Little Children
The Dakotas, Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, Billy J. Kramer
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Little children, you better not tell on me I'm tellin' you Little children, you better not tell what you see And if you're good I'll give you candy and a quarter If you're quiet like you oughta be And keep a secret with me I wish they would go away Little children, now why aren't you playin' outside I'm askin' you You can't fool me, 'cause I'm gonna know if you hide And try to peek I'm gonna treat you to a movie Stop your gigglin', children do be nice Like little sugars and spice You saw me kissin' your sister You saw me holdin' her hand But if you snitch to your mother Your father won't understand I wish they would take a nap Little children, now why don't you go bye-bye Go anywhere at all Little children, I know you would if you tried Go up the stairs Me and your sister, we're goin' steady How can I kiss her when I'm ready to With little children like you around I wonder what can I do around Little children like you
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Written by: J. L. MCFARLAND, MORT SHUMAN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song History Fact"Little Children" is a song released by Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas in 1964.
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Song Writing FactThis popular track was written by J. Leslie McFarland and Mort Shuman, and is considered one of the classic hits of the 1960s British Invasion.
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Chart Performance FactThe song reached the No. 1 spot in the United Kingdom's singles chart and peaked at No. 7 in the United States' Billboard Hot 100.
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Band FactBilly J. Kramer & The Dakotas were managed by Brian Epstein, who was also the manager for the legendary band, The Beatles.
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Beatles Connection FactThe song's B-side, "Bad to Me", was a Lennon-McCartney composition, indicative of the close links between Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas and The Beatles.
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Award FactIn 2002, "Little Children" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a recognition reserved for recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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Album FactThe song was part of the album "Little Children", which became one of the best selling albums for Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas.
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Performance Fact"Little Children" has a running time of two minutes and forty-eight seconds, and is performed in the key of F major.
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Legacy FactThe track's success helped solidify Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas' place in the music industry, making them one of the British Invasion’s most popular acts alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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Cover Version FactThe song has been covered and performed by various artists throughout the years, including The Shirelles and The Fourmost.
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