do they know it's christmas?

it's christmastime; there's no need to be afraid

at christmastime

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 christmastime

but say a prayer and pray for the other ones

at christmastime

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

and 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

there won't be snow in africa this christmastime

the greatest gift they'll get this year is life

oh

where nothing ever grows

no rain or river flows

do they know it's christmastime at all?

here's to you

raise a glass for ev'ryone

here's to them

underneath that burning sun

do they know it's christmastime at all?

feed the world

feed the world

feed the world

let them know it's christmastime again

feed the world

let them know it's christmastime again

feed the world

let them know it's christmastime again

feed the world

let them know it's christmastime again