Arthur Isaacson - Charade lyrics

Brilliant orange in the dark Jagged teeth and eyes so stark Flicker fear within the night Known to all, this night's trademark All designed to be a sight That fosters cringing, shaking, fright As shadowed figures make their way And scream and squeal in sheer delight Who's afoot beyond the day? To taunt and plead for their buffet Giving all to seek reward Costumed for their frightening play Little ones with mom or dad See jack o lanterns, think they're bad Goblins ghosts and pirates too Consume the booty they have had Trick or treat? A threat not new By skeletons opaque wearing shoes Fear not struck within our hearts We dare not laugh at little one's boos All in all, we've played our part Convinced the little ones they've given starts Shook and shuddered, given tithe Hopefully, our fear impart Then in sleep the wee are blithe Convinced we feared for all our lives And bravely dream of next year's fun When one more Halloween arrives.