Mission Bell

Donnie Brooks

Mission BellDonnie BrooksWords and Music by Jesse D. Hodges and William MichaelReached # 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 spellMy love (uh huh) for youIt's wider than the widest sea (how long?)Longer than a memory (how sweet?)Sweeter than a honey treeMy love (uh huh), oh oh oh (uh huh)My love (uh huh), mm mm mm (uh huh) for youGive me your heart of goldYour heavenly magic touchTo cherish, have, and holdI 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 kingMy love (uh huh) for youIt's taller than the tallest tree (how soft?)Softer than a summer breeze All I ask you, pleaseGive (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 spellFADE(How wide?)Transcribed by Walter Bronson