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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 • 631 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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