Keep that candle burnin' bright, mother I'll be kinda late tonight, motherThere's a yellow moon above, mother Shinin' on the one I love, motherBurn that candle, night and day Burn that candle, light our wayKeep that doorway open wide Until we come slowly strollin' side by sideWhile that candle's burnin' high, mother I'll be with my sugar pie, motherWe'll be comin' home, you know, mother Lookin' for that candle glow, motherBurn that candle, night and day Burn that candle, light our wayKeep that doorway open wide Until we come slowly strollin' side by sideAfter we have had the wedding, mother To that candle we'll be headin', motherSo before we're whinin', dinin', mother Start that candle high to shine, motherBurn that candle, night and day Burn that candle, light our wayKeep that doorway open wide Until we come slowly strollin' side by sideTill I'm strollin' through that doorway with my bride