**[Intro – Gentle piano, sleigh bells and warm strings]** The snow is falling softly,\ The stars are shining bright,\ There's magic in the air tonight,\ And love in every light.\ So put away your troubles,\ Let kindness lead the way,\ For there's a little hope in every heart\ On this Christmas Day. **[Verse 1]** There's a candle in the window,\ There's a fire upon the hearth,\ There's a thousand little miracles\ In the kindness that we pass.\ There's a hand to help a stranger,\ There's a smile for someone blue,\ And the world becomes a better place\ When I share a little love with you. **[Chorus – Full band, choir and sleigh bells]** It's Christmas, Christmas,\ A time for love and cheer,\ Let's bring a little happiness\ To everyone this year.\ Let peace shine across the nations,\ Let goodwill light the way,\ And may there be love in every heart\ This happy Christmas Day! Oh, goodwill and Christmas cheer,\ May they last throughout the year!\ Raise your voices, sing it loud,\ Let love bring hope to every crowd! **[Verse 2]** For the lonely and forgotten,\ For the weary and the poor,\ May we leave a little kindness\ On somebody's doorstep door.\ For the families gathered round us,\ For the friends we hold so dear,\ May the gift of understanding\ Be the greatest gift this year. And if there's someone who's been hurting,\ Let forgiveness have its say,\ For a little love can change a life\ In the simplest kind of way. **[Chorus – Bigger orchestration, backing choir]** It's Christmas, Christmas,\ A time for love and cheer,\ Let's bring a little happiness\ To everyone this year.\ Let peace shine across the nations,\ Let goodwill light the way,\ And may there be love in every heart\ This happy Christmas Day! Oh, goodwill and Christmas cheer,\ May they last throughout the year!\ Raise your voices, sing it loud,\ Let love bring hope to every crowd! **[Bridge – Soft piano, solo voice, then rising choir]** If we could give the world one present,\ Not wrapped in ribbons bright,\ It would be a heart that cares for all,\ And a world without the fight. No more hatred, no more sorrow,\ No more children lost in fear,\ Just a little more compassion\ Every day of every year. **[Instrumental Break – Brass, strings, sleigh bells and joyful choir]** *Fa-la-la-la-la, let the bells ring!*\ *Fa-la-la-la-la, let the whole world sing!*\ *Hand in hand, let kindness grow,*\ *Share the love that makes Christmas glow!* **[Final Chorus – Grand orchestral Christmas finale]** It's Christmas, Christmas,\ Let every heart rejoice!\ Let the mountains ring with laughter,\ Let the whole world raise its voice!\ Let peace shine across the nations,\ Let goodwill light the way,\ And may love unite humanity\ This happy Christmas Day! Oh, goodwill and Christmas cheer,\ May they stay throughout the year!\ May every stranger find a friend,\ May hatred and all sorrow end! It's Christmas, Christmas,\ Let love be our guiding light,\ May hope be born in every heart\ On this holy Christmas night! **[Outro – Choir, gentle bells and fading strings]** Goodwill to all, both far and near,\ Peace and love throughout the year.\ May every heart know joy today,\ And may love never fade away. Merry Christmas, one and all,\ May kindness answer every call. **[Final whispered line]** Peace on Earth…\ And goodwill to all. *[Sleigh bells fade into the night.]*
