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let me sing vs let me be singing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Let me sing' is a request or permission to sing at a specific moment, while 'Let me be singing' implies a continuous action or state. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize a one-time action or an ongoing activity.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 645 views

let me sing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to request or seek permission to sing at a specific moment.

This phrase is used when you want to ask for permission or express a desire to sing at a particular time or place.

Examples:

Let me sing a song for you.
Can you let me sing at the talent show?
Please let me sing with the choir.

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Now, let me sing you a song called "Expectation".
And I asked you to let me sing.
No money, you let me sing.
Then let me sing for him!
You know, when I auditioned for Oklahoma at Medora High, they wouldn't even let me sing in the chorus.
You got to let me sing at the glee club when Darrell comes to school tomorrow.
Why won't he just let me sing?
Come on, ladies, don't let me sing for my supper.
If I cannot fly, let me sing.
Will you let me sing for you?
No, you should've said 'let me sing with you once. '
Let me sing, and we won't fight.
Good, let me sing.
I'll find it... let me sing now
No money, you let me sing.
You let me sing.
He won't let me sing.
They won't let me sing.
Then let me sing one for you.
Let me laugh and let me sing Let me inebriate my soul

Alternatives:

Allow me to sing
May I sing
I would like to sing

let me be singing

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate a continuous action or state of singing. It implies ongoing singing rather than a one-time event.

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize the continuous nature of the singing activity or state.

Examples:

Let me be singing while you prepare the decorations.
She asked them to let her be singing as they entered the room.
I prefer you let me be singing during the ceremony.

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On three, let me hear you singing out with pride in your hearts.
Let's have a singing duel with me...
Singing lets them imagine their way out of their misery.
I wouldn't be singing at all if my parents had let me stay in the city.
Let's welcome the singing couple.
Let me see the color of your money,... and they could be singing for you. No!
Let's keep on singing, "Make way for tomorrow!"
And let me tell you, sleep did not come easily with Leonard in the next room singing along with Alanis Morrisette.
Let me tell you, our singing choir, have composed a song for your wedding.
And it was George Beverly Shea singing "How Great Thou Art," because that's the only record they'd let me buy.
And let me tell you, sleep did not come easily with Leonard in the next room singing along with Alanis Morrisette.
Of course, I'm just a cricket singing my way from hearth to hearth... but... let me tell you what made me change my mind.
If it was really a victory, they'd be singing a different tune.
And remember, I shall be singing only for you.
You're supposed to be singing a sweet little song.
Mary Kathleen is going to be singing the responsorial song today.
I want to be singing when you kick the bucket.
I can't promise any of the acts that they'll be singing.
The funeral dirge, I'd be singing.
The testimonials about how thrilled you are to be singing with me.

Alternatives:

Allow me to continue singing
I would like to keep singing
Let me carry on singing

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