreted as the bells telling the story of Christmas. Throughout the song, the bells continue to ring with a sense of excitement and gaiety, highlighting the festive nature of the holiday.


Overall, "Carol of the Bells" is a celebratory song that captures the magic and joy of Christmas through the ringing of bells. It encourages listeners to embrace the season and enjoy the festivities, spreading cheer to all those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
Listen! Hear the sweet sound of the silver bells.


All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Their sound seems to suggest that worries should be forgotten.


Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
The arrival of Christmas brings happiness and joy.


To young and old, meek and the bold
Christmas brings cheer to people of all ages and personalities.


Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
The song of the bells is made of simple, repetitive notes.


With joyful ring, all caroling
The happy sound of the bells is like a choir singing together.


One seems to hear words of good cheer
The sound of the bells gives a feeling of positivity and happiness.


From everywhere, filling the air
The bells' joyful sound is heard all around, filling the environment.


O, how they pound, raising the sound
The bells create a loud, strong sound.


O'er hill and dale, telling their tale
The sound of the bells can be heard everywhere, through hills and valleys.


Gaily they ring, while people sing
The bells ring cheerfully while people sing along.


Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
The songs being sung spread happiness and remind us that Christmas has arrived.


Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Wishing others a joyful Christmas filled with merriment.


On, on they send, on without end
The bells' joyful sound travels on endlessly, spreading happiness.


Their joyful tone to every home.
The bells' sound reaches every house, spreading joy.


Ding Dong Ding Dong
The bells call out and ring, spreading joy to all who hear them.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EVAN JOLLY

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@markherron1407

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@steveshome

Thanks, and same to you. Sounds like you're in the Christmas spirit already!