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Marry Me a Little
Harry Nilsson
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Marry me a little, love me just enough
Cry, but not too often, play, but not too rough
Keep a tender distance so we'll both be free
That's the way it ought to be
Marry me a little, do it with a will
Make a few demands I'm able to fulfill
Want me first and foremost, not exclusively
That's the way it ought to be
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I'm ready now
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You can be my best friend, I can be your right arm
We'll go through a fight or two, no harm, no harm
We'll dig not too deep, and we'll go not too far
We won't have to give up a thing, we'll stay who we are
Right, okay then, I am ready now (I am ready)
(Won't someone) Marry me a little, love me just enough
Warm and sweet and easy, just the simple stuff
Keep a tender distance so we'll both be free
That's the way it ought to be
Marry me a little, body, heart and soul
Passionate as hell but always in control
Love me more than others, keep me company
That's the way it ought to be
I'm ready now, I'm ready now
Oh, how careful we'll be, oh, how gently we'll tread
All the stings and ugly things we'll keep unsaid
We'll build a cocoon of love and respect
You promise whatever you like, I'll never collect
Right, that's it then, okay, I'm ready
(Won't someone) Marry me a little, love me just enough
Merry Christmas, Judy, have a Happy New Year too
That's the way it ought to be
Sleep late, my lady friend and my friend
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I'm dreaming of a
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