Let Them Be Little

Billy Dean, Marvin Goldstein, Thurl Bailey

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.  


Year:
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 em cry, let em 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, everyday. 
Let em cry, let em giggle, let them sleep in the middle. 
Oh just let them be little.

So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around. 
Its 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 em cry, let em giggle, let them sleep in the middle. 
Oh, just let them be little

Let them be little

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Billy Dean

William Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. (born April 2, 1962, in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. Active as a recording artist since 1990, he has recorded a total of eight studio albums (of which the first three have been certified gold by the RIAA) and a greatest hits package which is also certified gold. His studio albums have accounted for more than twenty hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including eleven Top Ten hits. Although he never reached the top of the Billboard country charts on his own, he reached Number One in 2000 as one of two guest vocalists on Kenny Rogers' "Buy Me a Rose", and had two Number One… 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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