Released: October 12, 2004

Songwriter: Peter Amato LeAnn Rimes Jud Friedman Allan Rich

Producer: Peter Amato LeAnn Rimes Gregg Pagani

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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]
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

[Bridge]
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]
It's a different kind of Christmas
In a different kind of world
Even though it looks the same
Everything has changed

LeAnn Rimes

Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (August 28, 1982) is a country singer who uses the stage name LeAnn Rimes. Born in Jackson, Mississippi she started performing at age 7 and had become a country star by age 13. Known for her vocals, many say she sounds a lot like Patsy Cline.

Rimes is a two-time Grammy winner and remains active in music. She’s gone through some troubles in the past few years, perhaps the result of such a young start in the business of music.