Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Wand'rin' Star Composer(s): Frederick Loewe; Alan Jay Lerner Performer(s): Lee Marvin
I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star Wheels are made for rolling, mules are made to pack I've never seen a sight that didn't look better looking back I was born under a wandrin' star
Life can make you prisoner and the plains can bake you dry Snow can burn your eyes, but only people make you cry Home is made for coming from, for dreams of going to Which with any luck will never come true I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star
Do I know where hell is, hell is in hello Heaven is goodbye forever, its time for me to go I was born under a wandrin' star A wandrin' wandrin' star
(Life can make you prisoner and the plains can bake you dry) (Snow can burn your eyes, but only people make you cry) (Home is made for coming from, for dreams of going to) (Which with any luck will never come true) (I was born under a wandrin' star) (I was born under a wandrin' star)
When I get to heaven, tie me to a tree For I'll begin to roam and soon you'll know where I will be I was born under a wandrin' star A wandrin' wandrin' star
À Toi Composer(s): Pierre Delanoë - Claude Lemesle Performer(s): Joe Dassin
À toi À la façon que tu as d'être belle À la façon que tu as d'être à moi À tes mots tendres un peu artificiels Quelquefois À toi À la petite fille que tu étais À celle que tu es encore souvent À ton passé, à tes regrets À tes anciens princes charmants
À la vie, à l'amour À nos nuits, à nos jours À l'éternel retour de la chance À l'enfant qui viendra Qui nous ressemblera Qui sera à la fois toi et moi
À moi À la folie dont tu es la raison À mes colères sans savoir pourquoi À mes silences et à mes trahisons Quelquefois À moi Au temps que j'ai passé à te chercher Aux qualités dont tu te moques bien Aux défauts que je t'ai caché À mes idées de baladin
À la vie, à l'amour À nos nuits, à nos jours À l'éternel retour de la chance À l'enfant qui viendra Qui nous ressemblera Qui sera à la fois toi et moi
À nous Aux souvenirs que nous allons nous faire À l'avenir et au présent surtout À la santé de cette vieille terre Qui s'en fout À nous À nos espoirs et à nos illusions À notre prochain premier rendez-vous À la santé de ces milliers d'amoureux Qui sont comme nous
À la vie, à l'amour À nos nuits, à nos jours À l'éternel retour de la chance À l'enfant qui viendra Qui nous ressemblera Qui sera à la fois toi et moi
Wandering Spirit Composer(s): Mick Jagger; Jimmy Ripp Performer(s): Mick Jagger
When all the twelve Apostles try to ring me on the phone Take a message but I won't return their call For I have no eyes to see him and I thought I lost my way And I know I've lost the keys to your door
And I climbed the highest mountain and I looked down on the sea And I saw a ship a-sail to the shore I took a passage to the East and I journeyed to the West I made love from Battambang to Baltimore
I said, oh, am I running in a race I said, oh, am I getting anyplace I said, oh, can I make it
I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit, yes I am a restless soul I'm a wandering spirit, there's no place that I can call my own
I was a glutton at the banquet and I spilt the finest wine Trod the pyramids and ruins of Angkor I kissed the Mona Lisa and I breakfasted with kings And I touched the nerves of nature in the raw
I said, oh, am I running in a race I said, oh, take that smile right off your face I said, oh, I can't make it
I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit, no escape, no parole I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit, there's no place that I can call my home
I said, oh, am I running in a race I said, oh, take that smile right off your face I said, oh, I can't make it
I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit, looking for a place to go
I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit I'm a wandering spirit, no escape, no parole I'm a wandering spirit, I'm a lost and lonely soul
A Timeless Place Composer(s): Norma Winstone - Jimmy Rowles Performer(s): Jeri Brown & Jimmy Rowles and multiple other artists
The window looked out onto a pattern never ending A flower and trees and little paths far descending To the garden far below us, the pavilions in the sunlight Where the peacocks proudly grace the scene The vision, a timeless place, another way of living You moved in so close I really thought that you were giving I allowed myself a moment to believe that you could love me To reflect upon what might have been The summer sky I saw reflected in the colour of your eyes But somehow I could never peel away the layers of disguise I'm drowning now, I'm slowly sinking in a sea of blue and green Where what you are is never seen How can anybody know you? I still hear the ringing of the church bells in the morning The peacocks still call out their sad and bitter warning Take a final look around you Hold the memory forever Find a quiet place inside where You can listen to the things your heart is saying Beauty's only an illusion, here your truth is an intrusion A mirage is all it's ever been
Waltzing Matilda Composer(s): A.B. "Banjo" Paterson Performer(s): John Williamson; and various other artists
Oh! there once was a swagman camped in a Billabong Under the shade of a Coolabah tree And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda, my darling? Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me? Waltzing Matilda and leading a water-bag Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?
Down came a jumbuck to drink at the water-hole Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee And he sang as he stowed him away in his tucker-bag "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me"
Down came the Squatter a-riding his thoroughbred Down came Policemen -- one, two and three "Whose is the jumbuck you've got in the tucker-bag? You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me!"
But the swagman he up and he jumped in the water-hole Drowning himself by the Coolabah tree And his ghost may be heard as it sings in the Billabong "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"
A Time For Us ((aka What Is A Youth? (by Glen Weston) - 1968)) ((Adapted from: Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet (aka In Capulet's Tomb) (by Nino Rota) - 1968)) Composer(s): Larry Kusik - Eddie Snyder - Nino Rota Performer(s): Shirley Bassey - 1968 and multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages:1968 - 1969 - Um Momento Para Nós (by Agnaldo Timóteo) 2001 - Ai Giochi Addio (by Andrea Griminelli & Luciano Pavarotti) 2006 - Un Giorno Per Noi (by Josh Groban)
A time for us, some day there'll be When chains are torn by courage born of a love that's free A time when dreams so long denied can flourish As we unveil the love we now must hide
A time for us, at last to see A life worthwhile for you and me
And with our love, through tears and thorns We will endure as we pass surely through every storm A time for us, some day there'll be a new world A world of shining hope for you and me
For you and me
And with our love, through tears and thorns We will endure as we pass surely through every storm A time for us, some day there'll be a new world A world of shining hope for you and me
My heart wants to speak But my conscience is weak Is there any place other Than your place or mine I could hold you right now But could I hold you forever If waltz time keeps ticking away
Now it really doesn't matter It's just me and you And if we don't do it now There'll be nothing to do 'Cause love is a dance One foot after the other And waltz time keeps ticking away
Ove is a journey One foot after the other A chance to discover A flame you can't smother Without love I am a stranger And waltz time keeps ticking away
Love is a journey One foot after the other A chance to discover A flame you can't smother Without love I am a stranger And waltz time keeps ticking away
What Is A Youth? ((aka A Time For Us (by Shirley Bassey) - 1968)) ((Adapted from: Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet (aka In Capulet's Tomb) (by Nino Rota) - 1968)) Composer(s): Larry Kusik - Eddie Snyder - Nino Rota - Eugene Walter Performer(s): Glen Weston - 1968
Versions In Other Languages: 1969 - Um Momento Para Nós (by Agnaldo Timóteo) 2001 - Ai Giochi Addio (by Andrea Griminelli & Luciano Pavarotti) 2006 - Un Giorno Per Noi (by Josh Groban)
What is a youth? Impetuous fire What is a maid? Ice and desire The world wags on a rose will bloom.... It then will fade so does a youth so does the fairest maid Comes a time when one sweet smile has a season for a while.... Then love's in love with me Some they think only to marry others will tease and tarry Mine is the very best parry Cupid he rules us all Caper the cape, but sing me the song Death will come soon to hush us along Sweeter than honey... and bitter as gall Love is a pastime that never will pall Sweeter than honey and bitter as gall Cupid rules us all
A rose will bloom.... It then will fade so does a youth so does the fairest maid
Waltz Of My Heart Composer(s): Ivor Novello Performer(s): Lesley Garrett; and various other artists
The lark is singing on high The Sun's ashine in the blue The Winter is driven away And Spring is returning anew
Who cares what sorrow may bring What storms may tear us apart No sadness can kill the wonder and thrill Of that waltz in my heart
Waltz of my heart haunting and gay Calling enthrallingly, waltzing away Ring out your bells for me, ivory keys Weave out your spell for me, orchestra please
Chorus of wings, thrilling the sky While you're inspiring me, time hurries by Joy finds a fire in me, soon as you start Sweeping your strings, waltz of my heart
The lark is singing on high The Sun's ashine in the blue The Winter is driven away And Spring is returning anew
Who cares what sorrow may bring What storms may tear us apart No sadness can kill the wonder and thrill Of that waltz in my heart
Ai Giochi Addio ((aka Un Giorno Per Noi (by Josh Groban) - 2006)) ((Adapted from: Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet (aka In Capulet's Tomb) (by Nino Rota) - 1968)) Composer(s): Larry Kusik - Eddie Snyder - Nino Rota - Elsa Morante Performer(s): Andrea Griminelli & Luciano Pavarotti - 2001
Versions In Other Languages: 1968 - A Time For Us (by Shirley Bassey) 1968 - What Is A Youth? (by Glen Weston) 1969 - Um Momento Para Nós (by Agnaldo Timóteo)
Ai giochi addio per sempre, sì non sono più cose per te ai giochi addio
Chissà perchè nemmeno tu ancora spiergatelo non puoi
Tu attendi un ospite favoloso e incognito non sai che nome ha
Forse il suo nome è dolcezza ma forse invece è amaro Forse il suo nome è splendore ma forse invece è oscuro
Tu vuoi scoprire i suoi misteri e al suo confronto tutto ti annoia
I suoi regali fantastici attendi come le notti dell'Epifania Rimani sveglio pensando chissà che mai ti porterà
When those bells start to chime to commemorate the happy time When at last, you can trust yourself to me For a change, I suggest, that our marriage not be like the rest But a great deal less long and less gloomy
For our bridemaids we'll choose only dancers from reviews And only ushers who can turn somersaults And the old wedding march, so pretentious and so arch Will give way to a lively waltz
When we waltz down the aisle Won't the neighbours have the vapours When we two start the style Of a waltz down the aisle
What a crush, what a rush Delegations, populations Will be there wearing a smile When we waltz down the aisle
Just a moment of delaying Then the organ starts to boom What is that thing he's playing Why it's "here comes the bride and the groom"
Off we go, to and fro To the altar, and the halter What a treat, for the rank and file When we waltz down the aisle
Just a moment of delaying Then the organ starts to boom What is that thing he's playing Why it's "here comes the bride and the groom"
Off we go, to and fro To the altar, and the halter What a treat for the rank and file When we waltz down the aisle
Un Giorno Per Noi ((aka Ai Giochi Addio (by Andrea Griminelli & Luciano Pavarotti) - 2001)) ((Adapted from: Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet (aka In Capulet's Tomb) (by Nino Rota) - 1968)) Composer(s): Larry Kusik - Eddie Snyder - Nino Rota - Cheope Performer(s): Josh Groban - 2006
Versions In Other Languages: 1968 - A Time For Us (by Shirley Bassey) 1968 - What Is A Youth? (by Glen Weston) 1969 - Um Momento Para Nós (by Agnaldo Timóteo)
Un giorno sa, per noi verra La liberta di amarci qui senza limiti E fiorira il sogno a noi negato Si svelera l'amor celato ormai Un giorno sai, per vivere La vita che ci sfugge qui
L'amore in noi superera Gli ostacoli e le maree delle avversita (dell'ostilita) E ci sara anche per noi nel mondo Un tempo in cui l'amore vincera Per te per me
L'amore in noi superera Gli ostacoli e le maree delle avversita (dell'ostilita) E ci sara anche per noi nel mondo Un tempo in cui l'amore vincera Un tempo in cui l'amore vincera
Waltz At Maxim's Composer(s): Alan Jay Lerner; Frederick Loewe Performer(s): Hank Jones; and various other artists
She's so gay tonight She's like spring tonight She's a rollicking, frollicking thing tonight So disarming, soft and charming She is not thinking of me No, she's not thinking of me
In her eyes tonight There's a glow tonight They're so bright they could light Fountainbleu tonight She's so gracious So vivacious She is not thinking of me
Bless her little heart Crooked to the core Acting out a part What a rollicking, frollicking bore!
She's such fun tonight She's a treat tonight You could spread her on bread She's so sweet tonight So devoted, sugar-coated That it's heart-warming to see Oh, she's simmering with love Oh, she's shimmering with love Oh, she's not thinking of me!
She is not thinking of me Someone has set her on fire Is is Jacques? Is it Paul or Leon? Who's turning her furnace up higher? Oh she's hot but it's not For Gaston!
Oh, she's gay tonight Oh, so gay tonight A gigantic romantic cliche tonight How she blushes How she gushes How she fills me with ennui! She's so ooh la la la la So untrue la la la la! Oh, she's not thinking of me!
A Time For Love Composer(s): Johnny Mandel - Paul Francis Webster Performer(s): Tony Bennett - 1966 and multiple other artists
A time for summer skies For hummingbirds and butterflies For tender words that harmonize with love
A time for climbing hills For leaning out of windowsills Admiring daffodils above
A time for holding hands together A time for rainbow coloured weather A time of make believe that we've been dreaming of
As time goes drifting by The willow bends and so do I But all my friends whatever skies above I know a time for spring A time for fall But best of all A time for love
A time for holding hands together A time for rainbow coloured weather A time of make believe that we've been dreaming of
As time goes drifting by The willow bends and so do I But all my friends whatever skies above I know a time for spring A time for fall But best of all A time for love
The wind can blow cold, it moans and it cries When it carries the sound of a thousand goodbyes But if you listen tonight on that high, lonely plain You'll just hear my voice as it calls out your name You'll just hear my voice as it calls out your name
You've been on a road that just don't seem to end Where that broken old heart of yours won't ever mend You've crossed over bridges and bridges they burn So many rivers and so much to learn So many bridges and so much to learn
But the moon is so full, the stars are so bright And my hand is steady, my touch is light Look in my eyes, hold on real tight And I'll waltz you my darling across Texas tonight I'll waltz you my darling across Texas tonight
We both have known hard luck And love that's gone wrong When the ghosts take the shadows and The night takes too long We folded our cards when the hand wasn't strong But that wheel will keep spinning long after we're gone Yeah, that wheel will keep spinning long after we're gone
And the moon is so full, the stars are so bright And my hand is steady, my touch is light Look in my eyes, hold on real tight and I'll Waltz you my darling across Texas tonight
I'll waltz you my darling across Texas tonight Look in my eyes, hold on real tight And I'll waltz you my darling across Texas tonight I'll waltz you my darling across Texas tonight
Waltz Across Texas Composer(s): Ernest Tubb; Talmadge Tubb Performer(s): Ernest Tubb
When we dance together, my world's in disguise It's a fairy land tale that's come true And when you look at me with those stars in your eyes I could waltz across Texas with you
Chorus: Waltz across Texas with you in my arms Waltz across Texas with you Like a storybook ending, I'm lost in your charms And I could waltz across Texas with you
My heartaches and troubles are just up and gone The moment that you come in view And with your hand in mine, dear, I could dance all night long I could waltz across Texas with you
A Thousand Years Composer(s): David Paich - Joseph Williams - Mark T. Williams Performer(s): Toto
Day after day, I feel myself slowing down, what does it mean? The air has changed, it's getting harder to breathe, or so it would seem Sail me away to a distant shore, where everything's fine
A thousand years, lost in the blink of an eye If the sky keeps fallin', the world will come tumblin' down In a thousand years
Tell me my friend, can you imagine a place free of boundaries and lies There's blood on the wind and it's come all of the way from faraway skies Take me away to a different world where everything's fine
A thousand years, lost in the blink of an eye If the sky keeps fallin', the world will come tumblin' down In a thousand years
A thousand years, one day for every life Just keep on going, we'll find you a home underground, in a thousand years
Sail me away to a distant shore, where everything's fine
A thousand years, lost in the blink of an eye If the sky keeps fallin', the world will come tumblin' down In a thousand years
A thousand years, one day for every life Just keep on going, we'll find you a home underground, in a thousand years
Walter, Walter (Lead Me To The Altar) Composer(s): Haines; Harper; Forrester Performer(s): Gracie Fields
Walter and me 'ave been courtin' for years But he's never asked me to wed When Leap Year comes round I give three hearty cheers Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray Because I do the asking instead I don't want to die an old maid So I sing him this serenade
Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar I'll make a better man of you Walter! Walter! Buy the bricks and mortar And we'll build a love nest for two My bottom drawer's all packed and ready My bridal gown's as good as new Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar And make all my nightmares come true
I took him round to the furniture shop And I showed him a nice double bed But when I felt sure That the question he'd pop He popped to the pictures instead I still have to play the same part He must know this chorus by heart
Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar I don't cost much to keep in food Walter! Walter! Mother says you oughter So get me while she's in the mood You know I'm very fond of chickens We'll raise a lovely little brood Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar And I'll show you where I'm tattooed
Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar Don't say I've met my Waterloo Walter! Walter! Tears are tasting salter And I've lost my handkerchief too Don't muck the goods about no longer My old age pension's nearly due Walter! Walter! Lead me to the altar It's either the Workhouse or you
