Magic
(words and music by Martha Moore, Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital)

Thanks very much to Micki Pagan, who e-mailed this song to me!

When I was young I thought the stars were made for wishing on

And every hole deep in a tree might hide a leprechaun

Old houses all had secret rooms, if one could find the key

I do believe in magic, I believe.

Chorus:

Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain

And magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again

Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave

I do believe in magic, I believe.

Growing up the grown-ups said someday I'd wake to find

That magic's just a childhood dream I'd have to leave behind

Like clothes that would no longer fit and toys that I'd ignore

I'd not believe in magic anymore.

When I grew up I learned again, that much to my surprise

Magic did not fade away, it took a new disguise

A child, a friend, a smile, a song, the courage to stand tall

I do believe in magic, after all.

Last Chorus:

Magic is the sun that makes a rainbow out of rain

And magic keeps the dream alive to try and try again

Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave

I do believe in magic, yes I do believe in magic,

Love is the greatest magic, after all.