Let Them Be Little
Lonestar
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I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, just let them be little I've never felt so much in one little tender touch I live for those kisses, prayers, and your wishes Now that you're teaching me things only a child can see Every night while we're on our knees all I ask is please Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, just let them be little So innocent, a precious soul You turn around It's time to let them go So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, just let them be little Let them be little
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Written by: BILLY H. DEAN, RICHIE MCDONALD
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Let Them Be Little" was written by singer-songwriter Billy Dean alongside Richie McDonald, who is also the lead vocalist of the country group Lonestar.
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Billy Dean's VersionDean first recorded and released the song on his 2004 album, "Let Them Be Little".
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Lonestar's VersionThe band Lonestar's recording of the song was included on their seventh studio album, "Let's Be Us Again," released in the same year, 2004.
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Chart PerformanceBilly Dean's version of "Let Them Be Little" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in early 2005. Meanwhile, Lonestar's version was less successful, reaching number 60 on the same chart.
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Unique ReleaseThe song is notable for being released as a single by two different artists at nearly the same time.
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Content Theme"Let Them Be Little" is a ballad that extols the joys and wonders of childhood, encouraging parents and caregivers to give children the freedom to enjoy this period of their lives.
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CollaborationDespite both being involved in the song's creation, Billy Dean and Richie McDonald did not jointly record the song. Instead, they each performed it with their respective acts.
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Acoustic ReleaseBilly Dean's version prominently features acoustic guitar, signaling a return to a more traditional country sound for the artist.
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Video InterpretationThe music video for Billy Dean's version of "Let Them Be Little" fittingly features him singing the song surrounded by children at play, further emphasizing the song's message.
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Parental Reception"Let Them Be Little" has been embraced in particular by parents for its sentimental lyrics celebrating the fleeting and precious nature of childhood.
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