there's no need to be afraid.
we let in light and banish shade
And in our world of plenty
we can spread a smile of Joy
Throw your arms around the world
At Christmas time it's hard
but when you're having fun...
There's a world outside your window
and it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is
the bitter sting of tears
Where the Christmas bells that are ringing
are the clanging chimes of Doom
Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you.
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life.
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Raise a glass for everyone
Underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Let them know it's Christmas time again.
Let them know it's Christmas time again.
(Repeat several times and fade)