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?