It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time 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
But say a prayer, pray for the other ones 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
And the Christmas bells that ring there
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 where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Here's to you, raise a glass for everyone
Here's to them, underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again