She moved so well 'cause she was a dancer
She went sliding through my questions
Gliding 'round the answer
Whatever it was, she knew it was holy
And each time I tried to hold her
Her smile came sad and slowly
She said, "No one knows me."
Could you put your light on please
It's kind of dark tonight
And I feel a little lonely
Yes, I need a little light
Could you put your light on please
Let me hear a friendly sound
I could make it through 'til morning
If you could let your light shine down
She had a dream, I had my typewriter
While I was hacking out such a heavy world
She was weaving one much lighter
But I'll never know just how much it cost her
And as I slept beside her
Something turned and tossed her
And it did till I lost her
Could you put your light on please
It's kind of dark tonight
And I feel a little lonely
Yes, I need a little light
Could you put your light on please
Let me hear a friendly sound
I could make it through 'til morning
If you could let your light shine down
Bright times were brighter
Than they'd ever been before, I tell you
Night times were lighter
But they'll never, never be no more
Could you put your light on please
It's kind of dark tonight
And I feel a little lonely
Yes, I need a little light
Could you put your light on please
Let me hear a friendly sound
I could make it through 'til morning
If you could let your light shine down
Could You Put Your Light On, Please was written by Harry Chapin.
Could You Put Your Light On, Please was produced by Jac Holzman.
Harry Chapin released Could You Put Your Light On, Please on Sat Mar 11 1972.