Oh, ring out the bells ring out 'Tis here the time for the season now Raise up your voices and shout Christmas has come that's the reason Once again, the story begins Bringing good news in the night Ring out the bells, Christmas tide Break out the lights, shine them bright Hang them from tree and rafter Let them burn all through the night Light up your hearts with the laughter The Christmas star, shines from afar A herald of joy far and wide Break out the lights, Christmas tide Ring bells o'er mountains and valleys Ring bells through city and field Ring bells over the oceans Ring bells as joy is revealed Gather round the joyful sound Young and old the same All the hopes and fears Will greet the new year Still the song remains Ring out the bells ring out In every land different voices Ring joy within and without Even cold winter rejoices Once again, the story begins Bringing good news in the night Ring out the bells, Christmas tide Oh, ring out the bells Ring out the bells