(Jay Livingston/Ray Evans) Arranged by Emory Gordy, Jr.



Christmas makes you feel emotional

It may bring parties or thoughts devotional

Whatever happens or what may be,

Here is what Christmas time means to me.



City sidewalk, busy sidewalks

Dressed in holiday style.

In the air there's a feeling of Christmas.



Children laughing, people passing,

Meeting smile after smile,

And on every street corner you'll hear:



Silver bells, silver bells,

It's Christmas time in the city.

Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,

Soon it will be Christmas day.



City street lights, even stop lights,

Blink a bright red and green,

As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.



Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch,

This is Santa's big scene,

And above all this bustle you'll hear:



Silver bells, silver bells,

It's Christmas time in the city.

Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,

Soon it will be Christmas day.