Silver Bells
View chords used in this chart
Intro
Fmaj7 F6 C9 C/E G7sus G7
verse 1
C C9
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
F Dm7/A
Dressed in holiday style
G G7 C Gsus
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
C C9
Children laughing, people passing
F F#dim
Meeting smile after smile
G G7 C Dm7/G
And on every street corner you hear
[Refrão]Chorus 1
C F
Silver bells, silver bells
G G7 C G7sus
It's Christmas time in the city
C F D7/F#
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
G D7/A G7 C G7sus
Soon it will be Christmas day
Instrumental Chorus
C C F F G G7 C G7sus
C C F D7/F# G G7 C F/G
verse 2
C C9
Strings of street lights, even stop lights
F Dm7/A
Blink a bright red and green
G G7 C Gsus
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
C C9
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
F F#dim
This is Santa's big scene
G G7 C Dm7/G
And above all the bustle you hear
[Refrão]Chorus 2
C F
Silver bells, silver bells
G G7 C G7sus
It's Christmas time in the city
C F D7/F#
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
G D7/A G7 Am D7/F#
Soon it will be Christmas day
G D7/A G7 N.C.
Soon it will be Christmas day
Instrumental Intro
Fmaj7 F6 C9 C/E
Outro
G7 D7 G7 F/G G7 F/C C
Soon it will be Christmas day
How to play Silver Bells
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fmaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.