Elvis Presley – Silver Bells (Guitar)

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(From the 1971 Album ElVIS SINGS THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS) Song in 3/4 measure. Between brackets: Backing vocals by 'The Imperials'. [Intro] | A | A | [Chorus]
A                            D
Silver bells,(silver bells), silver bells,(silver bells).

E                          A      E
It's Christmas time in the city. (uhuhuhu)

A                          D
Ring-a-ling,(ring-a-ling), hear them ring,(hear them ring).

E            E7           A
Soon it will be Christmas day
[Verse 1]
     A
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.

           D       Bm
Dressed in holiday style.

       E                         A           
In the air, there's a feeling of Christmas.

E         A                A7
 Children laughing, people passing.

        D           Bm
Meeting smile after smile.

       E                           A     E
And on every street corner, you'll hear
[Chorus]
A                            D
Silver bells,(silver bells), silver bells,(silver bells).

E                          A     E
It's Christmas time in the city. (uhuhuhu)

A                          D
Ring-a-ling,(ring-a-ling), hear them ring,(hear them ring).

E                         A     E
Soon it will be Christmas day
[Verse 2]
           A
Strings of streetlights, even stoplights.

        D             Bm
Blink a bright red 'n green.

       E             E7              A         
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.

E         A                    A7
 Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch.

        D              Bm
This is Santa's big scene.

    E                           A      E
And above all the bustle you'll hear ...
[Chorus]
A                            D
Silver bells,(silver bells), silver bells,(silver bells).

E                          A     E
It's Christmas time in the city. (uhuhuhu)

A                          D
Ring-a-ling,(ring-a-ling), hear them ring,(hear them ring).

E                         A
Soon it will be Christmas day
[Outro]
E                          A
Soon it will be, Christmas day