Today, the song serves as more than just a bedtime ritual. It is frequently used as:
While often assumed to be a traditional folk song of unknown origin, the lyrics were actually penned by English poet in 1806. Titled "The Star," the poem first appeared in a collection called Rhymes for the Nursery , which Jane co-authored with her sister Ann.
Describes how the "traveller in the dark" uses the star to find their way.
