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 hide 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 dreams 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
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 here He turns them off when dawn is near The little man we loved of long ago
He might the night a little brighter Wherever he would go The old lamplighter Of long, long ago.
"Petit Papa Noël" is a 1946 song recorded by French singer Tino Rossi.
Written by Raymond Vincy and Henri Martinet.
C'est la belle nuit de Noël La neige étend son manteau blanc Et les yeux levés vers le ciel, A genoux, les petits enfants, Avant de fermer les paupières, Font une dernière prière.