Christmas is the special day of all the year
When people should be happy and spreading good cheer.
For Christ was born in Bethlehem so many years ago
But the angels' song still echoes the words for all to hear:
"Glory to God" the startled shepherds heard
And gloried in the words promising peace to the world.
Oh, that wars and hatred could be banished in our time
And the angelic chorus' words could resound in every clime,
"Peace on Earth, good will to men" means much on Christmas day.
And friends greet friends as never before to celebrate the Christ-child's birthday.
So sing out "Merry Christmas" in universal tongue,
And join in spirit with thankful little Tim: "God bless us, every one."

The gentle stroke of strength on ivory
The sweetness of a tear dancing from a crystal
The fresh exhalation into a kiss

The pain that makes you beautiful to all
For we know what it's like to lose

The lightning smile that tells a story
The wise words in just an embrace
The transcendental change of a moment

The pain that makes me beautiful to all
For you all know what it's like to lose

The slamming flash into nothingness
The birth of a disfigured angel
The message is still pure and alive

The pain that makes us all beautiful
For we all know what it's like to love