One candle burning brightly might not seem much from afar But take a closer look 'cause it's shining like a star One candle burning brightly might be what we need to see How shadows try to hide what we can really be Make a difference to the darkness, shine your light to show the world We can make a better place for every boy and girl Light a candle for your neighbour, say you're not afraid to sing Together we can share in what a little love can bring One candle burning brightly, tightly held by one so small Staring in amazement at the wonder of it all One candle burning brightly might be what we have to hold To know that sometimes simple things are worth much more than gold Make a difference to the darkness, shine your light to show the world We can make a better place for every boy and girl Light a candle for your neighbour, say you're not afraid to sing Together we can share in what a little love can bring One candle burning brightly could ignite a thousand more Well, suddenly we realise we're not angry anymore If those candles burning brightly stopped the fighting and the fear The love we give at Christmas would last throughout the year So, make a difference to the darkness, shine your light to show the world We can make a better place for every boy and girl Light a candle for your neighbour, say you're not afraid to sing Together we can share in what a little love can bring Make a difference to the darkness, shine your light to show the world We can make a better place for every boy and girl Light a candle for your neighbour, say you're not afraid to sing Together we can share in what a little love can bring Together we can share in what a little love can bring