With A Child's Heart
Diana Ross and the Supremes Lyrics


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Let the music play
Just a little longer
Just a little longer
Let me hold him in my arms
A little longer

Make the music play
Just a little slower
Just a little slower
Let me hear his tender sighs
A little longer

Make the music play
Keep this magic going
Keep those trumpets blowing
All through the night

Don't ever skip a beat for
He may slip away
And if we were parted
I'd be broken hearted
Till he's in my arms to stay
Please let the music play

Make the music play
Just a little slower
Till he's in my arms to stay
Please let the music play

Let the music play
Keep this magic going
Keep those trumpets blowing
All through the night

Don't ever skip a beat for
He may slip away
And if we were parted
I'd be broken hearted
Till he's in my arms to stay
Please let the music play

Let the music play
Just a little longer
Let the music play
Just a little longer
Let the music play




Just a little longer
Let the music play

Overall Meaning

The song "With A Child's Heart" by Diana Ross and the Supremes has a beautiful melody and a touching message. The lyrics speak of a deep love and desire to hold onto a child for just a little bit longer, to savor every moment with them. The plea to "let the music play" sets the scene for a moment that is fleeting and precious, and wishes to prolong the experience for just a little bit more.


The song touches on the universal theme of the love of a parent or caretaker for a child. The lyrics convey a sense of tenderness and protectiveness. The singer wishes to hold onto the child, to hear their "tender sighs," and to keep the "magic" of the moment going. The plea to not ever skip a beat for fear he may slip away emphasizes the fragility of the moment and the longing to keep it from ending.


Overall, "With A Child's Heart" is a beautiful song that expresses the love and tenderness shared between a child and those who care for them. It highlights the fleeting nature of those precious moments and the desire to cherish and hold onto them for just a little bit longer.


Line by Line Meaning

Let the music play
Let the joyful music continue playing.


Just a little longer
Extend the music's playtime for a bit more.


Just a little longer
Extend the music's playtime for a bit more.


Let me hold him in my arms
Let me hold my child close to me.


A little longer
For a bit of time more.


Make the music play
Make the music continue to play.


Just a little slower
Slightly decrease the music's tempo.


Just a little slower
Slightly decrease the music's tempo.


Let me hear his tender sighs
Allow me to hear my child's gentle breaths.


A little longer
For a bit of time more.


Make the music play
Make the music continue to play.


Keep this magic going
Keep the enchantment of the moment lasting.


Keep those trumpets blowing
Make sure the trumpets keep sounding.


All through the night
Until the night ends.


Don't ever skip a beat for
Don't miss a moment because


He may slip away
My child might leave my embrace.


And if we were parted
If we were separated


I'd be broken hearted
I'd be crushed and unhappy.


Till he's in my arms to stay
Until he's with me forever


Please let the music play
Please let the music continue to play joyfully.


Make the music play
Make the music continue to play.


Just a little slower
Slightly decrease the music's tempo.


Till he's in my arms to stay
Until he's with me forever


Please let the music play
Please let the music continue to play joyfully.


Let the music play
Let the joyful music continue playing.


Keep this magic going
Keep the enchantment of the moment lasting.


Keep those trumpets blowing
Make sure the trumpets keep sounding.


All through the night
Until the night ends.


Don't ever skip a beat for
Don't miss a moment because


He may slip away
My child might leave my embrace.


And if we were parted
If we were separated


I'd be broken hearted
I'd be crushed and unhappy.


Till he's in my arms to stay
Until he's with me forever


Please let the music play
Please let the music continue to play joyfully.


Let the music play
Let the joyful music continue playing.


Just a little longer
Extend the music's playtime for a bit more.


Let the music play
Let the joyful music continue playing.


Just a little longer
Extend the music's playtime for a bit more.


Let the music play
Let the joyful music continue playing.


Just a little longer
Extend the music's playtime for a bit more.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BILLY PRESTON, JESSE KIRKLAND

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