Pretty packages are flashing down the sidewalk

Bells are ringing as the people go their way

Christmas time around the world

For every boy and girl

There will come a time they'll

Wonder how it started



Chorus

In just one night the world was changed forever

Just one life given willingly

And I remember ---

That December how it started

In just one night



Little children with a list of all their wishes

Busy shoppers with a list of what they need

Every year we start anew with so many things to do

We forget sometimes just why it is we do them



In just one night the world was changed forever

Just one life given willingly

And I remember ---

That December how it started

In just one night



In just one night