Puff, the Magic Dragon
Peter, Paul and Mary
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Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee 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 Honahlee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee 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 whene'er they came Pirate ships would lower their flag 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 Honahlee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee A dragon lives forever but not so little boys Painted wings and giant rings make way for other toys One grey 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 life-long 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 Honahlee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee
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Written by: Leonard Lipton, Peter Yarrow
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Puff, The Magic Dragon" was first made popular by the folk group 'Peter, Paul and Mary' in 1963.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Leonard Lipton and Peter Yarrow.
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InspirationLeonard Lipton was inspired to write the song after reading a poem by Ogden Nash called "Custard the Dragon."
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MisinterpretationThe song has often been speculated to have hidden references to drugs, especially marijuana, due to the words 'puff' and 'dragon'. However, the authors have consistently refuted these claims, stating that it is merely a song about the loss of innocence and the sadness of growing up.
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Childhood FriendshipThe song actually was about a 3-year-old boy named Jackie Paper who befriended a magical dragon named Puff; their adventures took place in a land called Honah Lee.
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Song LengthThe song is approximately 3 minutes and 26 seconds long.
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PopularityThe song became a hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Book AdaptationA children's book adaptation of the song, illustrated by Eric Puybaret, was published in 2007.
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TV AdaptationA 1978 animated television special based on the song was produced by Fred Wolf Films.
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Cover VersionsThere have been numerous cover versions of this song. Some of the artists who have covered it include John Denver, Dolly Parton, and The Seekers.
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RecognitionThe song has been referenced in numerous films, shows, and pop culture events due to its enduring appeal to both children and adults.
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Live PerformancesPeter, Paul and Mary included "Puff, The Magic Dragon" as a regular part of their live performances. After Mary Travers' death in 2009, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey continued to perform the song as a tribute to her.
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