Lyr Req: Light a candle

Subject: Light a candle
From:
Date: 01 Oct 01 - 10:01 PM

I'm trying to find the name of a song that was used by a non-profit organization (possibly United Way or YMCA)that included the words light a candle in the lyrics. Was part of a video (either a promotional video or a commercial). Not sure how long ago, but at least a few years ago. It's not the song Light One Candle by Peter, Paul & Mary. I also think it was a song that received radio air play. Anything you can get me as soon as possible would be appreciated. Thanks

Subject: ADD: One Little Candle
From: Joe Offer
Date: 01 Oct 01 - 11:19 PM

Can you recall any other fragments of the song? There was a song in the 1950's that went,
"If everyone lit just one little candle,
What a bright world this would be."
I think Perry Como recorded it, and I believe it was used as a theme song by the Roman Catholic "Christophers" television program.
-Joe Offer- (e-mail sent)



One Little Candle
(George Mysels(m) & Joseph Maloy Roach (w))

It is better to light just one little candle,
Than to stumble in the dark!
Better far that you light just one little candle,
All you need's a tiny spark!

If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free,
The wonderful dawn of a new day we'll see!
And, if everyone lit just one little candle,
What a bright world this would be!

Let's all light one little candle,
Why stumble on in the dark?
When the day is dark an' dreary,
And your way is hard to find,
Don't let your heart be weary,
Just keep this thought in mind!

It is better to light just one little candle,
Than to stumble in the dark!
Better far that you light just one little candle,
All you need's a tiny spark!

If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free,
The wonderful dawn of a new day we'll see!
And, if everyone lit just one little candle,
What a bright world this would be!

What a bright world
this would be!

Music by George Mysels
with Lyrics by Joseph Maloy Roach, Published 1952