A Little Co-Operation From You (Harry Roy & His Orchestra, 1937)

A man does not achieve his full potential alone. He needs something more than himself to strive for. And perhaps nothing is a more powerful motivator than the love of a woman. Hence the saying, “behind every great man is a great woman.”

Such are the sentiments of this gently flirtatious, optimistic love song from the 1937 British musical Going Greek, with music & lyrics by Sam Lerner, Al Goodhart, and Al Hoffman.

A little co-operation from you
Is all I need to do the things I want to do
I’d have the courage to see it through
With a little co-operation from you

A little bit of assistance, my dear
A little kiss or something whispered in my ear
Would help me banish the thought of fear
Just a little co-operation, my dear

Without your love perhaps I’d go on living
Wondering how I’d get by
But with the kind of love you could be giving
I could reach the moon up in the sky

With just a little co-operation from you
I’m sure there’s nothing in this world I couldn’t do
You’d be my wonderful inspiration
I’d be a great sensation
With a little co-operation from you.