" Puff, the Magic Dragon " (or just " Puff ") is an American folk song written by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary from a poem by Leonard Lipton. It was made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary in a 1962 recording released in January 1963.
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 puffs ...
“Puff the Magic Dragon” by Leonard Lipton (lyrics) and Peter Yarrow (music) appears on the 1963 Peter, Paul and Mary album, Moving. An urban myth soon arose that the song was
Peter, Paul and Mary – Puff, The Magic Dragon Lyrics - Genius
Ah, "Puff, the Magic Dragon," by Peter, Paul, and Mary — what a stone-cold '60s classic. And, what's more, a family-friendly classic about a young boy and his loyal dragon friend and their adventures together. Beautiful.
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 whene'er they came, Pirate ships would lower their flag when Puff roared out his name. Oh!
Puff, The Magic Dragon Lyrics by PETER, PAUL AND MARY - Lyrics On Demand
Released by folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, “Puff The Magic Dragon” became an instant hit, its meaning relishing in childhood innocence and imagination.
The Innocent Meaning of “Puff the Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul and Mary