Give a Little Bit was written by Roger Hodgson, with lyrics by Rick Davies. Hodgson described the song as a call to humanity. Roger Hodgson composed the melody in his teens, but the lyrics were developed later. The song embodies ideals of hope and charity.
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Give a little bit, give a little bit of your love to me
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I'll Give a little bit, I'll give a little bit of my love to you
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There's so much that we need to share
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Send a smile and show you care
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I'll give a little bit, I'll give a little bit of my life for you
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So give a little bit, give a little bit of your time to me
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See the man with the lonely eyes
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Oh, Take his hand, you'll be surprised
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Give a little bit, give a little bit of your love to me
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Give a little bit, I'll give a little bit of my life to you