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JOHN MARKS

Composer: Johnny Marks

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Tune Information

Title: JOHN MARKS
Composer: Johnny Marks
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Incipit: 53217 62751 7654
Key: F Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Christmas Bells

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace of earth, good will to men.

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