Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Go On Laugh, Little Girl ((French Version: Tu t'Amuses (Charles Aznavour))
Composer(s): Charles Aznavour - Georges Garvarentz - B. Kaye
Performer(s): Charles Aznavour - 1969
Go on laugh, little girl
I said a funny thing
Go on laugh, little girl
If it amuses you, then the thing to do is laugh
Enjoy the joke on me
I only said I loved you
And you driving me mad
You think it's all so funny
That's what makes it so sad
It's alright, little girl
Don't let it bother you
Treat it light, little girl
There really isn't anything important at stake
Just my heart that will break
Hearts were meant to be broken
They are so frequently
Why make mine the exception
Go on, break it for me
Go on laugh, little girl
I said a funny thing
Bend in half little girl
Until your eyes are wet
From the laugh you get from me
Enjoy the one-man show
I made myself look foolish
I had no other choice
My heart was filled with love words
I couldn't stop its voice
Have a ball, little girl
Ignore the things I say
I'd Still Be There Composer(s): Johnny Cash; Johnny Horton Performer(s): Johnny Cash
I overlooked a lot of things I knew I should have done I did things that I'm sorry for, I lived to have my fun But now the world that once was bright is empty and bare And if you wouldn't be ashamed of me, I'd still be there
I'd be with you, where I belong And nothing they could do or say could make me think it's wrong If all the love that made you mine could make you still care I'd be by your side, I'd still be there
I'd give the world if I could only have you close to me I'd pray the Lord to keep you safe wherever you may be Don't let anybody share the things we used to share If I only knew you loved me too, I'd still be there
I'd be with you, where I belong And nothing they could do or say could make me think it's wrong If all the love that made you mine could make you still care I'd be by your side, I'd still be there
Key Largo Composer(s): Bertie Higgins; Sonny Limbo Performer(s): Bertie Higgins
Wrapped around each other Lying in each other's arms That first cold winter together Trying so hard to stay warm Watching those old movies Falling in love so desperately Honey I was your hero And you were my leading lady
(chorus) We had it all Just like Bogie and Bacall Starring in our old late, late show Sailing away to Key Largo
Honey can't you remember We played all the parts That sweet scene of surrender When you gave me your heart Please say you will...play it again Cause I love you still Baby this can't be the end
Chorus
Here's lookin at you kid Missing all the things we did We can find it once again, I know Just like they did in Key Largo
Boy Meets Girl Performer(s): Don Lang & His Frantic Five
Something happens whenever that music's played Number one on everyone's hit parade Ev'ry invitation to the dance Could be the beginning of romance Life is a crazy whirl, a-boy meets girl
Make that music frantic or make it sweet No one can resist such an easy beat Oh, the moment that they turn the lights down low You can feel the grooves begin to go Life is a crazy whirl, a-boy meets girl
The music stops, it's time to break away But there's a chance that she might want to stay
So, play that record on any old juke machine Ev'ry guy's a king, ev'ry gal's a queen When you find the one that you adore You can hoild her close for evermore Life is a crazy whirl, a-boy meets girl
Oh, the music stops, it's time to break away But there's a chance that she might want to stay
So, play that record on any old juke machine Ev'ry guy's a king, ev'ry gal's a queen Oh, when you find the one that you adore You can hold her close for evermore Life is a crazy whirl, a-boy meets girl Boy meets girl Boy meets girl
I'd Really Love To See You Tonight Composer(s): Parker McGee First release by: England Dan & John Ford Coley - 1976 Covered by multiple other artists
Hello, yeah, it's been a while Not much, how 'bout you? I'm not sure why I called I guess I really just wanted to talk to you And I was thinking maybe later on We could get together for a while It's been such a long time And I really do miss your smile
I'm not talking 'bout moving in And I don't want to change your life But there's a warm wind blowing The stars are out, and I'd really love to see you tonight
We could go walking through a windy park Or take a drive along the beach Or stay at home and watch t.v. You see, it really doesn't matter much to me
I'm not talking 'bout moving in And I don't want to change your life But there's a warm wind blowing The stars are out, and I'd really love to see you tonight
I won't ask for promises So you won't have to lie We've both played that game before Say I love you, then say goodbye
I'm not talking 'bout moving in And I don't want to change your life But there's a warm wind blowing The stars are out, and I'd really love to see you tonight
Key To Love Composer(s): John Mayall Performer(s): John Mayall & Eric Clapton; Debbie Davies; Gary Moore
I never realized that you were in pain I wanna help you honey, let me see you again Hurts my soul, babe, when I find you feeling rough Life is so bad, baby, when I find the key to love
Put a smile on your face and dry away your tears Life is bound to get better as you live your years Hurts my soul, babe, when I find you feeling rough Life is so bad, baby, when I find the key to love
Somewhere in this world, the one you waited for Come along and find you, turn the key your door Hurts my soul, babe, when I find you feeling rough Life is so bad, baby, when you find the key to love
(Angel d'amore, angel d'amore)
Angel d'amore, answer my plea
Angel d'amore, send him to me
Make him see
That the love I bear in my heart for him
Is a love I'll share ever more with him
Angel d'amore
Please won't you answer my prayer?
Angel d'amore, answer my plea
Angel d'amore, send him to me
Make him see
That I'd steal a star from the sky for him
He could break my heart and I'd die for him
Angel d'amore, answer my plea
Send my love back to me
Oh, please won't you answer my prayer?
I'd Rather Ride Around With You Composer(s): Mark D. Sanders; Tim Nichols Performer(s): Reba McEntire
My cousin's gettin' married at the Methodist church That's why I stayed home from work I'm supposed to hold the flowers When the new bride kisses the groom That's what I'm supposed to do So what are we doin' with the windows rolled down Twenty five passionate miles from town I love her like a sister baby but to tell you the truth I'd rather ride around with you
The guy she's gonna marry's got money to burn His daddy's a partner in some big law firm Yeah that's how they're goin' To Hawaii on their honeymoon First class to Honolulu She's never even set foot on a jet I'm a little bit jealous I confess I'd like to fly to Hawaii But honey if I had to choose Oh I'd rather ride around with you
I don't care where this road goes No I don't wanna turn around Let go of the wheel feel the wind blow Don't even think about slowin' down
They're tyin' tin cans to the back of the car Wonderin' where in the world we are The preacher's done prayin' And the couple's done sayin' I do That could be me and you There's way too many decisions to make The length of the dress The layers on the cake Oh, one of these days I might get married too But I'd rather ride around with you
I don't care where this road goes No I don't wanna turn around Let go of the wheel feel the wind blow Don't even think about slowin' down
'Cause I'd rather ride around with you Oh I'd rather ride around with you
Adiós Mi Corazón Composer(s): Otha Young Performer(s): Juice Newton
Lost in this small hotel somewhere south of the border Trying to sleep through the heat of a Mexican night Somehow the words I once had so easily mastered Left me like you did, with nothing to say
¿Puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón, how I love you ¿Puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón I hope the words are right They're the only words I know tonight
????? the paradise, but the beauty escapes me Everything should be so right for falling in love Two hearts belong, but one heart remains so unhappy Nothing else matters to me, no, nothing at all
Ooooooohhhhh, ¿puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón, how I love you ¿Puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón Hope the words are right They're the only words I know tonight
Oh, the nights are never ending You know why, no comprende Days are longer than you'll ever know Adiós, mi corazón
Ooooooohhhhh, ¿puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón, how I love you ¿Puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón Hope the words are right They're the only words I know tonight
Ooooooohhhhh, ¿puedes oirme tú, amor? Adiós, mi corazón, how I love you
I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love Composer(s): Peter Allen; Carole Bayer Sager First release by: Carole Bayer Sager - 1977 Covered by multiple other artists
I'd rather leave while I'm in love while I still believe the meaning of the word I'll keep my dreams and just pretend that you and I are never gonna end
Too many times I've seen the rose die on the vine somebody's heart gets broken usually it's mine I don't want to take the chance of being hurt again and you and I can't say good-bye
So if you wake and find me gone oh baby carry on you see I need my fantasy I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love
Too many times I've seen the rose die on the vine somebody's heart gets broken usually It's mine I don't want to take the chance of being hurt again and you and I can't say good-bye
So if you wake and find me gone oh baby carry on you see I need my fantasy I still believe it's best to leave while I'm in love I still believe It's best to leave while I'm in love
Key's In The Mailbox
Composer(s): Harlan Howard
Performer(s): Buck Owens
and multiple other artists
For jealous me and careless you the odds were just too great
I couldn't take those lonely nights you made me sit and wait
I thought I'd seen the last of you when you walked out of sight
Instead I see you in my dreams each night
Oh, the key's in the mailbox, come on in
I'm sittin' here wishin', dear, I had your love again
I'd never even ask you where you've been
The key's in the mailbox, come on in
I said I'd rather be alone than share your company
I said don't come around at all if you want more than me
But sittin' here alone I can't deny this flame that burns
I'd gladly take you back on any terms
Oh, the key's in the mailbox, come on in
I'm sittin' here wishin', dear, I had your love again
I'd never even ask you where you've been
The key's in the mailbox, come on in
I'd Rather Lead A Band Composer(s): Irving Berlin Performer(s): Fred Astaire and multiple other artists
I haven't ambitions for lofty positions That wind up with the wealth of the land I'll give you the throne that a king sat on For just a small baton Providing you included a band
If I could be the wealthy owner of a large industry I would say, "Not for me" I'd rather lead a band
If I could be a politician with a chance to dictate I would say, "Let it wait" I'd rather lead a band
My ev'ry care ceases I'm rich as old Croesus When I've got ten pieces In hand
If I could have a millionairess with a whole flock of banks I would just whisper "Thanks" I'd rather lead a band
Give me a band, yes sir And not a thing lesser To be that professor Is grand
If Josephine had left Napoleon and climbed in my lap I'd say, "Go back to Nap" I'd rather lead a band
A saxophone, a slide trombone A bass fiddle and a drum A guy at the piano who makes it hum A violin, a clarinet A hot trumpet and guitar And me with the baton and there you are
Kick Out The Jams Composer(s): Michael Davis; Wayne Kramer; Fred "Sonic" Smith; Dennis Thompson; Rob Tyner Performer(s): MC5; and various other artists
I'm gonna kick 'em out! Well I feel pretty good and I guess that I could Get crazy now baby And we all got in tune when the dressing room Got hazy now baby I know how you want it child Hot sweet and tight The girls can't stand it when you're doin' it right Let me up on the stands And let me kick out the jams! Kick out the jams I have to kick 'em out!
Yes I'm starting to sweat, you know my shirt's all wet What a feeling And the sound that abounds and resounds and rebounds Off the ceiling You gotta have it baby you can't do without And when you get the feeling you got to sound it out Put that mic in my hands And let me kick out the jams! Kick out the jams I got to kick 'em out!
[solo]
So you got to get it up, you know you can't get enough Miss MacKenzie Well it gets in your brain and drives you insane It's a frenzy The wailing guitars, girl And the crash of the drums Make you wanna keep a-rockin 'til Morning comes Let me
Zigeunerjunge ((French Version: Tzigane (Dalida)) Composer(s): Hans Blum Performer(s): Alexandra
Ich war noch ein Kind da kamen Zigeuner Zigeuner in unsere Stadt - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - kamen in uns're Stadt
Die Wagen so bunt, die Pferdchen so zottig sie zogen die Wagen so schwer - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - und ich lief hinterher immer nur hinterher
Dann kam der Abend, es wurde ein Feuer entfacht - la la la - und die Zigeuner, sie haben getanzt und gelacht - la la la
Ein Zigeunerjunge, Zigeunerjunge er spielte am Feuer Gitarre - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - und ich sah sein Gesicht aber er sah mich nicht
Zigeunerjunge, Zigeunerjunge er spielte am Feuer Gitarre - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - dann war das Feuer aus und ich lief schnell nach Haus
Am anderen Tag konnt' ich nicht erwarten die fremden Zigeuner zu sehn - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - aber ich dufrte nicht gehn
Die Wagen so bunt, die Pferdchen so zottig es zog mich zurück an den Ort - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - und ich lief heimlich fort und ich lief heimlich fort
Dann kam der Abend, ich fand die Zigeuner nicht mehr - la la la - wo sie noch gestern gesungen, da war alles leer - la la la
Zigeunerjunge, Zigeunerjunge wo bist du, wo sind eure Wagen? - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - doch es blieb alles leer und mein Herz wurde schwer
Zigeunerjunge, Zigeunerjunge wo bist du, wer kann es mir sagen? - Tam ta ta ta ta tam tam ta tam tam ta tam - doch es blieb alles leer und ich weinte so sehr
I'd Rather Have Jesus Composer(s): Rhea F. Miller; George Beverly Shea Performer(s): George Beverly Shea
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold I'd rather be His than have riches untold I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
Than to be the king of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread sway I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today
I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause I'd rather be faithful to His dear 'cause I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame I'd rather be true to His holy name
He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom He's sweeter than honey from out the comb He's all that my hungering spirit needs I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead ...
Kicks
Composer(s): Barry Mann; Cynthia Weill
Performer(s): Paul Revere & The Raiders;
and various other artists
Girl, you thought you found the answer
on that magic carpet ride last night
But when you wake up in the mornin'
the world still gets you uptight
Well, there's nothin' that you ain't tried
To fill the emptiness inside
But when you come back down, girl
Still ain't feelin' right
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
No, but not with kicks
You just need help, girl
Well you think you're gonna find yourself a little piece of paradise
But it ain't happened yet, so girl, you better think twice
Don't you see no matter what you do
You'll never run away from you
And if you keep on runnin'
You'll have to pay the price
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
[Instrumental Break]
No, you don't need kicks
To help you face the world each day
That road goes nowhere
I'm gonna help you find yourself another way
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
(Oh, you don't need kicks, girl)
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
(You just need help, girl)
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
(And don't it seem like)
Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find
(Oh, you don't need kicks, girl)
And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind
(You just need help, girl)
Before you find out it's too late, girl
You better get straight
Tzigane ((German Version: Zigeunerjunge (Alexandra))
Composer(s): Hans Blum - F. Gerald
Performer(s): Dalida
Sur tous les chemins
Qu'il pleuve ou qu'il vente
Je passe des jours et des nuits
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
C'est la vie que j'ai choisie
Et j'ai pour jardin
La plaine qui change sa robe
Au retour des saisons
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Pour y faire des moissons
Des moissons d'horizons
Moi je n'ai pas de maison et malgré tout je crois
Oui je crois
Que mon ami le Tzigane est un peu comme moi
Comme moi
Tzigane, Tzigane
Pareil à un oiseau de passage
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Toi tu es déjà loin
Quand revient
Le matin
Tzigane, Tzigane
Nous sommes du même voyage
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Sans peur des lendemains
Dans la main
Du destin
Parfois je me dis
Qu'à force de suivre les routes
Du monde au hasard
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
On ne va nulle part
Mais je ne crois pas
Qu'il y ait une ville
Où si je m'installais pour toujours
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Je trouverai un jour
Le bonheur et l'amour
Car tout au fond de moi-même
Je sais qu'il faudra
La, la, la,
Que celui que j'amerai soit un peu comme moi
Comme moi
Tzigane, Tzigane
Pareils aux oiseaux de passage
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Nous serons déjà loins
Aux lueurs du matin
Tzigane, Tzigane
Nous ferons le même voyage
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Sans peur des lendemains
Jusqu'au bout du chemin
La, la, la...
Tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam, tam
Sans peur des lendemains
Jusqu'au bout du chemin
La, la, la...
I'd Rather Have A Bottle In Front Of Me (Than a Frontal Lobotomy)
I'd Rather Have A Bottle In Front Of Me (Than a Frontal Lobotomy) Composer(s): Randy Hanzlick Performer(s): Randy Hanzlick
Jimmy and I were brothers We went down different paths Jimmy always listened to my mother And me, I never like to take a bath
As we grew and tumbled through adulthood The pressure caused emotional drain So now I'm slowly dying in the bottle and Jimmy has to live with half a brain
Yes, me, I've got a bottle in front of me And Jimmy has a frontal lobotomy Just different ways to kill the pain the same
But I'd rather have a bottle in front of me Than have to have a frontal lobotomy I might be drunk, but at least I'm not insane
Jimmy let his troubles drive him crazy He never tried to drown it in a drink I know that drinking makes my thinking hazy But at least I still have brains enough to think
Jimmy's got a brain that isn't stable He doesn't have the sense to say his name I'm sorry that his doctor was unable To remove the proper portion of his brain
Yes, me, I've got a bottle in front of me And Jimmy has a frontal lobotomy Just different ways to kill the pain the same
But I'd rather have a bottle in front of me Than have to have a frontal lobotomy I might be drunk, but at least I'm not insane
Funny how the world works People can be real jerks Some prefer the tension over booze
Either way it ends the same Hard to beat the living game Might as well enjoy it while you lose
When I need a drink I start to shiver And Jimmy always viewed it with concern But I'd rather have cirrhosis of the liver Than an intellect that's second to a fern
I wonder if old Jimmy's gonna hear it When I tell him that his logic wasn't sound They'll dose him up on lots of evil spirits When they take him to the psychiatric grounds
Yes, me, I've got a bottle in front of me And Jimmy has a frontal lobotomy Just different ways to kill the pain the same
But I'd rather have a bottle in front of me Than have to have a frontal lobotomy I might be drunk, but at least I'm not insane I might be drunk, but at least I'm not insane!