Silver Bells
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A A7 D
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style
E E7 A Edim E7
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
A A7 D
Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile
E7 A Edim E7
And on every street corner you'll hear
A D E A Edim E7
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city
A D E A Edim E7
Ringaling, hear them ring soon it will be Christmas day
A A7 D
Strings of street lights, even stop lights, twinkle bright red and green
E E7 A Edim E7
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
A A7 D
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, this is Santa's big scene
E7 A Edim E7
And above all this bustle you'll hear
A D E A Edim E7
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city
A D E A Edim E7
Ringaling, hear them ring soon it will be Christmas day
A D E A Edim E7
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city
A D E
Ringaling, hear them ring
E E7 F#m F#m7
Soon it will be Christmas day
E E7 A
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 A. 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.