He made the night a little brighter Wherever he would go The old lamp lighter of long, long ago His snowy hair was so much whiter Beneath the candle glow The old lamp lighter of long, long ago You'll hear the patter of his feet As he came toddling down the street His smile would hide a lonely heart you see If there were sweethearts in the park If pass the lamp and leave it dark Remembering the days that used to be For he recalls when dreams were new He loved someone who loved him too Who walked with him alone in memories He made the night a little brighter Wherever he would go The old lamp lighter of long, long ago ♪ He made the night a little brighter Wherever he would go The old lamp lighter of long, long ago