[Verse 1]
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth goodwill to men

[Verse 2]
I thought how as the day had come
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along unbroken song
Of peace on earth goodwill to men

[Verse 3]
And in despair I bowed my head
There is no peace on earth I said
For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth goodwill to men

[Verse 4]
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor does He sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth goodwill to men

[Verse 5]
Till ringing, singing on its way
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chance sublime
Of peace on earth goodwill to men