Give a Little Whistle
Cliff Edwards; Dickie Jones Lyrics


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When you get in trouble
And you don't know right from wrong
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
And if you're whistle is weak, yell

Jiminy Cricket

Right

Take the strait 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

Take the strait and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
And always let your conscience be your guide





And always let your conscience be your guide

Overall Meaning

The song "Give A Little Whistle" by Cliff Edwards and Dickie Jones is an uplifting, joyful tune that encourages listeners to seek the guidance of their conscience when faced with difficult decisions. The main message of the song is that when we find ourselves in trouble or faced with temptation, we should give a little whistle to help us stay on the "strait and narrow path."


The first verse of the song tells listeners that when they are in trouble and don't know right from wrong, they should give a little whistle. The second verse continues this theme, encouraging listeners to whistle when they are faced with temptation and the urge to stray from the "strait and narrow path." However, the song is not just about whistling - the lyrics also remind listeners to let their conscience be their guide at all times.


The use of the character Jiminy Cricket in the song is significant, as he is a moral compass in the Disney film "Pinocchio" and encourages the wooden puppet to always let his conscience guide him. This reinforces the importance of following our own moral compass and staying true to our values.


Line by Line Meaning

When you get in trouble
Whenever you find yourself in hot water


And you don't know right from wrong
When you're unsure what's the right thing to do


Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Just give a little signal, and help will come your way


When you meet temptation
When you face alluring opportunities


And the urge is very strong
And your desire is overwhelming


Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Don't hesitate to ask for assistance


Not just a little squeak, pucker up and blow
Don't be shy, make a loud and clear sound


And if you're whistle is weak, yell
If you can't whistle, shout instead


Jiminy Cricket
A phrase conveying encouragement to take action


Right
Emphatically indicating agreement


Take the strait and narrow path
Choose the honest and principled way


And if you start to slide
And if you start to stray from your path


Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Remind yourself to seek guidance


And always let your conscience be your guide
And trust your inner sense of right and wrong


Take the strait and narrow path
Choose the honest and principled way


And always let your conscience be your guide
And trust your inner sense of right and wrong




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington

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Comments from YouTube:

@stephaniesmith2098

Love this! His voice is great xx

@JacobParadis

RIP Cliff Edwards and RIP Dickie Jones

@KBAFourthtime

R.I.P., both of you.

@michaelscribner6299

Who these 3 people are that clicked the dislike button your mean

@alexanderip1003

Gideon the Cat and Dishonest John Worthington and the Coachman (2 more villains expected)