People making lists, buying special gifts, It's a time to be kind to one and all It's that time of year when good friends are dear And you wish you could give more Than just presents from a store Why don't you give love on Christmas day (on Christmas day) Oh even the man who has everything Would be so happy if you would bring Him love on Christmas day (on Christmas day) No greater gift is there than love People you don't know smiling out hello Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy It's that once a 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 (on Christmas day) The man on the street and the couple upstairs All need to know that there's one cares Give love on Christmas day (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 (on Christmas Day) Oh every little child on Santa's knee Has room for your love underneath his tree Give love on Christmas day (Christmas day) No greater gift is there than love What the world needs is love Yes the world needs your love