Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells

for Piano Trio or String Quartet

“Jingle Bells” is a beloved American Christmas carol that has become a worldwide holiday classic. This joyful arrangement is a must-have addition to your Christmas Carol Sheet Music collection. Yet behind this famous tune hides a surprising story.

 “Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont and first performed in Boston on September 15, 1857, under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh”. It became “Jingle Bells” two years later. Surprisingly, its lyrics never mention Christmas: it is a winter sleigh song. Several stories claim its birthplace (a tavern in Medford, a church in Savannah, a Thanksgiving concert), but none has ever been proven. Over time, it became one of the best-loved Christmas songs in the world… and in December 1965, it was played on the first musical instruments ever heard in space.

A Change of Seasons Over time, this winter sleigh song became more and more closely linked with Christmas. The cheerful and festive nature of the lyrics, combined with the catchy melody, made it a perfect fit for the holiday season.

A Global Phenomenon Today, “Jingle Bells” is one of the most recognizable and beloved Christmas songs in the world. It has been translated into numerous languages and is a staple of holiday celebrations around the globe.