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.