Lyric

(Verse 1)

In nineteen fourteen, Western Front, so grim

Trenches of mud and blood, where hope grew dim

Soldiers faced death, each waking, weary day

But Christmas Eve arrived, to light their way

(Chorus)

A frozen night, the air so cold and deep

A German voice, a carol, softly to creep

"Silent Night," it rose, across the barren land

Then from the British lines, a voice, a helping hand

They laid down their arms, stepped out from the dread

Into no man's land, where peace briefly spread

(Verse 2)

No weapons held, just hands to meet and shake

Sharing warm tobacco, for goodness sake

Food was passed 'round, a moment pure and true

A football appeared, and laughter saw them through

They'd been sworn enemies, just moments before

But on that Christmas night, they fought no more

(Chorus)

A frozen night, the air so cold and deep

A German voice, a carol, softly to creep

"Silent Night," it rose, across the barren land

Then from the British lines, a voice, a helping hand

They laid down their arms, stepped out from the dread

Into no man's land, where peace briefly spread

(Bridge)

Though commanders' orders, brought the truce to an end

The memory lingered, a true, enduring friend

A human dignity, in war's cruel display

A thirst for peace, that would not fade away

(Outro)

Oh, Christmas truce, a light in darkest times

Humanity's spirit, in those wartime climes

A silent night, a fragile, tender plea

For peace on Earth, for all eternity