“Carol of the Bells” is a popular Christmas carol composed by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914.

The song’s lyrics, which celebrate the joy of the holiday season, are based on a Ukrainian folk chant called “Shchedryk.”

The English version features a catchy and repetitive structure that emphasizes the ringing of bells and the festive spirit of Christmas.

Notable for its vibrant melody, “Carol of the Bells” has become a staple in holiday music, often performed in various arrangements and styles.

Its lively rhythm and joyful themes make it a favorite during Christmas celebrations worldwide.

Carol of the Bells Lyrics

Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, “Throw cares away”
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear, words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
O’er hill and dale, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On-on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home

Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, “Throw cares away”
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear, words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
O’er hill and dale, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On-on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home

Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, “Throw cares away”
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear, words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
O’er hill and dale, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On-on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home

On-on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home