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Take A Little Time To Play
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
JJ Heller's song 'Take a Little Time to Play' is a gentle, whimsical reminder for both children and adults to embrace play and rest amid daily responsibilities. The lyrics contrast chores with joyful breaks, using playful imagery like a puppy chasing its tail and a robin learning to fly. It encourages finding delight in simple moments and letting go of stress, even suggesting putting laughter on your resume. While not overtly religious, the song's message of balance, joy, and trusting a lighter approach to life aligns with Christian themes of rest and gratitude for God's gifts.
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Take a little time to brush your teeth
Clean your little room and smooth your sheets
Lather, rinse
And then repeat
There's quite a lot to do today
But when the little chores have all been done
You take a little break out in the sun
The hard work makes
The fun more fun
So take a little time to play
A little bit of sweet
A little of bland
A little bit of both
A little bit of and
A little bit of small
A little bit of grand
A little cauliflower
A little cotton candy
Take a little time to play
Take a little time to play
When a little puppy sees his tail
He does a little loop to no avail
He finds the fun inside the fail
In his little waggy way
Before the little robin rides the wind
She does a little digging then digs in
And when she's full the fun begins
She finds a little time to play
A little bit asleep
A little bit awake
A little by design
A little by mistake
A little humble pie
A little piece of cake
A little what it is
A lot of what you make it
Take a little time to play
Take a little time to play
You grow a little up and lose your way
You need a little help
A friend to say
"Set down the phone
Call it a day"
Put laughter on your resume
And try to count the million ways
For... one... to... take a little time to play
Take a little time to play