This Little Light of Mine – Nursery Rhymes

This Little Light of Mine is a traditional gospel song meant for children. It was written by Harry Dixon Loes in the 1920s. It is a religious song especially popular during Christmas.

Ray Charles performed a single based on the song in 1955 called “This Little Girl of Mine”.

The song gained more popularity in the 1950s when it was performed by musician and activist Zilphia Horton and turned into one of the most well-known and beloved Civil Rights Movement protest anthems.

This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine Oh, this little light of mine I’m going to let it shine

This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine Let it shine, all the time, let it shine

All around the neighborhood I’m going to let it shine All around the neighborhood I’m going to let it shine All around the neighborhood

I’m going to let it shine Let it shine, all the time, let it shine. Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m going to let it shine

Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m going to let it shine Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m going to let it shine Let it shine, all the time, let it shine.

Don’t let Satan [blow] it out! I’m going to let it shine Don’t let Satan [blow] it out! I’m going to let it shine Don’t let Satan [blow] it out! I’m going to let it shine Let it shine, all the time, let it shine