Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Cat's In The Cradle
Composer(s): Sandy Chapin - Harry Chapin
First release by: Harry Chapin - 1974
Covered by multiple other artists
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw?" I said, "Not today
I got a lot to do"
He said, "That's ok"
And he walked away, but his smile never dimmmed
Said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you
Can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head, and he said with a smile
"What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later
Can I have them please?"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then, dad
You know we'll have a good time then"
I've long since retired and my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time
You see, my new job's a hassle, and the kid's got the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"
And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then, dad
You know we'll have a good time then"
Fool, Fool, Fool Composer(s): Ahmet Ertegun Performer(s): The Clovers and multiple other artists
Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you Oh what a fool I was, to think you could love me too
Well, the first time that I saw you, you looked so doggone sweet When you walked down the street, I said 'There goes my meat' (Needless to say, Kay Starr's version didn't have this line)
Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you Oh what a fool I was, to think you could love me too
I can't forget you darlin', though I'm left out in the cold I guess I still love you, and will always feel the same
Fool, fool, fool that I was to fall for you Oh what a fool I was, to think you could love me too
The First Hello, The Last Goodbye Composer(s): Cardew Robinson - Roger Whittaker Performer(s): Roger Whittaker
They say when you gain a lover You begin to lose a friend That the end of the beginnings The beginning of the end They say the moment that youre born Is when you start to die And the first time that we said hello Began our last goodbye
We know each summers coming Means the winters waiting there And gold would not be precious If we all had gold to spare You only know how low is low The first time that you fly And the first time that we said hello Began our last goodbye
If I could live forever It is certain I would never know Another single second so sublime At the moment of our meeting When our hands first touched in greeting How I wanted to hold back the hands of time
When they begin the overture They start to end the show When you think Ill never need you Then I knew that you would go The sound of all our laughter Is now echoed in a sigh And the first time that we said hello Began our last goodbye
If I could live forever Its certain I would never know Another single second so sublime At the moment of our meeting When our hands first touched in greeting How I wanted to hold back the hands of time, oh yes
When they begin the overture They start to end the show When you think Ill never need you Then I knew that you would go The sound of all our laughter Is now echoed in a sigh And the first time that we said hello Began our last goodbye And the first time that we said hello Began our last goodbye
Ik ben met Catootje naar de botermarkt gegaan Naar de botermarkt gegaan Ze kon maken wat ze wou Ze kon maken wat ze wou Ze kon maken wat ze wou Ze kon maken wat ze wou
En ze maakte van boter een dominee Een dominee pardoes "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een wafelvrouw Een wafelvrouw pardoes "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een toverheks Een toverheks pardoes "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een kastelijn Een kastelijn pardoes "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een barones Een barones pardoes "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een lichtmatroos Een lichtmatroos pardoes "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een dikke meid Een dikke meid pardoes "Lekker zoenen, lekker zoenen", zei de dikke meid "Lekker zoenen, lekker zoenen", zei de dikke meid "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
En ze maakte van boter een ouwe heer Een ouwe heer pardoes "Heel voorzichtig, heel voorzichtig", zei de ouwe heer "Heel voorzichtig, heel voorzichtig", zei de ouwe heer "Lekker zoenen, lekker zoenen", zei de dikke meid "Lekker zoenen, lekker zoenen", zei de dikke meid "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
Ik ben met Catootje naar de botermarkt gegaan Naar de botermarkt gegaan Ze kon maken wat ze wou Ze kon maken wat ze wou Ze kon maken wat ze wou Ze kon maken wat ze wou
"Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "Mooie benen, mooie benen", zei de lichtmatroos "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "Kom maar binnen, kom maar binnen", zei de wafelvrouw "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "'k Zal je pakken, 'k zal je pakken", zei de toverheks "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "Eerst betalen, eerst betalen", zei de kastelijn "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "In de suite, in de suite", zei de barones "Heel voorzichtig, heel voorzichtig", zei de ouwe heer "Heel voorzichtig, heel voorzichtig", zei de ouwe heer "Lekker zoenen, lekker zoenen", zei de dikke meid "Lekker zoenen, lekker zoenen", zei de dikke meid "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee "In de kerk, in de kerk", zei de dominee Een domi-dominee, een domi-dominee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee En m'n zuster die heet Kee
Fool To Myself Composer(s): Gerry Marsden Performer(s): Gerry & The Pacemakers
I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself To think that you were mine
I never thought you'd be so wild You played around with everyone anytime at all I thought you were bein' friendly when you took them home to tea I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself When I used to ring you & you said you were ill in bed I should've realized, yes you were ill but in your head There's only one thing left for me to say, it's this, my friend I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself Life, I know, is not a dream A dream of your A T But must you go & try to make some kind of monkey out of me? If this life you're livin' suits your temperament & your face I'm ever tryin' to change it, I will leave you in disgrace There's only one thing left for me to say, it's this, my friend I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself I've been a fool, yes a fool to myself
The First Day Of Summer Composer(s): L. Miller - E. Cassen - M. Littman - R. Butler Performer(s): Lou Preager Orch. And Eileen Orchard
Ive made a date for the first day of summer A date when the skies are blue Therell be songbirds to meet me And rosebuds to greet me When Im on my way to you
We will meet at the church of St. Mary When the joy bells begin to chime What a wonderful day for a wedding The first day of summer time
What a wonderful day for a wedding The first day of summer time
Cathy's Clown
((French Version: Le P'tit Clown De Ton Coeur (Johnny Hallyday) - 1960))
Composer(s): Don Everly
First release by: The Everly Brothers - 1960
Covered by multiple other artists
Don't want your love anymore Don't want your kisses that's for sure I die each time I hear this sound Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown
I've gotta stand tall You know a man can't crawl For when he knows you're tellin' lies And he lets them pass him by
He's not a man at all Don't want your love anymore Don't want your kisses that's for sure I die each time I hear this sound
Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown When you see me shed a tear And you know that it's sincere Don't you think it's kind of sad
That you're treating me so bad Or don't you even care Don't want your love anymore Don't want your kisses that's for sure
I die each time I hear this sound Here he comes, that's Cathy's clown That's Cathy's clown.....
Fool To Cry Composer(s): Mick Jagger; Keith Richards Performer(s): The Rolling Stones; and various other artists
When I come home, baby And I've been working all night long I put my daughter on my knee And she say, "Daddy what's wrong?" I put my head on her shoulder She whisper in my ear so sweet You know what she says? She say, "Oo, Daddy, you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why" You know makes me wonder why She say, Oo-oo oo Daddy, you're a fool to cry Even my friends say to me Sometimes, and make out like I don't understand them You know what they say? The say, "Oo, Daddy, you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why"
I got a woman, and she live in a poor part of town And I go see her sometimes And we make love so fine I put her head on my shoulder She says, "Tell me all your troubles" You know what she says? She say "Oo Daddy, you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why," You know makes me wonder why She say, "Oo-oo Daddy, you're a fool to cry"
Even my friends say to me Sometimes, and make out like I don't understand them You know what they say? The say, "Oo, Daddy, you're a fool to cry You're a fool to cry And it makes me wonder why"
I'm a fool, baby I'm a fool, baby I'm a certified fool I want to tell ya, gotta tell ya baby I'm a fool, baby Certified fool, for ya, mama, come on I'm a fool I'm a fool I'm a fool
First Cut Is The Deepest Composer(s): Cat Stevens First release by: P.P. Arnold - 1967 Covered by multiple other artists
I would have given you all of my heart but there's someone who's torn it apart and she's taking almost all that I've got but if you want, I'll try to love again baby I'll try to love again but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest 'cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed when it comes to lovin' me she's worse but when it comes to being loved she's first that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest
I still want you by my side just to help me dry the tears that I've cried cause I'm sure gonna give you a try and if you want, I'll try to love again but baby, I'll try to love again, but I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest
'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed when it comes to lovin' me she's worse but when it comes to being loved she's first that's how I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know The first cut is the deepest
Cathy
Composer(s): Sammy Cahn - Jimmy Van Heusen
Performer(s): Vic Damone; Shelly Manne; Buddy Rich
If you never met an angel then you must meet Cathy Cathy's everything you've dreamed an angel ought to be There's music everytime she sighs Her smile is every sweet surprise You simply won't believe your eyes wait and see
Chapel windows when they catch the morning sun that's Cathy How can merely touching someone's hand seem so divine You might as well prepare to fall in love with Cathy Or you'll lose your heart to Cathy just as I lost mine
You might as well prepare to fall in love with Cathy Or you'll lose your heart to Cathy just as I lost mine Yes you'll lose your heart to Cathy just as I lost mine
Fool That I Am Composer(s): Floyd Hunt Performer(s): Etta James; and various other artists
Fool that I am For falling in love with you And, fool that I am For thinking you loved me, too
You took my heart Then played the part of little coquette And, my dreams just disappeared Like the smoke from a cigarette
Fool that I am For hoping youd understand And thinking you Would listen, too And, oh, the things I had planned
But we couldnt see eye to eye So, darling, darling, darling This is goodbye But I still care, but I still care And oh, fool that I am Oh, but I still care Fool that I am
The Fireman Composer(s): Mack Vickery - Wayne Kemp Performer(s): George Strait
Well they call me the fireman, that's my name Making my rounds all over town, putting out old flames Well everybody'd like to have a what I got I can cool 'em down when they're smold'ring hot I'm the fireman, that's my name
Last night they had a bad one a mile or two down the road Well my buddy walked out and left his woman burning out of control Well I was down there in about an hour or so With a little mouth to mouth she was ready to go I'm the fireman, that's my name
Well they call me the fireman, that's my name Making my rounds all over town, putting out old flames Well everybody'd like to have a what I got I can cool 'em down when they're smold'ring hot I'm the fireman, that's my name
Got a fire engine red - T - bird automobile In a minute or less I can be dressed fit to kill I work 24 on, 24 off When they get too hot, they just give me a call I'm the fireman, that's my name
Well they call me the fireman, that's my name Making my rounds all over town, putting out old flames Well everybody'd like to have a what I got I can cool 'em down when they're smold'ring hot I'm the fireman, that's my name
Cathouse blues I wear the high airs The high heel shoes Whoa ... Darling, it's hard to be surrounded Where the women are lazy And the men are rude I got the cat walk, don't talk blues I creep on cat's feet I don't speak loose Your self in velvet Forget we ever met I got the clothes And the cathouse blues Blue-gray eyes that say I guess you don't remember I guess that I was younger To say the cat sleeps alone Sleeps only in the sun But shield away the night And she'll be gone Singing the cathouse blues I need some new red velvet shoes I'm still a dreamer's fancy They say I'm pretty classy I'm just a feline-silky cat come true I'm just a feline-silky cat come true I'm just a feline-silky cat come true Yeah ...
Fool Number One Composer(s): Kathryn R. Fulton Performer(s): Brenda Lee
Am I fool number one or am I fool number two How many other girls have been fooled by you I suppose that the number is far from being small And I'll bet that I'm the biggest fool of all
If I had the chance I guess I'd do it all again I'd go down that same old road even knowing at the end You'll leave me when your heart hears a new love call So I'll guess that I'm the biggest fool of all
Am I fool number one or am I fool number two How many other girls have been fooled by you I suppose that the number is far from being small And I'll guess that I'm the biggest fool of all
The Fire Down Below Composer(s): Bob Seger First release by: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - 1976 Covered by multiple other artists
Here comes old Rosie she's looking mighty fine Here comes hot Nancy she's steppin' right on time There go the street lights bringin on the night Here come the men faces hidden from the light All through the shadows they come and they go With only one thing in common They got the fire down below
Here comes the rich man in his big long limousine Here comes the poor man all you got to have is green Here comes the banker and the lawyer and the cop One thing for certain it ain't never gonna stop When it all gets too heavy That's when they come and go With only one thing in common They got the fire down below
It happens out in Vegas happens in Moline On the blue blood streets of Boston Up in Berkeley and out in Queens And it went on yesterday and it's going on tonight Somewhere there's somebody ain't treatin' somebody right
And he's looking out for Rosie and she's looking mighty fine And he's walking the streets for Nancy And he'll find her everytime When the street light flicker bringing ont he night Well they'll be slipping into darkness slipping out of sight All through the midnight Watch 'em come and watch 'em go With only one thing in common They got the fire down below
Catholic Day
Composer(s): Adam Ant
Performer(s): Adam & the Ants
Kennedy died in '63
Poor John. F.
Kennedy died in '63
Poor John. F.
Kennedy died in '63
Poor John. F.
Kennedy died in '63
Poor John. F.
Kennedy
No more messing 'round
Playing with Monroe
No more turning on
The middle aged ladies
All I remember
Was his sporty young hairstyle
All I remember
Was the catholic day
Kennedy died in '63
Poor John. F.
Kennedy's wife
With his brain
On her knee
Poor Jacky
Kennedy's wife
With his brain
On her knee
Poor Jacky
Kennedy
Poor Jacky
No more rocking chairs
Sitting on the front porch
No more soft drugs
Playing the space race
All I remember
Was you levi sta-prest
All I remember
Was the catholic day
I see the chickens have come home to roost
I see the chickens have come home to roost
I see the chickens have come home to roost
I see the chickens have come home to roost
I see the chickens have come home to roost
Fool In The Rain Composer(s): John Paul Jones; Jimmy Page; Robert Plant Performer(s): Led Zeppelin; Azzlzz Band; Maná; Rick Wakeman
Well there's a light in your eye that keeps shining Like a star that can't wait for the night I hate to think I've been blinded baby Why can't I see you tonight?
And the warmth of your smile starts a-burnin' And the thrill of your touch gives me fright And I'm shaking so much, really yearning Why don't you show up, make it all right? Yeah, it's all right
And if you promised you'd love so completely and you said you would always be true You swore that you would never leave me, baby What ever happened to you?
And you thought it was only in movies As you wish all your dreams would come true It ain't the first time believe me, baby I'm standin here feeling blue Yeah I'm blue
Now I will stand in the rain on the corner I'll watch the people go shuffling downtown Another ten minutes no longer And then I'm turning around
The clock on the wall's moving slower My heart it sinks to the ground And the storm that I thought would blow over Clouds the light of the love that I found
Now my body is starting to quiver And the palms of my hands getting wet I've got no reason to doubt you baby, It's all a terrible mess
I'll run in the rain till I'm breathless When I'm breathless I'll run till I drop, hey The thoughts of a fool's kind of careless I'm just a fool waiting on the wrong block, oh yeah Light of the love that I found...
The Finger Of Suspicion Composer(s): Paul Mann - Lewis Performer(s): Dickie Valentine & The Stargazers
Someone broke into my heart and stole a beat or two The finger of suspicion points at you Someone took away my sleep and never left a clue The finger of suspicion points at you
Just as soon as they can make the guilty one confess I know exactly what I'm gonna do I'll take and lock her charms forever in my arms Then who is bound to be the guilty who The finger of suspicion points at you
Someone broke into my heart and stole a beat or two The finger of suspicion points at you Someone took away my sleep and never left a clue The finger of suspicion points at you
Just as soon as they can make the guilty one confess I know exactly what I'm gonna do I'll take and lock her charms forever in my arms Then who is bound to be the guilty who The finger of suspicion points at you
Catherine Cares Composer(s): Pete Ham Performer(s): Pete Ham
The things I said to her are on my mind Things I said so selfishly, didn't mean a thing to me But now I know that she was being kind Didn't want me to be hurt, no one there to change my shirt
Catherine cares Now I know she does, oh yes she does, oh yeah Catherine cares Yeah, I know that I was wrong Catherine cares Yeah, the only thing she wants is to have her baby home
No matter what I got, I just complained She'd give her last to see me smile, tried to keep me dressed in style But I had this ambition in my brain So I walked out and left her there without a thought, without a care
Catherine cares Now I know she does, oh yes she does, oh yeah Catherine cares Yeah, I know that I was wrong Catherine cares Yeah, the only thing she wants is to have her baby home
Each time that I come home she says the same "C'mon home, you're getting thin, see the state your clothes are in" She's my mom and Catherine's her name Gives a pound to see me straight, sits back in her chair to wait
Catherine cares Now I know she does, oh yes she does, oh yeah Catherine cares Yeah, I know that I was wrong Catherine cares Yeah, the only thing she wants is to have her baby home
(She wants her baby home)
Catherine cares Now I know she does, yeah I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know she does, oh yeah Catherine cares Catherine cares I know that I was selfish to you, selfish to you, my mom Catherine cares Please forgive me...
