I've Been Married Just As Long As You Have
Composer(s): Dolly Parton; Porter Wagoner
Performer(s): Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton



Dolly:
Last night you went out again
With what you said was your best friend
You say you need some time away from me
The sun was high when you got in
But not as high as you had been
And I wonder how you would act
If I done just the way I pleased

I've been married just as long as you have
And I get tired of the same old things
Just the same as you have
Well let me tell you this, big boy

When you go out for a night of joy
You better start taking me along
Or you'll be singing a different song
For I've been married just as long as you have

Porter:
While I'm working hard all day
you run around and spend my pay
You entertain your friends at my expence
But you cry and carry on
When I do something on my own
And you accuse with lack of evidence

I've been married just as long as you have
And I get tired of the same old things
Just the same as you have
So let me tell you this, sweetheart
I figure I've done my part
So don't get cute and get so smart
I'll tell you this before you start
I've been married just as long as you have

Dolly:
And that's a pretty good while

Porter:
Honey, you're the cat I've spent nine lives with

Dolly:
I know you have, you ain't spent no time at home
You're running around all over town
You're here and there everywhere

Porter
And if I could stand you long enough
I might stay at home a little more

Dolly:
You move so fast a umbrella'd be in your way, honey
If it was raining

Porter:
Oh boy, now ain't that cute
If your heart was as big as your mouth
You'd give everything we owned away

Dolly:
But I love you, you little devil
So don't you ever take off and leave me now here by myself
I'll hit you right in the

Porter:
I wouldn't, I wouldn't trust you with yourself

Dolly:
I'll hit you right in the mouth, honey, and it'll go

Porter:
You will, golly!

Dolly:
Ah, but then you'll look like you've had the mumps
When I get done kissing you

Porter:
Why don't you do it now, I ain't had the mumps

Dolly:
I'm a-gonna do it, here it goes, golly
I'll get you in line, that's true

Porter:
Ho-hoo, woman you're killing me, but I love every minute of it

Gee Whiz, It's Christmas
Composer(s): Steve Cropper; Carla Thomas; Vincent Trauth
Performer(s): Carla Thomas



Hello there, Merry Christmas, how've you been
Gee, it's so good to talk to you again
It's been a long, long time
Can't explain why you've crossed my mind
I guess it's just to wish you a Merry Christmas

My best friend's having a party and everbody's going
I know it's gonna be alot of fun, oh, by the way, it's snowing
It's been a long, long time
Can't explain why you've crossed my mind
I guess it's just to say
Gee whiz, it's Christmas

It's funny that I never thought to call you before
And why didn't I ever see you around anymore
Another year has passed, and I can't erase
The memory of your smiling face
So I had to call you up and say
Gee whiz, it's Christmas

So don't forget the party that's just growing
The warm fire from the fireplace will be glowing
It's been a long, long time
I still can't figure out why you've crossed my mind
I guess it's just to say
Gee whiz, it's Christmas

I'm wishing you a Merry
Have a Merry, Merry Christmas
Gee whiz ...

I've Been Loving You Too Long
((French Version: Depuis Toujours (Francis Cabrel) - 1999))
Composer(s): Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
First release by: Otis Redding - 1965
Covered by multiple other artists



I’ve been loving you too long to stop now

There were times.. and you want to be free
My love is growing stronger, as you become a haven to me
(Ohh) I’ve been loving you (a tiny bit) too long
I don’t wanna stop now

(This is the soulful part)

With you my life (huh)
Has been so wonderful I can’t stop now

There were times.. and your love is growing cold
My love is growing stronger as our affair (affair) grows old
I’ve been loving you (about that much) too long To stop now

ohh
ohh
ohh

I’ve been loving you a little bit too long
I don’t wanna stop now

No
No
No

Don’t make me stop now
No baby
I’m down on my knees Please, don’t make me stop now
I love you, I love you
I love you with all of my heart
And I can’t stop now
Don’t make me stop now
Please, please don’t make me stop now
(Good god of mine) I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you in so many different ways...
I love you in so many different ways....

Gaudete
Composer(s): Tim Hart; Robert Johnson;
Rick Kemp; Peter Knight; Maddy Prior
Performer(s): Steeleye Span



Gaudete, gaudete!
Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine
Gaudete!

Tempus adest gratiae
Hoc quod optabamus
Carmina laetitiae
Devote reddamus

Deus homo factus est
Natura mirante
Mundus renovatus est
A Christo regnante

Ezechielis porta
Clausa pertransitur
Unde Lux est orta
Salus invenitur

Ergo nostra contio
Psallat iam in lustro
Benedicat Domino
Salus Regi nostro

I've Been Lonely Too Long
Composer(s): Eddie Brigati; Felix Cavaliere
Performer(s): The Rascals



I've been lonely too long
I've been lonely too long
In the past it's come and gone
I feel like I can't go on without love
I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long)
I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely)

As I look back
I can see me lost and searching
Now I find that I can choose
I'm free 
Oh, Yeah!
So funny I just have to laugh
All my troubles been torn in half
I been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long)
Lonely too long (He's been lonely)

In the past it's come and gone
I feel like I can't go on without love
(Lonely), lonely too long
I've been lonely so long (He's been lonely)

Just see me now
Makes it worth the time I've waited
She was all I need to make me see
Oh, Yeah!
I keep hopin' with all my mind
Everything gonna turn out right
I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long)
I've been lonely so long (He's been lonely)

Now look at me
Gliding through this world of beauty
Everything I do brings ecstasy
Oh, Yeah!
No wonder I could die
I feel like I'm 'bout ten miles high!
I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long)
Lonely too long (He's been lonely)

Found myself somebody (He's been lonely)
Don't have to be alone no more (He's been lonely, He's been lonely)
Don't have to be alone no more, no more (He's been lonely, He's been lonely)

Funky New Year
Composer(s): Glenn Frey; Don Henley
Performer(s): The Eagles



Went to a party just last night
Wanted to bring the year in right
Woke up this morning, I don't know how
Last night I was a happy man
But the way I feel right now

It's gonna be a funky New Year
Funky New Year
Ooo-ahh, got to be a funky New Year
Funky New Year

Can't remember when I ever felt worse
Nothing matters and everything hurts
They were passin' round the bottle
Made me feel brand new
Trouble with the new man, he wants a hit too

Hit me funky New Year
Funky New Year
Oooooo, it's a Funky New year
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Lord, mmm, Funky New Year
Nurse I'm worse
Funky New Year
I got to perk up a little
Funky New Year
My hair hurts
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
A party, baby
Never again
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Who's shoes are these?
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
Party hardy, baby
Funky New Year
Funky New Year
What year is this anyway?

I've Been Hurt
Composer(s): Ray Whitley
Performer(s): Bill Deal & the Rhondels



I've been hurt, hurt, hurt
Yes I've been hurt
I've been hurt like I've never been hurt before
Cause you lied, you lied to me
So leave me alone
Cause I've been hurt
Baby you lied
Darling, what happened, what happened
What happened, what happened last night
I saw you with another guy
Was holding you tight
I've been hurt
Baby you cheated, mistreated
You cheated, cheated on me
And you told me, you told me
You told a whole lot of lies
Darling, what happened, what happened
What happened, what happened last night
Well, I saw you with another guy
He was holding you tight

Fum Fum Fum
(Tradtional)



On this joyful Christmas Day
Sing fum, fum, fum
On this joyful Christmas Day
Sing fum, fum, fum
For a blessed Babe was born
Upon this day at the break of morn
In a manger poor and lowly
Lay the Son of God most holy
Fum, Fum, Fum!

Thanks to God for holidays
Sing fum, fum, fum
Now we all our voices raise
And sing a song of grateful praise
Celebrate in song and story
All the wonders of His glory
Fum, fum, fum

I've Been Hearing Things About You
Composer(s): Vince Gill
Performer(s): Vince Gill



Have I gone crazy
Is there someone new
Something strange is going on
Between me and you
But tell me baby
Tell me it's not true
'Cause I've been hearing things about you

Are you unhappy
Are you lonely too
Won't you tell me face to face
What you're gonna do
Well I still love you
But I'm nobody's fool
I've been hearing things about you

Yeah I heard you've been dancin'
When you're out there runnin' 'round
And I heard you've been seein'
Some stranger you have found
And I heard you've been thinkin'
About tellin' me we're through
Yeah I've been hearing things about you

Yeah I heard you've been thinkin'
About tellin' me we're through
I've been hearing things
Oh I ain't naming names
I've been hearing things about you

Frosty The Snowman
Composer(s): Steve Nelson; Jack Rollins
First release by: Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians - 1951
Covered by multiple other artists



Frosty the Snowman
was a jolly happy soul
with a corncob pipe and a button nose
and two eyes made of coal
  
Frosty the Snowman
is a fairytale, they say
He was made of snow
but the children know  
how he came to life one day
  
There must have been some magic in  
that old silk they found
for when they placed it on his head
he began to dance around! 
  
Oh, Frosty, the Snowman
was alive as he could be
and the children say  
he could laugh and play
just the same as you and me
  
Frosty, clumsy as he can be  
see him lopping along!
Off he goes on an icicle spree  
with a happy song! 
  
Frosty the Snowman
knew the sun was hot that day
so he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun
now, before I melt away" 
  
Down to the village
with a broomstick in his hand
Runnin' here and there
all around the square
sayin', "Catch me if you can" 
  
He led them down the streets of town
right to the traffic cop . . .
and only paused a moment
when he heard him holler, "Stop!" 
  
Hmm, Frosty the Snowman  
had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye, sayin' 
"Don't you cry
I'll be back again some day" 
  
Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump . . .
look at Frosty go!
Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump . . .
over the hills of snow!

I've Been Floating Down The Old Green River
Composer(s): Joe Cooper; Bert Kalmar
Performer(s): Johnny Mercer
and multiple other artists



Half past four, Dan Mc Graw, came sneak-ing to his wif-ey's door
She'd been wait-ing up all night, Wait-ing for him to go to bed
Dan-ny smiled, like a child, but his wif-ey grew very wild
Where have you been all night long?, she cried
And this is what Dan-ny re-plied

I've been float-ing down the old green riv-er on the good ship Rock and Rye
But I floated to far, I got stuck on a bar
I was out there a-lone, wish-ing that I was home
The ship got wrecked with the captain and crew
And there was on-ly one thing left to do
So I had to drink the whole green riv-er dry
to get back home to you
(Repeat chorus)

Do you think she bought his story? 

From Texas For A Christmas Night
Composer(s): Tish Hinojosa
Performer(s): Tish Hinojosa



Angel wings and candle light 
From Texas for a Christmas night
In my mind a western sky 
Fills my heart with stars inside it
A tale of hope from long ago 
Still glistens like new fallen snow
Boughs of green and songs of old 
Make the season glow

Children spy through frosty windows 
'Til their sleepy eyes 
Take them to a place
We wish we'd never left behind
From here the world could be so right
Dreams come true and reindeer fly
Kiss me 'neath the mistletoe
Make the season so

I've Been Everywhere
(Danish Version: Kører Her Og Der - 1987)
Composer(s): Geoffrey Mack
First release by: Lucky Starr - 1959
Covered by multiple other artists



Well, I was humpin' my bluey on the dusty Oodnadatta road
When along came a semi with a high and canvas-covered load
If you're goin' to Oodnadatta, mate, um, with me you can ride
So I climbed in the cabin and I settled down inside
He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand, I said
Listen, mate, I've travelled ev'ry road in this here land

Cause I've been everywhere, man
I've been everywhere, man
'Cross the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

"Been to . . "

I've been to Tullamore, Seymour, Lismore, Mooloolaba
Nambour, Maroochydore, Kilmore, Murwillumbah
Birdsville, Emmaville, Wallaville, Cunnamulla
Condamine, Strathpine, Proserpine, Ulladulla
Darwin, Gin Gin, Deniliquin, Muckadilla
Wallambilla, Boggabilla, Kumbarilla
I'm a killer

I've been everywhere, man
'Cross the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

"Yeah but listen here, mate, have you been to..."

I've been to Moree, Taree, Jerilderie, Bambaroo
Toowoomba, Gunnedah, Caringbah, Woolloomooloo
Dalveen, Tamborine, Engadine, Jindabyne
Lithgow, Casino, Brigalow and Narromine
Megalong, Wyong, Tuggerawong, Wanganella
Morella, Augathella, Brindabella, I'm the feller

I've been everywhere, man
'Cross the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

"Yeah, I know that, but have you been to..."

I've been to Wollongong, Geelong, Kurrajong, Mullumbimby
Mittagong, Molong, Grong Grong, Goondiwindi
Yarra Yarra, Bouindarra, Wallangarra, Turramurra
Boggabri, Gundagai, Narrabri, Tibooburra
Gulgong, Adelong, Billabong, Cabramatta
Parramatta, Wangaratta, Coolangatta, what's it matter?

I've been everywhere, man
'Cross the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere

"Yeah, look that's fine, but how about..."

I've been to Ettalong, Dandenong, Woodenbong, Ballarat
Canberra, Milperra, Unanderra, Captain's Flat
Cloncurry, River Murray, Kurri Kurri, Girraween
Terrigal, Fingal, Stockinbingal, Collaroy and Narrabeen
Bendigo, Dorrigo, Bangalow, Indooroopilly
Kirribilli, Yeerongpilly, Wollondilly, don't be silly

I've been everywhere, man
'Cross the deserts bare, man
I've breathed the mountain air, man
Of travel I've had my share, man
I've been everywhere
I've been here, there, everywhere, I've been everywhere

"Okay, mate, you've been ev'ry place except one
 and ya don't need my help t'get there  . . ."

From Heaven Above To Earth I Come
Composer(s): Johann Pachelbel
Performer(s): Maria Graf; Dresden Kreuzchor



From heaven above to earth I come
To bear good news to every home
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
Whereof I now will gladly sing

To you this night is born a Child 
Of Mary, chosen mother mild
This little Child, of lowly birth
Shall be the joy of all the earth 

Glory to God in highest heaven
Who unto us His Son hath given! 
While angels sing with pious mirth
A glad New Year to all the earth

I've Been Away
Composer(s): John Entwhistle
Performer(s): The Who



I've been away so long 
Wonder where I went wrong 
Spent my last years in a cell 
Never ever go away again 
I've been so sad and lonely 
Never ever ever gonna go away again 

It's a waste of time doing time 
When you dind't commit a crime 
It wasn't me it was my brother Bill 
And I'd have to tell never gonna speak to Bill again 
He's made me sad and lonely 
Never ever gonna speak to brother Bill again 

It was no use, they put my brother on the jury 
He bribed the others 'cause he owns the local brewery 
They let me out today 
Brother Bill's gonna pay 
No one's ever gonna speak to Bill again 
Never ever gonna speak to Bill again 
He'll be too cold and bony 
Never ever gonna go away again 
Never ever gonna go away again 
Never ever gonna go away again

Fröhlich Soll Mein Herze Springen
Composer(s): Paul Gerhardt; Johann Crüger
Performer(s): Sumi Jo



Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen
Dieser Zeit, Da vor Freud'
Alle Engel singen
Hört, hört, wie mit vollen Chören
Alle Luft Laute ruft
Christus ist geboren! 

Heute geht aus seiner Kammer
Gottes Held, Der die Welt
Reißt aus allem Jammer
Gott wird Mensch dir, Mensch, zugute
Gottes Kind, Das verbind't
Sich mit unserm Blute

Sollt' uns Gott nun können haßen
Der uns gibt, Was er liebt
Über alle Maßen?
Gott gibt, unserm Leid zu wehren
Seinen Sohn Aus dem Thron
Seiner Macht und Ehren

Sollte von uns sein gekehret
Der sein Reich Und zugleich
Sich uns selbst verehret?
Sollt' uns Gottes Sohn nicht lieben
Der jetzt kömmt, Von uns nimmt
Was uns will betrüben? 

Hätte vor der Menschen Orden
Unser Heil Einen Greu'l
Wär'er nicht Mensch worden
Hätt' er Lust zu unserm Schaden
Ei, so würd' Unsre Bürd'
Er nicht auf sich laden

Er nimmt auf sich, was auf Erden
Wir getan, Gibt sich an
Unser Lamm zu werden
Unser Lamm, das für uns stirbet
Und bei Gott Fuer den Tod
Gnad' und Fried' erwirbet

Nun, er liegt in seiner Krippen
Ruft zu sich Mich und dich
Spricht mit süßen Lippen
Laßet fahr'n, o liebe Brüder
Was euch quält, Was euch fehlt
Ich bring' alles wieder

Ei, so kommt und laßt uns laufen!
Stellt euch ein, Groß und klein
Eilt mit großem Haufen!
Liebt den, der vor Liebe brennet
Schaut den Stern, Der uns gern
Licht und Labsal gönnet

Die ihr schwebt in großen Leiden
Sehet, hier Ist die Tür
Zu den wahren Freuden
Faßt ihn wohl, er wird euch führen
An den Ort, Da hinfort
Euch kein Kreuz wird rühren

Wer sich fühlt beschwert im Herzen
Wer empfind't Seine Sünd'
Und Gewissensschmerzen
Sei getrost, hier wird gefunden
Der in Eil' Machet heil
Die vergift'ten Wunden

Die ihr arm seid und elende
Kommt herbei, Füllet frei
Eures Glaubens Hände!
Hier sind alle guten Gaben
Und das Gold, Da ihr sollt
Euer Herz mit laben

Süßes Heil, laß dich umfangen
Laß mich dir, Meine Zier
Unverrückt anhangen!
Du bist meines Lebens Leben
Nun kann ich Mich durch dich
Wohl zufrieden geben

Meine Schuld kann mich nicht drücken
Denn du hast Meine Last
All' auf deinem Rücken
Kein Fleck ist an mir zu finden
Ich bin gar Rein und klar
Aller meiner Sünden

Ich bin rein um deinetwillen
Du gibst g'nug Ehr' und Schmuck
Mich darein zu hüllen
Ich will dich ins Herze schließen
O mein Ruhm, Edle Blum'
Laß dich recht genießen! 

Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren
Ich will dir Leben hier
Dir will ich abfahren
Mit dir will ich endlich schweben
Voller Freud' Ohne Zeit
Dort im andern Leben

I've Already Loved You In My Mind
Composer(s): Conway Twitty
Performer(s): Conway Twitty; Heidi Hauge; Loretta Lynn



I thought I've never seen a girl like her in here before
And I could see her watching me as I walk across the floor
I asked her if she'd like to dance when the band starts up again
She said I never danced with strangers I don't even know your name
I said we're not exactly strangers you and I
My thoughts were running wild and free as I watched you tonight
Just think about it and you'll find
We're not exactly strangers I've already loved you in my mind

The band started playing a slow moving song she got up and easily moved into my arms
I kept on saying the things a girl likes to hear
And when the dance was over she whispered in my ear
She said we're not exactly strangers you and I
My thoughts were running wild and free while you held me tight
I thought about it and I find
We're not exactly strangers I've already loved you in my mind

Frohe Weihnacht
Performer(s): Reinhard Mey



Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, jetzt kommt wieder die Zeit
der Erwartung und Vorfreude, und weit und breit
ist im Lande ein Singen, Halleluja!
Registrierkassen klingen von fern und von nah
Und die Luft ist von Pfefferkuchenduft erfüllt
und kein Lautsprecher, aus dem's nicht "Stille Nacht" brüllt

Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, jetzt kommt wieder das Fest
wo das Schenken uns Menschen befällt wie die Pest
wo man sich mit Parfum und Krawatten beglückt
und sich Liebe in Haushaltsgeräten ausdrückt
wo die Sektkorken knallen, wo man reinhaut und schlemmt
und die Umwelt mit Weihnachtskarten überschwemmt

Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute! So wie in jedem Jahr
gibt's auch diesmal die Chance, auf dem Weihnachtsbasar
allen Unrat zu stiften aus Schränken und Truh'n
und was man sonst nicht wagt, auf den Sperrmüll zu tun
in der frohen Gewißheit, daß, was man da verschenkt
bis zum nächsten Jahr bei unsern Nachbarn rumhängt 

Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute! Jetzt ist die Zeit wieder dran
wo sich mancher vor Nächstenliebe gar nicht einkriegen kann
jeder Politiker Sprüche vom Frieden klopft
daß das Wachs auf Tischtücher und Teppiche tropft
wo man friedlich zu Hause sitzt und Nüße knackt
und in Wald und in Flur Weihnachtsbäume umhackt

Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, und erfreut Euch daran
daß man jetzt nicht so sehr auffällt als Weihnachtsmann
daß in jeder Amtsstube eine Kerze brennt
wie ein Menschlichkeitsschimmer am Amtsfirmament
Freut Euch über Lametta, Tand und Lichterglanz
und darüber, jetzt Mensch zu sein und keine Gans! 

Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, und verliert keine Zeit!
Der Drogist hält schon Sylvesterknaller bereit!
Und bedenkt, jeder Christbaumkringel, den Ihr heut nicht eßt
wird schon morgen zu Osterhasen umgepreßt!
Dann ist Weihnacht vorbei, und als Trost bleibt dann bloß
Gegen Ende August geht's ja schon wieder los
gegen Ende August geht's ja schon wieder los

Ivanovitch
Composer(s): Maurice Vallet; Julien Clerc
First release by: Julien Clerc - 1968



Il était arrivé
Le fiacre l'emportait
Toujours la même ville
Toujours les mêmes gares
Des églises barbares
Saint-Pétersbourg ma ville

Ivanovitch est là
Ivanovitch est là
Et le ciel est toujours si gris
Et la pluie chaque jour si triste

Tout est fermé
La maison est là solitaire
Une rumeur, un pas traîné
La porte s'ouvre un peu
Et il est entraîné par ceux
Qui l'appellent mon frère
Ivanovitch est là
Ivanovitch est là
Et le ciel est toujours si gris
Et la pluie chaque jour si triste

Dans un coin du logis
Tous se pressent autour de lui
La fille a l'air fanée
Et le garçon gêné
Le père et tous les apprentis
Qui rêvent de Paris

Ivanovitch est là
Ivanovitch est là
Et le ciel est toujours si gris
Et la pluie chaque jour si triste

Freue Dich Welt, Der Herr Ist Nah!



Freue dich, Welt, der Herr ist nah!
Empfange Gottes Sohn!
Die Herzen sei'n ihm aufgetan
O, kommt vor seinen Thron!
O, kommt vor seinen Thron!
O, kommt, o kommt vor seinen Thron!

Freue dich, Welt, der Herr regiert!
Auf, singt ihm Preis und Ehr'!
Ruhrt Harfen, Saiten ihm zum Ruhm
ihn loben Erd' und Meer!
Ihn loben Erd' und Meer!
Ihn loben, loben Erd' und Meer!

Er lenkt die Welt mit weisem Sinn
und zeigt uns seine Pracht
Fur uns gab er sein Leben hin
und herrschet nun mit Macht!
Und herrschet nun mit Macht!
Und herrschet, und herrschet nun mit Macht!