They say you can’t keep lightning in a bottle and I know That if you really love something you’ve gotta let it go What a songbird got to sing about if you clip his wings It’s only when you set him free to fly that he really sings So come summer’s end we’ll say so long, my friend till we meet somewhere down the road, but ‘til then I’ll lift my eyes up toward the starry sky Reminiscing on the glow… Mister Firefly, Mister Firefly My oh my, those summer nights went flying by If only I could capture just a bit of that shine Make a mason jar into a lantern to light my way through the dark I’ve got the kerosene and I’ve got the spark Mister Firefly, Mister Firefly Nobody hold a candle to you when you ignite You and I, we’re gonna light up the sky Mister Firefly, you and I Oh that glow, it’s mesmerizing And when you’re smiling It makes the darkest night just a night brighter When the golden light ignites the night It’s electrifying But you can’t capture lightning, try and try as you might When you bottle it you just stifle the light Mister Firefly, Mister Firefly My oh my, those summer nights went flying by If only I could capture just a bit of that shine Make a mason jar into a lantern to light my way through the dark I’ve got the kerosene and I’ve got the spark Mister Firefly, Mister Firefly Nobody hold a candle to you when you ignite You and I, we’re gonna light up the sky Mister Firefly (Mister Firefly) Mister Firefly, He’s everybody’s favorite fiery flying guy Mister Firefly, you and I