Little Things Mean a Lot – Kitty Kallen (1954)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7SzKv2uLU
(Original in G#)
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Blow me a kiss from across the room, 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 mean a lot.
[Verse 2]
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Give me your arm as we cross the street, call me at six on the dot
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A line a day when you're far away
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Little things mean a lot.
[Bridge]
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You don't have to buy me diamonds and pearls,
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Champagne, sables or such,
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I never cared much for diamonds and pearls,
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'Cause honestly, honey, they just cost money.
[Verse 3]
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Give me your hand when I've lost the way, give me your shoulder to cry on;
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Whether the day is bright or grey,
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Give me your heart to rely on.
[Verse 4]
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Send me the warmth of a secret smile, to show me you haven't forgot
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For always and ever, now and forever,
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Little things mean a lot.
[Verse 3]
G Em Am7 D7 Am7 Cm G
Give me your hand when I've lost the way, give me your shoulder to cry on
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whether the day is bright or grey,
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Give me your heart to rely on.
[Verse 4]
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Send me the warmth of secret smile, to show me you haven't forgot
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That always and ever, now and forever,
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Little things mean a lot.
[Ending]
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