Title: American Old Time Song Lyrics
Subject: Traditional & Folk Music
Author: www.traditionalmusic.co.uk
Keywords: Old time music, American, oldtimey, bluegrass

Aladdins Lamp - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
ALADDINS LAMP. Copyright, 1873, by M. Gray. Written by Charles Swain. Arranged by Geo. T. Evans. 
Oh! had I but Aladdin's lamp, tho' only for a day, I'd try to And a link to bind the joys that pass away; I'd try to bring an angel's wing upon the earth again, And build true worth a throne on earth, a throne beloved by men. 
I'd soothe the lorn and desolate, increase the widows' store; And industry should wear a smile it never wore before; Where'er there dwelt unhappiness, I'd speed my magic way; And none should be in poverty, or fear the coming day. 
It should be May, and always May. I'd wreathe the world with flowers; I'd robe the barren wilderness, and bring life happy hours; Oh, had I but Aladdin's lamp, tho' only for a day, I'd try to find a link to bind the joys that pass away.