The Browns

 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