Little Bitty Pretty One
The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm
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Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh, oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, little bitty pretty one (little bitty pretty)
Come on and talk-a to me (little bitty pretty)
Lovey dovey lovely one (little bitty pretty)
Come sit down on my knee (little bitty pretty)
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh, oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Let me tell you a story (little bitty pretty)
It happened long time ago (little bitty pretty)
Little bitty pretty one (little bitty pretty)
I've been watchin' you grow (little bitty pretty)
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh, oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Little bitty pretty one
Come on and talk to me
Lovey dovey lovely one
Come sit down on my knee
Come on everybody
Let's put our hands together
And sing a long
A-come on
A-come on
I said, come on, a-come on
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh, oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
I'll tell you a story (little bitty pretty)
It happened long time ago (little bitty pretty)
Little bitty pretty one (little bitty pretty)
I've been watchin' you grow (little bitty pretty)
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh-oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
Oh, oh, oh, oh ba-ba-ba-da
The Jackson 5's "Little Bitty Pretty One" is an upbeat and playful song that seems to be about a young boy's innocent infatuation with a girl. The repeated "ah-ah-ah" in the beginning of the song sets a happy tone and the lyrics "come on and talk-a to me" and "come sit down on my knee" show the boy's eagerness to get to know the girl better. He then tells her a story of how he's been watching her grow, indicating that he's been paying attention to her for a while.
The song's title, "Little Bitty Pretty One," reinforces the idea that the boy is enamored by the girl's youth and charm. The word "bitty" suggests that she's small and cute, while "pretty" connotes beauty and attractiveness. The boy's use of nicknames like "lovey dovey dovey one" also shows his affection for the girl.
Overall, the song's lyrics portray a sweet and innocent crush that many listeners can relate to. The catchy tune and energetic vocals of The Jackson 5 make this song a joy to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
An expression of joy and excitement
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Reiteration of the previous expression
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Continued expression of joy and excitement
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Shortened expression of joy and excitement
Little bitty pretty one
Referring to a small and beautiful person
Come on and talk-a to me
Inviting the person to have a conversation
A-lovey dovey dovey one
Referring to a person who is affectionate and sweet
Come sit down on my knee
Inviting the person to come closer and get comfortable
Tell you a story
Beginning to narrate an anecdote
Happened long time ago
Referring to a distant past
A-little bitty pretty one
Referring to the same small and beautiful person mentioned before
I've been watchin' you grow
Observing the person's growth and development
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Reiteration of joy and excitement
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Reiteration of joy and excitement
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Reiteration of joy and excitement
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Shortened expression of joy and excitement
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Curtis Ousley
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Armando Albano
This Song is Pure ELECTRIC!!! My Family , and my Mothers friend Rose
were at a VFW hall in Portland Maine along with My Uncles, Aunts and all
of my Cousins!!! there was a New Years Eve party there!! All of us were
having a fantastic time!! Everyone was dancing and showing their Moves
My Cousins were Dancing and were Really good!!! We Didn't dance much
because we stayed low key and waiting for the right time to blow the Roof
off the VFW hall!!! Later there was a dance contest and my Mother and Rose
Said to us " Are you guys Ready to rip the roof off this Place"!!! All we said
was "Anytime you are ready MOM"!!! The contest got going and my Aunts
and Uncles tore up the floor with some swing music!! Then my Cousins
and some other Teenagers Dance and were Sensational!!! I asked the DJ
To play this song Because it is High Energy!! and I could use multiple Moves
for myself and my Girlfriend Debbie. When it was our turn we stood at the
back of the Building. this song started and my Sister Eva Screamed " RIP
THE HOUSE DOWN"!!! My Mother, Rose, And my Aunt Peggy and my Uncle
Nelson Screamed "HOLY SHIT"!!!! My Sisters Eva, Nancy, And Caroline came
Running up and got into a Rhythm and all HELL Broke Loose!!! Then Myself
and my girlfriend Debbie came Flipping and Flying Over the top Of my Sisters
Everyone was Literally FREAKING OUT!!! Then Eva and I mixed dance moves
Including the Jitterbug!!! Rose and my Mother lost their minds!! Everyone
else was in SHOCK watching us Dance!! Rose and my Mother joined us on
The Floor and everyone there got the Dance Lesson of their LIVES!!! My
Mother , Rose And Myself Did the jitterbug and my cousins FREAKED OUT
In Fact The DJ lost his Mind!! so did everyone Else!!! All we heard was you
guys BLEW everyone AWAY!!! When we got done we won the Contest And I
was crying my eyes out from being wound up so tight!! When I Danced with
my Sisters, Rose, and my Mother It was the most BRUTAL Rush I ever Felt
I have the Time of my life Dancing with my Family!! My Mother and Rose
Kissed and hugged Everyone of us then said to Everyone There " Can my
Children Dance Or What""!! The Cheering for us was Deafening and the
Whole building Shook!!! My Mother then Said when these kids are on
Roller Skates they are Even more Dangerous!!! Later when we went Home
My Mother And Rose Were in Tears and they Said To Us " You Kids Are
BEYOND INCREDIBLE"!!! Rose And I Can't Express How much We Love
you Kids!!! You Make Us So PROUD!!!!!
Ashlar Mayfair
The best version Ever.... The young michael's voice! My God amazin
KauΓ£
Listen to Frankie Lymon's version
Gigi Gregory
Marlon was singing lead on this one
BJ Martin
Frankie Layman's version was my favorite, but if Michael had sang all of this one, it would be my favorite. The other Jacksons do a good job but Michael is awesome on this version.
Rhonda Boncutter
Loved these guys back in the day and I love this song!
Daniel Burns
this song went to #13 on the pop charts in 1972!!!
Paul Stinea
Matilda film soundtrack 1996
Samuel Griffin
Both versions of this amazing song underrated
Samuel Griffin
And let's not forget Thurston Harris
joecool97
Great Song! One of my favorites! A+