I passed the park today

and saw the children playing

Heard the squeaking of the metal

merry-go-round turning

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Play little children play

The world is here for just one day

there isn’t any time to waste

so play little children play

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I saw you dancing in your skirt

your little feet kicking up dirt

your hair a mess but beautiful

your eyes as bright as summer

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Dance little wild child dance

reel and spin and jump and prance

for this may be your one last chance

so dance little wild child dance

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The field and woods are echoing

I’m only there for a short time

to remember when I too

ran through fields as little children do

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Run little children run

Into the rays of the setting sun.

Life will not always be this fun,

so run little children run.