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Introduction
When you think about the grand moments in life, it’s easy to get swept away by the big events, the milestones. But George Strait’s “The Little Things” gently reminds us that it’s often the small, seemingly insignificant moments that make life truly beautiful. This song is like a soft conversation between old friends, reflecting on how the tiniest gestures—a smile, a look, a touch—can have the biggest impact.
George Strait has always had a way of capturing the heart of country music with his smooth, warm voice, and in “The Little Things,” he does it again with such simplicity and grace. The song feels like a quiet evening spent on the porch, where every word spoken carries a weight of its own, a testament to the power of love found in everyday moments.
The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship built not on grand gestures, but on the consistent, tender acts of care and love. It’s about noticing and appreciating the details, the fleeting moments that, when added together, make a life shared with someone truly special. Strait’s delivery is effortless, almost as if he’s speaking directly to you, reminding you to cherish those little things.
The beauty of this song lies in its universal message. Whether you’re in the thick of a long relationship or just starting out, “The Little Things” speaks to the heart. It’s a gentle nudge to take a moment, breathe, and appreciate the small joys that often go unnoticed but mean the world when we really pay attention.
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Lyrics
Watching this sunset, yeah man, it hit me
I’m alive, but I ain’t really been livin’
Maybe flying through this life so fast, I’m missing
The little things
Those moments when you swear you feel the clock stop
And the answer seems as simple as a raindrop
‘Cause you realize that we’re here on this big rock
For the little things
Like an old Merle Haggard song
Mama on the phone
Midnight on the back porch
A slow kiss on a dance floor
A tiny diamond in your pocket
A baby that needs rocking back to sleep
If you’re asking me
It’s the little things
The secret to life, hey, we all wanna find it
But the more I look, the more that I’m reminded
What we want is always right there, hiding
In all the little things
Homemade ice cream in a bowl
A jacket when it’s cold
Fifth gear on a fast car
New strings on a guitar
A tiny diamond in your pocket
A baby that needs rocking back to sleep
If you’re asking me
Yeah, it’s the little things
Take everything and drop it
For a baby that needs rocking back to sleep
I guess all I really want to say
Don’t let the big get in the way
Of the little things, mmm
Oh, little things