Just A Little Lovin'
Eddy Arnold The Tennessee Plowboy and his Guitar Lyrics


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Just a little lovin' will go a long way
And you'll make me happy the rest of my days
Put your arms around me then I'll be your slave
'Cause just a little lovin' will go a long way

Ever since the time began love has ruled the world
Eve and Adam set the pace and started at a whirl
I met you and now I know that you're the one for me
Come on back and you will plainly see

That just a little lovin' will go a long way
And you'll make me happy the rest of my days
Put your arms around me then I'll be your slave
'Cause just a little lovin' will go a long way

I don't believe you really know how much that I love you
If you did you'd come on back and make my dreams come true
Your eyes, your lips, your loving kisses seem to linger yet
I'll forgive but please don't you forget

That just a little lovin' will go a long way
And you'll make me happy the rest of my days




Put your arms around me then I'll be your slave
'Cause just a little lovin' will go a long way

Overall Meaning

The song “Just a Little Lovin'” by Eddy Arnold is a classic country ballad that is all about the power of love. The lyrics suggest that a little bit of love can go a long way and even make someone’s entire life better. Arnold sings about love ruling the world ever since the beginning of time, referencing the biblical story of Adam and Eve.


The singer speaks directly to the object of his affection, asking them to come back to him and make his dreams come true. He tells them that if they give him just a little bit of love, it will make him happy for the rest of his days. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful force that can change people’s lives and make them better, as long as they are willing to give it a chance.


Overall, “Just a Little Lovin'” is a tender and heartfelt love song that encourages listeners to embrace love, even in small doses. It is a reminder that love can be transformative and that even the tiniest bit of affection can make a significant difference in someone’s life.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a little lovin' will go a long way
Expressing the idea that a small amount of love can have a significant positive impact


And you'll make me happy the rest of my days
Indicating that the singer's happiness is dependent on receiving love and affection from their partner


Put your arms around me then I'll be your slave
Implies that the singer is willing to submit to their partner's desires in exchange for displays of affection


'Cause just a little lovin' will go a long way
Reiterating the idea that the smallest demonstrations of love can be meaningful in a relationship


Ever since the time began love has ruled the world
Generalizing the concept of love as a timeless force present throughout human history


Eve and Adam set the pace and started at a whirl
Alluding to the Biblical story of the first humans and how they began the tradition of romantic love


I met you and now I know that you're the one for me
Revealing that the singer has found a romantic partner that they believe is truly compatible


Come on back and you will plainly see
Encouraging the partner to return and witness the singer's love firsthand


I don't believe you really know how much that I love you
Conveying the idea that the partner may not fully comprehend the depth of the singer's emotions


If you did you'd come on back and make my dreams come true
Suggesting that if the partner understood the singer's love, they would reciprocate and fulfill the singer's desires


Your eyes, your lips, your loving kisses seem to linger yet
Describing the lingering impact of the partner's physical and emotional displays of love


I'll forgive but please don't you forget
Implying that the singer is willing to forgive any transgressions but does not want the partner to take their love for granted




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Allyson Hathcock

Love the guitar and his voice

Sarah Thornburg

REMEMBER THIS ONE???????

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