He made the night a little brighter Wherever he would go The old lamplighter Of long, long ago
His snowy hair was so much whiter Beneath the candle glow The old lamplighter Of long, long ago
You'd hear the patter of his feet As he came toddling down the street His smile would cheer a lonely heart you see
If there were sweethearts in the park He'd pass a lamp and leave it dark Remembering the days that used to be For he recalled when things were new He loved someone who loved him too Who walks with him alone in memories
He made the night a little brighter
Wherever he would go The old lamplighter Of long, long ago
His snowy hair was so much whiter Beneath the candle glow The old lamplighter Of long, long ago
Now if you look up in the sky You'll understand the reason why The little stars at night are all aglow He turns them on when night is near He turns them off when dawn is here The little man we left so long ago
He made the night a little brighter Wherever he would go The old lamplighter of long, long ago