a popular song from 1940
words by Robert Burk
music by Jerry Livingston
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
I would never ask for your devotion
I would never dare to be so bold
I don’t expect that you share my emotion
But can’t you treat me warm instead of cold?
Chorus
Just a little affection
That’s all I beg of you
Just a little affection
What harm could that much do?
You’d never miss it and I’d be so glad
Because, you see, it really would be
The first I’ve ever had
Just a little collection
Of kisses from your lips
They’re such honey confection
I’d lick my finger tips
And maybe you’d find
With your lips close to mine
That the world is just a little bit sweeter, too
Oh! What dreams could come true
With just a little affection from you
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: