It's Christmas in Kigali   the children gather 'round   red on green is beautiful   when it's laid out on the ground   they sing thanks and praises to the Lord   because He loves them still   it's time to forget what they can see   still waiting in the hills      It's Christmas in Kigali   Washington sends their best   and France sends presents for the kids   with hopes for eternal rest   to those who could not be be here   to see the joyful scene   when the party is in full swing   you can't hear people scream      a silent night is filled with fright   there's celebration in Kigali tonight      It's Christmas in Kigali   holiest time of year   when the clouds they part and sun beams down   to dry the people's tears   when the ghost that walk this land   are blinded by the love   shown in this land of 1000 hills   from those who Lord above      a silent night is filled with fright   there's celebration in Kigali tonight      It's Christmas in Kigali   the children gather 'round   red on green is beautiful   when it's laid out on the ground