Ring Christmas Bells
Ray Coniff and the Singers Lyrics


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Ring Christmas bells
Ring them loud with the message bringing
Peace on the earth
Tidings of good cheer
Come carolers
Come and join with the angels singing
Joy to the world
Christmas time is here again

Children gather around and listen
You'll hear the sound

Of angels filling the sky
Telling everyone
Christmas time is here

Loved ones close to our hearts
and strangers in lands afar
Together share in the joy
Emmanuel
He has come to dwell




With one voice
Let the world rejoice

Overall Meaning

The song "Ring Christmas Bells" is a joyful and celebratory piece that captures the true essence of Christmas. The song begins by urging the message to be spread loud and clear through the ringing of Christmas bells, conveying the wish for peace on earth and for everyone to share in the good cheer. The carolers are then invited to come and join the angels in singing "Joy to the world" as Christmas time has returned.


Children are encouraged to gather and listen to the sound of angels filling the sky, announcing the arrival of Christmas. The song also emphasizes the unifying aspect of Christmas by emphasizing the notion of gatherness; loved ones close to our hearts, even strangers in distant lands share in the joy of Emmanuel's coming. Therefore, it invites everyone to join in with one voice to rejoice together.


Overall, the song is a joyful and optimistic ode to the holiday season that emphasizes the ideas of unity, love, and spreading goodwill amongst all. It encourages people to put differences aside and come together to celebrate the harmonious message of Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

Ring Christmas bells
Let the church bells chime to signify Christmas time


Ring them loud with the message bringing
Ring the bells loudly to convey the message of Christmas


Peace on the earth
May there be peace on earth this Christmas


Tidings of good cheer
Spread cheer and happiness everywhere


Come carolers
All carolers are invited to join the celebration


Come and join with the angels singing
Sing with the angels to rejoice the occasion


Joy to the world
The world is filled with joy and happiness


Christmas time is here again
It's Christmas time again!


Children gather around and listen
Kids gather and listen carefully


You'll hear the sound
Then you will hear the pleasing sound


Of angels filling the sky
Angels singing carols and brightening up the sky


Telling everyone
Spreading the message to every living being


Christmas time is here
It's the reverential time of the birth of Jesus Christ


Loved ones close to our hearts
Family members closer to the heart


and strangers in lands afar
And strangers in faraway lands


Together share in the joy
Come together and share the joy of Christmas


Emmanuel
The Messiah


He has come to dwell
He has come down to earth


With one voice
Everyone singing together


Let the world rejoice
May the entire world rejoice in unity




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ray Conniff

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Comments from YouTube:

@BigBoiG

Just WOW,
always loved this song,
and Carol of Bells too.
"Tell all the world Jesus is King!" : )

@annamarie7982

I LOVE this version. It has a dark, gothic vibe to it.

@marcusmaddox2176

Yes Joseph and shepards must have been terrified about what was happening

@FLPAN1993

Have you listen to Midnight Syndicate, Christmas A Ghostly Gathering?

@annamarie7982

@@FLPAN1993 no i haven't! I'll have to check it out

@timothyreed1861

Great version

@grievinggeekclairedixon3445

I love it too but I don't understand why some people find it dark and gothic. Color me ignorant.

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@AlexIAm1415

JESUS IS KING!

@christopherphillips6164

Intense, dark and beautiful ... It includes the three words Satan hates the most: "Jesus is king."

@darjanmachado2615

"Tell all the World JESUS IS KING !!!" ❤❤❤

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