I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Lyrics
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Lyrics
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet the songs repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men
And the bells they're ringing (peace on earth)
Like a choir they're singing (peace on earth)
And in my heart I hear them
(Peace on earth) peace on earth
Good will to men (good will to men)
And in despair I bowed my head
"There is no peace on earth" I said
For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men (peace on earth)
But the bells they're ringing (peace on earth)
Like a choir they're singing (peace on earth)
Does anybody hear them?
(Peace on earth) peace on earth, good will to men
(Peace and good will to men)
Then rang the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor does He sleep
(Peace on earth, peace on earth)
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men
(Good will to men)
Then ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good will to men (peace on earth)
And the bells are ringing (peace on earth)
Like a choir they're singing (peace on earth)
And with our hearts, we'll hear them
(Peace on earth) peace on earth, good will to men
Do you hear the bell's they're ringing
(Peace on earth, good will to men)
Like the angels singing (peace on earth, good will to men)
Open up your heart and hear them
(Peace on earth) peace on earth
Good will to men (good will to men)
Peace on earth
Peace on earth
Peace on earth, good will to men
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” was released in 1963 as part of Johnny Cash's album The Christmas Spirit. It was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and arranged by Johnny Cash.
The lyrics tell a story of hope and peace during a time of war, with references to Jesus Christ and his teachings. The band accompanying Cash includes Luther Perkins, Marshall Grant, W.S. Holland and Bob Johnson. The single peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and has since become one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. Its lyrics have been covered by many artists over the years, including Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, and more recently Carrie Underwood. Each version is unique yet carries the same message of faith and hope that comes from hearing bells ringing on Christmas day.