Malvina Reynolds — Eight Candles

Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Down from the mountains with Liberty's sword They came like the flame of the Lord Dance the horah Light the menorah This is the time of joy The road to freedom we take today With the Maccabees leading the way Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Eight candles shine for the Maccabees The tyrant was routed with all of his men And the temple made holy again Dance the horah Light the menorah This is the time of joy The road to freedom we take today With the Maccabees leading the way Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Eight candles shine for the Maccabees Hanukah's children will never forget The glory that shines for us yet Dance the horah Light the menorah This is the time of joy The road to freedom we take today With the Maccabees leading the way