Give a Little, Get a Little Songtext
von Ella Fitzgerald

I′m on the beam, I've got a flash
On how to live in the civilisation
To make a dream come out of hash
Give a little get a little love

A morning smile, an evening kiss
Can be the pills for the ills of the nation
Don′t cramp your style, remember this
Give a little get a little love

No love, no hope
Then life's a dungeon so throw the sponge in
With love there's hope
Sing hey hallelu-

So take a share and share the fun
And keep the cold from this whole constellation
It′s everywhere for everyone
Make a little take a little
Take a little live a little
Give a little get a little love


You carry on, tied in a knot
To earn the pay that your neighbour is earning
But when it′s gone, what have you got?
Give a little get a little love

You never think, till there's a storm
And till the real things you feel like returning
You know that mink won′t keep you warm
Give a little get a little love

No love, no joy
Then life's a nuisance and not worth two cents
With love, there′s joy
Sing hey hallelu-

So take a share and share the fun
And keep the cold from this whole constellation
It's everywhere for everyone
Make a little take a little
Take a little live a little
Give a little get a little love

No joy, no joy
Give a little, get a little,
Give a little get a little


Make a little take a little
Live a little give a little
Give a little get a little love