Do They Know It's Christmas?
By: Bob Geldof, Midge Ure
Written by: Bob Geldof, Midge Ure

This Version:
  • Do They Know It's Christmas?
 
Lyrics:
Beck:
It's Christmas time and there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time we let in light and we banish shade

Chris Martin:
And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time

ALL:
But say a prayer, pray for the other ones
At Christmas time, 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

Chris Martin:
Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you

Beck:
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Here's to you! Raise a glass for everyone!
Here's to them underneath that burning sun!
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

EVERYBODY
Feed the world! Let them know it's Christmas time!
Feed the world! Let them know it's Christmas time!
Feed the world! Let them know it's Christmas time!
Feed the world! Let them know it's Christmas time!


Beck:
Merry Christmas! Salut. Good night. Thank you very much.
 
Live:

Played live once:
December 8, 2002