(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.