when the darkness falls around us
we light a candle
when despair is all around us
we light a candle
when the days are growing colder
and the nights are long
every night another tiny light
until all the dark is gone

little candle in the night
glowing like a fervent prayer
little candle burning bright
remind us of the miracle
that lit the dark
and led us here

with the ones we love beside us
we light a candle
with an ancient song to guide us
we light a candle
though the road is wild and winding
within our timeless song
there remains ever a golden flame
in our hearts where hope is strong

little candle in the night
glowing like a fervent prayer
little candle burning bright
remind us of the miracles
the tiny sparks
everywhere

(burn little candle
burn, burn, burn
burn so bright and clear
burn little candle
burn, burn, burn
hanukkah is here)