is more to this time of year

than sleigh bells and holly mistletoe and snow

these things will come and go

don't look inside the stocking

don't look under the tree

the one thing we're looking for

is something we can't see

far more precious than silver

and more splendid than gold

this is something to treasure

but it's something we can't hold

oh as long as there's christmas

i truly believe

that hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive

we'll receive

as we all pray together

it's a time to rejoice

and though we may look different

we'll all sing with one voice

oh oh

as long as there's christmas i truly believe

that hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive

as long as this christmas

we'll all be just fine

a star shines above us

lighting your way and mine

oh

light my way you know i will

as long as there's christmas

i truly believe

that hope is the greatest of the gifts we'll receive

as long as our shining star shines above

there'll always be christmas

so there always will be the time

when the world is filled with peace and love