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Lyrics

Down Chinatown Way
©2003 by Marla Lewis

On the fifteenth day of the lunar New Year
We take a train down to Chinatown
To celebrate with a jubilant crowd
Parade begins as the sun goes down

Down Chinatown Way
New Year’s Day
Down Chinatown Way

See the Lion dancers in crimson and gold
Twist and turn to the cymbal and drum
Firecrackers go crackle and bang
Bringing luck for the year to come

Down Chinatown Way
New Year’s Day
Down Chinatown Way

They left their home with American dreams
Of freedom and opportunity
And they brought their ancient traditional themes
To share today with you and me

See the children’s Lantern Procession float past
As dragons flash their vermilion eyes
“Ooh’s” and “ah’s” are crescendoing now
As fireworks fill the evening skies

Down Chinatown Way
New Year’s Day
Down Chinatown Way

(Gongs & cymbals clang
Gung hoy fat choy
May you prosper and enjoy)