Silver Bells first sung by Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell in "The Lemon Drop Kid" 1950 Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, (ring-a-ling) hear them ring (ting-a-ling) Soon it will be Christmas day. City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style. In the air there's a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you hear... [Refrain] Strings of street lights, even stoplights, Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their treasures. Hear the snow crush, see the kids rush, This is Santa's big day! And above all this bustle you hear... [Refrain]