Carol of the Bells (Hear them Ring) - Strings and piano
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This arrangement contains all new lyrics as the original lyrics have copyright on them. The melody does not, so we get to keep the same melody, while I have added an intro and have parts for strings that differ some from the original. Verse 1 of the lyrics are about the birth of Jesus. Verse 2 of the lyrics reflects caroling as it contain titles and lines from other public domain songs. I think you will enjoy these new lyrics almost as much as the original, especially if wanting to be more about His birth. cdboss@cvalley.net. Lyrics below:

Carol of the Bells – (Hear the Bells)

Intro:

Ring Christmas bells, hear them ring

Hear them ringing, caroling

Caroling – hear them ring

Caroling

Hear them ring

Verse 1:

Hear how the bells ring from above

Angels will play showing their love

For Christ was born upon this day

All bow their heads, kneel and they pray

Let the bells ring, for He is King

With joyful sounds, ring all around

Angels appear, shepherds show fear

Then came a calm, followed with song

Shepherds came near, now without fear

To see the King, Hear the bells ring.

O hear the bells, ring through the night

Announcing the birth, a glorious sight

 

Ring, caroling. Ring the bells

Ring, caroling. Ring the bells

 

The bells play on, filling with song

For He is Lord, loved and adored.

Verse 2:

 

It came upon, a midnight clear

Angels will bend, near the earth

I heard the bells, on Christmas Day

Their old familiar carols they play

And loud and sweet, their song repeats

Peace on earth, good will to men

Silent night, Holy night

All is calm, all is bright

O little town, of Bethlehem

How still we, see you lie

We three Kings from orient are

Bearing you gifts, come from afar

 

Ring, caroling, Hear them ringing

Sing, caroling, People singing

 

Joy to the world, the Lord is come

Let the earth, receive her King.

 

Repeat intro in between verses and at the end.