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MOONLIGHT WISH
THIS LITTLE SAYING WAS OFTEN REPEATED BY CHILDREN OUT AT
NIGHT:
MOONLIGHT, STARLIGHT,
HOPE I DON'T SEE ANY GHOSTS TONIGHT.
I WISH I MAY, I WISH I MIGHT
HAVE THE WISH I WISH TONIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief |
Date learned: 09-10-1969