Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Along Came You (A Song for Emily) Composer(s): Gloria Estefan Performer(s): Gloria Estefan
I thought that I knew all there was to know I knew all about love I lived the highs and made it through the lows I knew all about love But now I must admit I'm surprised And feel I've only scratched the surface 'Cause baby when I look in your eyes I understand my one true purpose
You were sent to me By angels up above, I'm certain I thought I'd show you what love can be But what did I know Until along came you To teach me about love Oh yes, along came you To teach me about love
And as this feeling grows with every day You awaken my heart A heart so full I fear that it may break If we're ever apart And though one day you'll be own your own You know I always will be near you As near as on the day you were born Call on me, you know I'll hear you
You were sent to me For one reason, I can tell you You're here to show me what love can be 'Cause what did I know Until along came you To teach me about love Oh yes, along came you To teach me about love
Thula thula sana U mama uyeza Thula Thula sana Thula thula sana U mama uyeza
You were sent to me By angels up above, I'm certain You're here to show me what love can be 'Cause what did I know Until along came you To teach me about love, oh Oh yes, along came you To teach me about love Teach me about love Oh yes, along came you Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby Teach me about love Baby, baby teach me about love Oh yes, along came you
With Pen In Hand Composer(s): Bobby Goldsboro Performer(s): Shirley Bassey & Vikki Carr; and various other artists
With pen in hand you sign your name Today I find I'll be on that train And you'll be free and i will be alone So alone If you think we can't find The love we once knew If you think I can't make Everything up to you Then I'll be gone And you'll be on your own You'll be on your own Can you take good care of Jenny Can you take her to school everyday Can you teach her how to play All the games that little girls play Here what I say Can you teach her how to roll up her hair Can you make sure each night That she says her prayers Well if you can do these things Then maybe she won't miss me Maybe she won't miss me And tonight as you lay In that big lonely bed And you look at that pillow Where I laid my head With your heart on fire Will you have no desire To kiss me Or to hold me And if you can forget The good times that we had If you don't think the good times Outweigh the bad Than go ahead and sign your name And I'll be on my way I'll be on my way La da da da da da da da da La da da da da da da da da
I'm Gonna Write A Song Composer(s): Glenn Sutton First release by: Lynn Anderson - 1971 Covered by multiple other artists
Folks sit around with their face in a frown And gape about the way things they are They're happy to receive but they hardly ever want to give I'm so tired of complaining and so in the time remaining I'm gonna do my best to make the world a better place to live I'm gonna write a song that the whole wide world can sing It's gonna be about sunshine and praise every living thing It's gonna be about love The one thing the world needs a lot more of I'm gonna write a song that the whole wide world can sing
Our fourfathers had only faith in God And they willed to make the nation strong So the old time religion could help 'em find a better way We need more soul saving and a lot more people flag waving And there's no better time for us to start than today I'm gonna write a song... I'm gonna write a song...
With One More Look At You/Watch Closely Now Composer(s): Paul Williams; Kenny Ascher Performer(s): Barbra Streisand & Kris Kristofferson
With one more look at you I could learn to tame the clouds And let the sun shine through Leave a troubled past and I might start anew I'll solve the mysteries if you're the prize Refresh these tired eyes
With one more look at you I might overcome the anger That I've learned to know Find a peace of mind I lost so long ago Your gentle touch has made me strong again And I belong again
For when you look at me I'm everything and more that I had dreamed I'd be My spirit feels a promise I won't be alone We'll love and live more Love and live forever
With one more look at you I'd learn to change the stars And change our fortunes too I'd have the constellations paint your portrait too So all the world might share this wondrous sight The world could end each night With one more look at you With one more look at you I want one more look at you
Are you watching me now? Watch closely now Your eyes are like fingers Touching my body Arousing me so I'm ridin' the passion arising inside me How high can I go? You're comin' with me, I'm gonna show you how And when it's scary, I won't look down
Are you watching me now? Watch closely now I see the hunger arise in your eyes And it's urging me on Higher and harder and faster and farther Than I've ever gone Your pleasure is part of the secret Of flight that I found When I feel like an eagle My soul has no place on the ground
Born out of madness I'll double the danger with no net at all If you don't look away I'm secure In the fact that you won't let me fall
Watch closely now Are you watching me now? I'm the master magician Who'll help you escape From the lies you've been told
When they're breaking your back Bring the last straw to me I turn straw into gold I break chains made of boredom that others have lived With for years I leave good news on doorsteps And laughs where there used to be tears
I'm gonna need you later When you're not around But I can take it I won't look down
Watch closely now Are you watching me now? Watch me now Are you watching me now? Are you watching me now?
Along Came Ruth Composer(s): Irving Berlin - Conrad Salinger - Roger Edens
I had girls by the score yes, a hundred or more Each one as nice as could be It was hard to decide which I'd want for my bride They all looked lovely to me
While I was trying to choose one I met a wonderful girl She came tripping along, like a beautiful song Setting my brain in a whirl
I was growing very fond of Molly When along came Ruth, along came Ruth I thought an awful lot of Dolly, when Ruth came along My head began to "Merrygoround," I almost married Polly
I was making love to May, when along came Ruth And to tell the truth, she stole my heart away
There's a right little girl, with the right little curl For ev'ry right little boy When she comes you'll forget, all the others you've met Sorrow will turn into joy
She doesn't have to be pretty, she doesn't have to be wise When she comes you will find, tho' they say love is blind She'll make you open your eyes
I was growing very fond of Molly When along came Ruth, along came Ruth, I thought an awful lot of Dolly, when Ruth came along My head began to "Merrygoround," I almost married Polly
I was making love to May, when along came Ruth And to tell the truth, she stole my heart away
With My Little Ukulele In My Hand Composer(s): Jack Cottrell Performer(s): George Formby
Now everybodys got a crazy notion of their own Some like to mix up with a crowd, some like to be alone Its no one elses business as far as I can see But every time that I go out the people stare at me
With my little ukulele in my hand, of course the people do not understand Some say why dont you be a scout, why dont you read a book? But I get lots more pleasure when Im playing with my uke Of course I take no notice you can tell For mothers sound advice will always stand She said "My boy do what I say and youll never go astray If you keep your ukulele in your hand, yes son Keep your ukulele in your hand"
While walking down the prom last night as peaceful as can be When some young girl said "what about a stroll down by the sea?" She said her name was Jane and that shed just come for the day She looked so young and harmless that I couldnt turn away So with my little ukulele in my hand, I took a stroll with Jane along the sand We walked along for miles without a single care or frown But when we reached the sand hills she said "Come on lets sit down" I felt so shy and bashful sitting there, cause the things I said she didnt understand She said "Your love just turns me dizzy, come along big boy get busy" But I kept my ukulele in my hand, yes sir, I kept my ukulele in my hand
Made up my mind that Id get wed some eighteen months ago I also bought a book about the things you want to know But just about a week ago I got a awful fright I had to get dressed quickly in the middle of the night And with my little ukulele in my hand, I ran along the road for Dr. Brand It didnt take him long to get his little bag of tools I held his hat and coat and let him have my book of rules Out of the bedroom door he looked and smiled He said, "Come inside and see your wife and child" My heart it jumped with joy, I could see it was a boy For he had a ukulele in his hand, oh baby He had a ukulele in his hand
Alone With You Composer(s): Lew Pollack - Sidney D. Mitchell Performer(s): Phyllis Brooks & Jack Haley
I've always known that three's a crowd Only two may dance, only to romance So when I see you in a crowd I'm not satisfied till I reach your side
Alone with you I don't know the meaning of time Alone with you I'm yours without reason or rhyme I'd be content to be sent to an island in the sea If I had you with me, how lucky I would be
Alone with you I'd have everything that I need I always knew I'd follow wherever you lead So ring the bells in the steeple, tell all the people That we are one and I've begun To live in a heaven alone with you
With My Little Stick Of Blackpool Rock Composer(s): Gifford Cliffe; George Formby Performer(s): George Formby; Kevin Grunill
Every year when summer comes round, off to the sea I go I don't care if I do spend a pound, I'm rather rash I know See me dressed like all the sports, in my blazer and a pair of shorts With my little stick of Blackpool Rock, along the promenade I stroll It may be sticky but I never complain, it's nice to have a nibble at it now and again Every day wherever I stray the kids all round me flock
One afternoon the band conductor up on his stand Somehow lost his baton - it flew out of his hand So I jumped in his place and then conducted the band With my little stick of Blackpool Rock
With my little stick of Blackpool Rock, along the promenade I stroll In my pocket it got stuck I could tell Cos when I pulled it out I pulled my shirt off as well Every day wherever I stray the kids all round me flock
A girl while bathing clung to me, my wits had to use She cried, "I'm drowning, and to save me, you won't refuse" I said, "Well if youre drowning then I don't want to lose My little stick of Blackpool Rock"
With my little stick of Blackpool Rock, along the promenade I stroll In the ballroom I went dancing each night No wonder every girl that danced with me, stuck to me tight Every day wherever I stray the kids all round me flock
A fellow took my photograph it cost one and three I said when it was done, "Is that supposed to be me?" "You've properly mucked it up the only thing I can see is My little stick of Blackpool Rock"
Alone Too Long Composer(s): James Weil - Kurt Weill Performer(s): The Partridge Family; Shirley Jones
Funny how you can go on livin' And lose the simple knack of givin' It slips away before you know it's gone Ya build up walls and before ya know it Someone moves you and you want to show it But you just can't find a way of lettin' on
I've been alone to long Baby now don't you see I've been alone too long That's all that's wrong with me I want to build you a dream Paint you a sunrise Write you a beautiful song But I don't know how I've been alone to long
Funny how you can cut off feelin' And tell yourself that your wounds are healing When all you've done is turn the pain inside And when your sure that no one can get to ya Someone smiles and it goes right through ya And wakes up somethin' that you thought had died
(Chorus)
I've been alone to long I've been alone to long I've been alone to long I've been alone to long
Alone Together Composer(s): Richie Havens Performer(s): Richie Havens
Everyday that I awake I must be mindful That everyday is all I have to call my own Its everyday the sun will rise Even though the dark clouds seem so low It will only tell the truth We are alone
Everyday that I believe I must be mindful That every belief I have is all I own Ten thousand roads will all return here Only reaping what theyve sown And it will only tell the truth We are alone
We are all alone Each one his own We are all alone together
We are not without What its all about We are all alone With each other
Everyday that I awake I must be mindful That everyday is all we have for us to change To see everything as it really is Everything we have, we have to give And it will only tell the truth We are alone
We are all alone Each one his own We are all alone together We are not without What its all about We are all alone We are all alone We are all alone With each other
With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming Composer(s): Mack Gordon; Harry Revel Performer(s): Patti Page; and various other artists
With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming Can it be true I'm holding you close to my heart With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming You're with me now, sharing a vow, never to part
I'm so afraid to close my eyes Afraid that I'll find That this lovely thrill Is just a silly illusion
With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming Darling, do I deserve such a break Pinch me to prove I'm awake I can't believe that you're really mine
I'm so afraid to close my eyes Afraid that I'll find That this lovely thrill Is just a silly illusion
With my eyes wide open, I'm dreaming Darling, do I deserve such a break Pinch me to prove I'm awake I can't believe that you're really mine
With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm Composer(s): Bert Lee; R.P. Weston; Harris Weston Performer(s): Stanley Holloway; The Kingston Trio
In the Tower of London large as life The Ghost of Anne Boleyn walks they declare For Anne Boleyn was once King Henry's wife Until he made the headsman bob her hair! Ah, yes, he did her wrong, long years ago And, she comes up at night to tell him soooo!
With her head tucked underneath her arm She walks the Bloody Tower With her head tucked underneath her arm At the midnight hour
She comes to haunt King Henry She means to give him 'what for' Gadzook! She's going to tell him off For having split her gore And, just in case the headsman Wants to give her an encore She has her head tucked underneath her arm
With her head tucked underneath her arm She walks the Bloody Tower With her had tucked underneath her arm At the midnight hour
Along the draughty corridors For miles and miles she goes She often catches cold, poor thing It's cold there when it blows And it's awfully awkward for the Queen To have to blow her nose With her head tucked underneath her arm
With her head tucked underneath her arm She walks the Bloody Tower With her head tucked underneath her arm At the midnight hour!
Sometimes gay King Henry gives a spread For all his pals and gals and ghostly crew The headsman carves the joint and cuts the bread Then in comes Anne Boleyn to 'queer the do!' She holds her head up with a wild war whoop! And Henry cries, "Don't drop it in the soup!"
With her head tucked underneath her arm She walks the Bloody Tower With her head tucked underneath her arm At the midnight hour
The sentries think that it's a football That she carries in And when they've had a few they shout 'Is Ars'nal going to win?' They think it's Alec James Instead of poor old Ann Boleyn With her head tucked underneath her arm
With her head tucked underneath her arm She walks the Bloody Tower With her head tucked underneath her arm At the midnight hour
One night she caught King Henry He was in the canteen bar Said he, "Are you Jane Seymore Anne Boleyn or Catherine Parr?" "How the sweet san fairy ann Do I know who you are?" With your head tucked underneath your arm!
With her head tucked underneath her arm She walks the Bloody Tower With her head tucked underneath her arm At the midnight hour
Alone In The Night Composer(s): Larry Lee - Richie Zito - Tom Whitlock - Steve Bates Performer(s): Roger Daltrey
When the lights are down and there's no one there You can hear the sound of the rock'in chair Rocking in the dark, feel it in the air Searching for the spark of love affair The world keeps on turning, every night and every day The fire keeps on burning calling to say
I'm alone in the night, the silence in the shadows, alone in the night A heart where no one goes, alone in the night A sprint that the wind blows, alone in the night The face sitting in the window I'm alone in the night
When the lights go down, on another day Darkness all around as the angels play Watch the falling stars, as they cross the sky They're so near, so far, they're the tears I cry I hear the voices calling of lovers in the night I feel the rain is falling blinded by light
I'm alone in the night, the silence in the shadows, alone in the night A heart where no one goes, alone in the night A sprint that the wind blows, alone in the night The face sitting in the window I'm alone in the night
With God On Our Side Composer(s): Bob Dylan Performer(s): Manfred Mann; and various other artists
My name it is nothing, my age it means less The country I come from is a part of the Free West I was taught and brought up there its laws to abide And that the land that I live in has God on its side
Oh the history books tell it, they tell it so well The cavalries charged, the Indians fell The cavalries charged, the Indians died For the country was young with God on its side
Oh the first World War, it came and it went The reason for fighting I never could get But I learned to accept it, accept it with pride For you dont count the dead when Gods on your side
And then the second World War, it came to an end We forgave the Germans and now we are friends Though they murdered six million, in the ovens they fried The Germans now, too, have God on their side
But now we have weapons of chemical dust And if fire them were forced to, why then fire them we must One push of the button and a shot the worldwide And you never ask questions when Gods on your side
tho many a long hour Ive thought on this That Jesus Christ was betrayed by a kiss But I cant think for you, you will have to decide Whether Judas Iscariot had God on his side
And now as I leave you, Im weary as hell The confusion Im feelin, there aint no tongue can tell The words fill my head and drop to the floor That if Gods on our side, hell stop the next war
Alone In Brewster Bay Composer(s): Minnie Riperton - Richard Rudolph Performer(s): Minnie Riperton
Watch the fire die See the snowflakes fly Hear the geese out honking' on the bay Feel the fire's flame Do they sigh your name Think of you, my love, so far away
Once I never moved without you I held on to you all the time But now that I'm three days without you I feel a lot like cryin' I feel like cryin' I feel like cryin 'I feel like cryin'
Then I close my eyes And I search the skies For a sign of you thinking of me Then I feel you here You are oh so near In my mind I find you next to me
Cause once I never moved without you I held on to you all the time But now that I'm three days without you I feel a lot like cryin' I feel like cryin' I feel like cryin 'I feel like cryin'
Watch the fire die See the snowflakes fly Hear the geese out honking' on the bay Thinking of you, my love, alone in Brewster bay
Alone At Last Composer(s): Phil Cody - Neil Sedaka Performer(s): Neil Sedaka and multiple other artists
Alone at last in a hide away Far away from all the worries in the world We share each other while the sun's goin' down Not another soul around Alone at last you and I
Sunshine plenty of space and time Heady wine for thirsty souls like yours and mine We come together like the sea and the sand In a very private wonderland Alone at last you and I
Wave goodbye to the crowded nights City lights we left behind We love the dreams we shared And dared to live the dream
The sea in her serenity Silently cast a spell on you and me We share each other while the sun's goin' down Not another soul around Alone at last Alone at last you and I
We share each other while the sun's goin' down Not another soul around Alone at last Alone at last you and I
With All My Heart And Soul ((aka How Wonderful To Know (by Andy Williams) - 1961))
((Adapted from: Anema E Core (by Tito Schipa) - 1950))
Composer(s): Salve d'Esposito - Domenico Titomanlio - Manny Curtis - Harry Akst
Performer(s): Eddie Fisher - 1954
and multiple other artists
My life I'd give for you, anema e core
I only live for you, anema e core
I have but one desire and it's to love you
With all my heart, with all my soul, my whole life through
From stars I'll make your crown and kneel before you
I pray you'll take my hand, for I adore you
Open up the doors leading to heaven
A heaven mine and yours, anema e core
My life I'd give for you, anema e core
I only live for you, anema e core
I have but one desire and it's to love you
With all my heart, with all my soul, my whole life through
In ev'ry dream I stand breathless before you
I pray you'll take my hand, for I adore you
Open up the doors leading to heaven
A heaven mine and yours, anema e core