Silver Bells

Silver Bells is a popular Christmas carol. It was composed by Ray Evans (as the lyrics writer) and Jay Livingston (as the melody composer). Silver Bells was first used in the motion picture movie “the Lemon Drop Kid” starring Marilyn Maxwell and Bob Hope. Bing Crosby and Carol Richards first recorded Silver Bells which was later released in October 1950 by Decca Records. Since then, the song has become more popular.

Interesting fact: Did you know that Silver Bells was originally titled as “Tinkle Bell” for Evans was motivated by a tiny bell that they has on their desk.

Silver Bells Lyrics

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 sing.

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 sing

Soon it will be Christmas day.