Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Tell It To The Rain Composer(s): Anthony Cifelli - Mike Petrillo Performer(s): Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
You're crying now just like I used to cry before (rain, rain, rain) Turn off the tears, girl I don't care any more You can save all your lies, 'cause I've heard them all before Tell it to the rain And the stars that shine above That it's me you're thinking of And that I'm your only love Tell it to the rain
I gave you love, girl, and got nothing in return How does it feel to feel what I had to learn? Baby, don't say you're sorry, 'cause I'm just not concerned Tell it to the rain And the stars that shine above That it's me you're thinking of And that I'm your only love Tell it to the rain
Tell it to the rain And the stars that shine above That it's me you're thinking of Oh, forget it, love Tell it to the rain
Tell it to the rain And the stars that shine above That it's me you're thinking of And that I'm your only love Tell it to the rain
Goodnight Saigon Composer(s): Billy Joel Performer(s): Billy Joel; Michael Cavanaugh
We met as soul mates On Parris Island We left as inmates From an asylum And we were sharp As sharp as knives And we were so gung ho To lay down our lives
We came in spastic Like tameless horses We left in plastic As numbered corpses And we learned fast To travel light Our arms were heavy But our bellies were tight
We had no home front We had no soft soap They sent us Playboy They gave us Bob Hope We dug in deep And shot on sight And prayed to Jesus Christ With all our might
We had no cameras To shoot the landscape We passed the hash pipe And played our Doors tapes And it was dark So dark at night And we held on to each other Like brother to brother We promised our mothers we'd write
And we would all go down together We said we'd all go down together
Remember Charlie Remember Baker They left their childhood On every acre And who was wrong? And who was right? It didn't matter in the thick of the fight
We held the day In the palm Of our hand
They ruled the night And the night Seemed to last as long as six weeks On Parris Island We held the coastline They held the highlands And they were sharp As sharp as knives They heard the hum of our motors They counted the rotors And waited for us to arrive
And we would all go down together We said we'd all go down together Yes we would all go down together
Tell It On The Mountain ((French Version: Viens Sur La Montagne (Marie Laforêt)) Composer(s): Milton Okun - Noel Paul Stookey - Mary Travers - Peter Yarrow Performer(s): Peter, Paul and Mary
Who's that yonder dressed in white Let my people go Must be the people of the Israelites Let my people go
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hill and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain Our Jesus Christ is born
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hill and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain Our Jesus Christ is born
Who's that yonder dressed in red Let my people go Must be the people that Moses led Let my people go
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hill and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain Our Jesus Christ is born
Who's that yonder dressed in black Let my people go Must be the hypocrites turning back Let my people go
Go tell it on the mountain Over the hill and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain Our Jesus Christ is born
My Heart To You Composer(s): Don Williams Performer(s): Don Williams
You give to me what life should be for everyone You're my pepper, you're my salt, my favorite tea You're my sunset on the ocean, my desert dawn So much of you is now a part of me
I know a greater power must have noticed me And decided I would meet someone like you No-one on this planet thought we could ever be Till He gave my heart to you, and yours to me
You've given us our children and a recipe For you and I, love comes naturally My love is somehow different than I'd have it be An' it's workin' on my heart, not into me
So I know a greater power must have noticed me And decided I would meet someone like you No-one on this planet thought we could ever be Till He gave my heart to you, and yours to me
Goodnight Pillow Composer(s): Matt Dennis Performer(s): Jo Stafford
Goodnight pillow don't blame me if I sigh For tonight he said goodbye What would you do if you were I Goodnight pillow what did I say or do Oh I've never been this blue My broken heart is so new All our carefree sundays are through And the million and one things we do The lovely nights that we knew Will he miss them too Now please pillow while moonlight softly beams Take me to him in my dreams Goodnight pillow Now please pillow while moonlight softly beams Take me to him in my dreams Goodnight pillow goodnight
Tell It Like It Is Composer(s): Brian Howe - Mick Ralphs Performer(s): Bad Company
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah You got me cornered, there's no getting out alive So wait a minute, woman, I need to switch out that light We're a bad match, babe, you never know what's good for you There's somethin' not right, I'm gonna tell you what to do For 24 hours, you been comin' on so strong Baby, I'm gettin' nervous, and pretty soon I'm gonna prove you wrong I've gotta tell it like it is - I know it's down to me Can't go on like this - our love is history I'm gonna burn this bridge - you just wait and see Tell it like it is - uh huh, hey Face to face, a day I will never forget Well I was beggin' for your love, you said you're not ready yet Hey we've come a long way, babe, there's nothin', nothin' I won't do And well I warn you tonight, my love is hot, I'm comin' for you For 24 hours, you've been puttin' me on Maybe I'm gettin' nervous, and pretty soon I'm gonna prove you wrong I've gotta tell it like it is - I know it's down to me Can't go on like this - our love is history I'm gonna burn this bridge - just you wait and see I'm gonna tell it like it is - uh huh, hey
For 24 hours, you been comin' on so strong Maybe I'm nervous, pretty soon I'm gonna prove you wrong I'm gonna tell it like it is - I know it's down to me I can't go on like this - watch your step, it's history Gonna burn this bridge - you just wait and see Tell it like it is - yeah uh huh Tell it like it is - wait and see Can't go on like this - our love is history I'm gonna burn this bridge - I'm gonna burn you down I'm gonna tell it like it is - I'm waitin', I'm waitin' Tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it like it is No, you know it's still down to me I said tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it - tell it like it is You're history You've gotta tell it, tell it, tell it!
My Heart Tells Me Composer(s): Mack Gordon; Harry Warren Originally performed by: Betty Grable Covered by various other artists
My heart tells me this is just a fling Yet you say our love means everything Do you mean what you are saying Or is this a little game we're playing My heart tells me I will cry again Lips that kiss like yours could lie again If I'm fool enough to see this through Will I be sorry if I do Should I believe my heart or you
My heart tells me I will cry again Lips that kiss like yours could lie again If I'm fool enough to see this through Will I be sorry if I do Should I believe my heart or you
Goodnight Irene Composer(s): Huddie Ledbetter; John Lomax Performer(s): Leadbelly; and various other artists
Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good night Irene I'll see you in my dreams
Last Saturday night I got married Me and my wife settled down Now me and my wife have parted I'm gonna take a little stroll downtown
Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good night Irene I'll see you in my dreams
Some times I live in the country Some times I live in town Some times I take a great notion To jump in the river and drown
Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good night Irene I'll see you in my dreams
Quit your rambling quit your gambling Stop staying out late at night Stay home with your wife and family And stay by the fireside of right
Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good night Irene I'll see you in my dreams Irene good night Irene good night Good night Irene Good night Irene I'll see you in my dreams
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Parody Version: Performer(s): Judy Garland; Bob Hope; Bing Crosby
Irene Goodnight Irene Goodnight Goodnight Irene Goodnight Irene We'll see you in our dreams
Sometimes she sleeps in pajamas Sometimes she sleeps in a gown But when they both in the laundrey Irene is the talk of the town
Irene Goodnight Irene Goodnight Goodnight Irene Goodnight Irene We'll see you in our dreams
Irene never goes off to Dreamland Till she's combed every hair in her head She puts it all up neat in curlers Then she hangs it on the post of the bed
Irene Goodnight Irene Goodnight Goodnight Irene Goodnight Irene We'll see you in our dreams
A burgler broke in Irenes bedroom The dear girl was sleeping in peace Then Irene she fought like a tiger Till the burgler called the police
Irene Goodnight Irene Goodnight Cut out missing a dream drink Ovaltine Or just drop dead Irene!
Tell It Like It Is ((Dutch Version: Zet Het Licht Op Groen (Paul Anderson) - 1993)) Composer(s): Lee Diamond - George Richard Davis First release by: Aaron Neville - 1966 Covered by multiple other artists
If you want something to play with Go and find yourself a toy Baby my time is too expensive And I'm not a little boy
If you are serious Don't play with my heart it makes me furious But if you want me to love you Then baby I will, girl you know I will
Tell it like it is Don't be ashamed to let your conscience be your guide But I-I-I-I-I know deep down inside of me I believe you love me, forget your foolish pride
Life is too short to have sorrow You may be here today and gone tomorrow You might as well get what you want So go on and live, baby, go on and live
Tell it like it is I'm nothin' to play with, go and find yourself a toy But I-I-I-I-I Tell it like it is My time is too expensive And I'm not your little boy
My Heart Stood Still Composer(s): Richard Rodgers; Lorenz Hart Originally performed by: Jessie Matthews Covered by various other artists
I took one look at you That's all I meant to do And then my heart stood still
My feet could step and walk My lips could move and talk And yet my heart stood still
Though not a single word was spoken I could tell you knew That unfelt clasp of hands Told me so well you knew I never lived at all Until the thrill of that moment When my heart stood still
I took one look at you That's all I meant to do And then my heart stopped right there
My feet could step and walk My lips could move and talk And yet my heart stood still
Though not a single word was spoken I could tell you knew That unfelt claps of hands Told me so well you knew I never lived at all Until the thrill of that moment When my heart stood still
Goodnight Children Everywhere Composer(s): Gabriel Rogers; Harry Phillips Performer(s): Vera Lynn; Joe Loss; Harry Roy; Sixpence None The Richer
Sleepy little eyes in a sleepy little head Sleepy time is drawing near In a little while, you'll be tucked up in your bed Here's a song for baby, dear
Goodnight, children, everywhere Your Mummy thinks of you tonight Lay your head upon your pillow Don't be a kid or a weeping willow
Close your eyes and say a prayer And surely you can find a kiss to spare Tho you are far away, she's with you night and day Goodnight, children, everywhere.
Soon the moon will rise and caress you with its beams While the shadows softly creep With a happy smile, you'll be wrapped up in your dreams Baby will be fast asleep
Goodnight, children, everywhere Your Mummy thinks of you tonight Lay your head upon your pillow Don't be a kid or a weeping willow
Close your eyes and say a prayer And surely you can find a kiss to spare Tho you are far away, she's with you night and day Goodnight, children, everywhere
Tell It All Brother Composer(s): Alex Harvey Performer(s): Kenny Rogers
Tell it all brother, before we fall Tell it all brothers and sisters Tell it all
How much you're holding back on me When you say you're giving all? And in the dungeons of your mind Who you got chained to the wall?
Tell it all brother, before we fall Tell it all brothers and sisters Tell it all
Did you plant your feet on higher ground To avoid life's mud and stone? Did you ever kick a good man When he was down, just to make yourself feel strong?
Tell it all brother, before we fall Tell it all brothers and sisters Tell it all
Tomorrow just might be too late Now is the time To get your jumbled mind straight And seek a new design
Did you ever walk for a crippled man Pretending you were lame? And what made you think one feeble hand to God Was gonna make him call your name?
Tell it all brother and sisters Tell, Tell it all Tell it all brother, before we fall Tell it all brothers and sisters, tell Tell it all brother, before we fall Tell it all...
My Heart Reminds Me (aka And That Reminds Me) Composer(s): Camillo Bargoni; Al Stillman Performer(s): Kay Starr and various other artists
I hear the sound of music Your favorite kind of music And that reminds me, Dear, of you
I see the summer roses Your favorite shade of roses And that reminds me too of you, Dear
If I could hear no music If there could be no roses No summer nights to make me dream as I do I still would not forget you One thing would still be true My heart reminds me I love you
If I could hear no music If there could be no roses No summer nights to make me dream as I do I still would not forget you One thing would still be true My heart reminds me I love you
Goodnight Baby Composer(s): Steve Cropper; David Porter Performer(s): Sam & Dave
Goodnight baby You know I hate to leave you now Keep on bein' my lady And I'll see you tomorrow somehow Right now it's-a good night baby, baby goodnight Sweet dreams baby, won't you keep me on your mind
Bridge: Every time I turn to walk away I feel the power of love comin' on The look in your eyes seems to tell you You feel the same way after I'm gone
Hurts to leave you, but... Goodnight baby, baby goodnight And if you wake up feelin' lonely You can call me any time
(repeat bridge)
I'd better get away, say Goodnight baby, baby goodnight I'll go on, baby I know I feel the power of love, etc.
Tell Her
Composer(s): Bert Russell
First release by: Gil Hamilton - 1962
Covered by multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages:
1963 - Dis-Lui (Claude François)
1996 - Morgen (Lisa Del Bo)
If you ever see the girl for me
Tell her that I love her
Tell her that I care
If she ever needs me
Tell her I'll be there
It happened the other night
We argued but we didn't fight
She grabbed her bag and slammed the door
She hasn't been a-back here no more
If an' how you can see my woman
Tell her that I need her
Tell her she was right
Tell her that I miss her
Oooh, each and every night
I didn't mean a word I said
Tell her I was wrong
And yes, if she'll just listen
Tell her to come back where she belongs
If you ever find that love of mine
Tell her to forgive me
Tell her don't be mean
I didn't mean to start it
I wish it was all just dream
Tell her
Tell her
Oh, how much I love
Oh, how much I need her
How much I love her...
My Heart Is Yours Alone ((aka You Are My Heart's Delight (Richard Tauber) - 1931)) ((German Version: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz (Richard Tauber) - 1929)) Composer(s): Franz Lehár Performer(s): Richard Tauber - 1931
My heart is yours alone! I cannot be without you Like a flower that wilts when unkissed by the sun! My most beautiful song is yours for it is created out of love Tell me once more, my one and only oh tell me once more I love you!
Wherever I am I feel you are near I want to drink your breath and kneel adoringly at your feet yours, yours alone! How wonderful is your shining hair! Dreamy and full of longing is your radiant gaze Your voice is music to my ears
Dis-Lui ((Adapted from: Tell Her (Gil Hamilton) - 1962)) ((Dutch Version: Morgen (Lisa Del Bo) - 1996)) Composer(s): Bert Russell - Claude Carrère - André Salvet Performer(s): Claude François - 1963
Je n'suis sans doute pas très vieux Mais je connais l'amour Quand une fille te rend malheureux Pleure pas tous les jours Si tu veux qu'elle te voie Et qu'elle s'attache à toi Si tu veux qu'elle ne soit Vraiment rien qu'à toi
Dis-lui que tu l'aimes à la folie Dis-lui que tu l'aimeras pour la vie Dis-lui, dis-lui, oh dis-lui, oui dis-le-lui
Je n'suis sans doute pas très vieux Mais je connais l'amour Si tu veux enfin être heureux Sors donc au grand jour N'attends pas demain Pour crier cet amour Prends-la par la main Sans plus de détour et
Dis-lui que tu l'aimes à la folie Dis-lui que tu l'aimeras pour la vie Dis-lui, dis-lui, oh dis-lui, oui dis-le-lui
Moi aussi tout comme toi J'ai longtemps hésité Mais l'amour a gagné Car mon cur ne savait pas Jusqu'à ce beau jour Où oui! Oui on m'a dit: oh toi!
Je n'suis sans doute pas très vieux Mais je connais l'amour Si une fille te rend malheureux Pleure pas tous les jours Si tu veux qu'elle te voie Et qu'elle s'attache à toi Si tu veux qu'elle ne soit À toi, rien qu'à toi
Dis-lui que tu l'aimes à la folie Dis-lui que tu l'aimeras pour la vie Dis-lui, dis-lui, oh dis-lui, oui dis-le-lui
Oh prends-la par la main Et crie-le-lui Et dis-le-lui À vous les filles de crier maintenant Oh criez donc! Oh criez-lui! Oh prends-la par la main maintenant!
My Heart Is Like A Clock Composer(s): Smokey Robinson; Mary Wells Performer(s): Mary Wells
You broke my heart, and in that moment it stopped Just like a clock that has been dropped I thought that everything was fine And that our love was gonna last And yet we're running out of time Just like the sand in a glass Now every moment seems like an hour Every hour like a day ever since you went away
My heart is running down Just like a clock, it needs to be wound Before it stops And only your kiss can wind it up and make it get started Your kiss can wind it up and make it get started So come on & wind it up before I wind up broken-hearted
My heart is running down Just like a clock, it needs to be wound Before it stops And only your kiss can wind it up and make it get started Your kiss can wind it up and make it get started So come on & wind it up before I wind up broken-hearted
And make it get started, oh oh Don't wanna be broken-hearted, oh oh (Only your kiss can wind it up) ...