what christmas should be

what wishes will you make

when the season is near

will your dreams be the same

as they were last year

will you ask for a little

will you ask for a lot

and when you make your list

will there be something you forgot

how about peace on earth

it can't be bought or sold

how about peace this christmas

and someones hand to hold

how about love in our hearts

and hope for you and me

how about peace on earth

that's what christmas should be

will you get all the things

that you've been waiting for

snowfall and presents

choire singing at your door

this season will be perfect

like those picture postcards seem

but is that the anwser

is that what christmas really means

how about peace on earth

it can't be bought or sold

how about peace this christmas

and someones hand to hold

how about love in our hearts

and hope for you and me

how about peace on earth

that's what christmas should be

what would you sacrifice

what would you give away

for the greatest gift of all

on christmas day

how about peace on earth

it can't be bought or sold

how about peace this christmas

and someones hand to hold

how about love in our hearts

and hope for you and me

how about peace on earth

how about peace on earth

it can't be bought or sold

how about peace this christmas

and someones hand to hold

how about love in our hearts

and hope for you and me

how about peace on earth

how about peace on earth

that's what christmas should be

merry christmas

merry christmas

merry christmas