Give A Little Whistle
Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Lyrics
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Give a little whistle!
Give a little whistle!
When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong,
Give a little whistle!
Give a little whistle!
Not just a little squeak,
Pucker up and blow.
Take the straight and narrow path
And if you start to slide,
Give a little whistle!
Give a little whistle!
And always let your conscience be your guide
The lyrics to "Give a Little Whistle" from Disney's "Pinocchio" are all about the power of intuition and morality. This song is sung by the character of Jiminy Cricket, who serves as Pinocchio's conscience throughout the film. Jiminy encourages Pinocchio to "give a little whistle" when he needs help or guidance, and to always listen to his conscience. The song emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, even when it's difficult or tempting to do something else.
The first verse of the song encourages the listener to whistle when they're in trouble or faced with temptation. Whistling is framed as a way to get help and to resist temptation, rather than giving in to it. The second verse advises the listener to stay on the straight and narrow path, and to whistle if they start to stray from it. The song ends with the repeated reminder to always let your conscience be your guide.
Overall, "Give a Little Whistle" is a catchy and upbeat song with a serious message about morality and personal responsibility. The idea of using a whistle as a tool for guidance is a simple yet effective way to drive home this message, and the song remains a beloved classic to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
When you get in trouble and you don't know right from wrong,
When you find yourself in a difficult situation with no clear solution,
Give a little whistle!
Try to seek guidance or help from someone reliable,
Give a little whistle!
Don't hesitate to make a small sound to catch someone's attention,
When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong,
When you face a strong desire to do something you know is wrong,
Give a little whistle!
Try to resist or avoid the temptation,
Give a little whistle!
Ask for help or guidance to overcome the temptation,
Not just a little squeak,
Don't be afraid to make a loud noise,
Pucker up and blow.
Put effort into sounding the whistle to get noticed,
And if your whistle's weak, yell "Juminy Cricket!"
If you need extra help, call out for your trustworthy friend or mentor,
Take the straight and narrow path
Choose the path of honesty and virtue,
And if you start to slide,
If you begin to stray from the right path,
Give a little whistle!
Ask for guidance to regain your footing,
Give a little whistle!
Get help to prevent further deviation from the right path,
And always let your conscience be your guide
Always listen to your inner voice of integrity and morality,
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@TexasPieHole
Any opportunity to see live footage of Cliff singing is pleasure. To see him singing one of the songs that first brought him to my attention in my childhood is a special gift.
@hotwax9376
I find it cool to see him performing one of his Jiminy Cricket songs with his trademark ukulele. One of the best performances I've ever seen him give.
@LittleMongoosie
This is too much! I just love Cliff Edwards, and this performance had got to be about the most delightful thing I've ever seen. It's really been cheering me up lately-- thank you for sharing it with us!
@kiamclean8407
Seeing cliff edwards sing as Jinimy cricket is really Mindblowing🎸
@jrc340
This is Cliff Edwards Guest Star Day performance during Disney's Mickey Mouse Club's first season, 1955/56. November 15, 1955 to be exact. I'm guessing Jose Oliveira arranged this calypso style routine of Give A Little Whistle from the 1940 Disney movie, Pinocchio in which Edwards was the voice of Pinocchio's conscience, Jiminy Cricket.
Everyone in this routine looks and sounds like they're having a blast. What is amazing to me about it is that, despite the tortuous path he took to reach 1955 including long bouts of drug and booze addiction, 3 divorces and bankruptcies, Edwards' voice is as strong and leading edge as it ever was altho he's 60yo; and his comic timing and projection, never better. You'd think all of his self destructive troubles would have cost him his most valuable assets by this time. . i.e. That inimitable voice; his signature skill with his ukelele; and ability to make anyone watching and hearing him, smile or laugh with his trademark "eefing". But it didn't.
What you're watching here is brilliant stuff by everyone involved, Mickey Mouse Club or no Mickey Mouse Club.
Sad to think he died dead broke, alone, forgotten and presumably unloved .... his grave without a marker for 20 years after his death in 1971. But this performance and another a year later for The Club were among the best of many during an amazing career that had deserved the smiles, laughs and applause of millions for more than 40 years until this wonderful 1955 performance of a little ditty about the powerful value of one's conscience that he apparently didn't take seriously enough to abide during the time he lived to perform it..... for others.
@hotwax9376
Correction: it's spelled Pinocchio, not "PInnochio." Very common mistake, and one I often made when I was younger.
@jrc340
Yeah. But now I'm old. No excuse for screwing it up. lol. Thanks for the heads up, especially because Pinocchio, that movie and its music still connect with me. Saw it first when I was about 4 ....70 long years ago. Probably senility kickin' in as I still love it and anything Cliff Edwards.
@lavoe71
Yes, it’s José Oliveira the voice of Zê Carioca
@JonnokNZ
@Harvey3rdman Indeed. Either they have changed the video since I commented or I meant to comment on another video i.e. this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AGL3tdw0T8
@disneyfan94themuppetsforev95
I like to believe that deep down Cliff wished that he was able to live up to the ideals of Jiminy Cricket but sadly he was unable to overcome his inner demons