Arthur Moon

Arthur Moon
by Tom Chapin
© The Last Music Co. (ASCAP)

Turn the TV off, turn the radio down.
There's big news brewing in our town
Yes, it happened in the early morn
A brand new, healthy baby boy was born

Twenty-eight November is the date
8 pounds 6 ounces, is the weight.
21 inches long they say,
Born at the dawning of the day
His name is Arthur, Arthur Moon.
Hello Arthur, Arthur Moon.
This is Arthur's grandpa offering a tune
For newborn Arthur Moon

Your sister EE …sleeps unaware
‘Til Jesse wakes her, brings her downstairs
To meet the newborn in the room.
EE’s ecstatic, over the moon

This is your brother, Arthur Moon.
Say hello to Arthur Moon.
I am Arthur's grandpa offering a tune
To newborn Arthur Moon

The family gathers… 'round the bed,
Notes the dark hair… on his head
Long graceful fingers… on each hand.
Abigail and Jesse's perfect little man

One life’s beginning, others dim down,
I’m just grateful to be around
To catch the start of a life so new,
We’ll do the very best we can for you
His name is Arthur, Arthur Moon.
This little guy lights up the room
We’ll get to watch him
Write his own song pretty soon,
Hello Arthur. Welcome Arthur.
Thank you, Arthur Moon

This song appears on Tom Chapin's Hold Our Ground CD.

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