[Paul Young:] It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade [Boy George:] And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time [George Michael:] But say a prayer, Pray for the other ones At Christmas time [Simon Le Bon:] it's hard, but when you're having fun There's a world outside your window [Simon Le Bon + Sting:] And it's a world of dread and fear [Tony Hadley + Sting:] Where the only water flowing Is the bitter sting of tears [Bono + Sting:] And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom [Bono:] Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you [Paul Weller + Paul Young + Boy George:] And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time [Bono + Boy George + George Michael:] The greatest gift they'll get this year is life [Paul Young:] Where nothing ever grows [Glenn Gregory:] No rain nor rivers flow [All:] Do they know it's Christmastime at all? [Marilyn + Glenn Gregory + Rick Parfitt + Francis Rossi:] Here's to you [Paul Young:] Raise a glass for everyone [Marilyn + Glenn Gregory + Rick Parfitt + Francis Rossi:] Here's to them [Paul Young:] Underneath that burning sun [Paul Young:] Do they know it's Christmastime at all? [All:] Feed the world Let them know it's Christmas time again ^{Repeated to end}