“Puff the Magic Dragon” is a beloved folk song performed by the iconic American folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary. The song was written by Peter Yarrow and Leonard Lipton and first appeared on the group’s. It quickly became a classic and remains a timeless piece of children’s music to this day. The lyrics of “Puff the Magic Dragon” tell a touching story about the magical friendship between a young boy named Jackie Paper and a whimsical dragon named Puff. The song beautifully captures the innocence and wonder of childhood imagination, while also exploring the bittersweet theme of growing up and leaving behind childhood fantasies. With its melodic charm and poignant message, “Puff the Magic Dragon” continues to enchant listeners of all ages, reminding us of the power of imagination and the cherished memories of youth.
released in 1963
Puff the Magic Dragon Lyrics:
Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee
Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff
And brought him strings, and sealing wax, and other fancy stuff
Oh, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee
Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee
Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail
Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff’s gigantic tail
Noble kings and princes would bow whenever they came
Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name
Oh, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee
Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee
A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys
Painted wings and giant’s rings make way for other toys
One gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more
And Puff, that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar
His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain
Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane
Without his lifelong friend, Puff could not be brave
So Puff, that mighty dragon, sadly slipped into his cave
Oh, Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee
Puff, the magic dragon, lived by the sea
And frolicked in the autumn mist, in a land called Honah Lee