city sidewalks busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style in the air there s a feeling of christmas hear the snow crunch see the kids bunch this is santa s big scene and in every street corner you ll hear silver bells silver bells it s christmas time in the city ring a ling hear them ring soon it will be christmas day city sidewalks busy sidewalks blink a bright red and green as the shoppers rush home with their treasures children laughing people passing meeting smile after smile and above all this bustle you ll hear silver bells silver bells it s christmas time in the city ring a ling hear them ring soon it will be christmas day soon it will be christmas day