Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels Composer(s): J.D. Miller Performer(s): Kitty Wells and multiple other artists
As I sit here tonight, the jukebox playing The tune about the wild side of life As I listen to the words you are saying It brings memories when I was a trusting wife
It wasn't God who made honky tonk angels As you said in the words of your song Too many times married men think they're still single That has caused many a good girl to go wrong
It's a shame that all the blame is on us women It's not true that only you men feel the same >From the start most every heart that's ever broken Was because there always was a man to blame
It wasn't God who made honky tonk angels As you said in the words of your song Too many times married men think they're still single That has caused many a good girl to go wrong
It Was Only The Wind Composer(s): Tom T. Hall; Louise Scruggs Performer(s): Lester Flatt; John Tomlin
She would sit by her window and gaze out Down the road where her children had gone One by one they left seeking their fortune And left their old mother alone
Sometime late at night she would call me Sir did I here a knock at the door I would say it was only the wind man Just as I had told her before
It's only the wind Your children are not at the door It's only the wind The wind restless wind, nothing more
Sometime she would talk of her children Of her son and her doughter so fair She said they were much like the wild wind They sometime neglected to care
One night I heard somebady knocking But I saw as I went to the door She was there in her chair by the window Her eyes closesd in rest forever more
It's only the wind Your children are not at the door It's only the wind The wind restless wind, nothing more
Away In A Manger
(French Version: Si Grande Est La Terre) Composer(s): James Murray; John McFarland - 1887 Performer(s): Ken Griffin - 1959 and multiple other artists
Away in a manger, no crib for his bed the little Lord Jesus laid down his Sweet head The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky And stay by my side until morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray Bless all the dear children in thy tender care And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there
It Was Only A Sun Shower Composer(s): Irving Kahal; Ted Snyder; Francis Wheeler Performer(s): Annette Hanshaw and multiple other artists
My lonesome clock'll Tick-tick-tock all through the day When you're away I'm blue, so blue! We quarreled, dear, but don't you fear I'll soon return You know you're yearning I know you're yearning, too!
Honey, don't you cry Clouds are rolling by The rainbow's in the sky It was only a sun shower
In the shelter of Sunny skies above We will live and love It was only a sun shower
Now, why do we complain? We should be cheerful and gay Tomorrow sun will shine again Although it's cloudy today Love finds a way
So, honey don't be blue We'll go smiling through Forever It was only a sun shower, sweetheart!
Honey, don't you cry Clouds are rolling by The rainbow's in the sky It was only a little sun shower
In the shelter of Sunny skies above We will live and love It was only a little sun shower
Now, why do we complain? We should be cheerful and gay Tomorrow sun will shine again Although it's cloudy today Love finds a way
So, honey don't be blue We'll go smiling through Forever It was only a sun shower, sweetheart!
Awake Before Sunrise
Performer(s): CW 'Bill' Bennett & David Dell
Awake before sunrise, before heat of day
Get ready for Christmas, we must be away
Come worship the Christ child, our shepherd, our head
The woolshed his dwelling, the wool bale his bed
The shepherds go muster, the dogs hunt away
With dust and the barking, it's shearing all day
A breather for smoko, a time to give pride
To Jesus our shepherd, our saviour and guide
On horseback, on hill top, creation below
God's beauty, our freedom, in Christ we may know
It Was Only A Gypsy Composer(s): Jake Thackray Performer(s): Jake Thackray
I am a handsome policeman I am bold and versatile My wife is white and beautiful, with breasts of alabaster When I hurry home to her, she whispers with a smile "What did you do today, my big blue hero?"
"There was only a gypsy A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy Up to no good. I did what I should A little physical persuasion and he passed on by"
But now I grow impatient to enjoy her juicy beauty I surge to the rising rhythms of those breasts of alabaster "No," she cries, "pray tell me what you did today on duty Tell me more about this hairy gypsy!"
"It was only a gypsy A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy Up to no good I did what I should A little physical persuasion and he passed on by"
"But tell me, pretty darling, will you tell me, in your turn Who placed those fresh wild flowers in your breasts of alabaster? And when you smile, between your teeth, still wedged, do I discern A sprig of whisker from another's moustache?"
"It was only a gypsy", she sighed "A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy Up to no good I did what I could A little physical persuasion and he passed on by
It was only a gypsy boy A ragged, shaggy blackguard of a didicoy-oy-oy Up to no good I did what I could A little physical persuasion and he passed on by"
Between her breasts a hedgerow nosegay In between her teeth a tell-tale whisker The house is full of clothes-pegs
Auld Lang Syne
Composer(s): Robert Burns (Traditional) - 1797
Performer(s): Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians - 1939
and multiple other artists
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintaince be forgot
And auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
And surely you'll be your pint stowp
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll drink a richt guid willy waught
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wandered monie a wearie fit'
Since auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
We twa hae paidled in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas a'tween us braid hae roared
Since auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
And here's a hand my trusty fere
And gie's a hand o' thine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
It Was On A Fine Summer's Morning (aka Pretty Maid Milking A Cow) Composer(s): Caelin Deas; Thomas Moore
It was on a fine summer's morning When the birds sweetly tuned on each bough I heard a fair maid sing most charming As she sat a-milking her cow Her voice, it was chanting melodious She left me scarce able to go My heart it is soothed in solace My Cailín deas crúite na mbó
With courtesy I did salute her "Good-morrow, most amiable maid I'm your captive slave for the future" "Kind sir, do not banter," she said "I'm not such a precious rare jewel That I should enamour you so I am but a plain country girl" Says Cailín deas crúite na mbó
"The Indies afford no such jewel So precious and transparently fair Oh! do not to my flame add fuel But consent for to love me, my dear Take pity and grant my desire And leave me no longer in woe Oh! love me or else I'll expire Sweet Cailín deas crúite na mbó"
"Or had I the wealth of great Damer Or all on the African shore Or had I great Devonshire treasure Or had I ten thousand times more Or had I the lamp of Alladin Or had I his genie also I'd rather live poor on a mountain With Cailín deas crúite na mbó"
"I beg you'll withdraw and don't tease me I cannot consent unto thee I like to live single and airy Till more of the world I do see New cares they would me embarrass Besides, sir, my fortune is low Until I get rich I'll not marry" Says Cailín deas crúite na mbó
"An old maid is like an old almanack Quite useless when once out of date If her ware is not sold in the morning At noon it must fall to low rate The fragrance of May is soon over The rose loses its beauty, you know All bloom is consumed in October Sweet Cailín deas crúite na mbó"
"A young maid is like a ship sailing There's no knowing how long she may steer For with every blast she's in danger Oh! consent, love, and banish all care For riches I care not a farthing Your affection I want and no more In comfort I'd wish to enjoy you My Cailín deas crúite na mbó.."
Augustus Caesar having brought
The world to quiet peace
That all the noise of bloody wars
In every land did cease
Just Joseph, with his Mary mild
To Bethlehem did come
Which blessed place appointed was
To ease her burden'd womb
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then, all the town being full of guests
Such was their helpless case
That not a bed for them was left
Nor any lodging place
But in a poor and simple inn
Even an ox's stall
Appointed was to entertain
The Saviour of us all
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
No mantle, nor no rich attire
No swaddling bands, nor linen rare
No costly robes, nor golden treasure
Could Jesus Christ our Lord have there
No other nurse nor lullaby
But blessed Mary's arms
To rock this blessed babe to sleep
With heavenly hymns and charms
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Thus was the Son of God not born
In majesty and state
As Princes of the Nations be
Tho' he a Prince most great
Yet at his blessed birth the choirs
Of heavenly Angels sing
And every thing for Jury's King
Rejoiced with thanksgiving
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
O Holy, Holy, Lord of Hosts
This was their joy and mirth
Which sounded out on every coast
For Jesus Christ his birth
Both Cherubim, and Seraphim
With all the Hosts of Heaven
With joyful voice sang praises forth
To glorify this even
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
And when that blessed morning came
That God's dear Son was born
A glorious Star with blazing beams
Did all the skies adorn
Which unto Shepherds in the fields
The first of all appear'd
A voice likewise came down from Heaven
And thus the Shepherds cheer'd
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
This tide is born in Bethlehem
A Saviour, and a King
Whose merits shall redeem the world
And man's salvation bring
All glory be to God on high
And peace on Earth to all
And goodwill still be unto men
This was the Angel's call
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
This Star did not alone appear
Unto the Shepherds poor
But to the sages of the world
To make their glory more
Who came conducted by the Star
From countries far from thence
And there presented at his feet
Gold, myrrh, and frankincense
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
The which when cruel Herod heard
Of this great homage done
By the three Wise Men of the East
To Mary's blessed Son
He sent throughout all Jury land
To have this infant slain
With every one of two years old
And none did there remain
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then Bethlehem grew red with blood
And white with infants' bones
That nought was heard in Jury's land
But childless mothers' moans
Yet Mary's babe, by Heaven preserv'd
Escaped their bloody rage
And liv'd in Egypt, till he came
To the term of twelve years of age
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Even as the Angel did appoint
His parents did back return
And with their Son in Jury's land
In safety did sojourn
But Herod's death by judgment strange
Before the time befell
Whose bowells brake and did burst out
As ancient stories tell
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then Jesus Christ, at twelve years old
In Jury began to preach
And to the sages of the land
Of Moses' laws did teach
And afterwards for twenty years
He oft did fast and pray
Till cursed Judas with a kiss
Sweet Jesus did betray
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
It Was Love, Love Alone Performer(s): Harry Belafonte
It was love; love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
On the 10th of December we heard the talk He gave his throne to the Duke of York It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
King Edward was noble, King Edward was great it was love that caused him to abdicate It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
He said he was sorry that his Mommy would grieve he cannot help it, he would have to leave It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
You can take his power you can take his bought leave him with his yachting boat It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
Ha,love, love, love, love Caused King Edward.......
You can take his money you can take his store but leave him that lady from Baltimore It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
I dont know what Mrs Simpson got in her bone that caused the king to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
On the 10th of December 1936 the Duke of Windsor went to get his kicks It was love; love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love, love, love love, love, love, love love, love, it was love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, lova alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love; love alone cause the king to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
Au Royaume Du Bonhomme Hiver
(Adapted from - Winter Wonderland - 1934)
(Danish Version: Et Vinterhvidt Vidunderland - 1978)
Composer(s): Richard B. Smith; Felix Bernard
Performer(s): Roch Voisine - 2000
Écoutez les clochettes Du joyeux temps des fêtes Annonçant la joie Dans chaque cur qui bat Au royaume du bonhomme hiver
Sous la neige qui tombe Le traîneau vagabonde Semant tout autour des chansons d'amour Au royaume du bonhomme hiver
Le voilà qui sourit sur la place Son chapeau, sa canne et son foulard Il semble nous dire d'un ton bonace Ne voyez-vous donc pas qu'il est en tard
Il dit vrait tout de même Près du feu, je t'emmène Allons nous chauffer dans l'intimité Au royaume du bonhomme hiver
It Was I Composer(s): Gary Paxton Performer(s): Lindsey Buckingham and multiple other artists
You're telling everybody I'm the one To blame for all the wrong that you have done The day that you walked out and left Didn't say goodbye Who was left alone to sit and cry? It was I It was I
I gave you everything I ever had The only things I got from you were bad The times you didn't show up The times you didn't call Who was left alone with it all? It was I It was I
My love was always yours To treasure and to hold If you let a love go by It will soon grow cold Temptation is too strong to hide Are you really satisfied With my love the way it is? Let me tell you how it is
So please come back and try to start anew I know that it's the proper thing to do Darlin', if we make up I know we'll never break up Then I know it's only me and you Me and you Me and you
At Christmas Composer(s): Isaac Hanson; Taylor Hanson; Zachary Hanson Performer(s): Hanson
Snows falling down as you step out of your car Presents in your arms and you've traveled far Someone opens the door with a smile on their face And you know you've come to the right place
Family nestled by the fire Christmas hopes to inspire Loved ones by your side You know you'll kiss your babies goodnight
At Christmas, Christmas No matter who you are, how far you've come This is where you belong At Christmas
Memories round the Christmas tree Are the sweetest ones that remain with me It's a comfort deep inside, though you can't stop the race of time To know that Christmas will always be
Family nestled by the fire A Christmas hope will be inspired Loved ones by your side You know you'll kiss your baby goodnight
At Christmas, Christmas No matter who you are how far you've come This is where you belong, where you belong At Christmas
Can't you feel it changin' Sense the anticipation You can tell we're almost there Precious time we're takin' Memories we're makin' There's Christmas in the air
Now this is what Christmas means to me Being together with your family And the wise men who followed that star To where our baby Jesus lay
Family nestled all around Baby Jesus asleep so sound And his star shines so bright On that very first holy night
At Christmas, Christmas No matter who you are how far you've come This is where you belong At Christmas, Christmas
As lately we watch'd o'er our fields thro' the night A star there was seen of such glorious light All thro' the night, angels did sing Carols so sweet of the birth of a King
A King of such beauty was ne'er before seen And Mary His mother so like a queen Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born
His throne is a manger, His court is a loft But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft Him they proclaim, our Christ by name And earth, sky and air straight are filled with his fame
Then shepherds, be joyful; salute your new King Let hills and vales ring to the song that ye sing Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born
It Was A Very Good Year
((French Versions: Ma Plus Belle Année (Romuald) - 1963; C'était Une Très Bonne Année (Robert Charlebois) - 2001))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake
First release by: The Kingston Trio - 1961
Covered by multiple other artists
When I was seventeen It was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We'd hide from the lights On the village green When I was seventeen
When I was twenty-one It was a very good year It was a very good year for city girls Who lived up the stair With all that perfumed hair And it came undone When I was twenty-one
When I was thirty-five It was a very good year It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls Of independent means We'd ride in limousines Their chauffeurs would drive When I was thirty-five
But now the days grow short I'm in the autumn of the year And now I think of my life as vintage wine From fine old kegs From the brim to the dregs And it poured sweet and clear It was a very good year
