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RED LIGHT

THERE WAS A GOAL , A MARK SET AS LIMIT TO A RACE. ONE CHILD WOULD BE
IT AND CLOSE HIS EYES, THE REST OF THE CHILDREN WOULD ATTEMPT TO
REACH THE GOAL . DURING THE RACE, THE ONE WHO WAS "IT" WOULD CALL
OUT RED LIGHT AND ALL WERE TO STAND STILL. ANYONE CAUGHT MOVING
WOULD HAVE TO START OVER. WHEN THE ONE WHO WAS "IT" CALLED "GREEN
LIGHT" THOSE WHO STOPPED WOULD HAVE TO START OVER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity

Date learned: 10-14-1972

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