People making lists, buying special gifts Taking time to be kind to one and all It's that time of year when good friends are near And you wish you could give more than just presents from a store
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day Oh, even the man who has everything Would be so happy if you would bring Him love on Christmas Day No greater gift is there than love
People you don't know smile and nod hello Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy It's that once of year when the world's sincere And you'd like to find a way to show the things that words can't say
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day Oh, the man on the street and the couple upstairs All need to know there's someone who cares Give love on Christmas Day No greater gift is there than love
What the world needs is love Yes, the world needs your love
Why don't you give love on Christmas Day Oh, every little child on Santa's knee Has room for your love underneath his tree Give love on Christmas Day No greater gift is there than love
What the world needs is love Yes, the world needs your love Give love, oh, give love on Christmas Day