Written by Herman Yablokoff . Author was inspired to write song after seeing children peddlers during German occupation of Grodno in WWI. Current version is in Yiddish and Russian and incorporates new lyrics that have been added during WWII. It describes the daily life of a blind jewish orphan boy, who has to sell cigarettes and matches to stay alive... BUY MY CIGARETTES! A cold night, foggy, and darkness everywhere A boy stands sadly and looks around. Only a wall protects him from... read more
