At Christmas time, we let in light and we 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 and 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

Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa

A song of hope where there's no hope tonight

Why is comfort to be feared, why is to touch to be scared

How can they know it's Christmas time at all

Here's to you

Raise a glass to everyone

Here's to them

And all their years to come

Can they know it's Christmas time at all

Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again