About the song
“Little Bitty” is a charming country song recorded by American artist Alan Jackson. Released in October 1996 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, *Everything I Love*, the song quickly became a favorite among country music enthusiasts. It achieved significant success, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard country music charts in December 1996. This marked Jackson’s fourteenth Number One hit on that chart. The song also topped the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart and managed to reach number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it a minor crossover hit.
Written by the legendary Tom T. Hall, “Little Bitty” reflects Hall’s return to songwriting after a decade-long hiatus. The song’s content is a lively celebration of life’s simple pleasures and small joys. Its upbeat tempo and straightforward message remind listeners that happiness often comes from the small, everyday moments rather than grand achievements.
The song was well-received by critics. Deborah Evans Price of Billboard magazine praised Alan Jackson’s performance, noting his “smooth, effortless” delivery, which she felt perfectly suited the song. Price also commended the clever lyrics, highlighting Hall’s enduring influence on country music with his distinctive lyrical style.
The music video for “Little Bitty,” directed by Roger Pistole, premiered on CMT on October 18, 1996. The video complements the song’s theme by visually capturing the essence of finding joy in life’s simpler aspects.
Overall, “Little Bitty” stands out as a testament to Alan Jackson’s ability to bring heartfelt, relatable country music to a wide audience, and it remains a beloved track in his extensive discography.
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Lyrics
Have a little love on a little honeymoon
You got a little dish and you got a little spoon
A little bitty house and a little bitty yard
A little bitty dog and a little bitty car
Well, it’s alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
A little bitty baby in a little bitty gown
It’ll grow up in a little bitty town
Big yellow bus and little bitty books
It all started with a little bitty look
Well, it’s alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
You know you got a job and a little bitty check
A six pack of beer and a television set
Little bitty world goes around and around
Little bit of silence and a little bit of sound
A good ol’ boy and a pretty little girl
Start all over in a little bitty world
Little bitty plan and a little bitty dream
It’s all part of a little bitty scheme
It’s alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while
It’s alright to be little bitty
A little hometown or a big old city
Might as well share, might as well smile
Life goes on for a little bitty while