I Gave My Love A Cherry Song Lyrics and Chords by Sonny James
I Gave My Love A Cherry
(aka The Riddle Song)
Recorded by Sonny James
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I gave my love a
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cherry that had no
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gave my love a
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gave my love a
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How can there be a
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cherry without any
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can there be a
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A cherry when it's
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end
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gave my love a
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FAQ
Who sang the the song I Gave My Love A Cherry?
- The song I Gave My Love A Cherry was sang by Sonny James.
Who is Sonny James?
- Jimmie Hugh Loden (May 1, 1928 - February 22, 2016), known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the "Southern Gentleman" for his congenial manner, his greatest success came from ballads about the trials of love. James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard No. 1 singles among his 26 No. 1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. James was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1961 and co-hosted the first Country Music Association Awards Show in 1967. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
