The lights around the Christmas tree don't burn as bright

And all around the world it isn't a silent night

Outside I hear the voices sing the sweetest sounds of caroling

But somehow there's a sadness in the song

In our hearts we know that something's wrong


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It's a different kind of Christmas

In a different kind of world

Even though it looks the same


Everything has changed

It's a different kind of Christmas


Children opening gifts with wonder and surprise

I wish that I could still see through such innocent eyes

I used to feel so safe inside I had a place to run and hide

In my daddy's arms I felt secure

No one can protect us anymore


[Chorus]


Everything has changed

It's a different kind of Christmas


Sending cards that talk of peace and love and cheer

Oh that's what we need if we'd only believe

It would be!


[Chorus]


Everything has changed

It's a different kind of Christmas