Mission Bell

Donnie Brooks

Words and Music by Jesse D. Hodges and William Michael



Reached # 7 on the Billboard pop chart in 1960



(Say that you love me)

(Say those pretty words and I will give my love to you)



My love is higher than a mission bell (how deep?)

Deeper than wishin' well (how strong?)

Stronger than a magic spell



My love (uh huh) for you

It's wider than the widest sea (how long?)

Longer than a memory (how sweet?)

Sweeter than a honey tree



My love (uh huh), oh oh oh (uh huh)

My love (uh huh), mm mm mm (uh huh) for you



Give me your heart of gold

Your heavenly magic touch

To cherish, have, and hold

I need your love so much



(Say that you love me)

(Say those pretty words and I will give my love to you)



My love is warmer than a day in Spring (how bright?)

Brighter than a diamond ring (how brave?)

Braver than a mighty king



My love (uh huh) for you

It's taller than the tallest tree (how soft?)

Softer than a summer breeze



All I ask you, please

Give (uh huh) your love (uh huh)

Your love (uh huh), sweet love (uh huh) to me



(How high?) higher than a mission bell

(How deep?) deeper than a wishin' well

(How strong?) stronger than a magic spell

FADE

(How wide?)



Transcribed by Walter Bronson