Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
Dit blog (met dank aan seniorennet) is enkel voor NIET-commerciële doeleinden. Alle songteksten zijn uitsluitend eigendom van hun respectievelijke copyright eigenaars; dus ga de muziek kopen die je mooi vindt, zo steun je de artiest.
NON-profit, non-commercial blog, to help preserve the songs of our youth; hence for entertainment only. All lyrics are the copyright of their respective owners; you are encouraged to go buy their music.
It's Never Too Late To Be Sorry Composer(s): James E. Dempsey; Joseph A. Burke
I watched a sweet rose droop and die for want of rain and wondered why the rain drops, when at last, they came could not restore its bloom again you're like the rose, I'm like the rain you wanted me and called in vain perhaps you wondered why I'm here I've come to say I'm sorry dear
I know on God's unerring slate the charge against me must be great and every sinful move I've made is entered as a debt unpaid but in the book we all know of I've found these tender words of love "When tears of sweet contrition flow then scarlet sins are made as snow"
It's never too late to be sorry I'm sorry I taught you to care I wish I could lift from your shoulders the cross I have made you bear I can't mend a heart I have broken there isn't a thing I can do but its never too late to be sorry and God knows I'm for you
Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day
Composer(s): Lee Jackson - Pat Seymour
Performer(s): Brenda Lee
It's Christmas Eve, and snow is on the ground Mistletoe and holly all around Yes, all the world is happy, but since you went away My Christmas will be just another lonely day Yeah, another lonely day, yeah
My tree is trimmed with pretty colored lights And at the top, the Christmas star shines bright Yes, everything around me is very bright and gay But Christmas will be just another lonely day Yeah, another lonely day, yeah
I had a lonely September, October, November, too But December is twice as lonely without you
For soon it will be time for Santa Claus And surely he will bring you back, because Without you here beside me, my world will be so gray And Christmas will be just another lonely day Yeah, another lonely day, yeah Another lonely day, yeah Another lonely day, yeah
It's My Party Composer(s): John Gluck - Seymour Gottlieb - Herbert Wiener - Wally Gold First recording/First release by: Helen Shapiro - 1963/Lesley Gore - 1963 Covered by multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages: 1963 - C'est Ma Fête (Richard Anthony) 1989 - Oon Su Auto (Punainen Alfa Romeo) (Clifters)
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone Judy left the same time Why was he holding her hand When he's supposed to be mine
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Cry if I want to, cry if I want to You would cry too if it happened to you
Playing my records, keep dancing all night Leave me alone for a while 'Till Johnny's dancing with me I've got no reason to smile
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Cry if I want to, cry if I want to You would cry too if it happened to you
Judy and Johnny just walked through the door Like a queen with her king Oh what a birthday surprise Judy's wearing his ring
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to Cry if I want to, cry if I want to You would cry too if it happened to you
C'est Ma Fête
((Adapted from: It's My Party (Helen Shapiro) - 1963))
((Finnish Version: Oon Su Auto (Punainen Alfa Romeo) (Clifters) - 1989))
Composer(s): John Gluck - Seymour Gottlieb - Herbert Wiener - Wally Gold - Richard Anthony
Performer(s): Richard Anthony - 1963
C'est ma fête Je fais ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît J'ai décidé Ce soir de m'amuser
Il y a juste une année aujourd'hui Que nous nous sommes quittés Je vais passer cette nuit À boire et à danser
C'est ma fête Je fais ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît J'ai décidé Ce soir de m'amuser
Sur le passé j'ai tracé une croix J'ai déchiré tes photos J'ai l'intention d'être heureux malgré toi Et cela au plus tôt
C'est ma fête Je fais ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît J'ai décidé Ce soir de m'amuser
Eh les amis allons-y tous en chur Car tout va pour le mieux Ne croyez pas que je pleure Ou que je sois malheureux
C'est ma fête Je fais ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît J'ai décidé Ce soir de t'oublier
C'est ma fête Je fais ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît Ce qui me plaît J'ai décidé Ce soir de m'amuser
Christmas To Christmas
Composer(s): Ron Hellard - Alan Rhody
Performer(s): Toby Keith; Lee Greenwood; Tanya Tucker
Seems like only yesterday We put our Christmas things away Now here's another Christmas Day with you When you're in love, how time does fly And this year that's just flown by Had been one happy holiday for two
Christmas to Christmas Wrapped in your arms Love's always in season And always so warm Till my days on Earth are through I will spend Christmas to Christmas lovin' you
Yes, the givin' season's here again Time to love your fellow man Yuletide smiles are in demand, it's true The love we share is for all time We'll feel its glow right through July To melt the cold when winter flies anew
Christmas to Christmas Wrapped in your arms Love's always in season And always so warm Till my days on earth are through I will spend Christmas to Christmas lovin' you
Till my days on earth are through I will spend Christmas to Christmas lovin' you
It's My Life (Danish Version: Se Nu Ham Der - 1991) Composer(s): Carl D'Errico; Roger Atkins First release by: The Animals - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
It's a hard world to get a break in All the good things have been taken But girl there are ways To make certain things pay Though I'm dressed in these rags I'll wear sable some day Hear what I say I'm gonna ride the serpent No more time spent sweatin' rent Hear my command I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use Holdin' me down, stick around
And baby, baby Remember, remember It's my life and I'll do what I want It's my mind and I'll think like I want Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime But some day I'll treat you real fine
There'll be women and their fortunes Who just want to mother orphans Are you gonna cry While I'm squeezin' them dry Takin' all I can get, no regrets When I, openly lie And live on their money Believe me honey, that money Can you believe, I ain't no saint No complaints So girl throw out Any doubt
And baby (baby) Remember (remember) It's my life and I'll do what I want It's my mind and I'll think like I want Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime But some day I'll treat you real fine
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) Don't push me (It's my mind and I'll think like I want) It's my life (It's my life and I'll do what I want) And I can do what I want (It's my mind and I'll think like I want) You can't tell me (It's my life and I'll do what I want)
Christmas Time's A-Coming Composer(s): Tex Logan Performer(s): Bill Anderson; and various other artists
Christmas time's a-comin', Christmas time's a-comin' Christmas time's a-comin' and I know I'm going home
Snowflakes are falling, my old home's a calling Tall pines are humming, Christmas time's a-coming Can't you hear them bells ringing, ringing joy, joy hear them singing When it's snowing I'll be going back to my country home Christmas time's a-comin', Christmas time's a-comin' Christmas time's a-comin' and I know I'm going home
Holly's in the window, home's where the wind blows Can't walk for running, Christmas time's a-comin' Can't you hear them bells ringing, ringing joy, joy hear them singing When it's snowing I'll be going back to my country home Christmas time's a-comin', Christmas time's a-comin' Christmas time's a-comin' and I know I'm going home
White candles burning, my old heart's a yearning For the folks at home when Christmas time's a-coming Can't you hear them bells ringing, ringing joy, joy hear them singing When it's snowing I'll be going back to my country home Christmas time's a-comin', Christmas time's a-comin' Christmas time's a-comin' and I know I'm going home
It's My Job Composer(s): Mac McAnally Performer(s): Jimmy Buffett and multiple other artists
In the middle of late last night, I was sittin' on a curb Didn't know what about but something had me quite disturbed Street sweeper comes whistling by and he's bouncing every step Seems strange how good he felt so I asked him while he swept
He said it's my job to be cleaning up this mess And that's the best reason to go for me It's my job to be better than the rest And that makes the day for me
Got an uncle that owns a bank, he's a self made millionaire Never had anyone to thank, never had no one to care He always seemed kind of sad to me so I asked him why that was And he told me it's because in my contract there's a clause
That says it's my job to be worried half to death And that's the thing people respect in me It's my job and without it I'd be less Than what I expect to be
I've been lazy most all my life, singing songs and sleeping late Any manual labor I've done is purely by mistake If street sweepers can smile then I got no right to feel upset But sometimes I still forget till the lights come on and the stage is set And the song hits home and you feel that sweat
It's my job to be different from the rest And that's the best reason to go for me It's my job to be better than the rest And that's a tough break for me
It's my job to be cleaning up this mess And that's the best reason to go for me It's my job to be different from the rest And that makes the day for me
It's Movin' Day Composer(s): Andrew B. Sterling; Harry Von Tilzer Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers
Landlord said this morning to me 'Give me your key, this lot ain't free I can't get no rent out of you Pack up your act and skidoo, you' 'I've been waiting till my Bill comes home He's my honey from the honeycomb He'll have money for he told me so this morning'
Because it's moving day, moving day I rip the carpet up off the floor Load your oil stove and out the door Because it's moving day Pack your bed quilts and get away If you spend every cent you can live out in a tent It's moving day
Moving day, moving day I rip the carpet up off the floor Load your oil stove and out the door Because it's moving day Pack your bed quilts and get away If you spend every cent you can live out in a tent It's moving day
Christmas-Time Seems Years And Years Away Composer(s): Ted Snyder - Irving Berlin
In a garden fair, sat a happy pair 'Neath a shady maple tree She had promised him "We'll be married, Jim To the chimes of Trinity "Tis the month of May, but next Christmas Day I will be your blushing bride Don't you worry dear It will soon be here" But he looked at her and sighed
"Christmas chimes mean happy times, for you and me, sweetheart Winter time means you'll be mine, and never more to part Honeymoon can't shine too soon, I wish it were today Girlie mine, don't Christmas time seem years and years away?"
"There is nothing, dear, that I have to fear If I can't afford the ring Santa Claus is kind And I'm sure he'll find Just a plain gold band to bring It's been just a year since I met you, dear But it seems like just a day If I only could, girlie dear, I would Turn December into May"
"Christmas chimes mean happy times, for you and me, sweetheart Winter time means you'll be mine, and never more to part Honeymoon can't shine too soon, I wish it were today Girlie mine, don't Christmas time seem years and years away?"
It's Midnight And I'm Not Famous Yet Composer(s): Jimmy Buffett; Steve Goodman Performer(s): Jimmy Buffett
Catch the elevator from the penthouse suite And take it down to the casino The god-almighty sound of money movin' round Can be heard all the way to Reno
Well it's midnight and I'm not famous yet Tryin' to win it all with one more bet Nothin' can stop my thirty-two hop Or my ten dollar yo yo yo It's midnight, I'm just gettin' ready to roll
(Midnight) Now Lester Polyester signs another marker Like the high rollers do Seven come eleven His brand new baby needs Gucci shoes
Well it's midnight she's not famous yet Tryin' to break the bank with one more bet Nothin' can stop my thirty-two hop Or my ten dollar yo yo yo It's midnight, Lester's gettin' ready to roll
Midnight (midnight) Midnight
(Midnight) They're pagin' someone we know, Lester hits a keno He's not leavin' yet Vacuum cleaners hummin' lounge act still is strummin' It's their twenty-fourth set Well it's midnight they're not famous yet Tryin' to win it all with one more bet Nothin' can stop my thirty-two hop Or my ten dollar yo yo yo It's midnight, got nowhere to go (Oh oh)
Christmas Time Is Near
Composer(s): Buck Owens - Red Simpson
Performer(s): Buck Owens
Snow flakes falling on the ground Mistletoe hangs all around Last minute shoppers everywhere Christmas spirit fills the air Happy little girls and boys Wndows filled with Christmas toys It's that special time of youth O Christmas time is near
Kiddys being extra nice Take their moms and dads advice Bcause ifthey're good the way they should They'll get an extra gift from Santa Claus Sleigh bells ringing here and there Christmas carols everywehere It's that special time of youth O Christmas time is near
Kiddies being extra nice... Oh Christmas time is near
It's Midnight Composer(s): Billy Edd Wheeler; Jerry Chesnut Performer(s): Elvis Presley; J.D. Sumner & the Stamps
Maybe it's too late I sometimes even hate myself for loving you Trying to be strong, then night time comes along and I start loving you Wanting you Where is all my self control I'm burning way down in my soul And needing you, wishing I could be the man I try to hating me for wanting to be with you knowing you don't love me like you used to But it's midnight Ohh and I miss you
It's getting late and I know that's when I am weak Funny how things have a way of looking so much brighter in the daylight I ought to go to bed to try and straighten out my head and just forget you Oh but it's midnight, and I miss you
It's getting late and I know that's when I am weak Funny how things have a way of looking so much brighter in the daylight I ought to go to bed to try and straighten out my head and just forget you Oh but it's midnight and I miss you
Christmas Time (Is Here Again)
Composer(s): George Harrison - John Lennon - Paul McCartney - Ringo Starr
First release by: The Beatles - 1967
Covered by multiple other artists
Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again
Ain't been round since you know when Christmas time is here again O-u-t spells out
Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again
Ain't been round since you know when Christmas time is here again O-u-t spells out
Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again Christmas time is here again
Ain't been round since you know when Christmas time...
This is Paul McCartney here I'd just like to wish you everything you wish yourself for Christmas
This is John Lennon saying on behalf of the Beatles Have a very Happy Christmas and a good New Year
George Harrison speaking I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas listeners everywhere
This is Ringo Starr and I'd just like to say Merry Christmas and a really Happy New Year to all listeners
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll Composer(s): Chaz Jankel; Ian Dury First release by: Ian Dury - 1977 Covered by multiple other artists
Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Is all my brain and body need Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Is very good indeed
Keep your silly ways or throw them out the window The wisdom of your ways I've been there and I know Lots of other ways, what a jolly bad show If all you ever do is business you don't like
Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Is very good indeed
Ev'ry bit of clothing ought to make you pretty You can cut the clothing, grey is such a pity I should wear the clothing of Mr. Walter Mitty See my tailor, he's called Simon I know it's going to fit
Here's a little bit of advice You're quite welcome, it is free Don't do nothin' that is cut-price You know what they'll make you be They will try their tricky devise Trap you with the ordin'ry Get your teeth into a small slice The cake of liberty
Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll - ow! ow! Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll - ow! ow! ow! ow! Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll ....
It's Me Again, Margaret Composer(s): Paul Craft Performer(s): Ray Stevens; Paul Craft; Cledus T. Judd
Well, there once was a feller named Willard McVane And he only had just one thought on his brain Every evening 'round midnight he'd sneak off alone And call the same lady on a pay telephone "It's me again, Margaret...are you there, Margaret? I know... I know it's you, Margaret... You don't know me, Margaret, but I know you"
Well, this upset the lady and it gave her the blues So she called up the police, said "What do I do?" The Chief of Detectives came round to her home And eavesdropped upon them on her upstairs phone "It's me again, Margaret...are you naked? Well, they called up Ma Bell and they traced him on down To a funky old phone booth on the outskirts of town It was there that the Vice Squad with their field glasses read The lips of that amorous man as he said "It's me again, Margaret...hello? Is this Margaret? Bet you can't guess what I'm doing..."
Well, they cuffed him and they dragged him to the jailhouse downtown And they allowed him one phone call 'fore the jailer came round Well, he wet his chapped lips and he cleared his young throat And he dialed up the number and softly he spoke "It's me again, Margaret...They got me, Margaret You won't miss me, Margaret But I'll miss you... hoo hoo
And when I get out I'll come over and we'll have a party And I'll bring a live chicken.. and some peach preserves! Oh, we'll have a real good time..."
Its Love, Love, Love Composer(s): Mack David; Alex Kramer; Joan Whitney Performer(s): Guy Lombardo and multiple other artists
Imagine you imagining that you love me And starting on a family tree Imagine starting on a family tree The mama is you and the papa is me
If your heart goes bumpety-bump Its love love love If your throat comes up with a lump Its love love love If your knees go knockety-knock Its love love love If you cuckoo like a cuckoo in the clock Its love love love
Imagine you imagining a cosy flat Complete with running dog and cat Imagine having running dog and cat And we will have welcome on top of the mat
If your heart goes bumpety-bump Its love love love If your throat comes up with a lump Its love love love If your knees go knockety-knock Its love love love If you cuckoo like a cuckoo in the clock Its love love love