“Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer.
Shine little glow-worm, glimmer, glimmer.
Lead us lest too far we wander.
Love's sweet voice is calling yonder.”

—  Johnny Mercer

Song The Glow-Worm

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American lyricist, songwriter, singer and music professional 1909–1976

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