Little Man You've Had a Busy Day
Tender Lullaby: Unveiling the Heartfelt Story Behind Perry Como's 'Little Man You've Had a Busy Day'
Lyrics
Little man you're cryin', I know why you're blue
Little man, you're crying; I understand why you're feeling sad.
Someone took your kiddy-car away
Someone has taken away your toy car.
Better go to sleep now
It's time to go to sleep now.
Little man you've had a busy day...
Little man, you've had a busy day; acknowledging the challenges and activities you've faced.
Johnny won your marbles, tell you what we'll do
Johnny has won your marbles; let's find a solution.
Dad will get you new ones right away
Dad will replace them for you promptly.
Better go to sleep now
It's time to go to sleep now.
Little man you've had a busy day...
Little man, you've had a busy day; reiterating the acknowledgment of your activities.
You've been playin' soldier, the battle has been won
You've been playing soldier, and the battle is over.
The enemy is out of sight
The enemy is no longer a threat.
Come along there soldier, put away your gun
Come along, soldier, put away your gun; indicating the end of conflict for the day.
The war is over for tonight...
The war is over for tonight; emphasizing the conclusion of any struggles or challenges.
Time to stop your schemin', time your day was through
It's time to stop scheming and planning; the day should come to an end.
Can't you hear the bugle softly say?
Can't you hear the bugle softly saying it's time to rest?
Time you should be dreamin'
It's time for you to dream.
Little man you've had a busy day...
Little man, you've had a busy day; repeating the recognition of the day's activities.
Time you should be dreamin'
It's time for you to dream.
Little man you've had a busy day...
Little man, you've had a busy day; reiterating the acknowledgment of the day's busyness as a final note.
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