(Silver bells, silver bells)
(Soon it will be Christmas day)
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air
There's a feeling
Of Christmas
Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
(Strings of street lights)
(Even stop lights)
(Blink a bright red and green)
(As the shoppers rush home)
(With their treasures)
(Hear the snow crunch)
(See the kids bunch)
(This is Santa's big scene)
(And above all this bustle)
(You'll hear)
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
(Soon it will be Christmas day)...
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Silver Bells
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Jim Reeves' 'Silver Bells' is a classic Christmas song that paints a cheerful picture of the holiday season in a bustling city. The lyrics describe decorated streets, laughing children, and shoppers hurrying home, all set to the sound of silver bells ringing. The song captures the joyful anticipation of Christmas Day, focusing on the festive atmosphere rather than the religious meaning of the holiday. It is a lighthearted, secular Christmas tune that celebrates the sights and sounds of the season.
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