Songs for Children Sung in Japan/Mr. Moon

Mr. Moon,
You’re alone
In the big, big sky—
I, too, am alone,
All alone.

You’re up
In the sky.
I’m down
On the grass
‘Neath the green, green groves.

Mr. Moon,
How old are you?
I’ll tell you how old I am—
I’m seven,
A fatherless, motherless child.

Mr. Moon,
You’re going home so soon?
Yes, I’m getting
Quite sleepy, too.

Good-bye,
Mr. Moon!
Good-bye
Till I see you
To-morrow night again!