Intro:
Cadd9
Verse 1:
Cadd9 Fmaj7 G Cadd9
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
Fmaj7 G Cadd9
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
Fmaj7 G
And in our world of plenty
Cadd9 Fmaj7
We can spread a smile of joy
Dm7 G Cadd9
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
Verse 2:
Fmaj7 G Cadd9 C7
But say a prayer, and pray for the other ones
Fmaj7 G Cadd9
At Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun
Fmaj7 G
There's a world outside your window
Cadd9 Fmaj7
And it's a world of dread and fear
Dm7 G
And the only water flowing
Cadd9 Fmaj7
Is the bitter sting of tears
Dm7 G
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Cadd9 Fmaj7
Are the clanging chimes of doom
Dm7 G Cadd9
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
Verse 3:
Fmaj7 G Cadd9 C7
There won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
Fmaj7 G Cadd9
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Fmaj7 G Cadd9 Fmaj7
Where nothing ever grows, no rain or river flows
Dm7 G
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Instrumental break:
Cadd9 Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Dm7 G (x2)
Bridge:
Am G
Here's to you raise a glass for everyone
Am G
Here's to them underneath that burning sun
Fmaj7 G
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Outro:
Cadd9 Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Dm7 G (x2)
Cadd9 Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Dm7 G
Feed the world - let them know it's Christmas time (x4)
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