Do Not Chase Away the Sunbeams
Authors: Birdie Bell • Composers: W.J. King • Meter: 8.7.8.7. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1899
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1. Do not chase away the sunbeams,
Cheering us along the way;
Let us gather up their brightness,
In the heart to live for aye.
Chorus:
Chase them not away,
Let them come today,
Gather up the golden sunbeams;
Lighting darken’d ways
Brightly with their rays,
Do not chase away the sun beams.
2. Do not chase away the sunbeams,
Treasure each bright, sparkling ray;
Keep the beauty and the splendor
For the dark and gloomy day.
3. Do not chase away the sunbeams,
Welcome them with grateful heart;
Take the comfort and the gladness
Which the golden rays impart.
4. Do not chase away the sunbeams,
Gather ev’ry cheery ray;
Hearts are drooping in the darkness,
Scatter sunshine on their way.