I've seen in my dreams, on a cold Christmas morning
Visions of Sugar Plums, are dancing in my head
Turkey's and pudding, and toys for the children
Here in this city, it's good will to Warren's Men

Please buy my matches, two-four a penny
To give you some cheer, on a cold Christmas Day

A long time ago, away in a manger
Came to this earth, God's love for to show
He talked at the core, would inherit his kingdom
But here in the streets, I'm alone in the snow

Please buy my matches, two-four a penny
To give you some cheer, on a cold Christmas Day

There's peace and there's plenty, behind lighted windows
There's singing, and dancing, and heart's full of cheer
But I have to sell matches, the world's still divided
I remember good times, when my mother was here

Please buy my matches, two-four a penny
To give you some cheer, on a cold Christmas Day

By the heat of my matches, here in a doorway
A vision of peace, creeps into my mind
I feel that my mother has come back to hold me
To take me to Christmas, where people are kind
Please buy my matches, two-four a penny
To give you some cheer, on a cold Christmas Day