Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Two Steps From The Blues Composer(s): Johnny Brown - Deadric Malone
First recording/First release: Bobby Bland - 1960/1961
One day from the month, I first met you
your promises proved to be untrue
Step by step, I've been a fool
That's why I'm two steps from the blues
Here is a chance to be loved or be lonely
my heart awaits your call
I know it's better to have loved and lost
than never have loved at all
The reason we didn't get along,
was telegram and telephone
One brings badness, the other rendevouz
That keeps me two steps from the blues
So darling let's try and make amends
and if it should fail, let's try and try again
It makes no difference what you say or do
I'm so forgiving, I'm so forgiving
I can't stand living two steps from the blues
Two Steps Forward Composer(s): Loretta Lynn Performer(s): Loretta Lynn
Well here you come and I know what I'm gonna say My mind's made up and I'm a leavin' you today Well I'm tired of askin' you where you've been I'm tired of all this mis'ry I'm in Two steps forward and six steps back again
Well my clothes're packed and I'm a headin' for the door Don't look for me back cause I won't be back no more Well I may think of you now and then But don't hold your breath cause I don't know when Two steps forward and six steps back again
Two steps forward and six steps back You think I didn't want to go These tears in my eyes they're not so real I'm just puttin' on a show I'm leavin' this town and that's for certain Not much I ain't a cryin' not much I ain't a hurtin' Two steps forward and six steps back again
Two steps forward and six steps back... Yeah two steps forward and six steps back again
I'd Love To Live In Loveland (With A Girl Like You)
I'd Love To Live In Loveland (With A Girl Like You) Composer(s): W.R. Williams Performer(s): The Chordettes; Dennis Day
I want to tell you a story A story of love that is true Fill'd with adventure and glory Of wonderful things we can do Though we have trouble with Cupid Love always finds the way Though the story is old 'Tis the sweetest that's told So dearie, I just want to say
Ev'rything's lovely in loveland Where ev'ry heart's beating in tune Like turtle doves are in Doveland And life seems a grand honeymoon There we can stroll in the moonlight By babbling brooks we'll stray Won't you come, girl of mine To that wonderful clime And lovelight will show us the way
I'd love to live in loveland with a girl like you And ev'ry day a holiday with skies of baby blue Where roses bloom forever, and sweethearts are always true I'd love to live in loveland with a girl like you
I'd love to live in loveland with a girl like you And ev'ry day a holiday with skies of baby blue Where roses bloom forever, and sweethearts are always true I'd love to live in loveland with a girl like you
Killarney, My Home Ov'r The Sea Composer(s): Frederic Knight Logan
There's a place in Old Ireland that's dear to my heart 't Is the scene of my childhood so fair From its hills and its valleys, 't was sadness to part From the Lakes of Killarney With beauty so rare Tho' a stranger, alone o'er this wide world I stray And thy lakes and thy mountains no longer I see Still the bloom of that valley in mem'ry shall stay For Erin, Mavourneen, my heart beats for thee
Sure there ne'er was a land where the grass grew so green Nor a place where the sky was more fair With the rocks and the rills one harmonious scene By the Lakes of Killarney With beauty so rare I remember the colleens and lads who were there As they danced in the glen on a bright summer's night To the pipers glad tune as it rang on the air Oh to think of that scene, fills my heart with delight
And I long for dear Ireland, Green Isle of the West Where the shamrock and flow'rs bloom'd for me There the Angels of Peace fold their bright wings and rest By the Lakes of Killarney, my home o'er the sea
Two Steps Behind Composer(s): Joe Elliott Performer(s): Def Leppard; Madcap
Walk away - if you want to It's OK - if you need to Well you can run But you can never hide From the shadow that's creeping up beside you There's a magic running through your soul But you can't have it all
(Whatever you do) I'll be two steps behind you (Wherever you go) I'll be there to remind you That it only takes a minute of you precious time To turn around - I'll be two steps behind
Take the time to think about it Just walk the line - you know you just can't fight it Take a look around - you'll see what you can find Light the fire that's burning up inside me There's a magic running through your soul But you can't have it all
(Whatever you do) I'll be two steps behind you (Wherever you go) I'll be there to remind you That it only takes a minute of you precious time To turn around - I'll be two steps behind
Now there's a magic running through your soul But you, you can't have it all
(Whatever you do) I'll be two steps behind you (Wherever you go) I'll be there to remind you That it only takes a minute of you precious time To turn around - I'll be two steps behind
Yeah baby, two steps behind Oh sugar, two steps behind
Killer Joe Composer(s): Bert Russell; Bob Elgin; Bill Medley Performer(s): The Rocky Fellers; The Kingsmen; The Rivieras; Burt Blanca
Oh, whoa, oh, no Oh, whoa, oh, yeah
Look at Killer Joe go (ah-ah-ah) Dancing with Marie (oh-oh-no) He don't act like he knows (oh-oh-yeah) She belongs to me
Look at how they Wobble (ah-ah-ah) He's the best in town (he's the best in town) I think I'm in trouble (oh-oh-yeah) She forgets that I'm around
Yeah, ay-ee-ay-eh (brief instrumental) Oh, I'm so jealous (brief instrumental) Hey, help me, fellas (brief instrumental) Go on and tell her she should only dance with me-ee-ee (jungle bird sound) ooh
Look at Killer Joe go (ah-ah-ah) Holding her so tight (oh-oh-no) Putting on the big show (oh-oh-yeah) With Marie tonight
Someone better tell him (ah-ah-ah) She is mine alone (she is mine alone) Just because he dance good (oh-oh-yeah) That don't mean he take her home
Yeah, ay ee ay, yeah (brief instrumental) Oh, I'm so jealous, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, help me fellas Yeah, yeah, yeah, go on and tell her She should only dance with me (jungle bird sound) ooh
Look at Killer Joe go (ah-ah-ah) Stealing my Marie (stealing my Marie) Someone better tell her (ah-ah-ah) She belongs to me
Yeah, ay ee ay, yeah (wop, wop Killer Joe) Come back, Marie (no-no-no-no) Come back, Marie (no-no-no-no) Come back, Marie (no-no-no-no) Come back, Marie Fade
She's fifteen and he's barely driving a car She's got his ring and he's got the keys to her heart It's just matter of time They'll spread their wings and fly
Like two sparrows in a hurricane Trying to find their way With a head full of dreams And faith that can move anything They've heard it's all uphill But all they know is how they feel The world says they'll never make it, love says they will
There's a baby crying and one more on the way There's a wolf at the door with a big stack of bills They can't pay The clouds are dark and the wind is high But they can see the other side
Like two sparrows in a hurricane Trying to find their way With a head full of dreams And faith that can move anything They've heard it's all uphill But all they know is how they feel The world says they'll never make it, love says they will
She's eighty-three and he's barely driving a car She's got his ring and he's got the key to her heart It's just a matter of time They'll spread their wings and fly
Like two sparrows in a hurricane Trying to find their way With a head full of dreams And faith that can move anything They've heard it's all uphill But all they know is how they feel The world says they'll never make it, love says they will
Killer On The Loose Composer(s): Phil Lynott Performer(s): Thin Lizzy; Paul Di'Anno
Some people they call me Jack Some people they call me insane I'm looking for somebody And I don't even know her name I might be looking for you Wherever you may be For there is something I've got to do to you honey And it's between you and me Now you might think it's funny Or maybe it's a joke But you've got plenty of reason to worry honey `Cause you wouldn't stand a hope
There's a killer on the loose again A killer on the loose There's a killer on the loose again A ladykiller on the loose
Now I'm not trying to be nasty Or I'm not trying to make you scared But there's a killer on the loose Or haven't you heard He'll be walking around this town Just about midnight Yes, that's Chinatown That's right That's right
Now you might think I'm messing Or he don't exist But honey I'm confessing I'm a mad sexual rapist
There's a killer on the loose again A killer on the loose There's a killer on the loose again A ladykiller on the loose
"I'll be standing in the shadows of love Waiting for you Don't unzip your zipper `Cause you know I'm Jack the Ripper Now don't wail, don't..."
There's a killer on the loose again Standing in the shadows A killer on the loose There's a killer on the loose again Coming to get you A ladykiller on the loose There's a killer on the loose again Standing in the shadows of love
A killer on the loose There's a killer on the loose again That's right Jack A ladykiller on the loose There's a killer on the loose again Standing in the shadow A killer on the loose again, of love There's a killer on the loose again Oooh You better watch out A killer on the loose Play that back Check it back
Two Sleepy People Composer(s): Hoagy Carmichael - Frank Loesser
Performer(s): Bing Crosby & Marilyn Maxwell
and multiple other artists
Here we are, out of cigarettes
Holding hands and yawning; look how late it gets
Two sleepy people, by dawn's early light
Too much in love to say good-night
Say, here we are, in this cozy chair
Picking on a wishbone from the Frigidaire
Two sleepy people, with nothing to say
Much to much in love to break away
Do you the remember the nights we used to linger in the hall?
Papa didn't like you at all
But I was crazy 'bout you, baby!
Do you remember the reason why we married in the Fall?
To rent this little nest, and get a bit of rest!
Well, here we are, just about the same
Gawky little fellow, dizzy little dame
Two sleepy people, by dawn's early light
Much to much in love to say good-night
Good-night!
I'd Love To Build A Love-Nest For You Composer(s): W.R. Williams
I was blue till I met you for everything was wrong Now the world seems wonderful and gaily rolls along And I'm mighty happy since you came my way Glad I met you, can't forget you, and I'm here to say
Our lovenest will be the best for rest that can be found Just like castles in the air but built right on the ground Roses in the garden for our happiness Birds a singing, bells a ringing, if you'll just say yes
You are my star and little rainbow Just like the sunshine from above With your winning smile, you make things worth while just say "yes," for I'll confess 'twill complete our happiness For you are the star that leads to Love-land You're the sweetest girl I ever knew And you make me forget every other girl I've met I'd love to build a love nest for you
Killer Queen Composer(s): Freddie Mercury Performer(s): Queen; and various other artists
She keeps Moet et Chandon In her pretty cabinet 'Let them eat cake' she says Just like Marie Antoinette A built-in remedy For Kruschev and Kennedy At anytime an invitation You can't decline
Caviar and cigarettes Well versed in etiquette Extraordinarily nice
(chorus) She's a Killer Queen Gunpowder, gelatine Dynamite with a laser beam Guaranteed to blow your mind Anytime
Recommended at the price Insatiable an appetite Wanna try?
To avoid complications She never kept the same address In conversation She spoke just like a baroness Met a man from China Went down to Geisha Minah Then again incidentally If you're that way inclined
Perfume came naturally from Paris For cars she couldn't care less Fastidious and precise
(chorus)
Drop of a hat she's as willing as Playful as a pussy cat Then momentarily out of action Temporarily out of gas To absolutely drive you wild, wild.. She's all out to get you
(chorus)
Recommended at the price Insatiable an appetite Wanna try? You wanna try...
Two Sides To Every Story Composer(s): Bil Owens - Dolly Parton
Performer(s): Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton
Both:
Two sides to every story
We can straighten this out, it will take time
Two sides to every story
You tell yours and I'll tell mine
Porter:
Well where were you last night when I came home
When I came in you were out and gone
Dolly:
Well I waited up till after two, then I went downtown to look for you
So how's about tellin' me where you were at
Porter:
Well me and the boys stopped off for a drink or two
(Dolly: Now ain't you a pretty thang)
Well we got to drinkin' and I guess the time just flew
Dolly:
Well the time must've flown for you alright
'Cause I thought you're gonna stay out all night
And I told myself I ain't a puttin' up with that
Both:
There's always two sides to every story
We can straighten this out, it will take time
Two sides to every story
You tell yours and I'll tell mine
Porter:
You said you went downtown to look for me
Did you have to dress up fancy as could be
Dolly:
You know I never leave the house in no tacky clothes lookin' like a trout
And I's downtown just a-lookin' my best for you
Porter:
Now I'm not accusin' you of doin' wrong
But that's awful late for you to be out and gone
Dolly:
Now look who's talkin' bout 'bein' late, I wasn't about to sit and wait
While you were out there with it ain't no tellin' who
Both:
There's always two sides to every story
We can straighten this out, it will take time
Two sides to every story
You tell yours and I'll tell mine
There's always two sides to every story
We can straighten this out, it will take time
Two sides to every story
You tell yours and I'll tell mine
I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) (aka "I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke") Danish Title: Endnu Er Jorden Grøn - 1972 Composer(s): Bill Backer; Billy Davis; Roger Cook; Roger Greenaway First recording/First release by: The New Seekers/The Hillside Singers - 1971 Covered by multiple other artists
I'd like to build the world a home And furnish it with love Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow-white turtle doves
I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony I'd like to hold it in my arms And keep it company
I'd like to see the world for once All standing hand in hand And hear them echo through the hills For peace throughout the land
(That's the song I hear) I'd like to teach the world to sing (Let the world sing today) In perfect harmony
I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony
Id like to build the world a home And furnish it with love Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow-white turtle doves
Put your hand in my hand Let's begin today Put your hand in my hand Help me find the way
Killing Me Softly With His Song Composer(s): Charles Fox; Norman Gimble Performer(s): Roberta Flack; and various other artists
Strumming my pain with his fingers singing my life with his words killing me softly with his song killing me softly with his song telling my whole life with his words killing me softly with his song
I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style And so I came to see him to listen for a while And there he was this young boy, a stranger to my eyes
I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd I felt he found my letters and read each one out loud I prayed that he would finish but he just kept right on
He sang as if he knew me in all my dark despair and then he looked right through me as if I wasn't there But he just came to singing, singing clear and strong
He was chasing fame and fortune, glory bound He was too much in a hurry to slow down And she was running from some devils that she had inside of her I'd like to say it was romantic but the truth is that they were
Two ships that passed in the moonlight Two stars that crossed around midnight Without a chance either one might ever turn back Two ships that passed in the moonlight Two hearts that flashed on a hot night And then sailed on till they lost sight And never looked back
There the story might have ended but you see On that cross was born a child and that child was me And darling now I must be going even though this might be love I'd like to stay a little longer but I'm just a product of
Two ships that passed in the moonlight Two stars that crossed around midnight Without a chance either one might ever turn back Two ships that passed in the moonlight Two hearts that flashed on a hot night And then sailed on till they lost sight And never looked back
I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke (aka "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony") Composer(s): Bill Backer; Billy Davis; Roger Cook; Roger Greenaway First recording/First release by: The New Seekers/The Hillside Singers - 1971
On a hilltop in Italy We assembled young people From all over the world To bring you this message From Coca-Cola Bottlers All over the world It's the real thing - Coke And they sang...
I'd like to buy the world a home And furnish it with love Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow white turtle doves
I'd like to teach the world to sing (Sing with me) In perfect harmony (Perfect harmony) I'd like to buy the world a Coke And keep it company (That's the real thing) I'd like to teach the world to sing (What the world wants today) In perfect harmony (Perfect harmony) And I'd like to buy the world a Coke And keep it company (It's the real thing) I'd like to buy the world a coke (Coke is what the world wants today) And keep it company (Coca-Cola) (It's the real thing) I'd like to buy the world a coke (Coke is what the world wants today) And keep it company (Coca-Cola)