It's A Most Unusual Play
Composer(s): Harold Adamson; Jimmy McHugh
Performer(s): Allan Sherman



It's a most unusual play
Feel like throwing my tickets away
'Cause the boy gets the boy
And the girl gets the girl
And it's way too far off Broadway
It's a most unusual plot
Which I've either blocked out or forgot
I don't know what it means
But they all wear blue jeans
And they scratch themselves quite a lot
There's no scenery, there's no lighting
There's no costumes; oh, what art!
If there only were no house lights
I would sneak up the aisle and depart
There's a most unusual scene
Where this man dates this Xerox machine
So his girlfriend gets mad
And she murders the cad
To the tune of "Begin the Beguine"
In this most unusual, most unusual, most unusual play
Oh, the language is a bit loose
It's decidedly not Mother Goose
Outside on the marquee
This quotation you'll see
"I was shocked!" and it's signed Lenny Bruce
It's a play where something went wrong
'Cause it's five hours, twelve minutes long
If you sit there, my friend
From beginning to end
Then your bladder better be strong
There are people hitting people
There's a couple in a cage
There's neurotics, there's narcotics
And the bathroom is right on the stage!
It's a great big critical smash
And it's raking in all kinds of cash
But the theater's appalling
With things that are crawling
I think I am getting a rash
From this most unusual, most unusual, most unusual play

That's The Story Of My Life
Composer(s): Lou Reed
Performer(s): The Velvet Underground



That’s the story of my life
That’s the difference between wrong and right
But billy said, both those words are dead
That’s the story of my life

It's A Most Unusual Day 
Composer(s): Harold Adamson; Jimmy McHugh
Performer(s): Jane Powell
and multiple other artists



It's a most unusual day
Feel like throwing my worries away
As an old native-born Californian would say
It's a most unusual day

There's a most unusual sky
Not a sign of a cloud passing by
And if I want to sing, throw my heart in the ring
It's a most unusual day

There are people meeting people
There is sunshine everywhere
There are people greeting people
And a feeling of Spring in the air

It's a most unusual time
I keep feeling my temperature climb
If my heart won't behave in the usual way 
Well, there's only one thing to say
It's a most unusual day

There are people meeting people
There is sunshine everywhere
There are people greeting people
And a feeling of Spring in the air

I keep feeling my temperature climb, climb, climb, climb, climb, climb, climb
Till there is only one thing to say
It's a most, most, most, most, most unusual, most unusual
Most unusual day
Most unusual day

The Greatest Gift Of All
Composer(s): John Barlow Jarvis
Performer(s): Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers;
and various other artists



Kenny:
Dawn is slowly breaking, our friends have all gone home
You and I are waiting for Santa Claus to come
There's a present by the tree, stockings on the wall
Knowing you're in love with me is the greatest gift of all

Dolly:
The fire is slowly fading, chill is in the air
All the gifts are waiting for children everywhere
Through the window I can see snow begin to fall
Knowing you're in love with me is the greatest gift of all

Both:
Just before I go to sleep, I hear a church bell ring
Merry Christmas everyone is the song it sings
So I say a silent prayer for creatures great and small
Peace on earth, good will to men is the greatest gift of all
Peace on earth, good will to men is the greatest gift of all

It's A Miracle 
Composer(s): Barry Manilow; Marty Panzer
Performer(s): Barry Manilow



You wouldn't believe where I've been (ooh, ooh, ooh) 
The cities and towns I've been in (ooh, ooh, ooh) 
From Boston to Denver and every town in between
(Everyone looks the same)
The people, they all look the same (yes, the same)
Oh, only the names have been changed (just the names) 
But now that I'm home again I'm telling' you what I believe

It's a miracle (miracle)
A true, blue spectacle, a miracle come true (whoa oh-oh-oh-oh) 
We're together, baby, I was going crazy till a miracle came through
(Whoa oh-oh-oh-oh)
Now you're here and my arms are around you 
And, baby, there'll be dancing' in the street 

For the miracle (miracle) 
A true, blue spectacle, miracle is you (whoo) (ooh-ooh-ooh, whoo) 

I never knew you looked so good 
Oh, I never knew anyone could
I must have been crazy to ever have gone away (almost forgot you, babe)
I almost forgot what it's like (every night)
Oh, holding' you near me at night (every night)
But now that I'm home again, you know that I'm home to stay

Because it's a miracle (miracle) 
A true, blue spectacle, a miracle come true (whoa oh-oh-oh-oh)
We're together, baby, I was going crazy till a miracle came through 
Now you're here and I'm feeling so good 
And, baby, there'll be dancing' in the streets 

For the miracle (miracle) 
A true, blue spectacle, a miracle is you (whoo) (ooh-ooh-ooh, whoo) 
Now you're here and my arms are around you 
And, baby, there'll be dancing' in the streets 
Ha!, there's gonna be dancing' in the streets 
Whoa-oh oh, dancing' in the streets 

Oh, a miracle 
A true, blue spectacle, a miracle is you (whoo) 
(Miracle is you) (whoo) (Miracle is you) (whoo)

Christ Is Born Today
Composer(s): Barbara Timmons
Performer(s): Chuck Wagon Gang



Christ, the King, born today!
Hear the angels sing
While shepherds watch o’er their flocks and the anthem rings
From afar Wise Men come and their homage pay
Good will to men!
Peace on earth!
Christ is born today!
Alleluia! Praise His holy name!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
Alleluia! What a joyous day!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
Bethlehem is the town of the baby’s birth
They bro’t to Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh
Wrapped up warm in swaddling clothes, sleeping in the hay
Emanuel! King of Kings! Christ is born today!
Alleluia! Praise His holy name!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
Alleluia! What a joyous day!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
It’s Christmas Day anytime; just invite Him in
He’ll give you peace lovingly and new life begin
Sin is past, gone away, all things are made new
When Jesus comes into your heart
Christ is born in you!
Alleluia! Praise His holy name!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
Alleluia! What a joyous day!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
Christ, the King is born today!
Angels sing His praise
What a heavenly celebration
Christ is born today!
Alleluia! Praise His holy name!
Alleluia! Christ is born today!
Christ is born today! 

It's A Man's Man's Man's World
Composer(s): Betty Jean Newsome; James Brown
First release by: James Brown & the Famous Flames - 1966
Covered by multiple other artists

Titles In Other Languages:
1966 - Si Tu M'aimes Encore
1966 - Mondo Di Uomini
1967 - Se Mi Vuoi Sempre Bene



This is a man's world, this is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl

You see, mn made the cars to take us over the road
Man made the trains to carry heavy loads
Man made electric light to take us out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark

This is a man's, a man's, a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl

Man thinks about a little baby girls and a baby boys
Man makes then happy 'cause man makes them toys
And after man has made everything, everything he can
You know that man makes money to buy from other man

This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl

He's lost in the world of man
He's lost in bitterness 

Christ Is Born In Bethlehem
Composer(s): Felix Mendelssohn - Charles Wesley
Performer(s): The Bishops



Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a virgin's womb

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail th' Incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel

Come, Desire of nations come
Fix in us Thy humble home
Rise, the Woman's conquering Seed
Bruise in us the Serpent's head

Adam's likeness, Lord efface
Stamp Thy image in its place
Second Adam, from above
Reinstate us in thy love

Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings

Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth

Se Mi Vuoi Sempre Bene - 1967 (aka Mondo Di Uomini - 1966)
(Adapted from: It's A Man's Man's Man's World - 1966)
Composer(s): Betty Jean Newsome; James Brown; Sergio Bardotti; Luigi Tenco
Performer(s): Nino Ferrer - 1967



Se mi vuoi sempre bene
Se tu mi vuoi sempre bene
Non mi devi lasciar
Oh no
Ho bisogno di te
Anche se trovi
Che sono piu' silenzioso
E se non ti guardo piu'
Come ti guardavo prima
Anche se qualche volta
Ti pare quasi di odiarmi
E se ti stanco solo
Stando vicino a te
Se mi vuoi bene bene bene
Oh no
Non mi devi lasciar
Ho bisogno di te...
Anche se tu pensi
Che per nulla
Ho buttato via
Per fare un po' di musica
La tua vita e la mia
Anche quando l'eta'
Avra' tutto cambiato
E anche quando saprai
Che niente serve a niente
Se mi vuoi bene
Bene bene bene
Non mi devi lasciar
Ho bisogno di te
Oh no
Ti voglio bene sai...

Christ Is Born
Composer(s): Domenico Bartolucci - Ray Charles
Performer(s): The Carpenters
and multiple other artists



It is he 
Christ who is born today 
Hear him crying 
In the manger 
King of Heaven 
Son of God 
Alleluia, Alleluia 

There he lies 
There with the lambkin 
Only swaddle for his garment 
With his Holy Mother Mary 
Alleluia, Alleluia 

Glory, Glory to almighty God 
And on earth peace to all men 
Hear the joyful angels singing 
Alleluia, Alleluia 

He is born 
Let us adore him 
Christ the Lord 
King of Kings 
Prince of Peace 
For all the universe 
Alleluia, Alleluia

Si Tu M'aimes Encore
(Adapted from: It's A Man's Man's Man's World - 1966)
(Italian Versions: Mondo Di Uomini - 1966; Se Mi Vuoi Sempre Bene - 1967)
Composer(s): Betty Jean Newsome; James Brown; Nino Ferrer
Performer(s): Nino Ferrer - 1966



Dis, si tu m'aimes encore
Dis, si tu m'aimes encore
Ne me laisse jamais
jamais tout seul, je t'aime trop!

Même si tu crois qu'on n'a plus rien à se dire
Et même si le temps passé a fait passer notre désir
Même si tu te rends compte que tu me hais parfois
Même si je te fatigue, simplement parce que je suis là

Dis si tu m'aimes, m'aimes, m'aimes encore
Ne me laisse jamais, non jamais tout seul
Je t'aime trop!

Même si tu penses que j'ai détruit de mes mains
Ma vie pour ma musique et la tienne pour rien
Même quand l'hiver de l'âge aura flétri nos corps
Et même lorsque tu sauras que rien ne sert à rien

Dis, si tu m'aimes encore
Ne me laisse jamais, non jamais, tout seul
Je t'aime trop!

Je t'aime, dis mon pauvre amour
Je t'aime et ne sais pas le dire
Je t'aime {ad lib}

That's Old Fashioned (That's The Way Love Should Be)
Composer(s): Bill Giant - Bernie Baum - Florence Kaye
Performer(s): The Everly Brothers



We hold hands in the movie show
So they say that we’re old fashioned
Or we stroll beneath the silv’ry moon, oo-oo-oo-oon
And we carve our initials in the old oak tree
That’s old fashioned, that’s the way love should be

We enjoy sitting side by side
In the booth in the ice cream parlor
Where we play the nickelodeon, ah-ah-ah-ahn
And we dance when we hear our favorite melody
That’s old fashioned, that’s the way love should be

It’s a modern changing world
Everything is moving fast
But when it comes to love I like
What they did in the past

I’m the kind who loves only one
So the boys say I’m old fashioned
Let them laugh, honey I don’t mi-i-i-i-ind
I’ve made plans for a wedding day for you and me
That’s old fashioned, that’s the way love should be 

It's A Lowdown Dirty Deal
Composer(s): John L. Crainer; T-Bone Walker
Performer(s): T-Bone Walker



It's great to be rich and a doggone shame to be poor
It's great to be rich and a doggone shame to be poor
It's a lowdown dirty deal when your woman don't want you no more

I tried to please her but it only made her mad
I tried to please her but it only made her mad
She done strip me and took everything I had

Now what you gonna do with a woman like that?
Now what you gonna do with a woman like that?
Who takes all your money yes and leaves you flat?

Yes it's great to be rich and a doggone shame to be poor
It's a lowdown dirty deal when your woman don't want you no more
Now it was money in the morning, and money every night

If I didn't have no money, she was ready to fight
It's great to be rich and a doggone shame to be poor
It's a lowdown dirty deal when your woman don't want you no more

Chrissy, The Christmas Mouse
Composer(s): Louis S. Filardi
Performer(s): Donald O'Connor



All of Santa's reindeer pull his sleigh
And that's their claim to fame
But in Santa's house, there lives a little mouse 
And Chrissy is her name

Oh Chrissy, the Christmas mouse
Lives in the middle of Santa's house
And all day long she would romp and play
And help Santa load his Christmas sleigh 

Now the story goes that Chrissy's nose
Was also big and bright
But we all know she did not go
On that famous ride that night 

Christmas day found her sad and blue
And Santa said, "What's wrong with you?" 
She said, "I'm here all alone each day 
While you're out riding in your Christmas sleigh" 

Oh Chrissy, the Christmas mouse
Lives in the middle of Santa's house
And all day long she would romp and play
And help Santa load his Christmas sleigh 

Now every day she would beg and plead 
With Santa and his wife
"Oh Santa, Santa", Chrissy said
"Please let me ride upon your Christmas sled" 

And Santa said to Mrs. Claus
"Did Chrissy finish all her chores?" 
"She cleaned her room, and made her bed
Please let her ride in your Christmas sled" 

Oh Chrissy, the Christmas mouse
Lives in the middle of Santa's house
And all day long she would romp and play
And help Santa load his Christmas sleigh 

Now on Christmas eve when the moon is high
And the children are all in bed
Just look above and see our love
Riding in Santa's sled

Oh Chrissy, the Christmas mouse
Lives in the middle of Santa's house
She's so happy on Christmas day
Because she rides on Santa's sleigh
"Merry Christmas everybody!" 
"Merry Christmas!" 
"Yeah!"

It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow
Composer(s): Irving Berlin
Performer(s): Vera Lynn
and multiple other artists



It's a lovely day tomorrow
Tomorrow is a lovely day
Come and feast your tear-dimmed eyes
On tomorrow's clear blue skies
If today your heart is weary
If every little thing looks grey
Just forget your troubles and learn to say
Tomorrow is a lovely day

It's a lovely day tomorrow
Tomorrow is a lovely day
Come and feast your tear-dimmed eyes
On tomorrow's clear blue skies
If today your heart is weary
If every little thing looks grey
Just forget your troubles and learn to say
Tomorrow is a lovely day

Child's Christmas In Wales
Composer(s): John Cale
Performer(s): John Cale



With mistletoe and candle green
To Halloween we go
Ten murdered oranges bled on board ship
Lends comedy to shame
The cattle graze bold uprightly
Seducing down the door
To saddle swords and meeting place
We have no place to go

Then wearily the footsteps worked
The hallelujah crowds
Too late but wait the long legged bait
Tripped uselessly around
Sebastopol Adrianapolis
The prayers of all combined
Take down the flags of ownership
The walls are falling down

A belt to hold
Columbus too, perimeters of nails
Perceived the Mamma's golden touch
Good neighbors were we all

It's A Lovely Day Today
Composer(s): Irving Berlin
Performer(s): Russell Nype & Galina Talva
and multiple other artists



Male:
It's a lovely day today
So whatever you've got to do
You've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true

And I hope whatever you've got to do
Is something that can be done by two
For I'd really like to stay

It's a lovely day today
And whatever you've got to do
I'd be so happy to be doing it with you

But if you've got something that must be done
And it can only be done by one
There is nothing more to say
Except it's a lovely day for saying
It's a lovely day

Female:
It's a lovely day today
And whatever I've got to do
I've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true

But perhaps whatever I've got to do
Is something that can be done by two
If it is then you could stay

It's a lovely day today
But you're probably busy too
So I suppose there's nothing we can do

For if you've got something that must be done
And it can only be done by one
There is nothing more to say
Except it's a lovely day for saying
It's a lovely day

Male:
It's a lovely day today
If you've something that must get done
Now don't forget two heads are better than just one

And besides I'm certain if you knew me
You'd find I'm very good company
Won't you kindly let me stay?

Both:
It's a lovely day today
And whatever we've got to do
We've got a lovely day to do it in, that's true

And I know whatever we've got to do
Is something that can be done by two

I'll say it's a lovely day for saying
It's a lovely day

A Children's Winter
Composer(s): Dermot O'Reilly
Performer(s): Danny O'Flaherty; The Irish Descendants



The winter snow is a child's delight
As it brightens up the winter night
And coats the earth in a cheery white
As it softly drifts upon it

The smiling faces watch the ground
As the snow is falling all around
And through the glass there comes no sound
As the snowflakes melt upon it

Snow Man, Snow House
Hey, play with me
Shake the snow down from the tree
Games once played by you and me
Snow is softly falling

The morning comes and the children play
Their laughter rings out through the day
They hope the snow is here to stay
And it won't be gone tomorrow

Snow Man, Snow House
Hey, play with me
Shake the snow down from the tree
Games once played by you and me
Snow is softly falling

Sliding, running down the hill
The time for fun is now but still
As they climb up life's' long hill
They're sure to meet some sorrow

Snow Man, Snow House
Hey, play with me
Shake the snow down from the tree
Games once played by you and me
Snow is softly falling

Snow Man, Snow House
Hey, play with me
Shake the snow down from the tree
Games once played by you and me
Snow is softly falling

It's A Love Thing
Composer(s): Dana Meyers; William Shelby
Performer(s): The Whispers



It's a love thing 
It's a love thing 
It's a love thing, thing 
  
The look in your eyes 
Is more than enough 
To make my poor heart 
Burst into flames 
  
Knew from the moment we met 
That there was no doubt 
That my life would never be the same 
  
I could never hide the feelings 
That come over me 
When you're near me 
I know that's how it's suppose to be 
My heart keeps telling me 
  
It's a love thing, yeah 
Got me talkin in my sleep 
About the love we made 
  
It's a love thing 
It's a love thing 
Love thing, yeah 
  
Such a feeling I get 
Whenever we touch 
Girl like no other 
I felt before 
It's still so new and yet 
I need you so much 
Got to make you mine 
Forever more 
  
You're the kinda woman 
That can turn my world around 
Cause you show me what 
A selfish love is all about 
Without a doubt 
  
It's a love thing 
I feel that pounding in my heart 
When you call my name 
It's a love thing 
  
It's a love thing 
Love thing, thing 
It's a love thing 
  
Every time that you're near 
It becomes so clear 
It's a love thing 
It's a love thing 
Love thing, yeah

Children, Go Where I Send Thee
(Traditional)
First release by: Tennessee Ernie Ford - 1971
Covered by multiple other artists



Children, go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
Go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
I'm gonna send thee one by one
One for the little bitty baby
That was born, born by the virgin Mary
Born, born, born in Bethlehem
Children, go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
Go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
I'm gonna send thee two by two
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty baby
That was born, born by the virgin Mary
Born, born, born in Bethlehem
Children, go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
Go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
I'm gonna send thee three by three
Three for the Hebrew children
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty baby
That was born by the virgin Mary
Born, born, born in Bethlehem
Children, go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
Go where I send thee
How shall I send thee?
I'm gonna send thee four by four
Four for the four that stood at the door
Three for the Hebrew children
Two for Paul and Silas
One for the little bitty baby
That was born by the virgin Mary
Born, born, born in Bethlehem
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
One more time
He was born, born, born in Bethlehem
Born in Bethlehem...