Carol of the Bells
The Derric Johnson Vocal Orchestra Lyrics
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Sweet silver bells
All seem to say,
"Throw cares away."
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From ev'rywhere
Filling the air
Oh 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 ev'ry home
Ding, dong, ding, dong
The lyrics of "Carol of the Bells" by The Derric Johnson Vocal Orchestra capture the essence of Christmas cheer and holiday traditions. The song begins by drawing attention to the sound of bells, which are associated with the holiday season, and how they seem to carry a message of joy that can help us forget our worries. The song then establishes that Christmas brings good cheer to everyone, from the young and old to the meek and bold.
The second half of the song brings a more energetic and lively tone, with the bells ringing louder and faster, as if excitedly spreading the message of the holiday season. The lyrics emphasize how the bells can be heard all over, both in the hills and valleys, and how they seem to tell a tale of their own. The song ends with a repetition of the message of Merry Christmas, urging everyone to share in the joy and merriment of the season.
Overall, "Carol of the Bells" captures the festive spirit of Christmas and encourages people to embrace the season's traditions and remember the importance of spreading joy and cheer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! how the bells
Listen! These bells are amazing.
Sweet silver bells
These bells are beautiful and shiny.
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
The bells can distract us from our worries and make us feel happy.
Christmas is here
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Bringing good cheer
Christmas brings happiness and kindness to everyone.
To young and old
People of all ages enjoy Christmas.
Meek and the bold
Everyone, regardless of their personality, can find joy in Christmas.
Ding, dong, ding, dong
The bells continue to ring, making a cheerful noise.
That is their song
The continuous ringing is the sound of Christmas.
With joyful ring
The bells sound happy and exciting.
All caroling
The bells are part of a joyful chorus.
One seems to hear
It's like the sound is everywhere.
Words of good cheer
The sound of the bells brings positive emotions and happiness to people.
From ev'rywhere
The joyful feeling can be found in every corner.
Filling the air
The sound of the bells creates an atmosphere of joy and celebration.
Oh how they pound,
The bells sound strong and powerful.
Raising the sound,
They create an even louder, more joyful noise.
O'er hill and dale,
The sound of the bells can be heard far and wide.
Telling their tale,
The ringing bells are a symbol of Christmas joy and celebration.
Gaily they ring
They sound happy and excited.
While people sing
The bells are part of a cheerful chorus of singing voices.
Songs of good cheer
The singing and ringing create an atmosphere of joy and contentment.
Christmas is here
It's time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Have a happy, joyful Christmas!
On, on they send
The bells continue to ring, spreading joy and celebration everywhere.
On without end
The ringing doesn't stop and will continue to spread joy.
Their joyful tone
The happy sound of the bells creates an atmosphere of joy.
To ev'ry home
The sound of the bells spreads happiness to all households.
Ding, dong, ding, dong
The bells continue to sound a joyful noise of celebration.
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.