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A Light in the Attic Lyrics by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic (book)

1981

There's a light on in the attic.
Though the house is dark and shuttered,
I can see a flickerin' flutter,
And I know what it's about.
There's a light on in the attic.
I can see it from the outside,
And I know you're on the inside... lookin' out.

About “A Light in the Attic” by Shel Silverstein

Read the complete lyrics to "A Light in the Attic" by Shel Silverstein from the album "A Light In The Attic (book)" in 1981. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Poetry, Non-Music.

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"A Light in the Attic" is credited to Shel Silverstein. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Light in the Attic" appears on "A Light In The Attic (book)" in 1981.

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