Christmas Bells
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics

Christmas bells are ringing
The joyful sounds of Christmas are filling the air

Christmas bells are ringing
The festive atmosphere of Christmas is present everywhere

Christmas bells are ringing
The joyful spirit of Christmas is being celebrated

On TV, at Saks
The sights and sounds of Christmas can be seen on television and at the Saks store

Honest living, honest living
Making a living honestly and ethically

Honest living, honest living
Working hard and earning a living with integrity

Honest living, honest living
Living a life of honesty and integrity in all endeavors

Can't you spare a dime or two
Can you please give a small amount of money

Here but for the grace of God go you
If not for the grace of God, you could be in the same situation

You'll be merry I'll be merry
You will be happy and joyful, and so will I

Tho Merry ain't in my vocabulary
Although being merry is not a word I associate with

No sleigh bells
There are no sounds of sleigh bells

No Santa Claus
There is no presence of Santa Claus

No yule log
There is no traditional yule log present

No tinsel
There are no shiny tinsel decorations

No holly
There are no holly branches or berries

No hearth
There is no warm fireplace

No Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
There is no Rudolph with his red nose leading Santa's sleigh

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Rudolph, the reindeer with a red nose, is absent

No room at the Holiday Inn, oh no
There is no available space at the Holiday Inn for accommodation

And it's beginning to snow
Snowfall is starting to happen

Hats, bats, shoes, booze
Various items such as hats, baseball bats, shoes, and alcoholic beverages

Mountain bikes, potpourri
Mountain bikes and fragrant mixtures of dried flowers and spices

Leather bags, girlie mags
Bags made of leather and magazines for girls

Forty fives, AZT
Forty-five caliber guns and medication used for treating HIV/AIDS

No one's buying
No one is purchasing these items

Feel like crying
Feeling overwhelmed with sadness

How about a furr in perfect shape
What about a fur coat that is in excellent condition

Owned by an MBA from uptown
Owned by someone with a Master of Business Administration degree from an affluent area

I got a tweed
I possess a fabric made of wool, typically used for jackets

Broken in by a greedy
Worn by someone who is selfish and motivated by personal gain

Broker who went broke
A broker who lost all their wealth and financial success

And then broke down
And then suffered a mental or emotional collapse

You don't have to do this
You are not obligated to engage in this behavior

Hush your mouth, it's Christmas
Quiet down, it is Christmas time

I do not deserve you, Angel
I am not worthy of your love and kindness, Angel

Give, give (Wait)
Give generously (Wait)

All you do (what's on the floor?) is give
Your actions consistently involve giving

Give me some way to show (Let's see some more)
Provide me with an opportunity to demonstrate (Let's see some more)

To show (no, no, no)
To present or display (no, no, no)

How you've touched me so
How you have deeply impacted me

Kiss me, It's beginning to snow
Kiss me as the snowfall starts

She said, "would you light my candle"
She asked if you could light her candle

And she put on a pout
And she had a sulky or dissatisfied expression

And she wanted you to take her out tonight? (right)
And she desired for you to accompany her tonight? (right)

She got you out
She persuaded you to leave

She was more than okay
She was better than just being fine

But I pushed her way
But I drove her away

It was bad, I got mad
It became unpleasant, and I became angry

And I had to get her out of my sight (wait, wait, wait)
And I had to make her leave so I wouldn't have to see her (wait, wait, wait)

You said she was sweet
You claimed she was kind

Let's go eat I'll just get fat
Let's go and eat, I will just gain weight

It's the one vice left, when you're dead meat
It is the only indulgence remaining when you are in a desperate situation

There, that's her
There, that is the person you were referring to

(Maureen?) Mimi!
(Are you talking about Maureen?) No, it's Mimi!

(Woah) I should go
(Woah) I should leave

Hey, it's beginning to snow
Hey, the snowfall is starting

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I am hoping for a Christmas with snow

Follow the man, follow the man
Go after the man, pursue the man

With his pockets full of the jam
With his pockets filled with money

Follow the man, follow the man
Chase after the man, track the man's movements

Help me out, daddy, if you can
Assist me, daddy, if you are able to

Got any D, man? (I'm cool)
Do you have any drugs, man? (I'm fine)

Got any C man? (I'm cool)
Do you have any cocaine, man? (I'm fine)

Got any X? Any smack? Any horse?
Do you have any ecstasy? Any heroin? Any opiates?

Any joogie boogie boy? Any blow?
Any adhesive substance or powdered drug? Any cocaine?

Hey
Hey

Hey
Hey

I just want to say
I simply want to express

I'm sorry for the way
I apologize for my behavior

Forget it
Never mind

I blew up
I exploded in anger

Can I make it up to you? (how?)
Can I make amends with you? (how?)

Dinner party? (That'll do)
Shall we have a dinner party? (That will be sufficient)

Hey lover boy, cutie pie
Hey, my beloved, darling

You steal my client, you die
If you take my customer, you will face severe consequences

You didn't miss me, you won't miss her
You didn't notice my absence, and you won't notice her absence either

You'll never lack for customers
You will always have plenty of customers

I'm willin', I'm illin'
I am ready and eager, I am becoming sick

I gotta get my sickness off
I need to rid myself of my illness

Gotta run, gotta ride
I have to hurry, I have to leave

Gotta gun, gotta hide, gotta go
I have a gun, I have to hide, I have to leave

And it's beginning to snow
And the snowfall is starting

Wish me luck Alison the protest is on
Alison, wish me good luck as the protest is about to begin

Got any C, man?
Do you have any cocaine, man?

Mark, this is Mimi (hi)
Mark, this is Mimi (hello)

She'll be dining (With us)
She will join us for a meal

Here's a new arrival (that is an ounce)
Here is a new person joining us (that is a significant amount)

Hates, dats, bats (That's my coat!)
Hats, valises, bats (That is my coat!)

We give discounts
We offer reduced prices or deductions

I think we've met (Got any C, man?)
I believe we have already been introduced (Do you have any cocaine, man?)

Let's get a better one
Let's find a superior or improved version

It's a sham (that's what he said)
It is a fraud or deception (that is what he said)

I said it's a gram (But she's a thief)
I said it is a gram of drugs (But she is a thief)

But she brought us together
But she caused us to meet each other

Which investor is coming?
Which investor is arriving?

I'll take the leather
I will choose the item made of leather

Your father? (Damn)
Is your father coming? (Damn)

Christmas bells are swinging
The Christmas bells are swaying

Christmas bells are ringing
The sounds of Christmas bells are being heard

Christmas bells are singing
The Christmas bells are producing a melodious sound

In my dreams, next year
In my dreams, in the following year

Once you donate you can go
Once you make a contribution, you are free to leave

Celebrate in Tuckahoe
Enjoy the festivities in Tuckahoe (a place)

You'll feel cheery
You will feel joyful and happy

I'll feel cheery
I will experience a sense of cheerfulness

Tho' I don't really know that theory
Although I am not truly familiar with that concept

No bathrobe
There is no garment for wearing after bathing

No Steuben glass
There are no Steuben glasses (a luxury type of glassware)

No cappuccino makers
There are no machines for making cappuccino

No pearls, no diamonds
There are no pearls or diamonds

No chestnuts roasting on an open fire
There are no chestnuts being cooked over an open fire

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Chestnuts being cooked over an open fire

No room at the Holiday Inn, oh no
There is no availability at the Holiday Inn for accommodation

And it's beginning to
And the snowfall is starting

And it's beginning to
And the snowfall is starting

And it's beginning to
And the snowfall is starting

And it's beginning to
And the snowfall is starting

Joanne, which way to the stage (snow!)
Joanne, which direction should I go to reach the stage (snow!)