Carol of the Bells Lyrics is a famous Christmas song known for its distinctive melody, fast-paced rhythm, and festive atmosphere. The music was originally composed by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914, based on a traditional Ukrainian folk chant called Shchedryk. In 1936, American composer and arranger Peter Wilhousky wrote the English lyrics that transformed the melody into the popular Christmas carol loved around the world today. Over the years, the song has been performed and recorded by numerous artists, including Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, John Williams, and Mannheim Steamroller. Its dramatic sound and memorable harmonies have made Carol of the Bells a timeless holiday classic that continues to bring a magical Christmas feeling to listeners every year.
Song Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Carol of the Bells |
| Original Title | Shchedryk |
| Original Composer | Mykola Leontovych |
| English Lyrics | Peter Wilhousky |
| Original Composition Year | 1914 |
| English Lyrics Written | 1936 |
| Origin | Ukraine |
| Language | English |
| Original Language | Ukrainian |
| Genre | Christmas Carol, Choral, Classical |
| Theme | Christmas, Celebration, Holiday Spirit |
| Famous Performers | Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, John Williams, Mannheim Steamroller |
| Occasion | Christmas and Holiday Season |
Carol of the Bells Lyrics
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Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells πβ¨
All seem to say, “Throw cares away” π
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer π
To young and old, meek and the bold πΆπ΅
Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song πΆ
With joyful ring, all caroling πΌ
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Oh, how they pound, raising the sound π₯π
O’er hill and dale, telling their tale ποΈπ
Gaily they ring while people sing π€
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here πβ¨
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas π
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Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells πβ¨
All seem to say, “Throw cares away” π₯³
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer π
To young and old, meek and the bold π
Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song πΆ
With joyful ring, all caroling π΅
One seems to hear, words of good cheer π
From ev’rywhere, filling the air βοΈβ¨
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas π
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas π
On, on they send, on without end π
Their joyful tone to ev’ry home π β€οΈ
Ding, dong, ding, dong, ding π
Ding, dong, ding, dong, ding π
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer π
To young and old, meek and the bold π
Ding-dong, ding-dong, that is their song πΆ
With joyful ring, all caroling π€
Ding-dong, ding-dong πβ¨
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