JUST A LITTLE CLOSER
(Howard Johnson / George Meyer)


Ruth Etting - 1930


I should be satisfied with your love
Contented knowing you are true
But just the same I'd feel more sure, love
If I could only have you

Just a little closer ev'ry day to me
That’s the way I long to hear you say you’ll be
I’d like to lock you in my heart, dear
And then lose the key

Just a little closer when you hold my hand
Just a little word to make me understand
I know you're mine, but still I want you
Just a little closer, dear

Just a little closer ev'ry day to me
That’s the way I long to hear you say you’ll be
I’d like to lock you in my heart, dear
And then lose the key

Just a little closer when you hold my hand
Just a little word to make me know that you understand
I know you're mine, but still I want you
Just a little closer, dear






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2015)