Carol of the Bells by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914 English lyrics Peter Wilhousky 1936 Hark! how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say "Throw cares away." Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling One seems to hear Words of good cheer From ev'rywhere Filling the air Oh how they pound Raising the sound O'er hill and dale Telling their tale Joyf'ly they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas