The countdown's on, the world's alive
We cheer for peace, for love, to thrive
But while fireworks light the sky so clear
My heart just wants one wish this year
Let's be gay on New Year's Day
I wish I had wings to fly away
Over oceans, past the dawn
To hold you close till the night is gone
Let's be gay on New Year's Day
Dreams of love across the way
No borders high, no distance wide
When I feel you right by my side
The world is bright with hopes so dear
New beginnings fill the air with cheer
But my one wish, it's pure and true
To start this year right next to you
Let's be gay on New Year's Day
I wish I had wings to fly away - let them grow
Over oceans, past the dawn
To hold you close till the night is gone
Let's be gay on New Year's Day
Dreams of love across the way
No borders high, no distance wide
When I feel you right by my side
Let's be gay on New Year's Day
I wish I had wings to fly away - let them grow
Over oceans, past the dawn
To hold you close till the night is gone
Let's be gay on New Year's Day
Dreams of love across the way
No borders high, no distance wide
When I feel you right by my side
So here's to all with love to share
No matter who, no matter where
To hearts that beat for someone far
Shine bright tonight, just like a star
You don't need to be gay on New Year's Day
To feel the love across the way
For every heart and every dream
To rise like wings on a golden beam
Let us pray on New Year's Day
For love that's true, for hearts that stay - in peace
Together near or far apart
Let's make this year a brand new start
It's New Year's Day