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I can hear the bells.
Well, don’t cha hear ’em chime?
Can’t ’cha feel my (Dm)heart beat keep ing (G)per
fect time?
And (Csus)all (C)be cause he
touched me.
He looked at me and stared.
Yes, he bumped me.
My heart was un pre pared when he tapped me and (F)knocked me off my feet.
(G7sus)One lit tle (G7)touch, now my (Bbmaj9)life’s com plete.
’Cause when he nudged me, love put me in a fix.
Yes, it hit me just like a ton of bricks.
Yes, my heart burst.
Now I (F)know what life’s a bout.
(F)One lit tle (G7)touch and love’s (F)knocked (Csus)me out, (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.
My head is spin (F)ning.
(Dm)I can hear the bells.
Some thing’s be gin (Dm)ning.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (F)girl who looks like me (F)can’t win his (G7)love.
Well, just (Dm)wait (C)and (Bb)see, (C)’cause (F)I can hear the bells.
Just hear them chim (F)ing.
(Dm)I can hear the bells.
My tem p’ra ture’s climb (Dm)ing.
I (Bb)can’t con tain my joy ’cause I (F)fin ’ly found the boy I’ve been (F)miss (G7)in’.
(C7sus)Lis ten!
I can hear the (F)be ells.
Round one, he’ll ask me on a date, and (Gb)then round two, I’ll primp, but won’t be late be (Ebm)cause round three’s when we (Gb)kiss in side his car.
Won’t (Gb)go all the (Ab7)way, but I’ll (Gb)go pret (Db)ty (Dbsus2)far.
(Db)Then round four, he’ll ask me for my hand, and (Gb)then round five, we’ll book the wed ding band, so (Ebm)by round six, Am ber, (Gb)much to your sur prise, this (Gb)heav y weight (Ab7)cham pi on (Ebm)takes (Db)the (Cb)prize (Db)and (Gb)I can hear the bells.
My ears are ring (Gb)ing.
(Ebm)I can hear the bells.
The brides maids are sing (Ebm)ing.
(Cb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (Gb)guy who’s such a gem (Ab7sus)won’t look my (Ab7)way.
Well, the (Ebm)laugh’s (Db)on (Cb)them (Db)’cause (Gb)I can hear the bells.
My fa ther will smile...
(Ebm)I can hear the bells.
...as he walks me down the aisle.
My (Cb)moth er starts to cry, but I can’t (Gb)see ’cause Link and I are French (Gb)kiss (Ab7)in’.
(Db7sus)Lis ten!
I can hear the (Gb)bells.
(G)I can hear the bells.
My head is reel (G)in’.
(Em)I can hear the bells.
I can’t stop the peal (Em)in’.
(C)Ev ’ry bod y warns that he (G)won’t like what he’ll see, but (G)I know that (A7)he’ll look in (Em)side (D)of (C)me.
(D)Yeah, (G)I can hear the bells.
To day’s just the start ’cause (Em)I can hear the bells, and ’til death do us part.
(Em)And (C)e ven when we die we’ll look (G)down from up a bove, re (Am7)mem ber ing the night that we (G)two fell in love.
(G7)We (C)both will share a tear, and he’ll (G)whis per as we’re rem i (G)nisc (A)in’.
(D7sus)Lis ten!
I can hear the (G)bells.
I can hear the bells.
I can hear the (G)bells.
I Can Hear The Bells — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Can Hear The Bells" by Marc Shaiman: 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 F, 54 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Can Hear The Bells”
- What key is "I Can Hear The Bells" by Marc Shaiman played in?
- I Can Hear The Bells is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Can Hear The Bells" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- "I Can Hear The Bells" was originally performed by Marc Shaiman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: A, A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, +19 more.
- What other songs by Marc Shaiman can I play here?
- Try "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)", "Good Morning Baltimore". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Can Hear The Bells" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Can Hear The Bells" by Marc Shaiman. 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 "I Can Hear The Bells" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "I Can Hear The Bells" 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.