I found the lyrics to a song my mother used to sing to us. As near as I can tell, and info on the internet is always a bit sketchy, it was written by Wayne King, Benny Maroff, and Walter Hirsch, and sung by Bonnie Owens (who was married to Merle Haggard).
Who cares for fame or fortune
Who cares for wealth or gold
Because I find a fortune
Within my arms I hold
A tiny turned up nose
Two cheeks just like a rose
So sweet from head to toes
That little boy of mine
Two arms that hold me tight
Two eyes that shine so bright
Two lips that kiss goodnight
That little boy of mine
No one will ever know
Just what his coming has meant
Because I love him so
He's something heaven has sent
He's all the world to me
He climbs upon my knee
To me he'll always be
That little boy of mine
And when he lays his head
Upon his pillow so white
I pray the lord above
To guide him safe through the night
In dreams I see his face
And feel his fond embrace
There's no one can replace
That little boy of mine
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Hey wait a minute... I always thought it was "That Little GIRL of Mine!" Guess the song runs in the family but I must admit I feel a little cheated to find out it wasn't just my special song and I wasn't the only one who got to hear my Mommy singing that sweet song while I fell to sleep in my cozy bed...so it is a real song, huh? And my mom had me thinking it was all about me when all along it was about some crummy little boy. Thanks a lot, you had to go and ruin it for me. Oh well, at least I have all the lyrics now for when I sing it to my girls! Hey, do you have all the lyrics for "Put Me in Your Pocket" or any other songs Grandpa used to sing? I'd love to have them...
You asked and you shall receive.
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