School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)
Composer(s): Will Cobb; Gus Edwards
Performer(s): Byron G. Harlan
and multiple other artists



Nothing to do, Nellie Darling
Nothing to do you say
Let's take a trip on memory's ship
Back to the bygone days
Sail to the old village school house
Anchor outside the school door
Look in and see, there's you and there's me
A couple of kids once more

School days, school days
Dear old golden rule days
Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic
Taught to the tune of the hickory stick
You were my queen in calico
I was your bashful barefoot beau
And you wrote on my slate, "I love you, Joe"
When we were a couple of kids

'Member the hill, Nellie Darling
And the oak tree that grew on its brow
They've built forty storeys upon that old hill
And the oak's an old chestnut now
'Member the meadows so green, dear
So fragrant with clover and maize
Into new city lots and preferred bus'ness plots
They've cut them up since those days

School days, school days
Dear old golden rule days
Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic
Taught to the tune of the hickory stick
You were my queen in calico
I was your bashful barefoot beau
And you wrote on my slate, "I love you, Joe"
When we were a couple of kids

The Christmas Song
Composer(s): Mel Tormé; Robert Wells
First release by: The King Cole Trio - 1946
Covered by multiple other artists



Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you!

School Days
Composer(s): Chuck Berry
First release by: Chuck Berry - 1957
Covered by multiple other artists

Titles In Other Languages:
1964 - Donne-Moi Une Idée
1965 - Dia De Escola
1987 - Wachten Duurt Lang



Up in the mornin' and out to school
The teacher is teachin' the Golden Rule
American history and practical math
You study' em hard and hopin' to pass
Workin' your fingers right down to the bone
And the guy behind you won't leave you alone

Ring ring goes the bell
The cook in the lunchroom's ready to sell
You're lucky if you can find a seat
You're fortunate if you have time to eat
Back in the classroom open you books
Gee but the teacher don't know
How mean she looks

Soon as three o'clock rolls around
You finally lay your burden down
Close up your books, get out of your seat

Down the halls and into the street
Up to the corner and 'round the bend
Right to the juke joint you go in

Drop the coin right into the slot
You gotta hear something that's really hot

With the one you love you're makin' romance
All day long you been
Wantin' to dance
Feelin' the music from head to toe
'Round and 'round and 'round you go

Drop the coin right into the slot
You gotta hear something that's really hot

Hail, hail rock'n'roll
Deliver me from the days of old
Long live rock'n'roll
The beat of the drum is loud and bold
Rock rock rock'n'roll
The feelin' is there body and soul

Rockin' Little Christmas
Composer(s): Deborah Allen; Bruce Channel
Performer(s): Brooks & Dunn
and multiple other artists



I wrote a letter to my Santa last night
Yeah, I told him what I want to make my Christmas bright
And if I don't get it, I'm gonna be blue
I wanna rockin' little Christmas with you

I don't want no tinker toys
Don't wanna waste my time drinkin' with the boys
There's only one thing that I wanna do
I wanna rockin' little Christmas with you

I want a rockin' little Christmas
Rockin' little Christmas with you
And If I get my wishes, gonna be delicious
A stockin' full of love for two

Well, I've been a good boy all year
And I deserve a little Christmas cheer
I want your arms around me the whole night through
I wanna rockin' little Christmas with you

Baby, tell me what's it gonna be
And where you gonna spend your Christmas Eve
And will I be merry or will I be blue
I wanna rockin' little Christmas with you

I want a rockin' little Christmas
Rockin' little Christmas with you
And If I get my wishes, gonna be delicious
A stockin' full of love for two

Well, baby, what's it gonna be
And where you gonna spend your Christmas Eve
And will I be merry or will I be blue
I wanna rockin' little Christmas with you

I wanna rockin' little Christmas
Rockin' little Christmas
Rockin' little Christmas with you

Wachten Duurt Lang
(Adapted from: School Days - 1957)
Composer(s): Chuck Berry; Bennie Jolink; Bennie Migchelbrink
Performer(s): Normaal - 1987

Titles In Other Languages:
1964 - Donne-Moi Une Idée
1965 - Dia De Escola



Elk uur van de dag, van de avond en de nach
As ik wakker word, de nacht was te kort
Woarum bun i-j now zo an de gang?
I-j loat mien wachten, wachten duurt lang

Wachten duurt lang, dat bleek al snel
Want ow beloftes bunt alleen moar spel
I-j hebt alleen moar noten op ow zang
Want i-j loat mien wachten, wachten duurt lang

In de super veur de kassa
Steet een grote mensen massa
Stoa ik in een file
Op meer dan twee wielen
Op de snelweg in een auto ko-j niet an de gang
In de file mo-j wachten, wachten duurt lang

As ik pissen mot as ik pissen mot
Zit de deur op slot zit de deur op slot
A'k met een zeer gebit a'k met een zeer gebit
Op hete koalen zit op hete koalen zit 
Mot dat now echt zo?
Ik bun zo bang
Ik zit te bibberen en te wachten
Wachten duurt lang

Elk uur van de dag, van de avond en de nach
Elke minuut, elk kwartier, gemartel en gemier
Plak die ellende achter het behang
Loat die moar wachten, wachten duurt lang
Loat die moar wachten, wachten duurt lang
Loat die moar wachten, wachten duurt lang...

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Composer(s): Johnny Marks
First release by: Brenda Lee - 1958
Covered by multiple other artists



Rockin' around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see ev'ry couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some punkin pie and we'll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear voices singing
"Let's be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday
Ev'ryone dancing merrily in the new old fashioned way

Rockin' around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see ev'ry couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some punkin pie and we'll do some caroling

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear voices singing
"Let's be jolly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rockin' around the Christmas tree, have a happy holiday
Ev'ryone dancing merrily in the new old fashioned way

School Boy Crush
Composer(s): Roger Ball; Malcolm Duncan; Steve Ferrone; Alan Gorrie; Onnie McIntyre; Hamish Stuart
Performer(s): Average White Band



Meet me in the playground at a quarter to 4
Wait till everybody's long gone
There must be so many things that we could explore
Hey, baby, maybe I can walk you home

Now if it stars to rain (It starts to rain) we can take some shelter
I'd like to hold your little hand, oh
My head is spinning like a helter-skelter
We'll get to know each other if we can

She said, "Hey, wait a minute"
Hold on
She said, "Hey, just a little bit"
Hold on

Whenever I try to think of what it feels like to feel it
For the first time and was it really such a thrill
She said, "Look, boy, but don't you touch"
That ain't much, it's only a school boy crush

Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah, badda, badda, yeah, yeah, yeah

Got to keep this secret, can't take no chance
Don't want nobody else to know
There is nothing wrong with trying to start a romance
But we should take it nice and slow

If we play it cool (If we play it cool) it'll be alright
Don't let the teacher see us talking, yeah
But after school we can be out of sight
Everybody's gonna think we just gone walking

She said, "Hey, just wait a minute"
Hold on
She said, "Hey, just a little bit now"
Hold on

Whenever I try to think of what it feels like to feel it
For the first time is it really such a thrill
She said, "Look, boy, but don't you touch"
That ain't much, it's only a school boy crush

She said, "Look, boy, but don't you touch"
That ain't much, it's only a school boy crush
She said, "Look, boy, but don't you touch"
That ain't much, it's only a school boy crush

Oh, hoo

A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Now that you're the one for me
School boy crush
Hey, hey…
Only a school boy crush

2-3-4-5-6-7
All good children got to heaven
Only a school boy crush
Ooh…ooh…
Only a school boy crush, woo

Oh

Rock & Roll Christmas
Performer(s): Ron Dante


Have yourself a rock & roll Christmas
Like the good ones that used to be
Put a shoo bop de bop and an ooh wah baby
Under the Christmas tree

And a shoobee doo wah
And let's get together singin'
Four part harmony
Just remember Santa Claus
He likes rock & roll
Just like you and me

Have yourself a rock & roll Christmas
Do all the dances we used to do
You can start the motion with the loco-motion
Do the twist and the boogaloo

Do the mashed potato and the watusi
You can dance until you wear out your shoes
Put your troubles away for this holiday
Don't let Santa catch you singin' the blues

Have yourself a rock & roll Christmas
Keep the music goin' all night long
Dance the night away until Santa's sleigh
Brings you more of your favorite songs

There'll be rockin' and boppin'
There'll be no stoppin'
Just the way life used to be
Just remember Santa Claus
He likes rock & roll
Just like you and me

Have yourself a rock & roll Christmas
Have yourself a rock & roll Christmas
Have yourself a rock & roll Christmas

School
Composer(s): Rick Davies; Roger Hodgson
Performer(s): Supertramp



I can see you in the morning when you go to school 
Don't forget your books, you know you've got to learn the golden rule
Teacher tells you stop your play and get on with your work 
And be like Johnnie - too-good, well don't you know he never shirks - he's coming along! 

After School is over you're playing in the park 
Don't be out too late, don't let it get too dark 
They tell you not to hang around and learn what life's about 
And grow up just like them - won't you let it work it out - and you're full of doubt 

Don't do this and don't do that 
What are they trying to do? 
Make a good boy of you 
Do they know where it's at? 
Don't criticise, they're old and wise 
Do as they tell you to 
Don't want the devil to 
Come out and put your eyes 

Maybe I'm mistaken expecting you to fight 
Or maybe I'm just crazy, I don't know wrong from right 
But while I am still living, I've just got this to say 
It's always up to you if you want to be that 
want to see that 
want to see that way 
you're coming along!

River
Composer(s): Joni Mitchell
First release by: Joni Mitchell - 1971
Covered by multiple other artists



It's coming on Christmas 
They're cutting down trees 
They're putting up reindeer 
And singing songs of joy and peace 
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on 
But it don't snow here 
It stays pretty green 
I'm going to make a lot of money 
Then I'm going to quit this crazy scene 
Oh I wish I had a river 
I could skate away on 

Oh I wish I had a river so long 
I would teach my feet to fly 
Oh I wish I had a river 
I made my baby cry

He tried hard to help me 
He put me at ease 
Lord, he loved me so naughty 
Made me weak in the knees 
I wish I had a river I could skate away on 
I'm so hard to handle 
I'm selfish and I'm sad 
Now I've gone and lost the best baby 
That I ever had 
I wish I had a river 
I could skate away on 

Oh I wish I had a river so long 
I would teach my feet to fly 
Oh I wish I had a river 
I made my baby say goodbye 

It's coming on Christmas 
They're cutting down trees 
They're putting up reindeer 
And singing songs of joy and peace 
I wish I had a river 
I could skate away on

Schön Ist Der Morgen   
(Adapted from: Morning Has Broken - 1971)
(Spanish Version: Ha Roto El Alba) 
Composer(s): Eleanor Farjeon; Gisela Zimber
Performer(s): Nana Mouskouri



Schön ist der Morgen
Schau aus dem Fenster
Ganz neu geboren
Schenkt er den Tag
Nimm ihn und freu dich
Danke und denke
Wieder kommt für mich
Ein neuer Tag

Schön ist der Morgen
Singen die Lerchen
Ganz ohne Sorgen
Freu'n sie sich nur
Nimm dir ein Beispiel
Sei mehr zufrieden
Oft willst du zuviel
Frag mal warum

Schön ist der Morgen
Sonne und Regen
Du bist geborgen
Solang du glaubst
Kommen und gehen
Können die Stunden
Alles verstehen
Kann der Mensch nie

Schön ist der Morgen
Fang wieder neu an
Gestern und Sorgen
Alt und vorbei
Danke und denke
Das die Welt schön ist
Darum verschenke
Nie deinen Tag

Ringing The Bells For Jim
Composer(s): June Carter Cash; Jan Howard
Performer(s): Johnny Cash


The Father heard church bells at midnight
A wrong time for church bells to chime
He went to the tower, found a little girl there
Said, "Why ring the bells at this time?"

"I'm just ringing the bells for Jim, please Father
Ringing the bells for Jim
I'm sorry I'm cryin', but my brother Jim's dyin'
So I'm ringing the bells for Jim"

"Please father pray for him this Christmas
He's sick and he's in so much pain
The doctors all say he'll be gone any day
So I must ring the bells again"

"I'm just ringing the bells for Jim, please Father
Ringing the bells for Jim
I'm sorry I'm cryin', but my brother Jim's dyin'
So I'm ringing the bells for Jim"

On the day after Christmas she brought him
Said "Father, heed little Jim
You see he got well when he heard the church bells
I was ringing the bells for Jim"

"I'm just ringing the bells for Jim, please Father
Ringing the bells for Jim
I'm sorry I'm cryin', but my brother Jim's dyin'
So I'm ringing the bells for Jim"

Schieß Die Lichter Aus
Performer(s): Ulla Meinecke



Der Raum platzt vor Leuten und kalter Musik
Wieder ein neues Glassplitterstück
Du lachst wie ein Kind und lehnst in der Tür
Ich will nicht mehr tanzen, ich will zu Dir
Die Luft is zum Schneiden und klebt auf der Haut 
Und der Typ neber mir tratscht viel zu laut
Mir ist so danach romantisch zu sein
Ich will mit Dir flüstern
Doch dazu müßt ich schrein
Schieß die Lichter aus
Schick sie alle nach Haus
Ich will jetzt keine Musik
Nur Deinen blonden Blick
Ich will dich lachen sehn
Jeder flirtet mit jedem, jetzt ist es soweit
Und keiner glaubt keinem, alle wissen Bescheid
Eisen glühn im feuer, und da brennt die Luft
Ich wart nur noch drauf, daß noch jemand ruft
Der Raum platzt vor Leuten und kalter Musik
Wieder ein neues Glassplitterstück
Du lachst wie ein Kind und lehnst in der Tür
Ich will nicht mehr tanzen, ich will zu Dir
Schieß die Lichter aus....

Ring Those Christmas Bells
Composer(s): Marvin Fisher; Gus Levene
Performer(s): Peggy Lee
and multiple other artists



Some folks like to hear a Christmas song
But I like Christmas bells that go ding dong
Jingle-jangle, ding-a-ling, or just bing-bong
I love to hear 'em ring
Oh, ring those Christmas bells
Ring those Christmas bells
While they chime we'll have a happy time
So ring those Christmas bells
Up above the stars are clear and bright
While all around the snow is soft and white
Santa and his reindeer soon will be in sight
And you will hear him sing
Oh, ring those Christmas bells
Ring those Christmas bells
While they chime we'll have a happy time
So ring those Christmas bells
For the music of an open sleigh
When ev'ry jolly jingle seems to say
"Happy, happy, happy, happy holiday!"
Come on and join the fun!
Oh, ring those Christmas bells
Ring those Christmas bells
While they chime we'll have a happy time
So ring those Christmas bells 

Schat Wat Kost Een Zoen Van Jou
Composer(s): Francis De Proft; Walter Ertveldt
Performer(s): Francis



Schat wat kost een zoen van jou
Vertel het me heel gauw
Mijn liefste
Als ik van je hou
Wordt jij mijn vrouw mijn liefste

Schat wat kost een zoen van jou
Vertel het me heel gauw
Mijn liefste
Jij maakt me bang want het duurt zo lang
Geef vlug een zoentje op mijn wang

Ik kan je niet weerstaan
Ik wil je nooit laten gaan
Want al ben ik nu nog vrij
Ik wil jou liefde voor mij

Schat wat kost een zoen van jou
Vertel het me heel gauw mijn liefste
Toon me voortaan de juiste baan
Die we samen zullen gaan

Ik wil met je leven
En je alles geven
Waar doe me toch geen pijn
Door alleen te zijn

Schat wat kost een zoen van jou
Vertel het me heel gauw mijn liefste
Ga met me mee mijn toverfee
Naar een hemel voor ons twee

Renta Santa
Performer(s): Chris Hill


Here is a news flash! 
We have just heard that Father Christmas
is unable to do his rounds this year 
due to industrial trouble in Greenland 
Therefore, a replacement must be found!

We are going over now to the office of Renta Santa
Miss Singleton, who has actually applied for the job?
"Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Alice Cooper, Elton John"
Same old faces, hey?

Have you any suggestions of your own?
"Take a chance with someone new, you'll see"
Good idea
Now, here's a face we all know
Football star, Georgie Best
George, what have you been doing lately?
"Sitting in the sun, waiting for a senorita to show"
Splendid!

And now we have Mr. Edward Heath
Sir, we know you're out of work right now, but
Don't you think you look rather foolish standing there
In a red costume and false beard?
"It's just a silly phase I'm going through"
Tell us, what did Margaret Thatcher say when
She saw you dressed like this?
"She stood there laughing"

Oh dear, well here's someone whose not been laughing
Too much either; rock star and tax exile, Rod Stewart
"I'm an ordinary guy, and my pockets are empty"
Rod, what did you tell the tax department
When you returned to this country?
"I can't give you anything"
But Rod, we all have to pay tax
"But not half as much as I do"
Really?
"No, not half as much as I do"

Over here, we are very fortunate to have the
Man who trains Santa's reindeers
Sir, we understand you actually speak to these animals
What do you say to them?
"Ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh"
And what is their reply?
"What chu, chu, chu, chu"
What does that mean exactly?
"That means, I offer my love to you"
Amazing!

And now we've got Mr. Spock from Star Fleet Command!
How did you get here?
"Look at me, can't you see, I'm beaming all over?"
Oh, and now they're ready with the results
They are about to be announced

And the man whose been chosen is Mr. Uri Geller

Well, Uri, this is really wonderful
Everyone's delighted!
Now, I'm sure we'd all like to see a party trick before you leave
What are you going to do for us?
"I took my magic wand, and 'poof', I have me fun!"
And look what's happening here 
It's Bendy!
"Hey, what does? 
What's happening"

Hey! You've bust me record player!
Player.....player.....player.....player.......

Sch ... Kleines Baby Wein Nicht Mehr 
(English Version: Hush, Little Baby)
Performer(s): Marlene Dietrich



Sch, kleines Baby, wein´ nicht mehr
die Mami kauft dir einen Teddybär

Und wenn der Teddybär nicht mehr springt
kauft dir die Mami einen Schmetterling

Und fliegt der Schmetterling ganz weit
kauft dir die Mami ein rotes Kleid

Und wenn das rote Kleid zu rot
kauft dir die Mami ein Segelboot

Und wenn das Segelboot zu nass 
kauft dir die Mami den größten Spaß

Und ist der größte Spaß zu klein
kauft dir die Mami den Sonnenschein

Und wenn die Sonne wird dunkel sein
kauft dir die Mami ein Vögelein

Und wenn das Vöglein nicht mehr singt
kauft dir die Mami einen goldenen Ring

Wenn dir das Ringlein nicht gefällt
kauft dir die Mami die ganze Welt

Wenn dir die ganze Welt zu groß 
kauft dir die Mami das große Los

Wenmn sich das große Los nicht lohnt
kauft dir die Mami den Silbermond

Und wenn der Mond verweht im Wind
bist du noch immer das schönste Kind

Sch, kleines Baby, wein´ nicht mehr
die Mami kauft dir einen Teddybär

Remember (Christmas)
Composer(s): Harry Nilsson
First release by: Harry Nilsson - 1972
Covered by multiple other artists


Long ago, far away
Life was clear, close your eyes

Remember is a place from long ago
Remember filled with everything you know
Remember when you're sad and feelin' down
Remember turn around

Remember life is just a memory
Remember close your eyes and you can see
Remember think of all that life can be
Remember

Dream, love is only in a dream, remember 
Remember life is never as it seems. Dream

Long ago, far away
Life was clear, close your eyes

Scénic Railway
(English Version: Scenic Railway - 1997)
Composer(s): Serge Gainsbourg
First release by: Serge Gainsbourg - 1964



Ouais
Je t'emmènerai sur le Scénic railway
Si c'est ce que tu veux
C'est facile
Ouais
Je t'emmènerai sur le Scénic railway
On verra ça demain
C'est promis
Mais ne te sens-tu pas
Quelque peu inconsciente
Tout ce qu'aimer veut dire
Le sauras-tu un jour
Ouais
Je t'emmènerai sur le Scénic railway
Tu n'as que ça en tête
C'est terrible

Ouais
Je t'emmènerai sur le Scénic railway
Mais ces émotions-là
C'est facile
Ouais
Je t'emmènerai sur le Scénic railway
Et cesse de bouder
C'est d'accord
Je t'y verrai ainsi
Que je te veux cruelle
Agrippée à mon bras
Par tes ongles blessé
Ouais
Je vais te sembler un peu cynique ouais ouais
Y a pas que les machines
Pour s'envoyer en l'air

She's Got It
Composer(s): Little Richard; John Marascalco
Performer(s): Little Richard



There's a sweet little girl that lives down the street
Some people think she's square but I think she's sweet
You can see her every day, strollin' up and down the way
Lookin' so pretty and this is what I say

She's got it
Ooh baby, she's got it
Ooooh baby, she's got it
I can't do without her

Big blue eyes, long black hair
Dimpled cheeks and she's no square

Ruby lips, shapely hips
When she walks down the street all the cats flip

She loves to sing, hot rod queen
She's real gone in everything

She loves to sing, hot rod queen
She's real gone in everything

When the music's hot, she loves to bop
She'll dance till the jukebox pop

She's got it
Ooh baby, she's got it
Ooooh baby, she's got it
I can't do without her
Yeah, she's got it
Oh-oh, she's got it
Ooooh, she's got it
Yeah-yeah, she's got it
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Yeah-yeah-yeah, hey
Aaaaaaaahhh...