The Hug Lyrics - Small Fred

Dan Murrow is a mighty friendly man 

He's big and round like a bear 

He hugs his friends and his friends hug him 

Anytime, anywhere. 

His patients would come for therapy 

To drive their blues away 

And sooner or later they'd feel a lot better 

Cause this is what he'd say: 

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I want a hug when we say hello 

I want a hug when it's time to go 

I want a hug 'cause I want you to konw 

I'm awfully fond of you. 

I want a hug--what a wonderful feeling 

I want a hug--to feel you squeezing 

I want a hug--it certainly seems like 

The natural thing to do! 

But when the head of the hospital heard about it 

He got all annoyed 

Cause hugging is sexual sublimation 

According to Doctor Freud. 

You can beat 'em down, you can hide 'em away, 

You can keep 'em quiet with drugs, 

You can strap 'em and zap 'em with electroshock 

But you better not give 'em a hug. 

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So the boss says, "Dan, clean out your desk-- 

Your conduct is lax and lewd. 

Any deviation from standard medical 

Practice can get us sued." 

Now, Dan don't feel too bad for himself 

He's really kind of proud. 

But he's sorry for the people who are locked away 

Where hugging ain't allowed. 

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(for kids) 

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When I was a little bitty baby child, my momma used to hold me tight 

My daddy used to come and pick me up when I got scared at night 

The years have passed, I've grown so fast, and mostly I feel strong 

But timid or bold, I'm never too old to sing this cozy song. 

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Now some folks don't like hugging--they think they're too tough 

I bet they'd be a whole lot friendlier if they were just hugged enough 

When you hug the ones who love you, an amazing thing you learn 

When you give a hug, you just can't help but get one in return! 

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Sometimes grownups are grouchy and they put the blame on you 

Sometimes you make just a little mistake though you did the best you could do 

Sometimes love is everywhere and it's a beautiful day 

And every time is the perfect time to open your arms and say: 

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