[Verse 1: Mandisa]
I think of loved ones who've passed away
And I pray they're resting in a better place
I think of memories of years gone by
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

[Verse 2: Matthew West]
I think of soldiers across the sea
And sometimes I wonder why it's them instead of me
For my freedom they give their lives
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry

[Chorus: Matthew West & Mandisa | Matthew West | Mandisa]
Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas because I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry (Ooh, ooh, ooh)

[Verse 3: Mandisa | Matthew West | Matthew West & Mandisa]
I think of family, I think of home
And say a prayer for those who spend this time alone
'Cause love can reach out (Reach out) into a silent night
And that's why Christmas makes me cry

[Chorus: Matthew West & Mandisa | Mandisa]
Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas because I know
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry
[Verse 4: Mandisa | Matthew West]
I think of Mary and the virgin birth
And I'm amazed at how much God thinks we are worth
That He would send His only Son to die
And sometimes Christmas makes me cry (Cry)

[Chorus: Matthew West & Mandisa | Matthew West | Mandisa]
Tears of thankfulness, tears of hope
I cry tears of joy at Christmas because I know (Oh)
There is peace on earth for every heart to find
And sometimes Christmas makes me
Oh, sometimes makes me
Christmas makes me cry, cry
Christmas makes me cry, mmm