Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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It's Raining Composer(s): Naomi Neville First release by: Irma Thomas - 1962 Covered by multiple other artists
Drip drop Drip drop Drip drop Drip drop
It's raining so hard Looks like it's gonna rain all night And this is the time I'd love to be holding you tight But I guess I'll have to accept The fact that you're not here I wish the rain would hurry up And end, my dear
It's raining so hard It's really coming down Sittin' by my window Watching the rain fall to the ground This is the time I'd love to be holding you tight But I guess I'll just go crazy tonight
It's raining so hard It brings back memories Of the time That you were here with me Counting every drop About to lose my top I wish the rain would hurry up and stop
I've got the blues so bad I can hardly catch my breath The harder it rains The worse it gets This is the time I'd love to be holding you tight But I guess I'll just go crazy tonight
Ding Dong! Merrily On High
((Adapted from: Branle De L'official (Thoinot Arbeau))
Composer(s): Thoinot Arbeau - Charles Wood - George Woodward
Performer(s): Celtic Woman
Ding dong merrily on high In heav'n the bells are ringing Ding dong verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
E'en so here below, below Let steeple bells be swungen And "Io, io, io!" By priest and people sungen
Ding dong merrily on high In heav'n the bells are ringing Ding dong verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers
Ding dong merrily on high In heav'n the bells are ringing Ding dong verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
It's Probably Me Composer(s): Eric Clapton; Michael Kamen; Sting Performer(s): Sting and multiple other artists
If the night turned cold and the stars looked down And you hug yourself on the cold, cold ground You wake the morning in a stranger's coat No one would you see You ask yourself, who'd watch for me My only friend, who could it be It's hard to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me
When you belly's empty and the hunger's so real And you're too proud to beg and too dumb to steal You search the city for your only friend No one would you see You ask yourself, who'd watch for me A solitary voice to speak out and set me free I hate to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me
You're not the easiest person I ever got to know And it's hard for us both to let our feelings show Some would say I should let you go your way You'll only make me cry But if there's one guy, just one guy Who'd lay down his life for you and die I hate to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me
When the world's gone crazy and it makes no sense There's only one voice that comes to your defence The jury's out and your eyes search the room And one friendly face is all you need to see And if there's one guy, just one guy Who'd lay down his life for you and die I hate to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me I hate to say it I hate to say it, but it's probably me
Dime Niño, De Quién Eres? Performer(s): Rosa López
Dime niño de quién eres todo vestidito de blanco Dime niño de quién eres todo vestidito de blanco Soy de la Virgen María y del Espíritu Santo Soy de la Virgen María y del Espíritu Santo
Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra y viva el Niño Jesús que nació en la Nochebuena Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra y viva el Niño Jesús que nació en la Nochebuena
La Nochebuena se viene, tururú la Nochebuena se va Y nosotros nos iremos, tururú y no volveremos más
Dime niño de quien eres y si te llamas Jesús Dime niño de quien eres y si te llamas Jesús Soy de la Virgen María y del Espíritu Santo Soy de la Virgen María y del Espíritu Santo
Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra y viva el Niño Jesús que nació en la Nochebuena Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra y viva el Niño Jesús que nació en la Nochebuena
Dime Niño de quien eres todo vestidito de blanco Soy de la Virgen María y del Espíritu Santo
Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra y viva el Niño de Dios que nació en la Nochebuena
La Nochebuena se viene, tururú la Nochebuena se va. Y nosotros nos iremos, tururú y no volveremos más
Dime Niño de quien eres y si te llamas Jesús Soy amor en el pesebre y sufrimiento en la Cruz
Resuenen con alegría los cánticos de mi tierra y viva el Niño de Dios que nació en la Nochebuena
It's Over Composer(s): Roy Orbison; Bill Dees First release by: Roy Orbison - 1964 Covered by multiple other artists
Titles In Other Languages: - Je T'aime (by Dalida) 1966 - La Fine Di Tutto 1984 - Qui Dautre
Your baby doesn't love you anymore
Golden days before they end Whisper secrets to the wind Your baby won't be near you anymore
Tender nights before they fly Send falling stars that seem to cry Your baby doesn't want you anymore, it's over
It breaks your heart in two To know she's been untrue But, oh, what will you do? When she says to you "There`s someone new" "We're throu-oo-ough, we're through?"
It's over, it's over, it's over
All the rainbows in the sky Start to weep then say goodbye You won't be seeing rainbows anymore
Setting suns before they fall Echo to you "That's all, that's all" But you'll see lonely sunsets after all
The Night Has A Thousand Eyes ((Adapted from: La Nuit Ne Veut Pas Finir (Bob Asklöf) - 1963)) Composer(s): Benjamin Weisman - Dorothy Wayne - Marilynn Garrett First release by: Bobby Vee with The Johnny Mann Singers - 1962 Covered by multiple other artists
They say that you're a run-around lover Though you say it isn't so But if you put me down for another I'll know, believe me, I'll know
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me So remember when you tell those little white lies That the night has a thousand eyes
You say that you're at home when you phone me And how much you really care Though you keep telling me that you're lonely I'll know if someone is there
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes And a thousand eyes can't help but see if you are true to me So remember when you tell those little white lies That the night has a thousand eyes
One of these days you're gonna be sorry 'Cause your game I'm gonna play And you'll find out without really trying Each time that my kisses stray
'Cause the night has a thousand eyes And a thousand eyes will see me too And no matter what I do I could never disguise all my little white lies 'Cause the night has a thousand eyes
So remember when you tell those little white lies That the night has a thousand eyes
It's Over Composer(s): Jimmie Rodgers First release by: Jimmie Rodgers - 1966 Covered by multiple other artists
If time were not a moving thing And I could make it stay This hour of love we share Would always be There'd be no coming day To shine a morning light And make us realize our night is over
When you walk away from me There is no place to put my hand Except to shade my eyes against the sun That rises over the land I watch you walk away Somehow I have to let you go Now it's over
If you knew just how I really feel You might return and yet There are so many times That people have to love and then forget Oh there might have been a way I have to force myself to say It's over
So I turn my back Turn my collar to the wind Move along in silence Trying not to think at all I send my feet before me Walk the silent street before me It's over
If time were not a moving thing And I could make it stay This hour of love we share Would always be There'd be no coming day To shine a morning light And make us realize our night is over It's over
It's Only Rock And Roll Composer(s): Mick Jagger; Keith Richards First release by: The Rolling Stones - 1974 Covered by multiple other artists
If I could stick a pen in my heart I would spill it all over the stage Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya Would you think the boy is strange? Ain't he strange?
If I could win ya, if I could sing ya a love song so divine Would it be enough for your cheating heart If I broke down and cried? If I cried?
I said I know it's only rock'n roll but I like it I know it's only rock'n roll but I like it, like it, yes I do Oh, well, I like it, I like it I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely
If I could stick a knife in my heart, suicide right on stage Would it be enough for your teenage lust Would it help to ease the pain? Ease your brain?
If I could dig down deep in my heart feelings would flood the page Would it satisfy ya, would it slide on by ya Would ya think the boy's insane? He's insane
I said I know it's only rock'n roll but I like it I know it's only rock'n roll but I like it, like it, yes I do Oh, well, I like it, I like it I said can't you see that this old boy has been a lonely
And do ya think that you're the only girl around? I bet you think that you're the only woman in town
I said I know it's only rock'n roll but I like it I know it's only rock'n roll but I like it, like it, yes I do Oh, well, I like it, I like it
Love Bug Will Bite You Composer(s): Pinky Tomlin Performer(s): Ray McKinley and multiple other artists
The love bug will bite you if you don't watch out If he ever bites you then you'll sing and shout You'll go (da-dee-da-dee-da-dee da and whoa dee doe dee doe) That's what love is all about
The love bug will bite you if you don't watch out If he ever bites you, then you'll sing and shout You'll go (da-dee-da-dee-da-dee da and whoa dee doe dee doe) That's what love is all about
You can't eat, you can't sleep, you'll go crazy You'll just la dee da dee la all day If someone wants to know why you're crazy You'll answer (da da da doo with a ho ho hay-hay)
The love bug will bite you if you don't watch out If he ever bites you, then you'll sing and shout You'll go (da-dee-da-dee-da-dee da and whoa dee doe dee doe) That's what love is all about
It's Only Make Believe (French Version: Je Ne Suis Plus Rien Sans Toi - 1964) Composer(s): Conway Twitty; Jack Nance First release by: Conway Twitty - 1958 Covered by multiple other artists
People see us everywhere They think you really care But myself I can't deceive I know it's only make believe
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you No one will ever know how much I love you so My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me But it's o-only make believe
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life I'd give for you My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me But it's o-only make believe
My one and only prayer, is that some day you'll care My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you No one will ever know how much I love you so My prayer, my hope, and my schemes, you are my every dream But it's o-only make believe
Der Kleine Trommler ((Adapted from: Carol Of The Drum (The Jack Halloran Singers - 1957)) Composer(s): Katherine Davis - Henry Onorati - Harry Simeone Performer(s): Heintje - 1987
Versions In Other Languages: 1958 - Little Drummer Boy (The Harry Simeone Chorale) 1965 - L'enfant Au Tambour (Nana Mouskouri) 1965 - Den Lille Trommesla'r (Bjørn Tidmand) 1966 - La Cancion Del Tamborilero (Raphael) 1973 - Kleine Trommelaar (Will Tura) 1982 - Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy (David Bowie & Bing Crosby) 2009 - Trommedrengen (Linda Andrews, Malmö Symfoniorkester, Dobbeltkvartetten)
Durch die Stille Nacht ta ram tam tam tam da ging ein kleiner Junge ram tam tam tam hielt seine Spielzeugtrommel in der Hand Wolt zu dem Stalle wo die Grippe stand ram tam tam tam, ram tam tam tam
Und die Trommel klang ta ram tam tam tam durch das Land
Liebes Christuskind ta ram tam tam tam bin nur ein armer Junge ram tam tam tam Wo lauter Könige mit Gaben stehn läßt man vielleicht mich gar nicht zu dir gern Hab ja kein Gold, hab ja kein Geld Kann nur trommeln für dich ram tam tam tam Wenns dir gefällt
Und vom Himmel hoch ta ram tam tam tam da kam ein Stern herab ta ram tam tam tam der führte ihn die stillen Straßen entlang Und seine kleine Trommel klang und sang ram tam tam tam, ram tam tam tam
Das zum heil der Welt ta ram tam tam tam Christus kam
It's Only Love Composer(s): Ritchie Cordell; M. Levy; S. Trimachi Tommy James & The Shondells
You cant laugh, you cant cry Your actin kinda funny and you dont know why 'Cause your heart keeps beatin like a big bass drum And the beat's gettin strong and its so much fun And you keep on singin but the words are wrong And you cant stop laughin, baby whats goin on
Its only love, tryin to get through Its only love, tryin to get through Its only love, tryin to get through
You cant run, you cant hide No matter what you do you're on a ten cent ride Goin up, down baby and its so much fun And your heart keeps beatin like a big bass drum And the beat's gettin strong and it just wont quit Better hold on baby, 'cause you know that
Its only love, tryin to get through Its only love, tryin to get through Its only love, tryin to get through
Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball Composer(s): Irving Berlin Performer(s): Ethel Merman
I was born on a thousand acres of Oklahoma land Nothing grew on the thousand acres for it was gravel and sand One day, father started digging in a field, hoping to find some soil He dug and he dug and, what do you think? Oil, oil, oil The money rolled in and I rolled out With a fortune piled so high Washington was my destination And now, who am I?
I'm the chosen party giver For the White House clientele And they know that I deliver What it takes to make 'em gel And in Washington I'm known by one and all As the hostess with the mostest on the ball
They would go to Elsa Maxwell When they had an axe to grind They could always grind their axe well At the parties she designed Now the hatchet grinders all prefer to call On the hostess with the mostest on the ball
I've a great big bar and good caviar Yes, the best that can be found And a large amount in my bank account When election time comes round If you're feeling presidential You can make it, yes indeed There are just three things essential Let me tell you, all you need Is an ounce of wisdom and a pound of gall And the hostess with the mostest on the ball
Entertaining vodka drinkers Is a job they give to me Making nice guys out of stinkers Seems to be my cup of tea What they really need behind the iron wall Is the hostess with the mostest on the ball
There's a book of regulations As to who sits next to who But there might be complications When the blue blood's not so blue So the priestess with the leastest protocol Is the hostess with the mostest on the ball
An ambassador has just reached the shore He's a man of many loves An important gent from the Orient To be handled with kid gloves He can come and let his hair down, ooh! Have the best time of his life Even bring his new affair down Introduce her as his wife But she mustn't leave her panties in the hall Of the priestess with the leastest Nor the hostess with the mostest With the mostest on the ball
It's Only Love Composer(s): John Lennon; Paul McCartney First release by: The Beatles - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
I get high when I see you go by My oh my When you sigh, my, my inside just flies Butterflies Why am I so shy when I'm beside you? It's only love and that is all Why should I feel the way I do? It's only love, and that is all But it's so hard loving you
Is it right that you and I should fight Ev'ry night? Just the sight of you makes night time bright Very bright Haven't I the right to make it up girl? It's only love and that is all Why should I feel the way I do? It's only love, and that is all But it's so hard loving you
Deck The Halls (aka Deck the Hall With Holly - 1881)
((Adapted from: Nos Galan (Edward Jones) - 1784))
(German Version: Schmückt Den Saal Mit Mistelzweigen)
(Traditional)
Performer(s): Nat King Cole - 1960
and multiple other artists
Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la 'Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Don we now our gay apparel Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
See the blazing Yule before us Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Follow me in merry measure Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la While I tell of Yule-tide treasure Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Fast away the old year passes Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Hail the new year, lads and lasses Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Sing we joyous, all together Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la heedless of the wind and weather Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
It's Only Love Composer(s): Vivian Campbell; Joe Elliott; Robert John "Mutt" Lange; Rick Savage Performer(s): Def Leppard
Na na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na
If you could feel what I feel If I could make you see If you could need like I need I'd be the air that you breathe
You go straight to my head as I lie in my bed I just can't win I can't help the state I'm in
It's only love so why is falling in it The one thing that you can't do It's only love then why am I hurting from it It's only love if you're hurting too
Na na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na
If you could share my wildest thoughts Meet me in my mind If you could want the way that I want You'd want me all the time
You go straight to my head when I lie in my bed I just can't win I can't stop the state I'm in
It's only love so why is falling in it The one thing that you can't do It's only love then why am I hurting from it It's only love if you're hurting too
Every dream I dream has got you in And every minute with you means everything I wanna take you there where you've never been In my dreams
You go straight to my head as I lie in my bed I just can't win I can't help the state I'm in
It's only love so why is falling in it The one thing that you can't do It's only love so why am I hurting from it It's only love if you're hurting too
Na na na na na na na na na It's only love if you're hurting too Na na na na na na na na na It's only love if you're hurting too
December Will Be Magic Again Composer(s): Kate Bush Performer(s): Kate Bush; Christmas All Stars
December will be magic again Take a husky to the ice While Bing Crosby sings White Christmas He makes you feel nice December will be magic again Old Saint Nicholas up the chimney Just a-popping up in my memory
Ooh, dropping down in my parachute The white city, she is so beautiful Upon the black-soot icicled roofs Ooh, and see how I fall See how I fall ("Fall!") Like the snow
Come to cover the lovers (Cover the lovers But don't you wake them up) Come to sparkle the dark up (Sparkle the dark up With just a touch of make-up) Come to cover the muck up (Cover the muck up Ooh, with a little luck)
December will be magic again Light the candLe-lights To conjure Mr. Wilde Into the Silent Night Ooh, it's quiet inside Here in Oscar's mind
December will be magic again Don't miss the brightest star Kiss under mistletoe I want to hear you laugh Don't let the mystery go now
Ooh, dropping down in my parachute The white city, she is so beautiful Upon the black-soot icicled roofs Ooh, and see how I fall See how I fall ("Fall!") Like the snow
Come to cover the lovers (Cover the lovers But don't you wake them up) Come to sparkle the dark up (Sparkle the dark up With just a touch of make-up) Come to cover the muck up (Cover the muck up Ooh, with a little luck)
Oh, I'm coming to cover the lovers Ooh, and I'm coming to sparkle the dark up Ooh, and I'm coming to cover the muck up
It's Only Love Composer(s): Glyn Mason Performer(s): Ariel
Sun sets in the evenin' Like a stone in a wishing well I hear the birds callin' on the wind softly Like a chinese temple bell Now it's only love (it's only love) It's only love (it's only love) that makes it well
Man wakes in the mornin' And tells a woman he's got to go In her eyes he sees some kinda demon What it is, he don't exactly know It's only love (it's only love) It's only love (it's only love) that makes it so
It's funny how people rebel And spend their lives just runnin' away We hide ourselves in our little shells But you have to stop runnin' someday......aye......aye Now it's only love (it's only love) It's only love (it's only love) that makes it so
There's not much more to this story Like a river flows on and on It was here long before we started It'll be here long after we're gone Now it's only love (it's only love) It's only love (it's only love) Goes on and on, goes on and on Now it's only love (it's only love) It's only love (it's only love) Goes on and on
December Time Composer(s): Walter Grieve Performer(s): Robert Goulet
When the air is filled with twinkling bells And the trees are white with crusty shells When the frost is on the windowpane It's December time again
When the snowflakes cover up the sky And little faces breathe a happy sigh Old man winter's here to entertain It's December time again
The mistletoe that's growing Will soon be picked for showing That lovers like this season of the year Those sleigh rides so exciting The fancy colored lighting Are certain signs the yule tide's growing near
When the woodman fells the evergreen And little carollers appear upon the scene And the heaven's echo their refrain It's December time again
