Bells
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A babe's new breath breathes life into
The ones who hold her close Her gurgles sound for all to hear Just like the chimes of bells Listen for the ringing of the bells Ne'er shall you hear their like again They ring for them They ring for all They ring for life anew Listen for the ringing of the bells The babe is quick a woman grown With bells tied in her hair Her song attracts the ear of one Who falls for maiden fair Though shy he is, he asks her name And soon they're in a dance With each twirl's a chiming song That rings of love's soft trance Listen for the ringing of the bells Ne'er shall you hear their like again They ring for her They ring for him They ring for new hope's bloom Listen for the ringing of the bells They dance and dance the whole night through Not to her father's glee But we all know, as he will soon That this was meant to be Not long from now, she'll take his arm In the church down the road And 'cross the town, tones will resound Proclaiming for all to know Listen for the ringing of the bells Ne'er shall you hear their like again They ring for them They ring for all They ring for future bright Listen for the ringing of the bells A babe's new breath breathes life into The ones who hold her close Her gurgles sound for all to hear Just like the chimes of bells Listen for the ringing of the bells Ne'er shall you hear their like again They ring for them They ring for all They ring for life anew Listen for the ringing of the bells True beauty we've seen in all its forms A circle now complete But even so, circles must end Though it be bittersweet Listen for the ringing of the bells Ne'er shall you hear their like again They ring for her They'll ring for us They ring for life lived long Listen for the ringing of the bells |
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