Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)

by The Darkness
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Lyrics

Feign ing joy and sur prise

at the gifts we des pise o ver (Cm)mulled wine

but it with (Eb)you.

On the twen ty fifth day

of the twelfth month, the sleigh bells are (Cm)in time,

and ring ing (Eb)true.

How we cling each No (Bb)el to that (Cm)snow flakes and (Bb)hope in (Eb)hell (F)that it won’t (Bb)end.

(Bb)Don’t let the (Eb)bells (F)end.

(Bb)Christ mas (Gm)time,

(Bb)just let them (Eb)ring in (F)peace.

(Bb)Christ mas time,

don’t let the (Eb)bells end.

(Bb)Christ mas time,

don’t let the (Eb)bells end.

Well, the weath er is cruel,

and the sea son of Yule warms the (Cm)heart, wine

but it still (Eb)hurts.

On You’ve got your ca reer,

spent the best part of last year a (Cm)part, time,

and it still (Eb)hurts.

How So that’s why I (Bb)pray to that (Cm)each and ev’ry (Bb)Christ mas (Eb)Day, (F)that it won’t (Bb)end.

(Bb)Don’t let the (Eb)bells (F)end.

(Bb)Christ mas (Gm)time,

(Bb)just let them (Eb)ring in (F)peace.

(Bb)Christ mas time,

don’t let the (Eb)bells end.

(Bb)Christ mas time,

don’t let the (Eb)bells end.

(Gm)Dust un der neath the mis tle toe (Bb)leaves when you’re not here.

(Gm)You went a way up on Box ing (Bb)Day.

Now (Cm)how the hell am (Bb)I gon na (Eb)make it in (F7sus)to the New (Bb)Year?

(Bb)Christ mas time,

(Bb)don’t let the (Eb)bells (F)end.

(Bb)Christ mas (Eb)time,

(Bb)just let them (Eb)ring in (F)peace.

(Bb)Christ mas time,

(Bb)don’t let the (Eb)bells (F)end.

(Bb)Christ mas (Gm)time,

(Bb)don’t let the (Eb)bells (F)end.

Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" by The Darkness: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)”

What key is "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" by The Darkness played in?
Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)"?
"Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" was originally performed by The Darkness. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, F, F7, Gm.
What other songs by The Darkness can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" by The Darkness. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.