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Johnny Cash - I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Hall
Mark Hall
Composer
Bernie Herms
Bernie Herms
Composer
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Poetry
J. Baptiste Calkin
J. Baptiste Calkin
Composer
Dale Oliver
Dale Oliver
Composer
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Walker
Bill Walker
Producer
Don Law
Don Law
Producer
Frank Jones
Frank Jones
Producer
Gregg Geller
Gregg Geller
Compilation Producer
Vic Anesini
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

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
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
And in despair I bowed my head
"There is no peace on earth", I said
For hate is strong, that mocks the song
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, goodwill to men
Till ringin' singin', on its way
The world revolve from night to day
A voice, a chime – a chant sublime
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, goodwill to men
Written by: Bernie Herms, Dale Oliver, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, J. Baptiste Calkin, Mark Hall

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