I Listen to the Bells
Luther, Clarence, Lisa, Darlene
Brenda, Cissy, Tuatha, Fonzie
Kevin, Cindy, Paulette, Robin
Merry Christmas y′all
Woo
Ha
Yeah, yeah
Christmas memories still remind me of you
I wanna be (wanna be, wanna be) closer to you
And I wish you were closer to me
Every song they play this time of the year
Every melody that I hear
Every minute I wish, I wish you were near
Something’s missing (something′s missing)
Must be you (must be you)
So I listen when the bells start a-ringing (my heart starts singing)
I listen to the bells and they make me remember
When we were so in love, it was only last year this time in December
I listen to the bells and I reminisce
I hear those Christmas bells, but I never knew that I could miss you like this
Love the lights and everything under the tree
Friends come around (celebrate, celebrate)
They have a good time, but it’s not a party for me (call up to Santa)
Tell him that I’ve been blue
Tell him it′s hard (for me, for me)
It′s been a blue holiday, ’cause I′m missing you
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I keep wishing (I keep wishing)
Wondering if you (think of me)
So I listen when the bells start a-ringing
My heart starts singing (ah, ah)
I listen to the bells and they make me remember
When we were so in love, it was only last year this time in December
I listen to the bells and I reminisce
I hear those Christmas bells, but I never
Knew that I could miss you like this
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Ha, ha, yeah
Ready, baby?
Uh-huh
Well, come on (whoo)
Go on, Mr. Clinton
Clarence Cleaves (whoo)
Can’t stand it
Something′s missing (something’s missing)
Must be you (must be you)
So I listen when the bells start a-ringing
My heart starts singing (ah, ah)
I listen to the bells and they make me remember
When we were so in love, it was only last year this time in December
I listen to the bells and I (yeah) reminisce (about me?)
I hear those Christmas bells, but I never knew that I could miss you like this
Honey, I listen (sugar) to the bells and they (don′t you miss me?)
Make me remember (don’t you miss me?)
(Come back) when we were (baby) so in love, it was only last year
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This time in December
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Honey) I listen (sugar) to the bells and I (don’t you miss me?) reminisce
(Don′t you miss me?) Come back
I hear those (baby) Christmas bells
But I never knew that I could (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) miss you like this
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I listen (hey) to the bells and they make me remember
Merry Christmas, Darlene (you too, Luther)
When we were (ho, ho, ho)
So in love, it was only last year this time in December
(Come on back around)
I listen (I′m here) to the bells and they (come on) make me remember
(It’s you and me) it′s Christmastime
I know you remember (I sure do)
I hear those Christmas bells
But I never knew that I could (nothing but wonderful memories) miss you like this
Still got the feels (yeah)
I listen to the bells and they (you know that) make me remember
(All good stuff) you remember
I sure do
When we were so in love, it was only last year this time in December
I listen to the bells and I

Listen to the song
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About the carol I Listen to the Bells
“I Listen to the Bells” is a Christmas song recorded by Luther Vandross featuring Darlene Love. The song combines the soulful styles of two respected vocalists, creating a warm and emotional holiday recording.
The song uses the sound of Christmas bells as a symbol of memories, celebration and the emotions connected with the holiday season. It reflects on how familiar Christmas sounds can bring feelings of happiness and nostalgia.
Luther Vandross and Darlene Love’s powerful vocals give the song a rich soul sound. Its connection to Christmas comes from its use of traditional holiday imagery and its celebration of seasonal memories. “I Listen to the Bells” represents the emotional and nostalgic side of Christmas music.






