Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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It Was On A Fine Summer's Morning (aka Pretty Maid Milking A Cow) Composer(s): Caelin Deas; Thomas Moore
It was on a fine summer's morning When the birds sweetly tuned on each bough I heard a fair maid sing most charming As she sat a-milking her cow Her voice, it was chanting melodious She left me scarce able to go My heart it is soothed in solace My Cailín deas crúite na mbó
With courtesy I did salute her "Good-morrow, most amiable maid I'm your captive slave for the future" "Kind sir, do not banter," she said "I'm not such a precious rare jewel That I should enamour you so I am but a plain country girl" Says Cailín deas crúite na mbó
"The Indies afford no such jewel So precious and transparently fair Oh! do not to my flame add fuel But consent for to love me, my dear Take pity and grant my desire And leave me no longer in woe Oh! love me or else I'll expire Sweet Cailín deas crúite na mbó"
"Or had I the wealth of great Damer Or all on the African shore Or had I great Devonshire treasure Or had I ten thousand times more Or had I the lamp of Alladin Or had I his genie also I'd rather live poor on a mountain With Cailín deas crúite na mbó"
"I beg you'll withdraw and don't tease me I cannot consent unto thee I like to live single and airy Till more of the world I do see New cares they would me embarrass Besides, sir, my fortune is low Until I get rich I'll not marry" Says Cailín deas crúite na mbó
"An old maid is like an old almanack Quite useless when once out of date If her ware is not sold in the morning At noon it must fall to low rate The fragrance of May is soon over The rose loses its beauty, you know All bloom is consumed in October Sweet Cailín deas crúite na mbó"
"A young maid is like a ship sailing There's no knowing how long she may steer For with every blast she's in danger Oh! consent, love, and banish all care For riches I care not a farthing Your affection I want and no more In comfort I'd wish to enjoy you My Cailín deas crúite na mbó.."
Augustus Caesar having brought
The world to quiet peace
That all the noise of bloody wars
In every land did cease
Just Joseph, with his Mary mild
To Bethlehem did come
Which blessed place appointed was
To ease her burden'd womb
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then, all the town being full of guests
Such was their helpless case
That not a bed for them was left
Nor any lodging place
But in a poor and simple inn
Even an ox's stall
Appointed was to entertain
The Saviour of us all
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
No mantle, nor no rich attire
No swaddling bands, nor linen rare
No costly robes, nor golden treasure
Could Jesus Christ our Lord have there
No other nurse nor lullaby
But blessed Mary's arms
To rock this blessed babe to sleep
With heavenly hymns and charms
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Thus was the Son of God not born
In majesty and state
As Princes of the Nations be
Tho' he a Prince most great
Yet at his blessed birth the choirs
Of heavenly Angels sing
And every thing for Jury's King
Rejoiced with thanksgiving
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
O Holy, Holy, Lord of Hosts
This was their joy and mirth
Which sounded out on every coast
For Jesus Christ his birth
Both Cherubim, and Seraphim
With all the Hosts of Heaven
With joyful voice sang praises forth
To glorify this even
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
And when that blessed morning came
That God's dear Son was born
A glorious Star with blazing beams
Did all the skies adorn
Which unto Shepherds in the fields
The first of all appear'd
A voice likewise came down from Heaven
And thus the Shepherds cheer'd
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
This tide is born in Bethlehem
A Saviour, and a King
Whose merits shall redeem the world
And man's salvation bring
All glory be to God on high
And peace on Earth to all
And goodwill still be unto men
This was the Angel's call
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
This Star did not alone appear
Unto the Shepherds poor
But to the sages of the world
To make their glory more
Who came conducted by the Star
From countries far from thence
And there presented at his feet
Gold, myrrh, and frankincense
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
The which when cruel Herod heard
Of this great homage done
By the three Wise Men of the East
To Mary's blessed Son
He sent throughout all Jury land
To have this infant slain
With every one of two years old
And none did there remain
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then Bethlehem grew red with blood
And white with infants' bones
That nought was heard in Jury's land
But childless mothers' moans
Yet Mary's babe, by Heaven preserv'd
Escaped their bloody rage
And liv'd in Egypt, till he came
To the term of twelve years of age
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Even as the Angel did appoint
His parents did back return
And with their Son in Jury's land
In safety did sojourn
But Herod's death by judgment strange
Before the time befell
Whose bowells brake and did burst out
As ancient stories tell
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
Then Jesus Christ, at twelve years old
In Jury began to preach
And to the sages of the land
Of Moses' laws did teach
And afterwards for twenty years
He oft did fast and pray
Till cursed Judas with a kiss
Sweet Jesus did betray
O sing we all, with heart and voice
Let Christian love increase
For unto us this day is born
The only Prince of Peace
It Was Love, Love Alone Performer(s): Harry Belafonte
It was love; love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
On the 10th of December we heard the talk He gave his throne to the Duke of York It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
King Edward was noble, King Edward was great it was love that caused him to abdicate It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
He said he was sorry that his Mommy would grieve he cannot help it, he would have to leave It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
You can take his power you can take his bought leave him with his yachting boat It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
Ha,love, love, love, love Caused King Edward.......
You can take his money you can take his store but leave him that lady from Baltimore It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
I dont know what Mrs Simpson got in her bone that caused the king to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
On the 10th of December 1936 the Duke of Windsor went to get his kicks It was love; love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love, love, love love, love, love, love love, love, it was love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love; love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, lova alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love; love alone cause the king to leave his throne It was love, love, love, love, love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne It was love, (Sound of a double kiss) love alone Caused King Edward to leave his throne
Au Royaume Du Bonhomme Hiver
(Adapted from - Winter Wonderland - 1934)
(Danish Version: Et Vinterhvidt Vidunderland - 1978)
Composer(s): Richard B. Smith; Felix Bernard
Performer(s): Roch Voisine - 2000
Écoutez les clochettes Du joyeux temps des fêtes Annonçant la joie Dans chaque cur qui bat Au royaume du bonhomme hiver
Sous la neige qui tombe Le traîneau vagabonde Semant tout autour des chansons d'amour Au royaume du bonhomme hiver
Le voilà qui sourit sur la place Son chapeau, sa canne et son foulard Il semble nous dire d'un ton bonace Ne voyez-vous donc pas qu'il est en tard
Il dit vrait tout de même Près du feu, je t'emmène Allons nous chauffer dans l'intimité Au royaume du bonhomme hiver
It Was I Composer(s): Gary Paxton Performer(s): Lindsey Buckingham and multiple other artists
You're telling everybody I'm the one To blame for all the wrong that you have done The day that you walked out and left Didn't say goodbye Who was left alone to sit and cry? It was I It was I
I gave you everything I ever had The only things I got from you were bad The times you didn't show up The times you didn't call Who was left alone with it all? It was I It was I
My love was always yours To treasure and to hold If you let a love go by It will soon grow cold Temptation is too strong to hide Are you really satisfied With my love the way it is? Let me tell you how it is
So please come back and try to start anew I know that it's the proper thing to do Darlin', if we make up I know we'll never break up Then I know it's only me and you Me and you Me and you
At Christmas Composer(s): Isaac Hanson; Taylor Hanson; Zachary Hanson Performer(s): Hanson
Snows falling down as you step out of your car Presents in your arms and you've traveled far Someone opens the door with a smile on their face And you know you've come to the right place
Family nestled by the fire Christmas hopes to inspire Loved ones by your side You know you'll kiss your babies goodnight
At Christmas, Christmas No matter who you are, how far you've come This is where you belong At Christmas
Memories round the Christmas tree Are the sweetest ones that remain with me It's a comfort deep inside, though you can't stop the race of time To know that Christmas will always be
Family nestled by the fire A Christmas hope will be inspired Loved ones by your side You know you'll kiss your baby goodnight
At Christmas, Christmas No matter who you are how far you've come This is where you belong, where you belong At Christmas
Can't you feel it changin' Sense the anticipation You can tell we're almost there Precious time we're takin' Memories we're makin' There's Christmas in the air
Now this is what Christmas means to me Being together with your family And the wise men who followed that star To where our baby Jesus lay
Family nestled all around Baby Jesus asleep so sound And his star shines so bright On that very first holy night
At Christmas, Christmas No matter who you are how far you've come This is where you belong At Christmas, Christmas
As lately we watch'd o'er our fields thro' the night A star there was seen of such glorious light All thro' the night, angels did sing Carols so sweet of the birth of a King
A King of such beauty was ne'er before seen And Mary His mother so like a queen Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born
His throne is a manger, His court is a loft But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft Him they proclaim, our Christ by name And earth, sky and air straight are filled with his fame
Then shepherds, be joyful; salute your new King Let hills and vales ring to the song that ye sing Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born
It Was A Very Good Year
((French Versions: Ma Plus Belle Année (Romuald) - 1963; C'était Une Très Bonne Année (Robert Charlebois) - 2001))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake
First release by: The Kingston Trio - 1961
Covered by multiple other artists
When I was seventeen It was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We'd hide from the lights On the village green When I was seventeen
When I was twenty-one It was a very good year It was a very good year for city girls Who lived up the stair With all that perfumed hair And it came undone When I was twenty-one
When I was thirty-five It was a very good year It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls Of independent means We'd ride in limousines Their chauffeurs would drive When I was thirty-five
But now the days grow short I'm in the autumn of the year And now I think of my life as vintage wine From fine old kegs From the brim to the dregs And it poured sweet and clear It was a very good year
C'était Une Très Bonne Année ((aka Ma Plus Belle Année - (Romuald) - 1963))
((Adapted from: It Was A Very Good Year (The Kingston Trio) - 1961))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake - Robert Charlebois
Performer(s): Robert Charlebois - 2001
Quand j'avais 17 ans C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année Pour les filles de la ville et les douces nuits d'été Nous nous cachions des lumières sur la place du village Quand j'avais 17 ans
Quand j'avais 21 ans C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année Pour les filles des grandes villes qui vivaient dans des immeubles Qui se parfumaient les cheveux et les détachaient Quand j'avais 21 ans
Quand j'avais 35 ans C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année Pour les filles au sang bleu, aux moyens indépendants Nous roulions en limousine, leurs chauffeurs les conduisaient Quand j'avais 35 ans
Maintenant les jours se font courts, je suis dans l'automne de l'année Et maintenant je compare ma vie à un vin de bon cru Sorti de vieux tonneaux subtils de la première goutte jusqu'à la lie Qui se déversaient sucrés et clairs C'était une très bonne année, c'était tant de bonnes années gâchées
Ma Plus Belle Année ((aka C'était Une Très Bonne Année (Robert Charlebois) - 2001))
((Adapted from: It Was A Very Good Year (The Kingston Trio) - 1961))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake - Eddy Marnay
Performer(s): Romuald - 1963
Quand j'avais 17 ans C'était ma plus belle année C'était ma plus belle année Les filles gardaient leur premier baiser Pour un soir d'été sous un ciel tremblant Quand j'avais 17 ans
Quand j'ai eu mes 20 ans C'était ma plus belle année C'était ma plus belle année Les filles rentraient au petit matin Laissant leur parfum dans mon coeur brulant Quand j'ai eu mes 20 ans
Quand j'ai eu 35 ans C'était ma plus belle année C'était ma plus belle année Les filles pleuvaient, comme une pluie d'or Et j'avais encore, gardé mes 20 ans Quand j'ai eu 35 ans
Mais le temps se fait court Et l'automne est venu Quand je penses à la vie que j'ai connu J'ai le coueur perdu, j'a le coeur noyé de mille beautés Et c'est ma plus belle année Et c'est ma plus belle année
It Was A Good Time Composer(s): Mike Curb; Mack David; Maurice Jarre Performer(s): Liza Minnelli; Mike Curb
I now pronounce you for the rest of your life I now pronounce you man and wife
It was a good time, it was the best time It was a party, just to be near you It was a good time, it was the best time And we believed that it would last forever We would stay together and share the laughter With never ever a morning after It was a good time, it was the best time It seemed a short time, but such a good time
Since you're gone and won't be mine again There are many stars that will not shine again Except some time deep in my reverie You return and then I remember when
It was a good time, it was the best time It was a party, just to be near you It was a good time, it was the best time And we believed that it would last forever
Here we go 'round the mulberry bush The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush Here we go 'round the mulberry bush, early in the morning
Mama wakes up and she's alone She's alone, she's alone Mama wakes up and she's alone, early in the morning
... Falling down ... Lon ... My fair lady Yes she looks a lot like him, yes she does, but, yes My fair lady
... Dor-mei-vous, dor-mei-vous Mama will stay near you, mama will be near you Not your dad, that's too bad!
Good - bye - good - and I believed - ah-hah
Since you've gone and won't be mine again There are many stars that will not shine again Except some times deep in my reverie You return and then I remember when
It - was - a - good - time, it was the best time It was a party, just to be near you It was a good time, it was the best time It seemed a short time, but such a good time A good... time...
Arbolito English Title: Little Christmas Tree Composer(s): Tish Hinojosa Performer(s): Tish Hinojosa; Marlon
Arbolito, tengo siete anos, tengo pecas, yo te los regalo Viene mamacita con luces y esferas para vestirte y ayudo Pero, no me deja con los Icicles
La cocina de comadres manos, chocolate tamales y ajo Donde esta mi madrina y Santo Clos, no son los regalos que quiero Solo el paquete, para adivinar
Donde pasan los anos y suenos y abrazos viejo navidad Amistades parientes y el Andy Williams con noche de paz Arbolito que brillante estas!
Arbolito tengo quince anos, tu estrella ya mero alcanzo Lo que yo deseo es secreto, te digo, se llama Ay mama mira mi hermana no deja con los icicles
Arbolito, tengo trienta y algo, cuantas veces hemos platicado No mijita, pon las esferas, verdad que parece Better Homes magazine, No me importa, son mis icicles
It Took Dreams Composer(s): Sherman Performer(s): Annette Funicello
Dream away Dream away Dream away
It took dreams to cross the ocean It took dreams for man to fly It took dreams to build the bridges And the buildings that reach the sky
It took dreams and crazy dreamers For the things we have today So if you've got a dream and you don't be afraid to follow through No matter what they say, dream away
Christopho Columbo had a dream Everybody said the world was flat Christopho Columbo sailed the seas Everybody had to eat his hat Wilbur and his brother built a plane Everybody said they were insane They all began as dreams away
It took dreams to cross the ocean (Christopho Columbo had a dream) (Everybody said the world was flat) It took dreams for man to fly (Christopho Columbo sailed the seas) (Everybody had to eat his hat) It took dreams to build the bridges (Wilbur and his brother built a plane) (Everybody said they were insane) And the buildings that reach the sky (Everybody now once upon a shout)
(And then)
Mr. Franklyn flew his kite and key He discovered electricity Mr. Fulton sailed a boat by sea All because he had a crazy dream
Moving pictures, radio, tv screens Rockets to the moon and submarines No matter what they say Dream away
Another Rock & Roll Christmas Composer(s): Gary Glitter; Mike Leander; Edward Seago Performer(s): Gary Glitter and multiple other artists
Christmas Christmas Christmas
Light The Lights, Ring The Chimes Come On In Its Party Time Raise A Glass For Old Lang Syne Come On And Rock It Up For All Mankind Good To See Friends I Know Kissin' Under The Mistletoe I Love To Hear The Children Sing It Looks Like Santa's Gonna' Bring...
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Presents Hangin' From The Tree You'll Never Guess What You've Got From Me (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll You Better Be Off Home, Shut Up Tight You Never Know It Might Snow Tonight
Guys And Gals Stay Up Late They're So Excited They Can't Wait Let There Be Peace On Earth Come On And Rock And Roll For All Your Worth Were Gonna' Laugh Were Gonna' Sing Were Gonna' Make The Rafters Ring Pull My Cracker Let Me Be The Silver Star Upon Your Tree
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll All Dressed Up So Here We Go Do I Hear Sleigh Bells In The Snow? (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Tonight Old Santa Never Ever Stops He Rocks Around The Chimney Tops
And You'll Be Rockin' In Your Stockin' When You See Your Big Suprise Cause You'll Be Rockin' In Your Stockin You Won't Believe Your Big Blue Eyes
Come On In Join The Fun It's Christmas Time For Everyone May Your Days Be Merry And Bright This Aint Gonna' Be No Silent Night See The Stars Glittering Soon They're Gonna' See The New Year In Everyone's Huggin Kiss Me Quick I'm Gonna Rock And Roll For Old Saint Nick
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Presents Hangin' From The Tree You'll Never Guess What You've Got From Me (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll You're Better Be Off Home, Shut Up Tight You Never Know It Might Snow Tonight
Christmas Christmas Christmas It's Christmas
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll All Dressed Up So Here We Go Do I Hear Sleigh Bells In The Snow? (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Tonight Old Santa Never Ever Stops He Rocks Around The Chimney Tops