Could You Put Your Light On Please
Words and Music by Harry Chapin

She moved so well 
'Cause she was a dancer
She went sliding through my questions 
Glidin' 'round the answers

Whatever it was, she knew it was holy
And each time I tried to hold her
A smile come 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 never knew just how much it cost her
But each time I slept beside her
Somethin' turned and tossed her
And it did 'till I lost her

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
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