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Lyrics and Information

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Words by Henry W. Longfellow (1807-1882), 1864
Tune: WALTHAM (DOANE), by John B. Calkin (1827-1905), 1872
Key signature: E flat major (3 flats)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Public Domain
1. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men.
2. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th’unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men.
3. And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.”
4. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead: nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”
5. Then ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day— A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men!