The Bells of St. Mary's (song)

"The Bells of St. Mary's"
Sheet music cover, 1917
Song
Written1917
Composer(s)A. Emmett Adams
Lyricist(s)Douglas Furber
Audio sample
1921 recording by Lewis James
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"The Bells of St. Mary's" is a 1917 popular song. The music was written by A. Emmett Adams, the lyrics by Douglas Furber, following a visit to St. Mary's Church, Southampton, England. It was published by the London company Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew.

The song was revived in 1945, in the film of the same name, by Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.