“Sweet Chiming Christmas Bells” is a popular Christmas carol on the Hymn “While Shepherds watched their Flocks” by Nahum Tate, with the addition of the chorus “Sweet Chiming Christmas Bells…”
There are more than 20 different melodic versions of the hymn, with this one being probably the most widespread.
On this page you will find Lyrics, a free printable Lyrics PDF for download and a sing-along video of the song.
Contents
Printable Lyrics PDF
Click on the button to download a PDF file with lyrics to this song for free.
Lyrics
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around.
Chorus:
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
“Fear not,” said He (for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled minds),
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.”
Chorus:
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
“To you in David’s town this day
Is born of David’s line
The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign.”
Chorus:
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
“All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease.”
Chorus:
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
Sweet bells, sweet chiming Christmas bells,
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
They cheer us on our heavenly way,
Sweet chiming bells
Sing-Along Video
You may also like:
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Printable Lyrics – PDF
Feliz Navidad Printable Lyrics – PDF
Gloucestershire Wassail Printable Lyrics – PDF
All I Want For Christmas Is You Printable Lyrics – PDF
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Printable Lyrics – PDF