Language: English 
They questioned in vain:
“What is better,
Sun’s glow, the moon’s gleam,
Or the star’s sheen?”
I knew not what to tell them.
Sun’s glow, like wine, cheers me,
White moonlight illumines my way,
Stars bring gay laughter to my soul.
Russian version also included in Duke's score

Composition:

    Set to music by Vernon Duke (1903 - 1969), as Vladimir Dukelsky, "Cradle Song", published 1944, copyright © 1944 [ voice and piano ], from Three Chinese Songs, no. 1

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This text was added to the website: 2019-02-20
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