Story Behind The Song
Inspiration for the song comes from Caroline and I and our daily struggles with our own kids, and trying to get them to appreciate what is around them.
Song Description
This cute little song illustrates in a fun way, how all that stuff kids get for their birthday is soon forgotten, and real happiness comes from the "little", simple things in life.
| Song Length |
2:27 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Jazz - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Glad |
Subject |
Joy, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Natalie Cole |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Little Things-(c) 2002 Danny Jones and Caroline Figiel
Can't wait for my birthday, all the gifts are mine
Rippin open presents two at a time
The goodies and gizmos and gadgets I get
I'll stuff in my closet
And soon forget (I got)
TVs, and CDs and DVDs
Computers and cell phones, 10 pairs of capris
All that stuff's not enough
There's a whole lot more
It's the little things I should be thankful for
(Chorus) Like
Wind for my kite
A butterflies flight
A really neat bug
And a friendly hug
A pile of fall leaves
A dog without fleas
Bubbles to blow
And a double rainbow
You've got to stop and smell the roses
Just look around at all you've got
It's the little things.
My school day's over, but I'm not through
There's cheerleading practice and soccer to do
I come home tired and hungry as a bear
Open up the frig to see what mom's left there
There's chicken fingers, mac and cheese, apples and oranges and sugar cookies
Mom's really busy
But took time you see
To do a little thing that meant a lot to me, like
(chorus)
It's the little things.