Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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If I Ruled The World Dutch Version: Die Wereld Van Mij - 1968 Composer(s): Leslie Bricusse; Cyril Ornadel Performer(s): Harry Secombe - 1963 and multiple other artists
If I ruled the world Every day would be the first day of Spring Every heart would have a new song to sing And we'd sing of the joy every morning would bring
If I ruled the world Every man would be as free as a bird Every voice would be a voice to be heard Take my word, we would treasure each day that occurred
My world would be a beautiful place Where we would weave such wonderful dreams My world would wear a smile on its face Like the man in the moon when the moon beams
If I ruled the world Every man would say the world was his friend There'd be happiness that no man could end No my friend, not if I ruled the world
Every head would be held up high There'd be sunshine in everyone's sky If the day ever dawned when I ruled the world
¿Dónde estará la niña que no viene más? Dicen que se fue camino de la gran ciudad Lleva en su vientre un niño que no nacerá Porque sino su patrona se puede enfadar Tal vez allá en la villa se ponga a llorar Cuando le arranque el hijo doña Trinidad Dicen que era lindo y rubio como un querubín El niño que no pudo nacer ni reír ¿Dónde estará la niña que no viene más? Se fue a acunar a su hijo a la eternidad
If I Only Knew Composer(s): Rise Robots Rise Performer(s): Tom Jones
Ow!! Yeah... Yeah Home grown, on the bone All the channels show the same old war zone As I walk alone in the city Makin' me an offer, now don't they look pretty New cinema Live action, all the noise of attraction beats up On the streets, the sellers do mark up Better than tellin' em off, don't stock up Shark, they don't bite All that matters is you're not here tonight And now that I wonder Am I gonna dig a hole ten feet under Under sea, under you, under we, undivided Undecided
If I only knew What I could do To make you, make you love me To make you make you love me If I only knew What I could do To make you make you love me To make you make you love me Up north where the snow grows colder I travel onward 'cross the border
Looked up a girl that I once knew frozen To be the follower of the deity Make myself scarce while they Come to plea bargain For my body and soul All the flames go around, surround me I won't go
I need the ozone I wanna cuddle up behind your backbone I never stay long where I'm not wanted I fell haunted Yo brother Where ya gonna go Back to the warzone To break down the walls
If I only knew What I could do To make you, make you love me To make you make you love me If I only knew What I could do To make you make you love me To make you make you love me If I only knew What I could do To make you, make you happy To make you make you happy
If only I knew what I should do, yeah To make you make you love me I bared my soul to the golden traces Went to the forest of the holy places And now I wonder Am I gonna dig a hole ten feet under Under sea, under me, under you, under we, undivided Undecided Yeah... yeah
If I only knew What I could do To make you happy To make you make you happy If I only knew What I should do To make you make you happy To make you make you happy If I only knew What I could do To make you, make you love me To make you make you love me If I only knew What I should do To make you make you love me If I only knew what I should do If I only knew what I should do
A veces el cristal del llanto me da pájaros sin voz en el corazón y se me pone gris en algún cajón donde mi niñez vive su soledad En un pino que fue rama dulce ayer bomba de color, barco en el amor que el viento azotó y por fin ancló en el arenal de mi soledad Es sólo un niño que por primera vez se asoma al dolor desde su candor una carta más que no llegará Es distancia y mar, torpe despertar Es mi llanto, por fin, un viejo país donde va feliz el niño que fui
If I Only Had Time Adapted from: Je N'aurai Pas Le Temps - 1967 Composer(s): Jack Fishman / Michel Fugain; Pierre Delanoë Performer(s): John Rowles - 1968 and multiple other artists
Mm... If I only had time, only time
So much to do If I only had time, if I only had time Dreams to pursue If I only had time, they'd be mine
Time, like the wind, goes hurrying by And the hours just fly Where to begin? There are mountains I'd climb if I had time Since I met you I've thought Life really is too short Loving you so many things we could make true A whole century isn't enough to satisfy me
A me piaceva andare di notte ogni estate in riva al mare Camminare e poi fermarmi ogni tanto lì E pensare a cose inutili A come è grande il mare A che distanza cè tra qua e là Oppure comè che è così strano il mondo E come era strano esserci Confondermi e perdermi Sotto quel cielo e a tutte le stelle Perdermi, riperdermi Lontano da ogni cosa Su una stella luminosa Non esserci, non essere Non esser mai nemmeno nato Un punto solo, il più piccolo che cè
Adesso sei con me Come mi sento io qui davanti a te Ancora più confuso per averti qui vicino a me Come se avessi sedici anni Per questo cederò ad ogni cosa, a tutto quello che dirai Ad ogni spostamento che avrai Perché voglio vederti stare bene, bene, bene, bene E perdermi, confondermi Insieme a te, il cielo e alle altre stelle E perdermi, non perderti Lontano da ogni cosa Su una stella luminosa Ed esserci, ed essere Dentro di te e in ogni momento Difenderti, difenderti anche da me Per non perderti e perdonami Se non sarò come vorrai Perdonami, perdonami Ma ti stringerò come nessuno farà mai Per non perderti e tenerti qui sopra di me come una stella Non perderti ed andare fino là là
If I Only Had The Words (To Tell You) Composer(s): Billy Joel Performer(s): Billy Joel
If I only had the words to tell you If you only had the time to understand Though I know it wouldn't change your feelings And I know you'll carry on the best you can
If I only had the urge to tell you If you only know how hard it is to say When the simple lines have all been taken And the radio repeats them ev'ry day
If I never find the song to sing you If you always find it hard to comprehend Well you know there wouldn't be much meaning If I had to sing those tired words again Life goes on and on, and tonight will soon be gone But if we try we can be sure
If I only had the words to tell you If you only had the time to understand But I only have these arms to hold you And it's all that you can ask of any man
L.A.Woman Composer(s): John Densmore; Robbie Krieger; Ray Manzarek; Jim Morrison Performer(s): The Doors; and various other artists
Well, I just got into town about an hour ago Took a look around, see which way the wind blows Where are the little girls in their Hollywood bungalows
Are you a lucky little lady in The City of Light Or just another lost angel ... City of Night City of Night, City of Night, City of Night, woo, c'mon
L.A. Woman, L.A. Woman L.A. Woman Sunday afternoon L.A. Woman Sunday afternoon L.A. Woman Sunday afternoon Drive thru your suburbs Into your blues, into your blues, yeah Into your blue-blue blues Into your blues, ohh, yeah
I see your hair is burnin' Hills are filled with fire If they say I never loved you You know they are liars Drivin' down your freeways Midnite alleys roam Cops in cars, the topless bars Never saw a woman ... So alone, so alone So alone, so alone
Motel Money Murder Madness Let's change the mood from glad to sadness
Mr. Mojo Risin', Mr. Mojo Risin' Mr. Mojo Risin', Mr. Mojo Risin' Got to keep on risin' Mr. Mojo Risin', Mr. Mojo Risin' Mojo Risin', gotta Mojo Risin' Mr. Mojo Risin', gotta keep on risin' Risin', risin' Gone risin', risin' I'm gone risin', risin' I gotta risin', risin' Well, risin', risin' I gotta, wooo, yeah, risin' Woah, ohh yeah
Well, I just got into town about an hour ago Took a look around, see which way the wind blows Where are the little girls in their Hollywood bungalows
Are you a lucky little lady in The City of Light Or just another lost angel ... City of Night City of Night, City of Night, City of Night, woah, c'mon
L.A. Woman, L.A. Woman L.A. Woman, your my woman Little L.A. Woman, Little L.A. Woman L.A. L.A. Woman Woman L.A. Woman c'mon
If I Only Had A Heart Composer(s): Harold Arlen; E.Y. Harburg First performance by: Jack Haley - 1939 Covered by multiple other artists
When a man's an empty kettle He should be on his mettle And yet I'm torn apart Just because I'm presumin' That I could be kinda human If I only had a heart
I'd be tender I'd be gentle And awful sentimental Regarding love and art I'd be friends with the sparrows And the boy who shoots the arrows If I only had a heart
Picture me A balcony Above a voice sings low Where for art thou, Romeo? I hear a beat How sweet Just to register emotion Jealousy, devotion And really feel the part I could stay young and chipper And I'd lock it with a zipper If I only had a heart
L.A. International Airport Composer(s): Leanne Scott Performer(s): Susan Raye; Lefty Frizzell
Standing in that silent hall Waitin' for that final call Says he doesn't love me anymore Shakin' hands, I pack a bag Tremblin' voice, I call a cab Slowly I start walkin' through the door
The cab arrives, he blows his horn I stumble out in the early morn' Tell him of the place I've got to go Hit a hundred signal lights Peterbilts in a traffic fight Gettin' to these doors has been so slow ...
L.A. International Airport Where the big jet engines roar L.A. International Airport I won't see him anymore
Stewardess in a mini-skirt Hippie in a leather shirt Starlet on her way to Naples, Rome While I'm wonderin' where it's at I see a Paris diplomat College kids are tryin' to get back home
Baggage car goes quickly by See my case and I start to cry Stumble to the lounge to be alone And while I'm tryin' to get some rest I bite my lips and try my best To fight the pain that's makin' me leave home
L.A. International Airport Where the big jet engines roar L.A. International Airport I won't see him anymore
With Silver wings across the sky Vapor trails that wave goodbye To those below who've got to stay at home I wish that I had flown at night So I could take that Champagne flight Rid myself of every tear I own
Soaring high above the heavens In a seven-forty-seven Fighting back the tears that curse my eyes Captain's voice so loud and clear Amplifies into my ear Assuring me I'm flying friendly skies
L.A. International Airport Where the big jet engines roar L.A. International Airport I won't see him anymore
If I Only Had A Brain Composer(s): Harold Arlen; E.Y. Harburg First performance by: Judy Garland & Ray Bolger - 1939 Covered by multiple other artists
(Scarecrow:) I could while away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers Consultin' with the rain; Well, my head I'd be scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin' If I only had a brain
I'd unravel ev'ry riddle for ev'ry individdle In trouble or in pain
(Dorothy:) With the thoughts you'd be thinkin' You could be another Lincoln If you only had a brain
(Scarecrow:) Oh I could tell you why The ocean's near the shore I would think of things I never thought before And then I'd sit and think some more
I would not be just a nuthin' My head all full of stuffin' My heart all full of pain I would dance and be merry Life would be a ding-a-derry If I only had a brain
(Loving You Is) Sunshine Composer(s): Jerry Crutchfield Performer(s): Barbara Fairchild
Sunshine, loving you is sunshine You make the dark clouds go away Sunshine, having you is sunshine Your love's my sunshine every day
When things go wrong they don't stay wrong too long You always know what's right for me When I feel down you bring your love around And Darling, your sweet kiss can set me free
Sunshine, loving you is sunshine You make the dark clouds go away Sunshine, having you is sunshine Your love's my sunshine every day
When drops of rain beat upon my windowpane You have a way to make things right I lose my cares sitting in a cozy chair With your loving arms holding me tight
Sunshine, loving you is sunshine You make the dark clouds go away Sunshine, having you is sunshine Your love's my sunshine every day
If I Never Sing Another Song German Version: Gäb' Es Nur Noch Dieses Lied Für Mich Composer(s): Alexandra; Don Black; Udo Jürgens Performer(s): Shirley Bassey and multiple other artists
In my heyday Young men wrote to me Everybody seemed to have time to devote to me Everyone I saw all swore they knew me Once upon a song Main attraction, couldn't buy a seat The celebrity, celebrities were dying to meet I've had every accolade bestowed on me And so you see
If I never sing another song It wouldn't bother me I had my share of fame You know my name
If I never sing another song Or take another bow I would get by, but I'm not sure how
Always posing, but you love it all Though you have to learn to act like you're above it all Everything I did the world applauded Once upon a star
Framed citations, hung on every wall Got a scrapbook full of quotes, I can recall them all There were times I felt the world belonged to me And so you see
If I never sing another song It wouldn't bother me I had my share of fame You know my name
If I never sing another song Or take another bow I would get by, but I'm not sure how But I'm not sure how But I'm not sure how
(Love Is) Thicker Than Water Composer(s): Barry Gibb; Andy Gibb Performer(s): Andy Gibb
Love is higher than a mountain Love is thicker than water You are this dreamer's only dream Heaven's angel, devil's daughter
Say, my mind, should I go with her on silent nights She'll drive me crazy in the end And I should leave this paradise But I can't leave her While I need her more than she needs you That's what I'm living for
Love is, higher than a mountain Love is, thicker than water You are this dreamer's only dream Heaven's angel, devil's daughter
(Instrumental Break)
Say my thought, should I find out she don't care at all She'll leave me crying in the end Wandering through the afterglow But I can't leave her While I need her more than she needs you That's what I'm praying for
Love is, higher than a mountain Love is, thicker than water You are this dreamer's only dream Heaven's angel, devil's daughter
Love is, higher than a mountain Love is, thicker than water You are this dreamer's only dream Heaven's angel, devil's daughter
Gäb' Es Nur Noch Dieses Lied Für Mich English Version: If I Never Sing Another Song Composer(s): Thomas Christen; Udo Jürgens; Montana Performer(s): Udo Jürgens
Das Publikum schenkte ihm Beifall Doch niemand rief: "Wir wollen mehr!" Um ihn ist es ruhiger geworden Der Jubel, der Rausch - lange her Ich suchte ihn hinter der Bühne Mich hinderte niemand daran Er saß vor dem Spiegel der Melancholie "Wissen Sie, damals...", so fing er an
"Es waren Stürme der Begeisterung Meine Lieder waren Hymen für mein Publikum 100.000 Augen wie die Sterne - unvorstellbar schön! Ich war damals wie ein Vorbild Und ich habe ihre Sehnsucht mit Musik gestillt Sie können sich nicht vorstelln', was das für mich hieß Verstehen Sie?"
"Gäb' es nur noch dieses Lied für mich Und meine Fantasie Ich wüßte gnaz genau, ihr kennt mich noch Gäb' es nur noch dieses Lied für mich Und diese Melodie Alles ging' weiter, doch bitte sag'mir wie?"
Er nahm den Mantel Und erzählte mir von Frauen und Preisen, Geld Und manchem Souvenir Wie eines schönen Tag's alles verloren war Es war einmal ein Star...
Es gibt Fotos und ein Tagebuch "Vielleicht verstehn' Sie warum ich manchmal die Erinnerung such' Nein, ich lüge nicht - mir hat die Welt gehört! Verstehen Sie?"
(Love Is) The Tender Trap
Composer(s): Sammy Cahn - James Van Heusen
First release by: Frank Sinatra - 1955
Covered by multiple other artists
You see a pair of laughing eyes
And suddenly you're sighing sighs
You're thinkin' nothin's wrong
You string along, boy, then Snap!
Those eyes, those sighs
They're part of the tender trap
You're hand in hand beneath the trees
And soon there's music in the breeze
You're actin' kind of smug
Until your heart just goes WHAP!
Those trees, that breeze
They're part of the tender trap
Some starry night
When her kisses make you tingle
She'll hold you tight
And you'll hate yourself for being single
And all at once it seems so nice
The folks are throwin' shoes and rice
You hurry to a spot that's just a dot on the map
You're hooked, you're cooked
You're caught in the tender trap
Some starry night
When her kisses make you tingle
She'll hold you tight
And you'll hate yourself for bein' single
And all at once it seems so nice
The folks are throwin' shoes and rice
You hurry to a spot that's just a dot on the map
And then you wonder how it all came about
It's too late now, there's no gettin' out
You fell in love, and love is the tender trap
It Isn't Right Composer(s): Robert Mellin Performer(s): The Platters; Downchild Blues Band; Poker Dots
It isn't right for you to hurt me It isn't right to make me blue It isn't right to take my kisses And give them to somebody new It isn't right for you to promise A million dreams that can't come true It isn't right to start a flame Deep within my heart Then let it go out like a light It isn't right
If I Needed You Composer(s): Townes Van Zandt First release by: Townes Van Zandt - 1973 Covered by multiple other artists
If I needed you would you come to me would you come to me and ease my pain? If you needed me I would come to you I'd swim the seas for to ease your pain
In the night forlorn the morning's born and the morning shines with the lights of love You will miss sunrise if you close your eyes that would break my heart in two
The lady's with me now since I showed her how to lay her lily hand in mine Loop and Lil agree she's a sight to see and a treasure for the poor to find
(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game Composer(s): Kenneth Gamble; Leon Huff Performer(s): The Intruders
Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out
Up to bat {To bat} I thought I hit a love run But to my surprise I found I didnt hit none
Threw her love so fast She put me in a daze Never knew that love Could come so many ways
{Strike one} She took me by surprise {Strike two} Right in front of my eyes {Strike three} Oh, I was out without a doubt Oh, I was out
(Oh, love) Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out (Three strikes youre out) Whether you win or lose (Oh, love) Love is just like a baseball game (Is like a baseball game) Three strikes youre out Everybodys got to pay some due
Oh, Im up to bat {To bat} Im gonna try love one more time I really love this girl And Im gonna make her mine
I aint never won When I played a baseball game Now it seems that love And baseball are just the same
{Strike one} Oh, she did it again {Strike two} Looks like Im never gonna win {Strike three} Oh, I was out without a doubt I was out
(Oh, love) Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out (Three strikes youre out) Whether you win or lose (I said love) Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out Everybodys got to pay some due (You got to pay some due)
(Oh, love) Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out (Three strikes youre out whether you win or lose) (I said love) Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out (Oh) Everybodys got to pay some due (Got to say it again)
(Love, love, love) Love is just like a baseball game Three strikes youre out (Three strikes youre out whether you win or lose)
