Every year we see the babe Tiny child in manger laid We talk of love, peace on earth Goodwill to all from this baby's birth but Peace and goodwill to all people on earth still is So far away, so far away We know the tale how shepherds came From all around to praise his name How they came in haste to see the boy How their hearts were filled with hope and joy (but) Mary lay down when the long day was done And she brought forth her first born son The wonder of life, the miracle of birth For 2000 years, the hope of the earth How can it be that we're so slow To learn the things that we should know That hope can conquer all your fears And love can wipe away the tears When every year we see the babe Tiny child in manger laid And over the world as church bells ring We gather round and together sing (but)