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Little Boy song lyrics

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Song lyrics to Little Boy, composed and performed by Red Skelton

Song lyrics to Little Boy, composed and performed by Red Skelton

A very sad, bittersweet song. Composed and performed by Red Skelton on the Red Skelton Hour episode, The Seven Ages of Man.

Little boy, little boy,
Why am I blue?
With your dear love about me
And my arms about you.

Little boy, Little boy,
Why must you hide?
Though I know I can’t see you
You’re still by my side.

The guppies are playing,
And the doggies are fine,
And that big fish you dreamed of
I caught on my line.

Little boy, little boy,
Wherever you be,
If you grow sad and lonely,
Just beckon to me.

Your mother’s so lonely,
Your sister’s so kind,
Now they both need your courage
I’ve used up all mine.

Little boy, little boy,
Wherever you be,
If you grow sad and lonely,
Just beckon to me.