Lightly, softly the world lies sleeping Heaven bends to earth below Christmas morning children waking To hear the sacred story told Joy to the world, the Lord has come Ring the bells... ring the bells Emmanuel Ring the bells... ring the bells Emmanuel has come. (Has come) So join the host of angel singing Glory to the new born Christ Good good news Fills the sky Ring the bells... ring the bells Emmanuel Ring the bells... ring the bells Emmanuel has come. Our long awaited wonderful savior Has come to deliver us out of the darkness And into this marvelous love that has given us life New life. So shine your light Shine it bright Yeah! (Joy to the world The Lord has come) Joy to the world The lord has come Ring the bells... oh ring the bells Emmanuel Oh ring the bells... ring the bells Emmanuel, Emmanuel has come. (Has come) Go and tell... go and tell Emmanuel... Emmanuel, Emmanuel has come