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221. Light One Candle

Text Information
First Line: Light one candle for the Maccabee children
Title: Light One Candle
Author: Peter Yarrow, 1938-
Refrain First Line: Don't let the light go out
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Hannukah
Copyright: © Silver Dawn Music
Tune Information
Name: MACCABEE
Composer: Peter Yarrow, 1938-
Arranger: Betty A. Wylder, 1923-
Meter: Irregular
Key: A Major
Copyright: © Silver Dawn Music



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