Yes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this poem, inspired by hearing the bells ringing on Christmas Day with cannons roaring in the background. A few years after his poem was published in the newspaper, those 2 verses were omitted and the other verses' order rearranged to the way they are sung now.
This is my favorite of the two tunes usually used for singing the lyrics.
Yes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this poem, inspired by hearing the bells ringing on Christmas Day with cannons roaring in the background. A few years after his poem was published in the newspaper, those 2 verses were omitted and the other verses' order rearranged to the way they are sung now.
This is my favorite of the two tunes usually used for singing the lyrics.
WildeNotesMusic 2 years ago
I just lost my mom and a yr agoi almost died from a heart attack n a stroke and this is a wonderful song to hear.Ty for the post GBU LL.
jimjam69 2 years ago