It's Christmas Time, no need to be afraid
At Christmas Time, we let in light and we banish shade
In a world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas Time

If I could say a prayer and 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
When 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?

And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas Time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
When nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas Time at all?

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?
Do they know it's Christmas Time at all?