Put a Little Love in Your Heart
Annie Lennox & Al Green Lyrics


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Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart

And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see

Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart
If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart

And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see, wait and see

Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart, yeah
I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see

Put a little love in your heart
I said now put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
(Put a little love in your heart)
(Put a little love in your heart)
(Put a little love in your heart)
A little bit of love, a little bit of love
(Put a little love in your heart)
A little little little bit of love in your heart yeah
(Put a little love in your heart)
A little bit of love, a little bit of love
(Put a little love in your heart)
A great big face of love in your heart
(Put a little love in your heart)
(Put a little love in your heart)




(Put a little love in your heart)
(Put a little love in your heart)

Overall Meaning

The song Put A Little Love In Your Heart by Annie Lennox and Al Green is a call to love and kindness towards others. The lyrics urge the listener to be more compassionate and to assist others in need. The song acknowledges the suffering in the world, particularly of children, and encourages us to take action to make the world a better place. The lyrics stress that every little act counts and even a simple act of kindness can make a huge difference in the world.


The chorus of the song says, β€œAnd the world will be a better place, And the world will be a better place for you and me, You just wait and see”. Here, the lyrics convey a message of hope that even our small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect that can improve the world as a whole.


Put A Little Love In Your Heart is an inspirational song with an optimistic message. It encourages us to make a positive difference in the world by being kind and compassionate towards others. The song is a timely reminder that simple gestures of love can have a profound impact on those around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand
Consider the needs of others and offer assistance


Put a little love in your heart
Infuse kindness and compassion in all that you do


You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Time is running out, act quickly and with urgency


And the world will be a better place
Promoting love and compassion can make the world a better place


And the world will be a better place for you and me
Everyone benefits when love and kindness are put into practice


You just wait and see
Positive change takes time but is worth the effort


Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Despite the passing of time, there is still suffering that needs to be addressed


If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
To combat hate, we must actively promote love and acceptance


Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Observe the world and those around you, particularly those in need


I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
When choosing how to act, embrace kindness as a guiding principle


A little bit of love, a little bit of love
Even small acts of love and kindness can make a difference


A great big face of love in your heart
Embrace love and let it guide your actions in a big way




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers

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Comments from YouTube:

@1stand2ndtimearound67

Annie Lennox and Al Green who would have imagine such a pair? Great DUET!!!

@shutterbug_713

And I love THIS version of the song BETTER than any other!

@JKTube

+1st And 2nd Time Around: Well, given the love a lot of British musicians have shown for American blues/soul/R&B, it shouldn't be that surprising.

@1stand2ndtimearound67

@@JKTube I'm amaze when different type of voices and musical background get together and make magic.

@paultreadaway102

Unlikely like many a Duet found it perfect magic in all shapes and sizes pulled it off

@curtis866

Why doesn't this get played on the radio at Christmas time . ? It's really lovely and pure class

@dabs4807

U can say that again

@stacywragg8927

So lovely, human race should be like this always,

@djpeekay25

good point!

@aichohvee

It does tho. Where I live anyway.

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