(bob geldof & midge ure)   Performed by band aid   Recorded on november 25, 1986      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      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   Where 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      And there won't be snow in africa this christmastime   The greatest gift they'll get this year is life   (oooh) where nothing ever grows   No rain nor rivers flow   Do they know it's christmastime at all?       (here's to you) raise a glass for everyone   (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      Repeat then fade