Just A Little Lovin'
Horn Shirley Lyrics


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Just a little lovin,' yeah
Will go a long way
Well you made me happy
The rest of my days
Why don't you put your arms around me,
And I'll be your slave
'Cause just a little lovin' will go a long way
Ever since time began love has ruled the world
Even adam set the pace and started it a whirl
I met you and now I know you're the girl for me
Why don't you come on home and you'll plainly see
That just a little lovin'
Will go a long way
And you make me happy
The rest of my days
Why don't you put your arms around me
And I'll be your slave
'Cause just a little lovin'
Will go a long way
I don't believe you really know how much I love you
If you did you'd come on back and make my dreams come true
Your eyes, your lips, your lovin' kiss seem to linger here
Well you'll forgive but please don't forget that just a little lovin'
Will go a long way
Well you make me happy girl,
The rest of my days
Why don't you put your arms around me yeah
And I'll be your slave




'Cause just a little lovin'
Will go a long way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Just a Little Lovin'" by Horn Shirley speak about the power of love, how just a little bit of love can go a long way in making someone happy, and how love has been ruling the world since time began. The song talks about how the singer has found the person they love and how they want them to come home and be their slave so that they can be surrounded by their love. The singer also talks about how they believe that the person they love doesn't realize how much they love them and how they want them to come back to make their dreams come true. The song has a simple melody and the lyrics are repetitive, emphasizing the message that a little bit of love can change everything.


The first interesting fact about "Just a Little Lovin'" is that it was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil who were a husband and wife songwriting team. They were known for writing hit songs like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by The Righteous Brothers and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" by The Animals. The song was originally recorded by Wynonna Judd in 1993 but it was the version recorded by Dusty Springfield in 1969 that became a hit.


Another interesting fact about the song is that it was produced by Jerry Wexler who was a legendary record producer known for producing hits for artists like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Led Zeppelin. Jerry was a key figure in developing the sound of R&B and Soul music in the 1950s and 60s.


Horn Shirley's version of the song was released in 1976 and it became a hit in the United States, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also a hit in Canada, reaching number 3 on the RPM Top Singles chart.


The song has been covered by many artists over the years including Dusty Springfield, who had the original hit, and Norah Jones, who recorded a version of the song for her album "Day Breaks" in 2016. Other artists who have covered the song include Elvis Presley, Anne Murray, and Kenny Rogers.


"Just a Little Lovin'" has been cited as one of the greatest love songs of all time by magazines like Rolling Stone and Billboard. The song's simple message and repetitive melody have made it a timeless classic that continues to be played on the radio and covered by modern-day artists.


The chords for the song are as follows:


Verse: E - A - E - A - E - B7 - E - B7
Chorus: A - E - A - E - A - B7 - E - B7


Overall, "Just a Little Lovin'" is a beautiful song that celebrates the power of love and how just a little bit of it can go a long way in making someone happy. The song's message is timeless and is still relevant today, making it a true classic in every sense of the word.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a little lovin,' yeah
A small amount of love can make a big difference.


Will go a long way
Even a small amount of love can have a lasting impact.


Well you made me happy
Your love has brought me joy.


The rest of my days
Your love will continue to bring happiness for my entire life.


Why don't you put your arms around me,
I long for your physical touch and affection.


And I'll be your slave
I am willing to do anything to have your love and affection.


'Cause just a little lovin' will go a long way
Love has the power to make a big difference even in small doses.


Ever since time began love has ruled the world
Love has been a dominant force since the beginning of human existence.


Even adam set the pace and started it a whirl
Even the first man, Adam, was influenced by love.


I met you and now I know you're the girl for me
Meeting you made me realize that you are my perfect match.


Why don't you come on home and you'll plainly see
If you come back to me, you will quickly realize how much I love you.


I don't believe you really know how much I love you
I don't think you fully understand the depth of my love for you.


If you did you'd come on back and make my dreams come true
If you truly knew how much I loved you, you would come back to me and fulfill my dreams.


Your eyes, your lips, your lovin' kiss seem to linger here
I can still feel the memory of your physical presence and affection.


Well you'll forgive but please don't forget that just a little lovin'
Although you may forgive me, please do not forget the power of love.


Will go a long way
Even a small amount of love can have a lasting impact.


Well you make me happy girl,
Your love brings me joy and happiness.


Why don't you put your arms around me yeah
I crave your physical affection and touch.


And I'll be your slave
I am willing to do anything to show my love and devotion to you.


'Cause just a little lovin'
Love, even in small amounts,


Will go a long way
can make a big difference in our lives.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDY ARNOLD, ZEKE CLEMENTS

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