Lyrics
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Describing the crowded and active nature of city sidewalks during the holiday season.
Dressed in holiday style
Explaining that the sidewalks are adorned or decorated in a festive manner.
In the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Conveying the pervasive sense of Christmas in the atmosphere.
Children laughing, people passing
Highlighting the joyous sounds of children's laughter and the movement of people.
Meeting smile after smile
Emphasizing the exchange of smiles among individuals as they pass by.
And on every street corner you'll hear
Suggesting that Christmas music, specifically "Silver Bells," can be heard on every street corner.
Silver bells, silver bells
Referring to the sound of bells, often associated with Christmas, being described as silver.
It's Christmas time in the city
Stating that it's Christmas season within the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Describing the ringing sound of the silver bells.
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Anticipating the arrival of Christmas Day, signifying the imminent holiday.
Strings of streetlights even stop lights
Depicting the decorations along the streets, including the colorful lights.
Blink a bright red and green
Describing the vividness of the lights, especially red and green, used for decoration.
As the shoppers rush home
Portraying the hurried movement of shoppers returning home with their purchases.
With their treasures
Referring to the items bought by the shoppers as treasures.
Hear the snow crunch
Listening to the sound of snow underfoot, a characteristic sound associated with winter.
See the kids bunch
Observing children gathering together, perhaps excitedly.
This is Santa's big scene
Imagining the scene as being part of Santa Claus's activities or setting.
And above all this bustle you'll hear
Indicating that even amidst the bustling activity, the sound of silver bells can still be heard.
Silver bells, silver bells
Reiteration of the earlier reference to the sound of silver bells during Christmas.
It's Christmas time in the city
Reaffirming the acknowledgment that it's Christmas time within the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Reemphasizing the ringing sound of the silver bells.
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Reiterating the imminent arrival of Christmas Day.
Silver bells, silver bells
Repeat mention of the sound of silver bells signaling the approaching Christmas Day.
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Final emphasis on the nearing of Christmas Day.
Soon it will be Christmas Day
Repetition of the anticipation of the soon-to-come Christmas Day.
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