It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
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 the air

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
To West Africa
A song
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, reason, class to everyone
Here's to you, reason, class to everyone
To them and all that used to count
How they know it's Christmas time at all
Hear the world
Let them know it's Christmas time
Hear the world
Let them know it's Christmas time
Hear the world
Hear the world Let them know it's Christmas time at all

Let them know it's Christmas time to hear the world
Let them know it's Christmas time to hear the world
Let them know it's Christmas time to hear the world
Whoa, let them know it's Christmas time to hear the words.
Let them know it's Christmas time to hear the words.
Let them know it's Christmas time to hear the words.