It’s Christmas time
And 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 while you’re having fun
There’s a world outside your window
And it’s a world of dread and fear
Where a kiss of love can kill you
And there’s death in every tear
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight we’re reaching out
And touching you
No peace and joy this Christmas in West Africa
The only hope they’ll have is being alive
Where to comfort is to fear
Where to touch is to be scared
How can they know it’s Christmas time
At all
Here’s to you
Raise a glass to everyone
And here’s to them
And all their years to come
Let them know it’s Christmas after all
Feed the world
Let them know it’s Christmastime again
Feel the world
Let them know it’s Christmastime again
Heal the world
Let them know it’s Christmastime again
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