Verse 1
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet, their songs repeat
"Peace on Earth, good will to men."
Verse 2
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."
Chorus
But the bells are ringing (Peace on Earth)
Like a choir singing (Peace on Earth)
Does anybody hear them? (Peace on Earth)
Peace on Earth, good will to men
Verse 3
Then rang the bells more loud and deep:
"God isn't dead, nor does He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
Peace on Earth, good will to men."
Verse 4
Ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
Peace on Earth, good will to men
Chorus
The bells are ringing (Peace on Earth)
Like a choir singing (Peace on Earth)
With our hearts, we'll hear them (Peace on Earth)
Peace on Earth, good will to men