Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Countin' The Blues Composer(s): Ma Rainey Performer(s): Ma Rainey and multiple other artists
Layin' in bed this mornin' with my face turned to the wall Layin' in bed this mornin' with my face turned to the wall Trying to count these blues so I could sing 'em all
Memphis, Ramport, Beale Street set 'em, free Memphis, Ramport, Beale Street set 'em, free Graveyard, 'Bama Bound, Lord, Lord, come from stingaree
Lord sittin' on the Southern gonna ride all night long Lord sittin' on the Southern gonna ride all night long Downhearted, Gulf Coast - they was all good songs
Lord, 'rested at midnight, Jailhouse made me loose my mind Lord, 'rested at midnight, Jailhouse made me loose my mind Bad Luck 'n' Boll-Weevil, made me think of old Moonshine
Lord, goin' to sleep now for Mama just got bad news Lord, goin' to sleep now for Mama just got bad news To try to dream away my troubles, countin' these blues
J'ai Deux Amours ((English Version: Two Loves Have I (Perry Como) - 1947)) Composer(s): Georges Koger - Henri Varna First recording: Joséphine Baker - 1931 Covered by multiple other artists
On dit qu'au delà des mers Là-bas sous le ciel clair Il existe une cité Au séjour enchanté Et sous les grands arbres noirs Chaque soir Vers elle s'en va tout mon espoir
J'ai deux amours Mon pays et Paris Par eux toujours Mon cur est ravi Ma savane est belle Mais à quoi bon le nier Ce qui m'ensorcelle C'est Paris, Paris tout entier Le voir un jour C'est mon rêve joli J'ai deux amours Mon pays et Paris
Quand sur la rive parfois Au lointain j'aperçois Un paquebot qui s'en va Vers lui je tends les bras Et le cur battant d'émoi A mi-voix Doucement je dis "emporte-moi!"
They Say Its Wonderful
Composer(s): Irving Berlin
Performer(s): Frank Sinatra
and multiple other artists
They say that falling love is wonderful
Its wonderful, so they say
And with the moon up above, its wonderful
Its wonderful, so they tell me
I cant recall who said it
I know Ive never read it
I only know they tell me that love is grand, and
The thing thats known as romance
Is wonderful, wonderful
In every way, so they say
To leave your house some morning
And without any warning, youre stopping people
Shouting that love is grand, and
To hold a man in your arms is wonderful, wonderful
In every way, so they say
Count Your Blessings And Smile Composer(s): George Formby; Harry Gifford; Fred E. Cliffe Performer(s): George Formby
Though plans may often go wrong, let `em hear your voice You'll find that rhythm and song make the world rejoice Make life go with a swing, laugh at trouble and sing Tra-la-la-la, la-la, la-la, count your blessings and smile
While you're playing your part, keep a song in your heart Tra-la-la-la, la-la, la-la, count your blessings and smile
Sing low, sing high, isn't it grand, beating the band Who wants to die, oh what a happy land, hi! Show them what you can do, make a hullabaloo Tra-la-la-la, la-la, la-la, count your blessings and smile
You got to get together, swing it around Now get together, swing it around Make life go with a swing and a smile Laugh at trouble and sing all the while Now count your blessings and smile
While you're playing your own little part You've gotta keep a song in your heart Black puddings and tripe and trotters Count your blessings and smile
Sing low, sing high, isn't it grand, beating the band Who-who-who who wants to die, oh what a happy, happy land Show them what you can do, make a hullabaloo Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo, ha-hahaha Count your blessings, onetwothree Count your blessings, fourfivesix Count your blessings and smile
Show then what you can do, make a hullabaloo Haw-haw-haw-haw, ha-ha-ha-ha Count your blessings and smile
J'Ai Des Goûts Simples Composer(s): Claude Moine; Pierre Papadiamandis Performer(s): Eddy Mitchell
J'ai des goûts simples J'aime que le meilleur Mais moi, j'ai pas l'profil du vainqueur Mêm'dopé, j'suis pas près d'arriver T'es au dessert, j'commence mon entrée Comme un caddy d'grand' surface Quand j'sers plus, tu m'laisses sur place J'suis comm' un objet trouvé Que t'oublies de réclamer J'ai des goûts simples J'aime que le meilleur Faut toujours être au d'là d'la hauteur J'aime l'argent, son parfum, son odeur Même si j'en vois rarement la couleur Comm' un produit de grand' surface Périmé, je perds ma place J'suis offert, parachuté Aux pays sous développés
{Refrain:} Faut m'donner..... D'quoi rêver......... J'suis pas un légume surgelé et assisté Oui Faut m' donner.... De quoi rêver...... J'ai l' droit à ma part de bonheur J'ai des goûts simples J'aime que le meilleur
M'essayer Veut pas dire, m' adopter J'ai des goûts simples, mais faut qu' y ait du charme Tête de gondole, mais pas dans l' bas d' gamme J'suis prêt à tout, même à défiler Grand couturier, pas l' "prêt à porter" L' marché est surestimé Les Favoris surcôtés Faut investir dans l' looser Ça peut prendre de la valeur
They Say It's Spring Composer(s): Bob Haymes - Marty Clark Performer(s): Blossom Dearie and multiple other artists
When I was young I lived in a world of dreams Of moods and myths and illusionary schemes Though now I'm much more grown up I fear that I must own up To the fact that I'm in doubt of What the modern cynics shout of
They say it's spring This feeling light as a feather They say this thing This magic we share together Came with the weather too
They say it's May That's made me daft as a daisy It's May, they say That gave the whole world this crazy Heavenly, hazy hue
I'm a lark On the wing I'm the spark of a firefly's fling
Yet to me This must be Something more than a seasonal thing
They say it's spring Those bells that I can hear ringing It may be spring But when the robins stop singing You're what I'm clinging to Though they say it's spring It's you
If poets sing That when a heart sympathetic It's merely spring Then poets plights are pathetic Though I'm poetic too
They say it's spring For lovers, there's where the lure is That evil thing For which September the cure is This, they are sure is true
Though I know That it's so That my fancy may turn in the spring
With the right One in sight One can find a perpetual thing
Did I need spring To bring the ring that you bought me Though it was spring That wondrous day that you caught me
Darling I thought we knew That it wasn't spring 'Twas you
Count Your Blessings (Instead Of Sheep) Danish Title: Tæl Hver En Glæde - 1955 Composer(s): Irving Berlin First performance: Bing Crosby - 1954 Covered by multiple other artists
When I'm worried and I can't sleep I count my blessings instead of sheep And I fall asleep counting my blessings When my bankroll is getting small I think of when I had none at all And I fall asleep counting my blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds If you're worried and you can't sleep Just count your blessings instead of sheep And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds If you're worried and you can't sleep Just count your blessings instead of sheep And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings
J'Ai Décidé De Vivre Composer(s): Michel Laurent Performer(s): Dalida
Après un long silence Entre le vide et moi Après m'être noyée Dans une vie sans but Vivre dans mes rêves Ne me suffisait pas Et j'ai prié le ciel Et il m'a entendu
J'ai décidé de vivre et je remercie Dieu J'ai décidé de vivre et je remercie Dieu
En une seule seconde Dans le fond de mon cur Le soleil a jailli Eclatant de chaleur Et j'ai fermé les yeux Sur ton seul regard Car c'est dans ton amour Que j'ai trouvé l'espoir
J'ai décidé de vivre et je remercie Dieu J'ai décidé de vivre et je remercie Dieu
En gravant dans ma mémoire Mes souvenirs du passé Je veux décider de croire Que tout peut recommencer
J'ai décidé de vivre et je remercie Dieu J'ai décidé de vivre et je remercie Dieu
They Say Composer(s): Edward Heyman - Paul Mann - Stephen Weiss Performer(s): Sammy Kaye & His Orch. and multiple other artists
They say you have no lips for a fool such as I They say you just believe in hello and goodbye And they say that the one I admire Isn't even remotely concerned And that I'll go on playing with fire Until I have learned my heart has been burned
They say I shouldn't dream of your face in the moon They say all of my dreams will be nightmares too soon Let them talk, let them think what they want to If it makes them feel happy that way I know I'll always love you No matter what they say
I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings
You cant say I love you Too many times, oh... Simple things mean so much Like when was the last touch, when was the last kiss When did you hold em like this
I almost lost the one I love Searchin round for something new Before you make the same mistake Oh, let me pass this on to you
I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count my blessings I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings
Though they dont complain Doesnt mean that theres no pain To forget is the worst So always put them first, thinkin of their needs Make them the one you please
I almost lost the one I love Searching round for something new Before you make the same mistake Let me pass this on to you
If you dont see eye to eye Come close to sayin goodbye Think how far youve come The victories youve won
Whats kept you through the years Was to dry each others tears Memories you recall Lets you know you have it all {Woo}
I almost lost the one I love Searchin round for something new Before you make the same mistake Ooh, let me pass this on to you
I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget, ooh...
I had to learn, learn a lesson {Yes, I did} Never forget to count your blessings {Woo} I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings
I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings
I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings
I had to learn, learn a lesson Never forget to count your blessings
J'Ai De La Veine Composer(s): Max François; Jimmy Davis Performer(s): Yves Montand
Jai de la veine Bien malgré moi Cest une aubaine Touchons du bois! Ceux que ça gêne Nont quà penser Tout bas Bah! Ça ne dure pas Ça! Pourtant la chance Qui ma souri Je lsais d avance Est infinie Quelle insolence! Mais quel bonheur aussi! Oui, je suis un verni
Dans la vie Je vais Toujours content Quell que soit la route vers le printemps Je vais Loin des soucis Car ils senfuient quand je ris
Jai de la veine Depuis toujours Jai de la veine Même en amour Puisque je laime Et puisquelle maime aussi! Oui, je suis un verni Dans la vie !
They Held Me Down Composer(s): Shel Silverstein Performer(s): Shel Silverstein
"This next song is dedicated to all the cop-outs in the world My friends mostly... including me"
It was Sat night at the slammer The gavel was falling like a hammer As they dragged in every freak From off the road One by one they entered the cell And the stories that they had to tell Were all different But all seemed to end on the very same note
"They held me down and they put it on my nose They even sprinkled a little bit on my clothes Yeah I know what you're thinkin But I ain't one of those No they held me down and put it in my nose"
This wino in the corner got up and shook himself out... He said "Well they held me down and poured it down my throat That's what they did They even planted the bottle in my coat Anybody want some? Yeah the reason why my pants so wet Is they pushed me off the boat After they held me down and poured it down my throat"
And this chick in the next cell She said "I heard you guys talking And let me tell you something He held me down and he put it you know where Ohhhh... I told him I was a virgin But he didn't care Noooo... the pig! Ahhhh... you see his wallet's in my purse What's it doing there? He held me down and put it you know where"
And then this cat got up Well... he half got up He lifted his head and He said "Hey, man... they held me down and they put it in my vein They even held a pistol to my brain Or I wouldn'ta done it Ohhh... these scars on my arms are where I crashed through the window pane... Tryin' to get awaaaaaaaaay When they held me down and put it in my vein"
And then this cat.. a rollie-eyed cat in a raincoat, and shoes And the bottom of his pants were cut off at the knees He said "She held me down and put it in my face Oh, the disgrace And that's the fact on which I'm gonna base my case She was overweight and underage And we was at my place But she held me down and put it in my face"
Count Your Blessings Composer(s): Richard Morgan; Edith Temple Performer(s): Aled Jones and multiple other artists
Count your blessings one by one When dawn appears and day has just begun They will light your heart with happiness Make each hour bright and bring you gladness Count your blessings one by one When twilight falls and toil of day is done And in sweet dreams they'll come again to you If you will count your blessings each day through Count your blessings while you may For we are here but little time to stay All around are hearts sincere and true Lovely things abound just waiting for you Count your blessings while you may The big or small, whichever comes your way For then you'll find this world a place of love If you will count your blessings from above
{Refrain:} J'ai dansé avec l'amour J'ai fait des tours et des tours Ce fut un soir merveilleux Je ne voyais que ses yeux si bleus Ses cheveux couleur de blond Lui et moi, que c'était bon L'amour avait dans ses yeux Tant d'amour, tant d'amour Tant d'amour, d'amour
Lui et moi contre lui Au-dessus la nuit Tournent dans le bruit Moi, n'osant pas parler Le corps bousculé J'étais admirée Lui, la musique et lui Partout l'amour, partout la fièvre Et nos corps frissonnants Moi, la musique et moi Partout ses yeux, partout ses lèvres Et puis mon cur hurlant
I remember that night she was born I was a young man myself When the doctor said it's a little girl I felt my heart melt An old man in the waiting room He looked up at me and smiled He said son remember they're only with you for awhile
They grow up they grow so fast By the time you figure it out the moment has passed
I remember that high school prom Pretty ribbons of blue I said angel don't stay out too late She said Daddy I love you When a young man came to pick her up I saw her face light up and smile I remembered that same smile when she was just a child
They grow up they grow so fast By the time you figure it out the moment has passed
That little girl she's finished college Got a life of her own When I think of the life we've shared I'm never alone And there's something that I need to tell her And I know she'll understand That I'll always love her and I'd do it all again
They grow up they grow so fast By the time you figure it out the moment has passed
They grow up that's the way it should be You just open your heart and you save those memories You just open your heart and you save those memories You save those memories yeah
Count On Me Composer(s): J. Barish Performer(s): Marty Balin
Precious love I'll give it to you Blue as the sky and deep in the Eyes of a love so true You make me feel light on the stairs and lost in the Air of a love so real
And you can count on me girl You can count on my love Woman You can count on me baby You can count on my love to see You through
Emerald eyes and china perfume Caught in the wheel and lost in The feel of a love so soon Ruby lips You make my song Into the night and saved by the light Of a love so strong
J'Ai Crié À La Nuit Composer(s): Chris Long; Johnny Hallyday Performer(s): Johnny Hallyday
Ils sont plus de cinquante autour de moi Je me sens comme perdu dans un désert Sur leur échiquier je glisse comme un pion Alors que je croyais en être le roi
Quand j'ai besoin d'un peu d'amitié Les visages se tournent et s'effacent Lorsque je réclame un peu de gaieté Sous leurs sourires je sens de l'intérêt
Quelques fois j'ai envie De crier à la nuit Emmène-moi Emmène-moi
Petit fille tu veux vieillir avec moi Réfléchi, voudrais-tu être le miroir Où l'on pourrait voir nos visages Se froisser un peu plus chaque soir
Lorsque plus tard mon nom sera oublié Viendras-tu comme avant pour me parler Désolé petite fille, je vivrai seul Je préfère vivre vite et mourir jeune
Quelques fois j'ai envie De crier à la nuit Emmène moi Emmène moi...
They Go Wild, Simply Wild Over Me Composer(s): Fred Fisher - Joseph McCarthy
They go wild, simply wild over me They go mad, just as mad as they can be No matter where I'm at All the ladies thin or fat The tall ones, the small ones I grab 'em off like that
Ev'ry night how they fight over me I don't know what it is that they can see The ladies look at me and sigh In my arms they want to die They go wild, simply wild over me They go wild, simply wild over me
Count Me Out Composer(s): Jack Pruett Performer(s): Marty Robbins
Takin' me for granted was your first mistake And that was the beginnin' of a last heartache And then you added insult to my injury When you started treatin' me just as you please
Count me out of future plans you might be makin' No more foolish chances am I takin' You played love's game too rough As for me, I've had enough 'Cause the goin's got too rough, so count me out
Things I thought important never bothered you You kept on till you killed all my love for you Doin' as you pleased became a part of you You can't blame me now for walkin' out on you
Count me out of future plans you might be makin' No more foolish chances am I takin' You played love's game too rough As for me, I've had enough 'Cause the goin's got too rough, so count me out
