The Tip of My Fingers
Bill Anderson
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I reached out my arms and I touched you with soft words I whispered your name I held you right on the tip of my fingers but that was as close as I came My eyes had a vision of sweet lips yeelding beneath my command I had your love on the tips of my fingers But I let it slip right through my hands but I let it slip right through my hands Somebody took you when I wasn't looking and I should have known from the start It's a long long way from the tip of my fingers To the love hidden deep in your heart to the love hidden deep in your heart I had your love on the tips of my fingers But I let it slip right through my hands but I let it slip right through my hands
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Written by: BILL ANDERSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Country Music Hit"The Tip of My Fingers" is country music artist Bill Anderson's first song to make it onto the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Multiple VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple famous musicians including Roy Clark, Eddy Arnold, and Jean Shepard. The song's success introduced Anderson to a larger audience.
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Upbeat TempoDespite its melancholic lyrics about lost love, "The Tip of My Fingers" maintains a hopeful, upbeat tempo.
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Chart-Topping SuccessThe song has topped the Billboard Country chart multiple times via cover versions by different artists. It reached number 10, 6 and 3 on the charts when it was performed by Bill Anderson, Roy Clark, and Eddy Arnold respectively.
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Songwriting DebutThe success of "The Tip of My Fingers" marked the start of Anderson's career as a successful country songwriter, leading to further hits.
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Historical ImpactThe song has contributed to the progression of country music, as it was part of the 1960s Nashville sound that blended traditional and pop music styles.
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AccoladesIn 1995, Bill Anderson was inducted into Nashville's prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. "The Tip of My Fingers" played a significant role in achieving this honor.
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Notable PerformanceIn 1960, Anderson performed the song on "The Grand Ole Opry", the weekly concert stage for country music broadcasts, helping to establish his place in the American country music scene.
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Latest VersionThe most recent version of the song was done by Steve Wariner in 1992 and it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Song with Longevity"The Tip of My Fingers" is a testament to the longevity of classic country music, remaining popular and influential for over six decades since its release in 1960.
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