The Vatican Rag
Composer(s): Tom Lehrer
Performer(s): Tom Lehrer



Another big news story of the year concerned the ecumenical council in Rome, known as Vatican II 
Among the things they did, in an attempt to make the church more... commercial 
was to introduce the vernacular into portions of the Mass to replace Latin 
and to widen somewhat the range of music permissible in the liturgy 
But I feel that if they really want to sell the product in this secular age 
what they ought to do is to redo some of the liturgical music in popular song forms 
I have a modest example here; it's called The Vatican Rag! 


First you get down on your knees
Fiddle with your rosaries
Bow your head with great respect
And genuflect, genuflect, genuflect!

Do whatever steps you want if
You have cleared them with the Pontiff
Everybody say his own
Kyrie eleison
Doin' the Vatican Rag

Get in line in that processional
Step into that small confessional
There the guy who's got religion'll
Tell you if your sin's original
If it is, try playin' it safer
Drink the wine and chew the wafer
Two, four, six, eight
Time to transubstantiate!

So get down upon your knees
Fiddle with your rosaries
Bow your head with great respect
And genuflect, genuflect, genuflect!

Make a cross on your abdomen
When in Rome do like a Roman
Ave Maria
Gee, it's good to see ya
Gettin' ecstatic an' sorta dramatic an'
Doin' the Vatican
Rag!

Coming Back To Life
Composer(s): David Gilmour
Performer(s): Pink Floyd
and various other artists



Where were you when I was burned and broken
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and I was helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else’s words
Dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun

Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of live and the seeds of change were planted

Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but
I took a heavenly ride through one silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life

I took a heavenly ride trough our silence
I knew the waiting had begin
And headed straight... into the shining sun

Rock N' Roll Party Queen
Composer(s): Warren Casey; Jim Jacobs
Performer(s): Louis St. Louis



Rock 'n roll party
Little girl, do you know what I mean?
Pretty soon, she'll be 17
They tell me her name's Mary-Jean, rock 'n roll party queen
Friday night 'n she's got a date
goin' places just for stayin' out late
Droppin' dimes in the record machine
rock 'n roll party queen
Pa pa pa pa, oh no, can I have a ball tonight?
Baby baby, can I be the one, to love you
with all of my might?
She's the girl that all the kids love
they talk about her, wherever she goes I could write
a fan magazine about my rock 'n roll party queen
La la la... rock 'n roll party queen
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, rock 'n roll party queen
Pa pa pa pa, you should see her shake
Baby baby, don't you call it puppy luck
don't you want a true romance?
Rockin' and rollin', little party queen
We're gonna do the strawl, hey party queen
You know I love you so, my party queen
You're my rockin' and my rollin' party queen

The Vamp
Composer(s): Byron Gay



Everybody do the vamp
Vamp until you get a cramp
Grab your tootsie, hold her tight
While they're playing, just keep swaying
Do a little "what not" do a little fox trot 
When you cuddle up don't fight
Vamp and swing a long, keep a doing it
Vamp and sing a song, don't you ruin it 
Do a nifty step, with lots of "pep"
And watch your reputation
Do a "Bumble Bee," buzz around a bit
Shake a wicked knee, she will fall for it
Vamp all night and day
Keep vamping till you vamp your cares away
Vamp and swing a long, keep a doing it
Vamp and sing a song, don't you ruin it 
Do a nifty step, with lots of "pep"
And watch your reputation
Do a "Bumble Bee," buzz around a bit
Shake a wicked knee, she will fall for it
Vamp all night and day
Keep vamping till you vamp your cares away
Ah! Vamp the little lady, vamp the little lady
vamp the little day, vamp the little lady
Ah! She will like it, maybe, she will like it 
maybe, she will like it, maybe, oh, you pretty baby 
Ah! Make it good and snap, make it good and snappy 
make it good and snappy, make it good and snappy
Ah! Guess I got to go now, guess I go to go now
'seve'rybody happy, 'sev'rybody happy, 'sev'rybody happy, sure
Good!

Coming Around Again
Composer(s): Carly Simon
First release by: Carly Simon



Baby sneezes 
Mummy pleases 
Daddy breezes in 
So good on paper 
So romantic 
But so bewildering 

I know nothing stays the same 
But if you're willing to play the game 
It's coming around again 
So don't mind if I fall apart 
there's more room in a broken heart 

You pay the grocer 
Fix the toasted 
Kiss the host Good-bye 
Then you break a window 
burn the Soufflé 
Scream the lullaby 

I know nothing stays the same 
But if you're willing to play the game 
It's coming around again 
So don't mind if I fall apart 
there's more room in a broken heart 

And I believe in love 
But what else can I do 
I'm so in love with you 

I know nothing stays the same 
But if you're willing to play the game 
It's coming around again 
(repeat)

Rock 'N'  Roll Musique
Performer(s): Johnny Hallyday



Vous aimez bien je suis le Rock 'n' roll musique
Il ne faut pas hésiter
C'est vraiment la plus belle des musiques
Oh oui, c'est bon de chanter
Quand j'entends du Rock 'n' roll musique
J'ai comme envie de danser
Rien ne peut plus m'arrêter

On peut aimer une fille aujourd'hui
Puis la quitter un jour et on l'oublie
Après tout on peut bien changer d'avis
Aimer le Rock une fois, c'est pour la vie

Vous aimez bien je suis le Rock 'n' roll musique
Il ne faut pas hésiter
C'est vraiment la plus belle des musiques
Oh oui, c'est bon de chanter
Quand j'entends du Rock 'n' roll musique
J'ai comme envie de danser
Rien ne peut plus m'arrêter

On peut changer de goût, c'est bien permis
Pour une fille on fait bien des folies
Qu'elle m'empêche d'écouter Chuck Berry
Entre elle et moi, tout serait bien fini

Vous aimez bien je suis le Rock 'n' roll musique
Il ne faut pas hésiter
C'est vraiment la plus belle des musiques
Oh oui, c'est bon de chanter
Quand j'entends du Rock 'n' roll musique
J'ai comme envie de danser
Rien ne peut plus m'arrêter

On peut se passer de tout dans la vie
On en meurt pas, voilà ce que l'on dit
Le Rock'n'Roll, moi c'est vrai folie
Alors s'il meurt, je peux mourir aussi

Vous aimez bien je suis le Rock 'n' roll musique
Il ne faut pas hésiter
C'est vraiment la plus belle des musiques
Oh oui, c'est bon de chanter
Quand j'entends du Rock 'n' roll musique
J'ai comme envie de danser
Rien ne peut plus m'arrêter

On peut se passer de tout, pas de lui
Ecoutez Cochran et Buddy Holly
Je voudrais en chanter toute ma vie
Avec le Rock, j'oublie tous mes ennuis

Vous aimez bien je suis le Rock 'n' roll musique
Il ne faut pas hésiter
C'est vraiment la plus belle des musiques
Oh oui, c'est bon de chanter
Quand j'entends du Rock 'n' roll musique
J'ai comme envie de danser
Rien ne peut plus m'arrêter

The Valley Of Strathmore
Composer(s): Andy M. Stewart
Performer(s): Silly Wizard



By the clear and winding streams
Of the valley of Strathmore
Where my love and I have been
Where we wander nevermore

But if time were a thing man could buy
All the money that I have in store
I would give for one day by her side
In the Valley of Strathmore

From the glen of the golden an' green
I have left for a land far away
Where sadness has ne'er been seen 
And joy only costs a days pay

But if time were a thing man could buy
All the money that I have in store
I would give for one day by her side
In the Valley of Strathmore

In Strathmore theres a long workin' day
For the man who lays hands on the hill
But it's work I'd be happy to do
If at night I was lyin' with you

But if time were a thing man could buy
All the money that I have in store
I would give for one day by her side
In the Valley of StrathmoreChorus

As I take a long draught from my glass
I am drinkin the Long Hill again
But I try no to think on my loss
For the old days will ne'er come again

But if time were a thing man could buy
All the money that I have in store
I would give for one day by her side
In the Valley of Strathmore

Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer
Composer(s): Jimmy McHugh; Harold Adamson
Performer(s): The Song Spinners
and various other artists



Comin' in on a wing and a prayer
Comin' in on a wing and a prayer
Though there's one motor gone
We can still carry on
Comin' in on a wing and a prayer

What a show, what a fight
Yes we really hit our target for tonight

How we sing as we limp through the air
Oh. Look below, there's our field over there
With our full crew aboard
And our trust in the Lord
We're comin' in on a wing and a prayer

One of our planes was missing
Two hours overdue
One of our planes was missing
With all it's gallant crew
The radio sets were humming
They waited for a word
Then a voice broke through the humming
And this is what they heard:

Comin' in on a wing and a prayer
Comin' in on a wing and a prayer
Thought there's one motor gone
We can still carry on
Comin' in on a wing and a prayer.

What a show, what a fight
Yes we really hit our target for tonight

Now we sing as we limp through the air
Oh. Look below, there's our field over there
With our full crew aboard
And our trust in the Lord
We're comin' in on a wing and a prayer

Though there's one motor gone
We can still carry on
Comin' in on a wing and a prayer

Rock 'N' Roll Is King
Composer(s): Jeff Lynne
Performer(s): Electric Light Orchestra



Weeellll, listen everybody
let me tell you 'bout the rock 'n' roll
Awww, feel that rhythm and it's really gonna thrill your soul
Mmmmm, come along with me, to a land of make believe
She said, "Wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"

She loves that rock and roll and she plays it all night long
Aww, that's all she ever tells me when I call her on the telephone
She says "Uh feel that jumpin' beat, and a-git up on your feet"
She says "Wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"

Oh let those guitars play
Play for me play for me
Oh let that song ring out
That's how it's meant to beeee

Well, it rolls like a train that's a-comin' on down the track
She rolled over Beethoven and she gave Tchaikovsky back
Ooh, she loves that drivin' beat, she goes dancin' on down the
street
She said, "Wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"

Aw, rock on

Oh, let those guitars play
Play for me play for me
Oh let that song ring out
That's how it's meant to beeee

Well, when she comes around and I'm a-listenin' to the radio
She says "You can't do that 'cause all I wanna do is rock 'n'
rooollll"
"Now here I'm gonna stay where that music starts to play"
She says, "Wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"
"Ooh, yeah, wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"
"Uh, huh, wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"
"Oooh, yeah, wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king"
She said, "Wham-a-lama-bama-lama rock 'n' roll is king

The Vagabond King Waltz (aka Huguette Waltz)
Composer(s): Rudolf Friml - Brian Hooker
Performer(s): Jane Carroll
and multiple other artists



Hearts may flower for an hour
Tho' they die in a day
Lips may kiss
Blind with bliss
Ere they learn to betray
Light Love, smiling, untrue
Bright Love, what would you do
If I give my Love to you before I wander away?

Never try to bind me
Never hope to know
Take me as you find me
Love and let me go
Tho' the loves we leave behind us
Change and fade away
Never mind, you may be mine to day

Never try to bind me
Never hope to know
Take me as you find me
Love and let me go
Tho' the loves we leave behind us
Change and fade away
Never mind, you may be mine to day

Comin' Home Baby
Composer(s): Bob Dorough - Ben Tucker
First release by: The Dave Bailey Quintet - 1961
Covered by multiple other artists



(Do-do-do)
I'm comin' home, baby now
(Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
I'm comin' home now, right away
(Do-do-do)
I'm comin' home, baby now
(Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do)
I'm sorry now I ever went away
(Do-do-do-doo - I miss you)
Every night and day, I'm gone an stay

I'm comin' home, baby
(Come on home)
Comin' home baby, now
(You know I'm waitin' here for you)
I'm comin' home now, ree-al soon
(You've been gone)
Comin' home baby, now
(You don't know what I'm goin' through)
I'm comin' home I know I'm overdue
(Since you went away - how I feel)
S'pect me any day, now real soon (soon)

I'm comin' home
(Come on home)
Comin' home baby, now
(You know I'm prayin' every night)
That everything is gonna be fine
(Please come home)
Comin' home baby, now
(I want to feel you hold me tight)
'C'pect to see me now, anytime
(When I'm in your arms - I'm all right )
When you're in my arms - I'll be fine

I'm comin' home
(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby now
(You know I'm counting everyday)
I'm comin' home now, yeah-yeah-yeah!
(Use the phone)
I'm comin' home, baby now
(And baby let me hear you say)
I'm comin' home, you're hearin' what I say
(That you're comin' home - I will lay awake)
And I never will go away
I'm comin' home!

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby now
(You know I'm waitin' at the door)
They can't hold me back now, no-oh-oh more
(I'm alone)
I'm pressin' on, baby now
(And pacing up and down the floor)
Oh hear me holler and hear me roar
(Say you'll be with me)
Gonna be with you ever more (ever more)
I'm comin' home

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby now
(Oh baby, say you're comin' home)
That's what I say, I say I'm comin' home
(Something's wrong)
The road is long, baby now
(You ought to either write or phone)
I'm comin' home and never more to roam
(Baby, tell me you're - comin' home)
Baby, I'm for sure - comin' home
I'm comin' home

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby now

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby now

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby now

(Come on home)
Comin' home, baby now

Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay
Composer(s): Dave White Tricker
Performer(s): Danny & The Juniors;
and various other artists



Rock... 
Rock... 
Rock... 

Rock & roll is here to stay 
It will never die 
It was meant to be that way 
'Though I don't know why 
I don't care what the people say 
Rock & roll is here to stay 

I don't care what people say 
Rock & roll is here to stay 

Rock & roll will always be 
Our ticket to the end 
It'll go down in history 
Just you watch, my friend 
Rock & roll will always be 
It'll go down in history 

Rock & roll will always be 
It'll go down in history 

If you don't like rock & roll 
Dig what you've been missin' 
But if you like to bop & stroll 
Come around & listen 
Everybody have a ball 
Everybody rock & roll 

Everybody rock 
Everybody roll 
Everybody rock 
Everybody roll 
Oh... oh, everybody rock & roll 

Rock... 
Rock... 
Rock... 
Rock, rock, rock, rock, rock, rock, rock!

The Unknown Stuntman
Composer(s): Glen Larson - David Somerville
Performer(s): Lee Majors



Well
I'm not the kind to kiss and tell
but I've been seen with Farah
I've never been with anything less than a nine so fine

I've been on fire with Sally Fields
gone fast with a girl named Bo
but somehow they just don't end up as mine

It's a death-defying life I lead
I take my chances
I die for a livin' in the movies and T.V.
but the hardest thing I ever do
is watch my leadin' ladies
kiss some other guy
while I'm bandagin' my knees

I might fall from a tall building
I might roll a brand-new car
'cause I'm the unknown stuntman
that made Redford such a star

I've never spent much time in school
but I taught ladies plenty.
It's true I hire my body out for pay (hey, hey)

I've gotten burned over Cheryl Tiegs
blown up for Raquel Welch
but when I end up in the hay it's only hay (hey, hey)

I might jump an open drawbridge
or Tarzan from a vine
'cause I'm the unknown stuntman
that makes Eastwood lookes so fine

They'll never make me president
but I've got the best first ladies
Some days I've got'em as far as the eye can see

A morning dive with Jackie Smith
I crash in the night with Cheryl
but in the end they never stay with me

I might fall from a tall building
so Burt Reynolds don't get hurt
I might leap a mighty canyon
so he can kiss and flirt
While that smooth talker's kissin' my girl
I'm just kissin' dirt

Yes I'm the lonely stuntman
that made a lover out of Burt

Comin' Home
Composer(s): Delaney Bramlett; Eric Clapton
Performer(s): Eric Clapton



Been out on the road 'bout six months too long
I want you so bad, I can hardly stand it
I'm so tired and I'm all alone
We'll soon be together and that's it
I'm comin' home to your love

Hitchhiking on the turnpike all day long
Nobody seemed to notice, they just pass me over
To keep from going crazy, I got to sing my song
Got a whole lot of loving and baby, that's why
I'm comin' home to your love

Coming home, yeah

Rock 'N' Attitude
Composer(s): Michel Berger
Performer(s): Johnny Hallyday



Tout me fait craquer
C'est encore d'la dernière pluie
Que je veux être né
La mort je lui fais des pieds de nez
L'amour, je suis pas décidé
J'veux encore essayer
Mais toi
Lutte pour écrire ton histoire
Lutte pour garder ta mémoire
Et pour garder en toi
Une rock 'n' roll attitude
Ne reste pas chez toi avec tes certitudes
Rock 'n' roll attitude
Si l'été est trop lourd, si l'hiver est trop rude
Lutte contre la vie que tu mènes
Lutte pour la musique que tu aimes
Et que tu gardes en toi
Rire
Rire de toutes ces nuits qui passent
Qui nous déchirent et qui prennent la place
Encore toute chaude de nos désirs
Vivre
Tous les moments qu'on a rêvés de vivre
Que ça aime, que ça tienne, que ça casse
Respirer chaque minute qu'on respire
Rock 'n' roll attitude
Le risque de l'amour
Passe par l'amour du risque
Rock 'n' roll attitude
Seules les passions de cire
Sont gravés dans les disques
Lutte contre les mots faciles
Lutte contre la haine des imbéciles
Garde toujours en toi
Une rock 'n' roll attitude

The Unknown Soldier
Composer(s): Jim Morrison - John Densmore - Robby Krieger - Ray Manzarek
First release by: The Doors - 1968
Covered by multiple other artists



Wait until the war is over
And we're both a little older
The unknown soldier

Breakfast where the news is read
Television children fed
Unborn living, living, dead
Bullet strikes the helmet's head

And it's all over
For the unknown soldier
It's all over
For the unknown soldier

Hut
Hut
Hut ho hee up
Hut
Hut
Hut ho hee up
Hut
Hut
Hut ho hee up
Comp'nee
Halt
Preeee-zent!
Arms!

Make a grave for the unknown soldier
Nestled in your hollow shoulder
The unknown soldier

Breakfast where the news is read
Television children fed
Bullet strikes the helmet's head

And, it's all over
The war is over
It's all over
The war is over
Well, all over, baby
All over, baby
Oh, over, yeah
All over, baby
Wooooo, hah-hah
All over
All over, baby
Oh, woa-yeah
All over
All over
Heeeeyyyy

Comiénzame A Vivir
Composer(s): Manuel Alejandro
Performer(s): Raphael



Comiénzame a vivir
Ahora que ya soy tuyo
Comiénzame a sentir
Muy dentro y con dulzura
Empieza a descubrir
Secretos en mi cuerpo
Que sólo para ti
Que para ti está hecho
Comiénzame a vivir
Empieza por mis manos
Muy lentamente amor
Despacio, muy despacio
Muy suavemente siempre
Hasta besar mi boca
Comiénzame a vivir
Llenarte por completo
Sin llegar nunca al fin
Tenemos mucho tiempo
Para que estés conmigo
Para estar junto a ti
Comiénzame a vivir
Cúbreme de caricias
Demostrarte por fin
Mis ansias sin medida
Mañana al despertar
Fundido con tu cuerpo
Te volveré a pedir
Comiénzame de nuevo
Comiénzame a vivir
Empieza por mis manos
Muy lentamente amor
Despacio, muy despacio
Muy suavemente siempre
Hasta besar mi boca
Comiénzame a vivir
Llenarte por completo
Sin llegar nunca al fin
Tenemos mucho tiempo
Para que estés conmigo
Para estar junto a ti
Comiénzame a vivir
Muy suavemente siempre
Hasta besar mi boca
Comiénzame a vivir
Llenarte por completo
Sin llegar nunca al fin
Tenemos mucho tiempo
Para que estés conmigo
Para estar junto a ti

Rock And Roll
Composer(s): John Bonham;
John Paul Jones; Jimmy Page; Robert Plant
Performer(s): Led Zeppelin



It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back
Let me get it back, baby, where I come from
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely
lonely, lonely time
Yes it has

It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back, carry me back
Carry me back, baby, where I come from
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time

Seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Making vows that just can't work right
Open your arms, opens your arms
Open your arms, baby, let my love come running in
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time

The Unicorn
Composer(s): Shel Silverstein
Performer(s): The Irish Rovers
and multiple other artists



A long time ago when the earth was green
There were more kinds of animals than you've ever seen
They'd run around free while the earth was being born
But the loveliest of all was the Unicorn

There were green alligators, and long necked geese
Some humpty-back camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as your born
The loveliest of all was the Unicorn

Now God seen some sinning and it gave him pain
And he said stand back I'm going to make it rain
He said hey brother Noah I'll tell you what to do
Build me a floating zoo...

And take some of them green alligators, and long necked geese
Some humpty-back camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as your born
But don't you forget my Unicorn

Well Noah was there to answer the call
And he finished making the ark just as the rain started to fall
He marched in the animals two by two
And he called out as they went through... Hey Lord

I got your green alligators, and long necked geese
Some humpty-back camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as your born
I just can't find no Unicorn

Well Noah looked out through the driving rain
The Unicorns were hiding and playing silly games
They were kicking and a-splashing while the rain was pouring
Oh them silly Unicorns

Noah cried close the door, because the rain is pouring
And we just can't wait for no Unicorn

Well the ark started moving and it drifted with the tide
The Unicorns looked up from the rocks and they cried
And the waters came down and sort of floated them away
And that's why you've never seen a Unicorn - to this very day

There were green alligators, and long necked geese
Some humpty-back camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as your born
The loveliest of all was the Unicorn

Comic Strip
Composer(s): Serge Gainsbourg; Bill Solly
First release by: Serge Gainsbourg



Viens petite fille dans mon comic strip
Viens faire des bull's, viens faire des Wip!
Des Clip! Crap! des Bang! des Vlop! et des Zip!

Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizz!

J'distribue les swings et les uppercuts
Ça fait Vlam! ça fait Splatch! et ça fait Chtuck!
Ou bien Bomp! ou Humpf! parfois même Pfff!

Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizz!

Viens petite fill' dans mon comic strip
Viens faire des bull's, viens faire des Wip!
Des Clip! Crap! des Bang! des Vlop! et des Zip!

Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizz!

Viens avec moi par dessus les buildings
Ça fait Whin! quand on s'envole et puis Kling!
Après quoi je fais Tilt! et ça fait Boing!

Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizz!

Viens petite fill' dans mon comic strip
Viens faire des bull's, viens faire des Wip!
Des Clip! Crap! des Bang! des Vlop! et des Zip!

Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizz!

N'aies pas peur bébé agrippe-toi Chrack!
Je suis là Crash! pour te protéger Tchlack!

Ferme les yeux Crack! embrasse-moi Smack!
Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizz!
Shebam! Pow! Blop! Wizzzzz!