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The La​-​La​-​Latke Song

from Manna by Shelley Posen

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lyrics

It’s time for us to gather at this season of the year
And wish a happy Chanuka to those that we hold dear
It lasts but eight short winter days, that isn’t very long
Considering we get to sing this cheerful little song—

CHORUS:
I wanna la-la-la-la-latka
Every Cha-Cha-Chanuka night
I wanna spin the drey-yey-yeydl
With all of my mi-mi-might
I wanna li-li-light the candles
So they shi-yi-yine so bright
I wanna la-la-la-la-latka
Every Cha-Cha-Chanuka night

The Maccabees defeated evil King Antiocus
’Twas in those days and at this time, their deeds miraculous
They showed that even common folk could overcome a king
That’s something we remember when on Chanuka we sing—
Come polish your menorah, make it shiny as you can
Now get the grater ready and your largest frying pan
Then dig out all the dreydls you packed up a year ago
It’s time to sing this song again to everyone you know—
Yes, light the festive candles, let the holiday begin
The snow shines bright and cold outside while we are warm within
The latkas sizzle on the stove, the dreydls whirl and fall
There’s laughter and there’s music as our merry voices call—

FINAL CHORUS:
I wanna la-la-la-la-latka
Every Cha-Cha-Chanuka night
I wanna spin the drey-yey-yeydl
With all of my mi-mi-might
I wanna li-li-light the candles
So they shi-yi-yine so bright
I wanna la-la-la-la-latka
Every Cha-Cha-Chanuka—
Lots of fun-uka
Eat ‘em by the ton-uka—
Cha-Cha-Chanuka night

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from Manna, released January 10, 2003

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Shelley Posen Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLEY POSEN is a Canadian songwriter and performer of his own and traditional songs. He writes in many styles and on many subjects. His songs are widely recognized for their wit, craftsmanship, and the profound effect many seem to have on listeners.

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