Silver Bells

by Ray Evans
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Lyrics

(C)Christ mas makes you (Dm7)feel e (G7)mo tion al.

(C)It may bring par ties or (Dm7)thoughts de (G7)vo tion al.

(Am)What ev er (C)hap pens or (Am)what may (D9)be,

(C)here is what (Ebdim)Christ mas time (Dm7)means to (G7)me: Cit y (C)side walks, bus y side walks dressed in (F)hol i day style.

(D7)In the (G)air there’s a feel ing of (C)Christ mas.

Chil dren laugh ing, peo ple pass ing, meet ing (F)smile af ter smile, (D7)and on (G7)ev ’ry street cor ner you (C)hear:

(C)Sil ver bells,

(F)sil ver bells,

(G7)it’s Christ mas time in the (C)cit y.

Ring a ling,

(F)hear them ring,

(G7)soon it will be Christ mas (C)day.

Strings of (C)street lights, e ven stop lights blink a (F)bright red and green (D7)as the (G)shop pers rush home with their (C)treas ures.

Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, this is (F)San ta’s big scene, (D7)and a (G7)bove all this bus tle you (C)hear:

(C)Sil ver bells,

(F)sil ver bells,

(G7)it’s Christ mas time in the (C)cit y.

Ring a ling,

(F)hear them ring,

(G7)soon it will be Christ mas (C)day.

Strings of (C)day.

Silver Bells — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Silver Bells" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Silver Bells”

Where are the chord symbols for "Silver Bells" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Silver Bells" is in C.
What key is "Silver Bells" by Ray Evans played in?
Silver Bells is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Silver Bells"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Silver Bells" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Silver Bells"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Silver Bells"?
"Silver Bells" was originally performed by Ray Evans. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Does "Silver Bells" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Silver Bells" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.
What chords are in "Silver Bells"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.