Give a Little Whistle
Dickie Jones Cliff Edwards 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 lyrics to Dickie Jones's song Give A Little Whistle promote being good and doing the right thing even when it is difficult. The song starts by advising listeners on what to do when they are faced with trouble and do not know what action to take. In such situations, the song suggests that one should give a little whistle, which represents asking for guidance or help.


The next verse delves deeper into the idea of inner conflict that one might face when dealing with temptation. The song suggests that in such situations, a person should also give a little whistle, as it represents turning to one's conscience for guidance. The song adds that it is not enough to whistle faintly, rather advises to pucker up and blow the whistle. If one's whistle is not strong enough, the song suggests that yelling "Jiminy Cricket" can help to strengthen it.


The song concludes by providing a final piece of advice to listeners, which is to always let their conscience be their guide. It is a reminder that listening to one's inner voice is crucial during challenging times. Overall, the song promotes being good, seeking help when needed, and staying true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

When you get in trouble
Whenever you find yourself in trouble or a difficult situation


And you don't know right from wrong
And you're not sure what the right thing to do is


Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Whistle to call for help


When you meet temptation
When you're faced with a choice between right and wrong


And the urge is very strong
And it's difficult to resist temptation


Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Whistle to resist temptation and stay true to yourself


Not just a little squeak, pucker up and blow
Don't hold back, whistle loud and clear


And if you're whistle is weak, yell
And if you can't whistle, make noise in some way to get help


Take the strait and narrow path
Choose the path of righteousness and honesty


And if you start to slide
And if you're in danger of straying from the right path


Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Whistle to remind yourself of the path you should be on


And always let your conscience be your guide
Listen to your inner voice and follow your moral compass




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: LEIGH HARLINE, NED WASHINGTON

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@JacobParadis

RIP Cliff Edwards and RIP Dickie Jones

@KBAFourthtime

R.I.P., both of you.

@stephaniesmith2098

Love this! His voice is great xx

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@alexanderip1003

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

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