Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand (Traditional) Performer(s): Steve Winwood; Lal Waterson
Christmas is now drawing near at hand Come serve the Lord and be at His command And God a portion for you will provide And give a blessing to your soul besides
Down in the garden where flowers growing ranks Down on your bended knees and give the Lord thanks Down on your knees and pray both night and day Leave off your sins and live fro' pray tae pray
So proud and lofty is some sort of sin Which many take delight and pleasure in Whose conversation God doth smirch as lie And yet He shakes His sword before He stri'
So proud and lofty do some people go Dressing theirselves like players in a show They patch and paint and dress with idle stuff As if God had not made 'em fine enough
Even little children learn to curse and swear And can't rehearse one word of godly prayer Oh teach them better, oh teach them to rely On Christ the sinner's friend who reigns on high
When the spinifex flowers and harvest begins We know that Christmas is near When the bitumen shimmers in summer's heat haze We know that Christmas is near When the grain trucks cue at the silos And our town comes alive with its lights Like small coloured jewels, they sparkle In the warmth of a December night
So here's to Christmas, red ochre plains and opal blue skies Late summer evenings and cockatoo dawns When spirits and temperatures rise So here's to Christmas, grey kangaroos, the currawong sings We gather together beneath southern stars To remember the birth of our King
When cicadas sing harmony in eucalyptus We know that Christmas is near When Sunday Schools practise nativity plays We know that Christmas is near When the kitchen is busy with baking Sights and smells of Christmas delights And friends and families gather, to celebrate into the night
It's Going To Take Some Time Composer(s): Carole King; Toni Stern First release by: Carole King - 1971 Covered by multiple other artists
It's gonna' to take some time this time to get myself in shape I really fell outta line this time I really missed the gate the birds on the telephone line (this time) are calling out to me (this time) and I won't be so blind next time and I'll find some harmony
and it's gonna' to take some time this time no matter what I plan and like the young trees in the winter time I'll learn how to bend after all the tears we've shed how could we make amends so it's one more round for experience and I'm on the road again..... and it's gonna' to take some time, this time.....
after all the tears we've shed how could we make amends so it's one more round for experience and I'm on the road again... and it's gonna' to take some time this time........
A Christmas To Remember (Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers)
A Christmas To Remember
Composer(s): Dolly Parton
Performer(s): Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
and multiple other artists
You've made this a Christmas to remember Springtime feelin's in the middle of December Strangers meet and willingly surrender Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
Almost went to Aspen but something told me no I considered Mammoth but there wasn't enough snow And I even thought of Gatlinburg but that seemed so far to go So I headed up to Tahoe for a Christmas on the slopes
And I had fantasized about Christmas in this way Curled up by a fireplace in a Tahoe ski chalet With a fast talking lover with some slow burning wood But even in my wildest dreams it never got this good
And you've made this a Christmas to remember Springtime feelin's in the middle of December Change the radio and I'll turn the lights down dimmer Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
Strangers when we met lovers as we leave Christmas to remember too good to believe Don't know how it went but I know we'll meet again We'll come blowin' back to somewhere like some wild restless winter's wind
You've made this a Christmas to remember Springtime feelin's in the middle of December Neath the mistletoe you kissed me warm and tender Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
We loved and laughed and played and joked sang Christmas songs and talked to folks Sleighed the fields and skied the slopes then to the lodge for dinner But now it's time for us to go as our hearts melt like chimney snow There's just one thing I want to know can we do this next winter Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
You've made this a Christmas to remember Springtime feelin's in the middle of December Though the fire is hot we'll just have to let it simmer Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
You've made this a Christmas to remember Springtime feelin's in the middle of December Though it's cold outside we'll just stoke the burning embers Oh oh what a Christmas to remember
Christmas Is Love
Composer(s): Rich Alves - T.J. Knight - Jerry Taylor
Performer(s): Alabama
It's that time of year When the whole world is heart to heart You can feel love all around you You can see it everywhere
Christmas is love, it's in the songs we're singin' Christmas is love, it's fam'lies comin' home Christmas is love, it's on the children's faces Christmas is love
Christmas is love, a warm and peaceful feelin' Chirstmas is love, hear the church bells ring Christmas is love, it's sharin' in the givin' Christmas is love
We all gather 'round, Watch the lights dancin' on the tree The spirit of the season You feel it in the air
Christmas is love, it's in the songs we're singin' Christmas is love, it's fam'lies comin' home Christmas is love, (it's on the children's faces) Christmas is love
(Christmas is love), a warm and peaceful feelin' Christmas is love, just hear the church bells ring Christmas is love, it's sharin' in the givin' Christmas is love, Christmas is love, Christmas is love Is love
It's Getting Dangerous Composer(s): Scott Gorham; Phil Lynott Performer(s): Thin Lizzy
The man finds himself alone for the first time in his life Hes always got a problem, hes got to work it out wrong or right Hes got to work it out, hes so lonely in the night Hes got to work it all alone
Now who in the world would believe that hes got another trick up his sleeve And who in the world wants to know which way should he go Which way should he turn? which way should he learn? Which day should he stop? which way to the top?
I remember him when we were friends, when we were young, way back then I still can recall when we were small how he tried his best to warn us all
This living on his own has turned his heart to stone and its all pain He sits out on his own and eats his heart out alone in the pouring rain Now who in the world would have know That just a few years ago his love could have grown and grown
Through the rain, the sleet and snow But the rain, the sleet and snow chills the heart and kills the soul So the let the cold winds blow What he doesnt see he doesnt know
I remember him when we were friends, when we were young, way back then I recall it all when we were small how he tried his best to warn us all
I remember it still, I always will when we were friends way back then I recall it all when we were small how he tried his best to warn us all He said, watch out for the danger He said, watch out
The man is a winner for the first time in his life He looks a little thinner but he says hey that doesnt matter But if you look closely Youll see a cold smug self-satisfactory smile behind
And now that he has won it doesnt matter how or which way it was done Now that hes in control, revenge is in his heart and soul The power is at his fingertips, vengeance is on his lips But the power he fought to control now has got him in its grips
I remember him when we were friends, when we were young, way back then I recall it all when we were small how he tried his best to warn us all
I remember it still, I always will when we were friends way back then I recall it all when we were small how he tried his best to warn us all
I remember him when we were friends, when we were young, way back then But now were all grown up and were strangers You see, bit by bit, part by part, we slipped and slipped Till wed grown apart and now were strangers
Christmas Is Just Another Day Composer(s): Harlan Howard Performer(s): Ernest Tubb; Marcia Ball
Christmas is just another day for me For theres a broken heart beneath my Christmas Tree Till you are back in my arms where you should be Christmas is just another day
Bells are ringing everywhere Joyous laughter fills the air But without you here tonight Nothing seems right
Christmas is just another day for me Theres nothin but gloom around my Christmas Tree Until you are back in my arms where you should be Christmas is just another day
Old friends call me up and say Have a happy Holiday I cant bare to say youre gone And Im so alone
Christmas is just another day for me Theres nothin but gloom around my Christmas Tree Until you are back in my arms where you should be Christmas is just another day
It's Getting Better Composer(s): Barry Mann; Cynthia Weil First release by: Mama Cass - 1969 Covered by multiple other artists
Once I believed that when love came to me It would come with rockets bells and poetry But with me and you It just started quietly and grew And believe it or not Now there's something groovy and good 'bout whatever we got
And it's getting better Growing stronger Warm and wilder Getting better every day Better every day
I don't feel all turned on and starry eyed I just feel a sweet contentment deep inside Holding you at night Just seems kind of natural and right And it's not hard to see That it isn't half of what it's going to turn out to be
'Cause it's getting better Growing stronger Warm and wilder Getting better every day Better every day
Da da da da da da da da
And I don't mind waiting I don't mind waiting 'Cause no matter how long it takes The two of us know
That it's getting better Growing stronger Warm and wilder Getting better every day Better every day Getting better every day, it's getting better every day
Christmas Is Here
Composer(s): Michael Omartian - Stormie Omartian - Donna Summer
Performer(s): Donna Summer
Christmas is here Snowflakes filling the air People rushing past every display
No time for napping There's buying and then wrapping The gifts to be given away
Sparkling lights All the dazzling sights Christmas trees loaded with joy
Hearts full of giving Children are living For what could be their favorite toy
Christmas is here
Christmas is here It's a wonderful time of the year Christmas is here Christmas is here It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time of the year
Families together No matter the weather Feasting and fun is the goal
Grandma is making Sugar cookies are baking To warm up the body and soul
Full decoration In anticipation of times Marked with laughter and cheer
And day long awaited And much celebrated Christmas is finally here
Christmas is here It's a wonderful time of the year Christmas is here Christmas is here It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time of the year
A festive occasion A welcome invasion Of carolers filling the air
Song of rejoicing And everyone voicing A story of hope we all share
Christmas is here
Christmas is here It's wonderful time of the year Christmas is here Christmas is here It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time of the year Christmas is here It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time of the year
It's Four In The Morning Composer(s): Jerry Chesnut Performer(s): Faron Young - 1971 and multiple other artists
It's four in the morning and once more the dawning Just woke up the wanting in me Wishin' I'd never met her, knowing if I forget her How much better off she would be The longer I hold on, the longer this goes on The harder that it's going to be But it's four in the morning and once more the dawning Just woke up the wanting in me I'd never desert her, God knows when I hurt her That's the last thing that I want to do She tries, but she can't tell how she feels But I know, too well, just what she's going through If I love her so much, I don't know why I can't do The right thing and just let her be But it's four in the morning and once more the dawning Just woke up the wanting in me Last night I told her, "This time it's all over" Making two times I've told her goodbye Last night, we broke up, this morning I woke up And for the fifth time, I'm changing my mind I saw more love in her eyes when I left her Than most foolish men will ever see An' it's four in the morning and once more the dawning Just woke up the wanting in me It's four in the morning and once more the dawning Just woke up the wanting in me Wishin' I'd never met her...
Christmas Is Coming
Composer(s): Anita Carter - Robert DeCormier - Milton Okun
Performer(s): Harry Belafonte; John Denver
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man's hat Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man's hat Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man's hat Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man's hat
If you haven't got a penny, a ha' penny will do If you haven't got a ha' penny, then God bless you
It's Forever Composer(s): Leon Huff Performer(s): The Ebonys
Forever, that's how long I'm gonna love you Forever, that's how long I'm gonna need you Forever, that's how long I'm gonna make you mine All mine All mine All mine All mine
You wanna know how long am I gonna be your guy (yeah yeah) You wanna know how long it'll be you sleepin' with me (yeah yeah) Just as long as the sun stays in the sky That's how long it's gonna be you and I (All mine, All mine)
Forever, that's how long I'm gonna love you Forever, that's how long I'm gonna need you Forever, that's how long I'm gonna make you mine All mine All mine All mine All mine
You wanna know how long will we live in fantasy...yeah yeah...listen An' you wanna know how long am I gonna kiss you for...yeah yeah Just as long as one and one is two That's how long it's gonna be me and you
Forever, that's how long I'm gonna love you Forever, that's how long I'm gonna need you (Stay together) Forever, that's how long I'm gonna love you Forever, that's how long I'm gonna need you (lala lala) ( Forever) (laaaala) Gonna be forever ahhhh ahhhh (Forever Forever) we're gonna stay together (Forever Forever) gonna be gonna be gonna be forever (Forever Forever) lala lala lala lalalalala lala la lala lala la lalalala (repeat a few more lala lalalala's) Gota gota got to make ya mine all mine Oh, baby . Just gotta make ya all mine Ah, na just gotta makeya just gotta make ya all mine
Christmas In Your Arms
Composer(s): Bill Anderson - Steve Wariner
Performer(s): Alabama; Bill Anderson; Steve Wariner
All my friends are asking me where I plan to spend the holidays People seem to celebrate the season in so many different ways Some go where the weather's freezing cold while others like it warm I don't care about the weather, just whether I spend Christmas in your arms
We could drive up to the mountains, build a fire and watch it snow We could sail down to the islands where the gentle breezes blow I'd be happy in the city, I'd be happy on the farm I don't care where I spend Christmas, as long as I spend Christmas in your arms
It was only last December I had no Christmas spirit in my heart My world lay cold and shattered in the ashes of a dream that fell apart But now you're here beside me, no greater gift is wrapped beneath my tree And the arms you wrap around me and the precious gift of love you give to me
We could drive up to the mountains, build a fire and watch it snow We could sail down to the islands where the gentle breezes blow I'd be happy in the city, I'd be happy on the farm I don't care whre I spend Christmas, as long as I spend Christmas in your arms
I don't care where I spend Christmas, as long as I spend Christmas in your arms
It's For You Composer(s): John Lennon - Paul McCartney First release by: Cilla Black - 1964 Covered by multiple other artists
I'd say some day I'm bound to give my heart away When I do, it's for you Love, true love Seems to be all I'm thinking of But it's true, it's for you
They said that love was a lie Told me that I should never try to find Somebody who'd be kind, kind to only me So I just tell them, they're right Who wants a fight? Tell them, I quite agree, nobody'd love me Then I look at you And love comes, love shows I give my heart and no-one knows that I do It's for you, it's for you
They said that love was a lie Told me that I should never try to find Somebody who'd be kind, kind to only me So I just tell them, they're right Who wants a fight? Tell them, I quite agree, nobody'd love me Then I look at you And love comes, love shows I give my heart and no-one knows that I do It's for you It's for you It's for you
Christmas In Vegas Composer(s): Marc Almond Performer(s): Marc Almond
Well I just can't explain The despair that I feel As the wheel goes round, and round, round Now I must return to the city of steel Put my feet on the ground, the ground, ground In Las Vegas there are no clocks The time goes slow, so slow My future's mapped out in the cards And I feel so low, so low Now we're in the season Of love and goodwill But the wheel still goes round, and round, round But there's love in my heart (love in my heart) Goodwill in my soul (goodwill in my soul) I'm here on my own There's nothing so lonely As Christmas in Vegas (Christmas in Vegas) The lights of Las Vegas Hold no magic for me No real substitute For the lights on a tree One day I'll return To the city of steel For roulette and blackjack And a the spin of the wheel At the table I've seen men's fortunes Come and go and go I've seen my future in the cards And I feel so low, so low Now we're in the season Of love and goodwill But the wheel still goes round, and round, round But there's love in my heart (love in my heart) Goodwill in my soul (goodwill in my soul) I'm here on my own There's nothing so lonely As Christmas in Vegas (Christmas in Vegas) I'm here on my own So please won't you phone me This Christmas in Vegas I'm so lonely, this Christmas in Vegas Please won't you phone me, this Christmas in Vegas I'm so lonely, won't you phone me Now I need you, this Christmas in Vegas Why don't you phone me Wouldn't it be nice if we both have thrown different dice
Christmas In The Trenches Composer(s): John McCutcheon Performer(s): John McCutcheon; and various other artists
My name is Francis Tolliver, I come from Liverpool Two years ago the war was waiting for me after school To Belgium and to Flanders, to Germany to here I fought for King and country I love dear
'Twas Christmas in the trenches, where the frost so bitter hung The frozen fields of France were still, no Christmas song was sung Our families back in England were toasting us that day Their brave and glorious lads so far away
I was lying with my messmate on the cold and rocky ground When across the lines of battle came a most peculiar sound Says I, "Now listen up, me boys!" each soldier strained to hear As one young German voice sang out so clear
"He's singing bloody well, you know!" my partner says to me Soon, one by one, each German voice joined in harmony The cannons rested silent, the gas clouds rolled no more As Christmas brought us respite from the war
As soon as they were finished and a reverent pause was spent "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" struck up some lads from Kent The next they sang was "Stille Nacht" "`Tis `Silent Night'," says I And in two tongues one song filled up that sky
"There's someone coming toward us!" the front line sentry cried All sights were fixed on one long figure trudging from their side His truce flag, like a Christmas star, shown on that plain so bright As he, bravely, strode unarmed into the night
Soon one by one on either side walked into No Man's Land With neither gun nor bayonet we met there hand to hand We shared some secret brandy and we wished each other well And in a flare-lit soccer game we gave 'em hell
We traded chocolates, cigarettes, and photographs from home These sons and fathers far away from families of their own Young Sanders played his squeezebox and they had a violin This curious and unlikely band of men
Soon daylight stole upon us and France was France once more With sad farewells we each prepared to settle back to war But the question haunted every heart that lived that wonderous night "Whose family have I fixed within my sights?"
'Twas Christmas in the trenches where the frost, so bitter hung The frozen fields of France were warmed as songs of peace were sung For the walls they'd kept between us to exact the work of war Had been crumbled and were gone forevermore
My name is Francis Tolliver, in Liverpool I dwell Each Christmas come since World War I, I've learned its lessons well That the ones who call the shots won't be among the dead and lame And on each end of the rifle we're the same
It's Easy to Remember (And So Hard to Forget) Composer(s): Richard Rogers; Lorenz Hart First performance by: Bing Crosby - 1935 Covered by multiple other artists
Your sweet expression The smile you gave me The way you looked when we met It's easy to remember But so hard to forget I hear you whisper "I'll always love you" I know it's over, and yet It's easy to remember But so hard to forget So I must dream To have your hand caress me Fingers press me tight I'd rather dream Than have that lonely feeling Stealing through the night Each little moment Is clear before me And though it brings me regret It's easy to remember But so hard to forget