Music video by Carrie Underwood performing Church Bells (Audio). (C) 2015 19 Recordings Limited, under exclusive license to Sony Music Nashville, a division of Sony Music Entertainment vevo.ly/o7eJEN
This song is one of my favorite examples of how powerful music and lyrics can be. Each verse tells a story and the chorus reflects Jenny's emotions in a way. Even cooler is how each chorus has (near) identical lyrics but each one carries such a different meaning because of the previous verse and Carrie's inflection. First chorus shows us that Jenny is nervous about being married, the second one shows us that Jenny is ashamed and scared of being beaten, telling herself she'll be okay. By the final chorus, it's a scar. Every time Jenny hears the church bells she's reminded of her pain and telling herself that she'll be okay not only after suffering such debilitating abuse, but also that she'll be okay without him. Really powerful song.
That is an amazing breakdown and really good thought process it’s also the exact reason I love music in my opinion if it doesn’t have a good story the song isn’t for me
The darkness of this song is just too good! It's like a third episode of Carrie's crime series following blown away and two black cadillacs. Music video for this one please!!!
This is one of Carrie's best songs --- emotional storyline, clever lyrics, and of course her peerless voice to bring it all home. Music does not get better than this ! Love how the chorus of "Church Bells" actually means something different in each of the three verses -- that is amazing storytelling that does not exist today. This would be a "career" song for any other country artist, but for Carrie its just another great album track - she is that good. Make this single #2 or #3 --- Heartbeat will likely be released first ... bravo
Not necessarily murder but revenge. Carrie said some of her songs are based on past experiences so she must have been cheated on a lot...poor Carrie :(
Lyrics Jenny grew up wild, like a blackfoot daisy Out in the shack with a blue tick hound Broke as hell, but blessed with beauty The kind that a rich man can't turn down She caught the eye of an oil man dancing One summer night in a dime store dress She had the looks, he had the mansion And you can figure out the rest It was all roses, dripping in diamonds Sipping on champagne She was all uptown, wearing that white gown Taking his last name She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing Fold your hands and close your eyes Yeah, it's all gonna be alright And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing Yeah, they're ringing Jenny was hosting Junior League parties And having dinner at the country club Everyone thought they were Ken and Barbie But Ken was always getting way too drunk Saturday night, after a few too many He came home ready to fight And all his money could never save Jenny From the devil living in his eyes It was all bruises, covered in makeup Dark sunglasses And that next morning, sitting in the back pew Praying with the baptist She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing Fold your hands and close your eyes Yeah, it's all gonna be alright You just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing Yeah, they're ringing Jenny slipped something in his Tennessee whiskey No law man was ever gonna find And how he died is still a mystery But he hit a woman for the very last time She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing Standing there in a black dress singing, singing Fold your hands and close your eyes Yeah, it's all gonna be alright And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing Yeah, they're ringing
This song means a lot to women who have endured the physical mental and emotional violence from the men they loved. Although I would never condone killing anyone, the church part means so much to me because I leaned heavily on God during my struggles and still do now that I have left.
I’m a guy & I love Carrie Underwood my mother made my siblings & I listen to country music & we couldn’t listen to rap. & I’m forever thankful for that I was raised on a farm with cows chickens etc she said us country folks love life a little bit more than other because we had to fight to make a living off of our farm animals. Rest in heavenly peace mom’s I miss you thank you for this life!♥️🙏 Carrie you’re a power house & forever will be.
This song is so amazing, my favorite by far! Carrie's songs have so much meaning and emotion to them that when I listen to them I just get lost in the lyrics and music, it's almost like I'm there! Not many artists can do that these days that's why Carrie is my favorite female solo artist by far!
***** Well, Amethyst Mavis Chan did add Demi Lovato and Adele to her list. So, I added Selena Gomez. She is not sucky and she does have talent. But, to each their own. Millions think that she sounds beautiful, and I am one of them. However, you don't have to be. So.... There you go.
+marina n She filmed a music video for this song during a concert in Lincoln, Nebraska. There's a single cover and everything, but Carrie hasn't officially dropped any news yet.
Carrie...YOU ROCK THE COUNTRY WORLD, please stay country and don't get ahead of yourself. A lot of country singer's turn into country-pop singer's and it scars me. At least you, Blake Shelton, and Luke Bryan get it
"Jenny slipped something in his Tennessee Whiskey no law man was ever gonna find, and how he died is still a mystery but, he hit a woman for the very last time." 💜
Has everyone seen her performance of song on the ACM's? All I can say is WOW!!!!! I have to say it will go down as one of the greatest performances in country music awards history. I hope someone uploads it here on youtube. This woman deserved Female Vocalist of the Year. And she better win Entertainer of the Year next year.
All of carries songs is about abuse or cheating they all have a story behind them and that’s what I love about her she gives me courage and stuff Carrie is one strong woman (mama) if I were her parents I’d be so happy for her and thankful for her she’s a really good artist (country) I never did like her music but I listened to one of her songs and got obsessed with her songs. Love you girl keep doing you!!!!🖤🖤
Carrie Underwood Has never had a piece of music that is not awesome! Everytime this comes on the radio I wish they would replay it a billion times! On this KRplus video I think I broke the replay button. 😉💖
Beautiful Carrie I love your music it's just neat and real country and not mixed with pop. I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC AND COUNTRY BOYS!!!!!! #Foreveracountrygirl
didn't think I would ever listen to country music. After hearing Cari Underwood I had a change of heart. If you don't like this, well then you just don't know music. Thanks Cari
This is my favorite country singer plus my favorite song. Carrie Underwood IS THE BEST COUNTRY SINGER EVER. if anyone doesn't like this song the are CRAZY!!!
This and Mexico would make awesome singles. Oh wait, and practically every other song on this album! She is so damn awesome, I can't get enough of all the songs!
I'm a domestic battery and hostage survivor, and I put my first ex in prison of course, but this song reminds me so much of me. I grew up with a big old dog. My mom rescued animals and I loved working with my aunt and her after highschool so much in my college years so started up my own rescue in 2021 and now a nonprofit about to go into a partnership with another rescue organization and someone is interested in helping us with our paperwork to go 501c3 down the road. I got my board members and relocation if they approve the partnership. I went to church back than also, so it's a song that hits home in many ways for me personally. I wanted to marry my first ex, but that didn't happen because I wasn't going to be killed for a man in my life, plus I had a dog to think about.
I think Carrie Underwood's people made a mistake when they decided to promote some the other songs on this album with music videos, but not this one. I think this is the real hit material.
It has a music video (sort of) and if you look at the views it surpasses Heartbeat, Smoke break, and Dirty Laundry so they actually push for this song a lot
first time that I heard this it brought tears to my eyes..this sounds exactly like my life. .I'm broke .but I left and thank God I did ..love this song ..
This song is really good. My favorite song of the "Storyteller" album is "Clock Don't Stop". It really tells how valuable time is. This one is a really good story but I wish she had more songs on the album. Good job, Carrie!
This song is one of my favorite examples of how powerful music and lyrics can be. Each verse tells a story and the chorus reflects Jenny's emotions in a way. Even cooler is how each chorus has (near) identical lyrics but each one carries such a different meaning because of the previous verse and Carrie's inflection. First chorus shows us that Jenny is nervous about being married, the second one shows us that Jenny is ashamed and scared of being beaten, telling herself she'll be okay. By the final chorus, it's a scar. Every time Jenny hears the church bells she's reminded of her pain and telling herself that she'll be okay not only after suffering such debilitating abuse, but also that she'll be okay without him. Really powerful song.
That is an amazing breakdown and really good thought process it’s also the exact reason I love music in my opinion if it doesn’t have a good story the song isn’t for me
Same
Yeah it was a trigger.
Did you know it was written bout abuse? Listen close to the lyrics
I love it bc of that to!!
I love how cleverly written this is! The church bells' meaning changes throughout . From wedding, to hope, to funeral.
pinkunicornglitter yes, perfectly put
Me, too!
Same
Still alive
I never knew that
I can definitely see why the album is called "Storyteller." Every song really is a whole new story!
I noticed that too. Great album. Best song on there.
+Tierney Heisinger it's amazing how many stories she can carry in one album :)
agreed!!
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The darkness of this song is just too good! It's like a third episode of Carrie's crime series following blown away and two black cadillacs. Music video for this one please!!!
waiting for this too
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This is one of Carrie's best songs --- emotional storyline, clever lyrics, and of course her peerless voice to bring it all home. Music does not get better than this ! Love how the chorus of "Church Bells" actually means something different in each of the three verses -- that is amazing storytelling that does not exist today. This would be a "career" song for any other country artist, but for Carrie its just another great album track - she is that good. Make this single #2 or #3 --- Heartbeat will likely be released first ... bravo
invece esiste
Carrie Underwood is the only country I’ll listen to
1: wedding 👰🤵
2: hope 🥺
3: funeral ⚰️
Oh shit. OH SHIT. This song HITS five years later.
2024 anyone?
“but he hit a woman for the very last time” legendary
Anyone else notice that half of her songs are about murder... I LOVE IT! She's a fantastic 'storyteller'
Not necessarily murder but revenge.
Carrie said some of her songs are based on past experiences so she must have been cheated on a lot...poor Carrie :(
She’s crazy💀
@@Kay3Kay3glad she got her revenge ngl
Just absolutely took my breath away! Definitely one of her bests
She copied the beginning from luke bryan's "out of nowhere girl"!
Lyrics
Jenny grew up wild, like a blackfoot daisy
Out in the shack with a blue tick hound
Broke as hell, but blessed with beauty
The kind that a rich man can't turn down
She caught the eye of an oil man dancing
One summer night in a dime store dress
She had the looks, he had the mansion
And you can figure out the rest
It was all roses, dripping in diamonds
Sipping on champagne
She was all uptown, wearing that white gown
Taking his last name
She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing
And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing
Fold your hands and close your eyes
Yeah, it's all gonna be alright
And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing
Yeah, they're ringing
Jenny was hosting Junior League parties
And having dinner at the country club
Everyone thought they were Ken and Barbie
But Ken was always getting way too drunk
Saturday night, after a few too many
He came home ready to fight
And all his money could never save Jenny
From the devil living in his eyes
It was all bruises, covered in makeup
Dark sunglasses
And that next morning, sitting in the back pew
Praying with the baptist
She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing
And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing
Fold your hands and close your eyes
Yeah, it's all gonna be alright
You just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing
Yeah, they're ringing
Jenny slipped something in his Tennessee whiskey
No law man was ever gonna find
And how he died is still a mystery
But he hit a woman for the very last time
She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing
Standing there in a black dress singing, singing
Fold your hands and close your eyes
Yeah, it's all gonna be alright
And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing
Yeah, they're ringing
Lea S. I think that's she caught the eye of a royal man dancing, not oil man, but I could be wrong
Its actually oil man. You can read the lyrics
Lovely sonf
My god how long did it take you to do the lyrics
Not all hero’s wear capes
This song means a lot to women who have endured the physical mental and emotional violence from the men they loved. Although I would never condone killing anyone, the church part means so much to me because I leaned heavily on God during my struggles and still do now that I have left.
All of her songs should be singles! this is probably her best album ever!
Never cheat or beat on Carrie and you'll be good!
hi oo
Shit I'd like just the chance to date her. She could be the biggest bitch and I'd still treat her like a queen
WTF?!?!
true
Ummmm ok. 😉
the story behind this song = amazing movie idea
It’s in plenty of life time movies and in real life 😢
For every bit of Kerry Underwood's mind numbing beauty, her music is equally beautiful.
Carrie*
Mojo Penguin
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I love the entire album but this is my favorite song ❤️❤️❤️❤️
+EpicGirlGaming9 I love everything but rap
I really only listen to country rock and some pop like Jojo and Demi Lovato but once in awhile I'll listen to jazz and blues
I’m a guy & I love Carrie Underwood my mother made my siblings & I listen to country music & we couldn’t listen to rap. & I’m forever thankful for that I was raised on a farm with cows chickens etc she said us country folks love life a little bit more than other because we had to fight to make a living off of our farm animals. Rest in heavenly peace mom’s I miss you thank you for this life!♥️🙏 Carrie you’re a power house & forever will be.
I may or may have not have broke the replay button from being overly obssessed with this song......
Me too
This song is so amazing, my favorite by far! Carrie's songs have so much meaning and emotion to them that when I listen to them I just get lost in the lyrics and music, it's almost like I'm there! Not many artists can do that these days that's why Carrie is my favorite female solo artist by far!
carrie nailed this song at cmt awards
very true
Agreed anyone else love that intro
Rain on
yes yes she did
Yea
BEST SONG EVER if you don't like this song something is wrong with you
I love these Carrie's little crime stories.
My favourite song of Storyteller by a mile!!!!!!!!!
+javier bermejo This is also one of my favorite songs
do you mean female cuz a male is a boy
Mine too
+Lorynn Moore he said MILE
🙌🏼
Best Carrie underwood song ever
Please put this beauty on the radio
It is coming onto stations now heard it on my local ones recently. It's her next single.
Carrie Underwood's a great singer and she has awesome songs
This song is knee deep in the feels mud but I love it so much!!
yes yes it is
I love it too
YESSS!! Church Bells is the third single!!!!!!!!!!
The entire album is phenomenal, but this song has gotta be one of the best. Better than Smoke Break imo.
Can we all just agree this could be her best album yet?? All the songs are elite and none of them are poppy " fillers"
Thank you so much. God bless you, Carrie!
I wish she made a music video for this song, but then again i already made the music video in my head.
Will forever listen to this song idc if it’s been 8years or 16
There's so many layers to the awesomeness of her voice
OMG...this and Demi Lovato's confident and Adele's new album....i am in PARADISE!!!!!!
+Brittany Andrews what! Even Adele?😭😥
+Amethyst Mavis Chan And Selena Gomez's Revival!
***** Well, Amethyst Mavis Chan did add Demi Lovato and Adele to her list. So, I added Selena Gomez. She is not sucky and she does have talent. But, to each their own. Millions think that she sounds beautiful, and I am one of them. However, you don't have to be. So.... There you go.
***** Dang! You think everyone sucks. Like, what is wrong with you?
***** You said previously that both Adele and Demi Lovato sucks. I was only talking in respect to this post.
What is that awesome slamming sound at the beggining?!?!?!it's awesome!!!!!
I can just see how a video for this song could play out!! Can't wait to go to see her here in Ottawa in May!!
I never watched Carrie Underwood till now! She sounds good
You mean awesome
You guys mean AMAZING? Like she's the queen of country guys!
LostGirl 2023
Amy Petrie I agree
I really hope this is a single!
I think like half of them should be a singld
+Jonathon Sapp I agree. I can't pick a favorite....they're all amazing.
+marina n She filmed a music video for this song during a concert in Lincoln, Nebraska. There's a single cover and everything, but Carrie hasn't officially dropped any news yet.
It is!!!!
yes there is going to be a video
HOOKED! This is what has been ringing in my head all day!
She's is so beautiful. She has the most beautiful voice. She's flawless
This is my favorite song from the album!!! So good!!! :)
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Can't wait to see her perform this live! ❤️
Can't get this song out of my head! my favorite song so far from this album!
This album slayyyys! Amazing job once again Carrie
Carrie...YOU ROCK THE COUNTRY WORLD, please stay country and don't get ahead of yourself. A lot of country singer's turn into country-pop singer's and it scars me. At least you, Blake Shelton, and Luke Bryan get it
Luke Bryan isn't a real country singer 🤔😂👌🏽
+Victoria Taylor Luke is a real country singer✌🏻️😂
+Victoria Taylor yes he is😂
true
InfinetyX true
i can imagine her singing this live and it's epic!! :)
I would really like to see a concert of Carrie Underwood
so freaking catchy! love this new song
"Jenny slipped something in his Tennessee Whiskey no law man was ever gonna find, and how he died is still a mystery but, he hit a woman for the very last time." 💜
I knew the first time I heard her she was going a long way. Way to go carrie
Obsessed with this song!!!! Amazing Carrie! 😍😍 💛💚💙💜
She does tell amazing stories in her music. They evoke emotions and I'm always singing along.
Has everyone seen her performance of song on the ACM's? All I can say is WOW!!!!! I have to say it will go down as one of the greatest performances in country music awards history. I hope someone uploads it here on youtube. This woman deserved Female Vocalist of the Year. And she better win Entertainer of the Year next year.
+Bryan Phillips It was great! It's what brought me here actually. I'd love to see the performance uploaded!
All of carries songs is about abuse or cheating they all have a story behind them and that’s what I love about her she gives me courage and stuff Carrie is one strong woman (mama) if I were her parents I’d be so happy for her and thankful for her she’s a really good artist (country) I never did like her music but I listened to one of her songs and got obsessed with her songs. Love you girl keep doing you!!!!🖤🖤
Carrie Underwood Has never had a piece of music that is not awesome! Everytime this comes on the radio I wish they would replay it a billion times! On this KRplus video I think I broke the replay button. 😉💖
A Lifetime movie...
Beautiful Carrie I love your music it's just neat and real country and not mixed with pop. I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC AND COUNTRY BOYS!!!!!! #Foreveracountrygirl
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This reminds me of "Two Black Cadillacs" but still different enough to still keep me captivated with her storytelling skills.
That's a really good picture of her too, the cloths and the colors are a great look on her.
She is the country girl you wanna bring home to your parents!!
I believe this is her definitive power ballad. Agree? Nominate another?
First time hearing going through radio channels. Dang. It's amazing how the emotions behind the chorus changes.
Last night at her concert in Lincoln, Nebraska she filmed the video for this song. It was awesome!
I love how her songs are in a way stories being told. She's so gifted man....It really keeps you wanting to listen, to hear what will happen next.
this is my favorite by far!!! BETTER BE A SINGLE!!! amazing!
the writing in this is crazy
I totally agree!
This album really does tell stories, I love her music, it is always intriguing and I love hearing each story.❤
didn't think I would ever listen to country music. After hearing Cari Underwood I had a change of heart. If you don't like this, well then you just don't know music. Thanks Cari
I love this song😍💖💖 I can listen to it over and over again.
MAiA👹
Me
This is my favorite song off the new album. It kicks butt!!!!!!!!!
This is giving Georgia miller vibes and I'm here for it
Hope you sing this Saturday! I really love this song!
Wow another amazing album from the country queen herself!!! Love you so much👌😊
because of Carrie Underwood I am obsessed to country music! This album is killing me!
+ziyuen ho I can't find her album in Malaysia and Singapore..:'(
+Eugene CZZ Most of the stores have her CDs, at least the well known one. She's quite popular among those who watched AI.
***** I'm in Singapore..and i've been hunting her album around and couldnt find any(CD Rama sucks..)...i finally bought my Storyteller album in HK..
+Eugene CZZ owh. Maybe you can try bigger CD store in Singapore. CD Rama sucks. Lol
+Eugene CZZ wow at least Speedy Malaysia sells her CD. I got mine few weeks after the release. ;)
This is my favorite country singer plus my favorite song. Carrie Underwood IS THE BEST COUNTRY SINGER EVER. if anyone doesn't like this song the are CRAZY!!!
Still listen to this in almost 2023
Love this kind of beat!!!!
Probably one of the best songs from the album ~
I 💜 this song!!! Probably one of the best!! The rest of the album is also incredibly awesome!!!
take the knee and bow to our Queen of Country
I LOVE YOU CARRIE UNDERWOOD
I LOVE YOU ❤️
This and Mexico would make awesome singles. Oh wait, and practically every other song on this album! She is so damn awesome, I can't get enough of all the songs!
I got chills at the first note.
I am a cop so you better stop sending. stuff and I was talking to all of you
I'm a domestic battery and hostage survivor, and I put my first ex in prison of course, but this song reminds me so much of me. I grew up with a big old dog. My mom rescued animals and I loved working with my aunt and her after highschool so much in my college years so started up my own rescue in 2021 and now a nonprofit about to go into a partnership with another rescue organization and someone is interested in helping us with our paperwork to go 501c3 down the road. I got my board members and relocation if they approve the partnership. I went to church back than also, so it's a song that hits home in many ways for me personally. I wanted to marry my first ex, but that didn't happen because I wasn't going to be killed for a man in my life, plus I had a dog to think about.
Ever since I watched Carrie's performance at the 2016 CMT Country Music Awards on KRplus, Church Bells has been my favorite Carrie Underwood Song
I can't believe this is a single now😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Am I the only one who thinks this is kind of a "Two Black Cadillacs" Spin-Off?
Love it!
This is the best song by Carrie Underwood
That Song Is Blowen
I think Carrie Underwood's people made a mistake when they decided to promote some the other songs on this album with music videos, but not this one. I think this is the real hit material.
that's why they didn't promote it
this one of her best songs🐺
Agreed!! So true!!
It has a music video (sort of) and if you look at the views it surpasses Heartbeat, Smoke break, and Dirty Laundry so they actually push for this song a lot
Carrie made a mistake when she said that Jenny is supposed to be a girl but in the bridge she says she's a boy
Absolutely love this song.
first time that I heard this it brought tears to my eyes..this sounds exactly like my life. .I'm broke .but I left and thank God I did ..love this song ..
The storyteller tour was amazing. Definitely my favorite song on this album.
obsessed with song
same love this song
This song is really good. My favorite song of the "Storyteller" album is "Clock Don't Stop". It really tells how valuable time is. This one is a really good story but I wish she had more songs on the album. Good job, Carrie!
A six year nightmare of mental physical abuse. Nice to see a good singer fight.
Boys, don’t mess with Carrie if you want to live