Let Them Be Little

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About Let Them Be Little

"Let Them Be Little" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Billy Dean. It was released in August 2004 as the third single and title track from Dean's album Let Them Be Little. The song reached 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in March 2005, becoming his last Top 40 single. It was also Dean's only solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 68. The song was written by Dean and Richie McDonald, lead vocalist for Lonestar. Lonestar also recorded the song on their album Let's Be Us Again.  


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2004
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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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Lonestar

Lonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald (lead vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitar, background vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Dean Sams (keyboards, backing vocals). John Rich was also the group's bass guitarist and second lead vocalist until 1998, when he was fired from the group. He left for a solo career, before joining Big Kenny in the duo Big & Rich in 2003. Since Rich's departure, Lonestar has not had an official bass guitarist. McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011. During that time, Cody Collins, who had formerly been in another country group called McAlyster, replaced McDonald as the band's lead vocalist. more »

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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.
Billy Dean's Version
Dean first recorded and released the song on his 2004 album, "Let Them Be Little".
Lonestar's Version
The 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.
Chart Performance
Billy 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.
Unique Release
The song is notable for being released as a single by two different artists at nearly the same time.
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.
Collaboration
Despite 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.
Acoustic Release
Billy Dean's version prominently features acoustic guitar, signaling a return to a more traditional country sound for the artist.
Video Interpretation
The 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.
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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