Little things mean a lot (1954)
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1. Blow me a kiss from across
the room,
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say I
look nice when I'm not.
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Touch my hair as you pass my
chair,
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little
things (little things) mean a lot.
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2. Give me your arm as we cross the street,
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call
me at six on the dot.
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Alone at day, when you're far
away,
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little
things mean a lot.
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+ You don't have to buy me diamonds and
pearls,
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champagne,
sables and and such.
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I never cared much, for
diamonds and pearls,
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‘cause
honestly, honey, they just cost money.
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4. Give me your hand when I've lost my way,
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give
me your shoulder to cry on.
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Cause whether thе day is bright or gray,
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please,
give mе your heart to rely on.
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5. Send me the warmth of a
secret smile
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to
show me you haven't forgot,
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for
now and forever, that’s always and ever,
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little
things mean a lot.
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4. Give me your hand when I've lost my way,
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give
me your shoulder to cry on.
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Ehether
thе day is bright or gray,
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give
mе your heart to rely on.
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5. Send me the warmth of a
secret smile
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F#
to show
me you haven't forgot,
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for
now and forever, that’s always and ever,
Bm
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little
things mean a lot.
(Alma Cogan)