“Silver Bells” By Bing Crosby & Carol Richards

INTRODUCTION

“Silver Bells” by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards is a beloved Christmas song that has become a staple of the holiday season. With its picturesque lyrics and joyful melody, the song evokes the festive atmosphere of bustling city streets during Christmas time.

“Silver Bells” By Bing Crosby & Carol Richards Lyrics

Lyrics

Silver bells, silver bells

It′s Christmas time in the city

Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling)

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 every street corner you hear

Silver bells, (silver bells) silver bells (silver bells)

It′s Christmas time in the city

Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling)

Hear them ring, (hear them ring)

Soon it will be Christmas day

Strings of street lights, even stoplights

Blinkin’ 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 day

And above all this bustle you hear

Silver bells (The corner Santa Claus)

Silver bells (Is busy now because)

It′s Christmas time in the city

Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air

Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere

Soon it will be Christmas day

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks (Silver bells)

Dressed in holiday style (Silver bells)

In the air there′s a feeling of Christmas (It’s Christmas time in the city)

Children laughing, people passing (Ring-a-ling)

Meeting smile after smile (Hear them ring)

Very soon it will be Christmas day

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HISTORY

“Silver Bells” was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans for the 1951 movie The Lemon Drop Kid, starring Bob Hope. The song was inspired by the imagery of city streets filled with holiday shoppers and decorations. Bing Crosby and Carol Richards recorded the song in 1950, and it quickly became popular. Crosby’s rich baritone voice, paired with Richards’ warm harmonies, helped cement “Silver Bells” as a holiday classic, and it has since been covered by numerous artists.

CONCLUSION

“Silver Bells” endures as a cherished Christmas song, capturing the magic and excitement of the holiday season in urban settings. Its enduring popularity speaks to the timeless appeal of its melody and lyrics, making it a perennial favorite that continues to bring joy and nostalgia to listeners during the holidays.