Give a Little Whistle
Cliff Edwards; Dickie Jones Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JacobParadis
RIP Cliff Edwards and RIP Dickie Jones
@KBAFourthtime
R.I.P., both of you.
@stephaniesmith2098
Love this! His voice is great xx
@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)