Lyrics

“Keep the candles burning.” Halvdan Presthus


1.) Five o’clock in the morning, I shivered with fear
Together with my child, I ran away in despair.
My town was on fire; soldiers shot once more.
I go back to my country after the war.

2.) On the crowded station, we heard a lullaby.
Mothers sang with tears. Fathers said goodbye.
Young men have to fight,
for the flag like before.
I go back to my country after the war.

Refer:
Keep the candles burning. Sing the night away.
Keep the candles burning.
Peace will come one day.

Bridge/ Cello (solo)

3.) I’m a stranger in a new land, but today I’m alive!
The drums of war are far away. I play with my child.
I go to school. I love to work: No missiles at my door.
I go back to my country after the war.

Refer:(x2)

Keep the candles burning. Sing the night away.
Keep the candles burning. Peace will come one day.
Keep the candles burning. Sing the night away.
Keep the candles burning. Peace will come one day.


Songwriter/ lyrics: Halvdan Presthus
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