A fox-trot song from 1932
Words and music by Art Kassel
The sheet music:
Lyrics
I heard a melody mysterious
Whoever wrote it was delirious
And you can really take me serious
It’s the newest thing that’s out
First a strain so queer comes stealing
Devils dancing on the ceiling
Then a strain that’s so appealing
Is the one they rave about
It’s certainly hot, the rhythm just swells
Now somebody’s got a-hold of those bells
They’re starting to ring, they’re starting to sing
And somebody yells it must be Hell’s Bells
Refrain:
Bells ringing from the rafter
Bells beckon to hereafter
All is forsaken when toll is taken
Hell’s bells ringin’ in my ear
It’s certainly hot, the rhythm just swells
Now somebody’s got a-hold of those bells
They’re starting to ring
They’re starting to sing
And somebody yells it must be Hell’s Bells