Sail On
Composer(s): Lionel Richie
First release by: The Commodores - 1979
Covered by multiple other artists



Sail on down the line
'Bout a half a mile or so
And a don't really wanna know a
Where you're goin'
Maybe once or twice you see
Time after time I tried-a to
To hold on to what we got
But a now you're goin'
And I don't mind
About the things you're gonna say Lord
I gave all my money, and my time
I know it's a shame
But I'm givin you back your name
Yeah, yeah
Yes I'll be on my way
I won't be back to stay
I guess I'll move along
I'm lookin' for a good time
Sail on down the line
Ain't it funny how time can gon on-a
friends say they told me so
But it doesn't matter
It was plain to see that a small town boy like me
Just-a wasn't your cup of tea
It was wishful thinkin'
I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy
And you gave me nothin' in return
You know, it ain't so hard to say
Would you please just go away
Yeah, yeah
I've thrown away the blue
I'm tired of being used
I want everyone to know
I'm lookin' for a good time
Good time, yeah.
Sail on down the line
Ain't it funny how time can gon on-a
friends say they told me so
But it doesn't matter
It was plain to see that a small town boy like me
Just-a wasn't your cup of tea
It was wishful thinkin'
I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happy
And you gave me nothin' in return
You know, it ain't so hard to say
Would you please just go away
Yeah, yeah
Got nothin' else to lose
I'm tired of being used
I want everyone to know
I'm lookin' for a good time
Good time, yeah
Whoa oh
Sail on, honey
Good times never felt so good
Sail on sugar
Good times never felt so good
Sail on

I Took My Harp To A Party
Composer(s): Noel Gay; Desmond Carter
Performer(s): Gracie Fields; Billy Cotton



Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming
Christmas is coming again
But that never thrills me, the thought of it chills me
I tell you it fills me with pain
It makes me remember a Christmas gone by
When I was extremely upset
A night in December, an evening that I
Would very much rather forget

For I took me harp to a party
But nobody asked me to play
The others were jolly and hearty
But I wasn't feeling so gay
They might have said, "Play us a tune we can sing"
But somehow I don't think they noticed the thing
I took me harp to a party
But nobody asked me to play
So... I took the darned thing away!

They asked Mrs. Morgan to play her mouth-organ
And somebody else did a dance
They Let Mrs. Carter perform a sonata
But I wasn't given a chance
A north country person called Sandy McPherson
Played bagpipes and took off his coat
While both the Miss Fawcetts bust out of their corsets
In trying to take a top note

But I took me harp to a party
Nobody asked me to play
The others were jolly and hearty
But I wasn't feeling so gay
I felt so ashamed at not striking a note
That I tried to hide the thing under me coat
I took me harp to a party
But nobody asked me to play
So... I took the darned thing away!

They sang "Home Sweet Home" and "The Banks of Loch Lomond"
And "All the King's Horses" and "Trees"
While nephews and nieces kept playing their pieces
And spreading their jam on the keys
A daughter called Lena, played her concertina
We all played ridiculous games
'Til old Mr. Dwyer, set his whiskers on fire
And a fire engine played on the flames

But I took me harp to a party
But nobody asked me to play
So... I took the darned thing away!

Sail Away 
Composer(s): Rafe VanHoy
Performer(s): The Oak Ridge Boys



Across the bay a lady waits to hold me tight
And my boat and I are ready to set sail
If the weather keeps on holdin' and the wind is right
I'll be wrapped up in my sweet one's arms tonight

As I skip across the waves my sails are high and full
My mind is on the one I wait to see
And I dream about an island somewhere in my mind
Where someday I will take her off with me

Then a smile comes upon me as I look across the bow
I see a lady on the side
But she will wait no more as I head for the shore
Cause tonight I'm gonna take her for a ride

And we will sail away on the wings of love into the night
Cast out our fortunes on the sea
Then we will go to sleep together with the rocking of the water
And dream of how our life will someday be
When she sails away with me

I Saw Three Ships - 1833 (aka I Saw Three Ships A Sailing - 1991; On Christmas Day In The Morning)
(Traditional - 1833)
Performer(s): The Chieftains & Marianne Faithfull - 199



I saw three ships come sailing in
on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
I saw three ships come sailing in
on Christmas Day in the morning

And what was in those ships all three
on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day?
And what was in those ships all three
on Christmas Day in the morning?

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there
on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
The virgin Mary and Christ were there
on Christmas Day in the morning

Sail Away
Composer(s): Randy Newman
First release by: Randy Newman - 1972
Covered by multiple other artists



In America you'll get food to eat
Won't have to run through the jungle
And scuff up your feet
You'll just sing about Jesus and drink wine all day
It's great to be an American

Ain't no lions or tigers-ain't no mamba snake
Just the sweet watermelon and the buckwheat cake
Ev'rybody is as happy as a man can be
Climb aboard, little wog-sail away with me

Sail away-sail away
We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay
Sail away-sail away
We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay

In America every man is free
To take care of his home and his family
You'll be as happy as a monkey in a monkey tree
You're all gonna be an American

Sail away-sail away
We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay
Sail away-sail away
We will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - 1952 (aka I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus - 1997)
(French Version: J’ai Vu Maman Embrasser Le Père Noël - 1956)
Composer(s): Tommie Connor
First release by: Jimmy Boyd - 1952
Covered by multiple other artists



I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creep
down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked
up in my bedroom fast asleep

Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

Sail Away
Performer(s): John Hiatt



So now it's up to you
If I should stay or go
Though I've had no thought of leavin'
You ask if it hurts me
Honey, I don't know
It's like a dream
A thin machine
A piece of time that we exploded in
Oh yes, we did
I'm gonna sail away
I'm gonna sail away
I'm gonna sail away, sail away
Goodbye
And now it's up to you
To stay inside my soul
Though you had no thoughts of leavin'
And all of love's promises
I just don't know 

I Saw Mommy Do The Mambo
Composer(s): Robert Allen; Tommie Conner; Al Stillman
Performer(s): Jimmy Boyd



I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
You know who
You know who
I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
All around the Christmas tree

In my slippers I come down the stairs two by two
Two by two
Two by two
I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
All around the Christmas tree

Last year I saw her kissin'
Underneath his curly beard of white
I won't say his name
But his suit is red
And he come down the chimney last night

I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
You know who
You know who
I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
All around the Christmas tree

(Oooh)

While the presents he was bringin'
He was dancin', he was singin'
And his whiskers, they were swingin'
And I think I heard him say
In his very merry way
OLÉ!

(Oooh)

I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
You know who
You know who
I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
All around the Christmas tree

Last year I saw her kissin'
Underneath his curly beard of white
I won't say his name
But his suit is red
And he come down the chimney last night

I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
You know who
You know who
I saw Mommy do the mambo with you know who
All around the Christmas tree

(Oooh)

Sail Away 
Composer(s): J.C. Fogerty
Performer(s): John Fogerty



Mama, come look quick - there's a light up in the sky
I see the silent ship, and it's calling you and I
And if you listen close, the reasons all come clear
I'm ready now to go, there's nothing left to fear
Oh there's nothing left to fear

Leavin' all of this pain behind, gonna sail away
Lettin' all of these chains unwind, gonna steal away

Mama, come look quick - do I see an open door?
The passageway is lit, an' it's time to get on board
What wonders we will see, what beauty to my eyes
So come along with me, across the rainbow sky
Across the rainbow sky

Leavin' all of this pain behind, gonna sail away
Lettin' all of these chains unwind, gonna fly away
Makin' over this troubled mind, gonna wash away
Leavin' all of this doubt behind, gonna sail away

Mama, come look quick - there's a light up in the sky
I see the silent ship, and it's calling you and I

I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus
(Adapted from: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - 1952)
(French Version: J’ai Vu Maman Embrasser Le Père Noël - 1956)
Composer(s): Tommie Connor
Performer(s): RuPaul - 1997



I saw Daddy kissing Santa Claus 
Underneath the mistletoe last night
He didn’t see me creep 
Down the stairs to have a peep
He thought that I was upstairs in my bedroom fast asleep
 
Then I saw Daddy tickle Santa Claus 
Underneath his beard so snowy white
There must be some mistake  
Was I really awake?
I rubbed my eyes and moved in close, a better look to take
 
Then I saw Daddy hugging Santa Claus
He took his hand and pulled him to the couch
It must have been just fine  
Santa didn’t mean to mind
Then Daddy moved across the room to pour them both some wine
 
Then I saw Daddy fondle Santa Claus 
And on his ear he nibbled now and then
I crawled across the floor  
I hid behind the door
I left it open just a crack so I could see some more
 
Then I saw Daddy undress Santa Claus
They quickly threw their clothes on our big chair
Well, much to my surprise  
I couldn’t believe my eyes!
It wasn’t Santa after all but Mommy in disguise
 
When I saw Daddy kissing Santa Claus 
Underneath to mistletoe last night
Oh what I laugh it would have been 
If I had really seen
Daddy kissing Santa Claus last night!!!
 
								

Sail Away
Composer(s): Ritchie Blackmore; David Coverdale
Performer(s): Deep Purple



If you're driftin' on an empty ocean 
with no wind to fill your sail
the future, your horizon
it's like searchin' for the Holy Grail
You feel there's no tomorrow 
as you look into the water below
It's only your reflection 
and you still ain't got no place to go

Time will show
when, I don't know

Sail away tomorrow 
sailin' far away
To find it steal or borrow
I'll be there someday 

Oh, woman, I keep returnin' 
to sing the same old song
The story's been told, now I'm gettin' old
Tell me,where do I belong? 
Feel like I'm goin' to surrender
nard times I've had enough
If I could find a place to hide my face
I believe, I could get back up

Time will show 
when, I don't know

Sail away tomorrow 
sailin' far away
To find it steal or borrow
But I'll be there someday 

Sail away tomorrow
sailin' far away
To find it steal or borrow
But I'll be there someday 

Sail away tomorrow
sailin' far away
To find it steal or borrow
But I'll be there someday 

I Saw A Fair Maiden
Composer(s): Peter Warlock
Performer(s): The Cambridge Singers



I saw a fair maiden
Sitten and sing
She lulléd a little child
A sweeté lording

Lullay my liking
My dear son, my sweeting
Lullay my dear heart
Mine own dear darling

That eternal lord is he
That made allé thing
Of allé lordés he is Lord
Of allé kinges King

There was mickle melody
At that childés birth
Though the songsters were heavenly
They madé mickle mirth

Angels bright they sang that night
And saiden to that child
"Blessed be thou and so be she
That is both meek and mild"

Pray we now to that child
And to his mother dear
God grant them all his blessing
That now maken cheer

Lullay my liking
My dear son, my sweeting
Lullay my dear heart
Mine own dear darling

Sail Along, Silv'ry Moon
Composer(s): Harry Tobias; Percy Wenrich
Performer(s): Andy Williams
and multiple other artists



Sail along, silvery moon
Trail along lovers’ lane
Sail along, silvery moon
To my love again

In the glow of your light
Let me see her tonight
Once again, hold her tight
Back in lovers’ lane

And then the whole world will seem brighter
As we stroll hand in hand
Two blue hearts will seem lighter
If you understand.

Sail along, silvery moon
Trail along lovers’ lane
Sail along, silvery moon
To my love again

Sail along, silvery moon
Trail along lovers’ lane
Sail along, silvery moon
To my love again

Sharon
Composer(s): David Bromberg
First release by: David Bromberg - 1972



Went to this carnival, three years ago
No big deal, ferris wheel, the same ole' stuff you know
There was a man outside with a speech outside a tent
And he said it to me, and this is how it went

Folks, you know she walks, she talks
She crawls on her belly like a reptile
Same ole' line except one part
You don't need no money, boy, you pay with your heart

Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men?
You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again

Wandered around, and looked around for a seat
The light went low, and the band played a beat
Out came this girl, wearing a scarf and sleeves
Did a little dance that made me weak in the knees
That girl, she danced like her back had no bone
The band played a tune called the Main Street Moan

She smiled a smile the whole world could see
She turned around, and she looked right at me
I must have jumped six feet in the air
And when I came down, that girl wasn't there

Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men?
You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again

Out came this guy with a big ole' beard
And furry arms, man he looked like a bear
He said that all there is, there's no more to the show
If you wanna breathe right, I think you better go
I didn't think twice, headed straight for the door
And when I left, I heard that big bear roar

Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men?
You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again

Every time that carnival came, I was right there
Lord, I learned to stay away from that mean ole' bear
Just like the man said from his speech at the start
When that carnival left town it took a piece of my heart
I still get this funny feeling way down in my bones
Whenever I hear a band play the Main Street Moan

Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men?
You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again

Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men?
You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again

Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody
Composer(s): Isaac Hayes; David Porter
First release by: Sam & Dave - 1966
Covered by multiple other artists



You are so much cool one, I don't worry about a thing 
You are pushin' full of lovin' that makes my heart sing 
I know that you want me and you prove it every day 
You're the kind of girl I can find giving my birds & I say 

Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody 
Said I wasn't gonna tell a soul 
Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody 
But I, oh I, oh I, I couldn't keep it to myself 

Baby I'm so proud I'm really gonna scream out loud 
I can't hold it any longer; your love talk is getting stronger 
Just one look in your eyes can make a young man cry 
Said I couldn't advertise, but baby you apologize 

Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody 
Said I wasn't gonna tell a soul 
Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody 
But I, oh I, oh I, I couldn't keep it to myself 

Look, your love is harder than the hardest rock 
Ooo it's shocking like electric wire, yeah yeah 

Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody 
Said I wasn't gonna tell a soul 
Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody 
But I, oh I, oh I, I couldn't keep it to myself ...

I Pray On Christmas
Composer(s): Harry Connick Jr.
Performer(s): Harry Connick Jr.;
and various other artists



I pray on Christmas
That the Lord will see me through
I pray on Christmas
He'll show me what to do
I pray on Christmas
He'll help me understand
And I pray on Christmas
He'll take me by the hand

I pray on Christmas
That the sick will soon be strong
I pray on Christmas
The Lord will hear my song
I pray on Christmas
That God will lead the way
And I pray on Christmas
He'll get me through another day

I pray on Christmas
I pray on Christmas
I pray on Christmas
He'll get me through another day

I pray on Christmas
All our problems are gonna be worked out
I pray on Christmas
God'll show us what love's about
I pray on Christmas
To do your will each day
And I pray on Christmas
That I'll be with you in heaven some day

I pray on Christmas
Oh, the sick will be soon be strong I pray on Christmas
The Lord will hear my song
I pray on Christmas
That God will lead the way
And I pray I really pray on Christmas
He'll get me through another day
He'll get me through another day…

Said I Love You ... But I Lied
Composer(s): Michael Bolton; Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Performer(s): Michael Bolton; Kilauea



You are the candle, love's the flame
A fire that burns through wind and rain
Shine your light on this heart of mine
Til the end of time
You came to me like the dawn through the night
Just shinin' like the sun
Out of my dreams and into my life
You are the one, you are the one

Said I loved you but I lied
'Cause this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you but I was wrong
'Cause loved could never ever feel so strong
Said I loved you but I lied

With all my soul I've tried in vain
How can mere words my heart explain
This taste of heaven so deep so true
I've found in you
So many reasons in so many ways
My life has just begun
Need you forever, I need you to stay
You are the one, you are the one

Said I loved you but I lied
'Cause this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you but I was wrong
'Cause loved could never ever feel so strong
Said I loved you but I lied

You came to me like the dawn through the night
Just shinin' like the sun
Out of my dreams and into my life
You are the one, you are the one

Said I loved you but I lied
'Cause this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you but I was wrong
'Cause loved could never ever feel so strong
Said I loved you but I lied

Said I loved you
But this is more than love I feel inside
Said I loved you...But I lied

I Only Want You For Christmas
Composer(s): Tim Nichols; Zack Turner
Performer(s): Alan Jackson; Don Rich



The snow is falling
It's Christmas Eve
Presents are wrapped Under the tree
Is there one for me?

I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don't need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon 'round yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon 'round yourself

I ain't gonna write no letter Send north to the pole
Cause what I'm wanting this year Saint Nick don't need to know

I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don't need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon 'round yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon 'round yourself

So put on your Christmas stockings 
I'll find that mistle toe
Let's get into the the holiday spirits
And honey ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho

I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don't need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon 'round yourself
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don't need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon 'round yourself

Oh, tie a ribbon 'round yourself
Wooo oooo (train noise)
Oh I had a bicycle
I had a train too

Sahara (We'll Soon Be Dry Like You)
Composer(s): Alfred Bryan; Jean Schwartz
Performer(s): Esther Walker



King Ram-e-ses went to pieces seven thousand years ago
And passed a law that Egypt must go dry
He took the liquors from the slickers all the way to Jerico
But kept a little toddy on the sly
The desert of Sahara flowed with honey, so they say
Till prohibition came along and dried it up one day

Sahara, we sympathize with you
Sahara, now we're dry like you
I know why Cleopatra put that snake against her skin
She lost her mind completely when she lost her Gordon's Gin
Omar Khyam took a leap into his caravan
He took his wine glass, and away he flew
And ever since
All those Egyptians move their funny arms so queer
They got that way
From reaching for imaginary steins of beer
Sahara, Sahara, now we're dry like you

I know just why Rebecca took her little pitcher to the well
That old well just was camouflaging for a lager beer hotel
Sahara, Sahara, now we're dry like you
I've got the old Sahara prohibition blues

I Never Spend A Christmas That I Don't Think Of You
Composer(s): Don Reid
Performer(s): The Statler Brothers



The year you were snow queen 
at the high school Christmas ball
The night we got snowed in and prayed it wouldn't thaw
The year I bought your bracelet and you bought me one too
I never spend a Christmas that I don't think of you

The year I helped your Daddy trim the outdoor tree with lights
You worked part time at Penney's and I took you home at night
The Christmas Eve you told me you loved me and I knew
I'd never spend a Christmas I wouldn't think of you

The night you planned the party to decorate the tree
It snowed so hard no one could come, no one but you and me
The year the senior class sold Christmas trees and mistletoe
And we never thought that someday this would seem so long ago
The Christmas Eve I told you I love you, well I do
And I never spend a Christmas that I don't think of you
I'll never spend a Christmas I won't be loving you