Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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It's Now Or Never - 1960 (aka There's No Tomorrow - 1949) (Adapted from: 'O Sole Mio - Italian Version by Beniamino Gigli - 1934) Composer(s): Aaron Schroeder; Wally Gold; Alfredo Mazzucchi; Eduardo Di Capua; Giovanni Capurro Performer(s): Elvis Presley - 1960 and multiple other artists
Titles In Other Languages: 1937 - O Sole Mio (French Version by Tino Rossi) - Ô Sole Mio (Japanese Version by Dalida) 1981 - Nu En Voor Eeuwig 1986 - Henry 1992 - 'T Is Nu Of Nooit
It's now or never, come hold me tight Kiss me my darling, be mine tonight Tomorrow will be too late, it's now or never My love won't wait
When I first saw you with your smile so tender My heart was captured, my soul surrendered I've spent a lifetime waiting for the right time Now that you're near the time is here at last
It's now or never, come hold me tight Kiss me my darling, be mine tonight Tomorrow will be too late, it's now or never My love won't wait
Just like a willow, we would cry an ocean If we lost true love and sweet devotion Your lips excite me, let your arms invite me For who knows when we'll meet again this way
It's now or never, come hold me tight Kiss me my darling, be mine tonight Tomorrow will be too late, it's now or never My love won't wait
It's now or never my love won't wait It's now or never my love won't wait It's now or never my love won't wait
Er is een kindeke geboren op aard
Er is een kindeke geboren op aard
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allegaar
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allegaar
Er is een kindeke geboren in 't strooi
Er is een kindeke geboren in 't strooi
't Lag in een kribbe gedekt met wat hooi
't Lag in een kribbe gedekt met wat hooi
Daar zijn alle nachten drie engeltjes bij
Daar zijn alle nachten drie engeltjes bij
Zij wiegen het kindje en 't slaapt er zo blij
Zij wiegen het kindje en 't slaapt er zo blij
't Had twee schoon oogjes zo zwart als laget
't Had twee schoon oogjes zo zwart als laget
Twee blozende kaakjes, dat stond hem zo net
Twee blozende kaakjes, dat stond hem zo net
't At pap uit een pannetje, en 't maakt' hem niet vuil
't At pap uit een pannetje, en 't maakt' hem niet vuil
't Viel op de aarde, en 't had er geen buil
't Viel op de aarde, en 't had er geen buil
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allegaar
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allegaar
En 't wenst ons allen een zalig nieuwjaar
En 't wenst ons allen een zalig nieuwjaar
There's No Tomorrow - 1949 (aka It's Now Or Never - 1960) (Adapted from: 'O Sole Mio - Italian Version by Beniamino Gigli - 1934) Composer(s): Alfredo Mazzucchi; Eduardo Di Capua; Giovanni Capurro; Al Hoffman; Leo Corday; Leon Carr Performer(s): Tony Martin - 1949 and multiple other artists
Titles In Other Languages: 1937 - O Sole Mio (French Version by Tino Rossi) - Ô Sole Mio (Japanese Version by Dalida) 1981 - Nu En Voor Eeuwig 1986 - Henry 1992 - 'T Is Nu Of Nooit
There's no tomorrow when love is new Now is forever when love is true So kiss me and hold me tight There's no tomorrow There's just tonight
Love is a flower that blooms so tender Each kiss a dew drop of sweet surrender Love is a moment of life enchanting Let's take that moment That tonight is granting
There's no tomorrow when love is new Now is forever when love is true So kiss me and hold me tight There's no tomorrow There's just tonight
Darkness Is Falling Composer(s): F. Jay; H. Rulofs Performer(s): Boney M
When darkness is falling and shadows grow long It's time for the children to sing this old song It tells of the coming of wonders untold Forgotten is winter, its fury and cold, hi-ho, hi-ho, we'll soon see the candles glow hi-ho, hi-ho, we'll soon see the candles glow
When darkness is falling and shadows grow long It's time for the children to sing this old song It tells of the coming of wonders untold Forgotten is winter, its fury and cold, hi-ho, hi-ho, we'll soon see the candles glow hi-ho, hi-ho, we'll soon see the candles glow
When darkness is falling and stars fill the sleigh The waiting is over and we all know why It's time for celebrating and having a feast Because of the tidings that come from the east hi-ho, hi-ho, we'll soon see the candles glow hi-ho, hi-ho, we'll soon see the candles glow
Ô Sole Mio (Adapted from: 'O Sole Mio - Italian Version by Beniamino Gigli - 1934) Composer(s): Alfredo Mazzucchi; Eduardo Di Capua; Giovanni Capurro Performer(s): Dalida
Titles In Other Languages: 1937 - O Sole Mio (French Version by Tino Rossi) 1949 - There's No Tomorrow 1960 - It's Now Or Never 1981 - Nu En Voor Eeuwig 1986 - Henry 1992 - 'T Is Nu Of Nooit
Keredo nao utsukushii Watashi no hi kagayaku O Taiyo o Taiyo yo Kagayaku hikari yo
Subarashii hi no hikari yo Arashi satta seiketsusa yo Sora ha sumi matsuri no yoni Subarashii hi no hikari yo
Keredo nao utsukushii Watashino hi kagayaku O Taiyo o Taiyo yo Kagayaku hikari yo
Hikari sasu mado no soba de Warainagara utau otome Subarashii sono utagoe Hikari sasu mado no soba de
Keredo nao utsukushii Watashi no hi kagayaku O Taiyo o Taiyo yo Kagayaku hikari
Coventry Carol (Traditional) Performer(s): Alfred Deller - 1956 and multiple other artists
Lullay, Thou little tiny Child By, by, lully, lullay Lullay, Thou little tiny Child By, by, lully, lullay O sisters too, how may we do For to preserve this day This poor youngling for whom we sing By, by, lully, lullay Herod the king, in his raging Charged he hath this day His men of might, in his own sight All young children to slay That woe is me, poor Child for Thee And ever morn and day For thy parting neither say nor sing By, by, lully, lullay
O Sole Mio (Adapted from: 'O Sole Mio - Italian Version by Beniamino Gigli - 1934) Composer(s): Alfredo Mazzucchi; Eduardo Di Capua; Giovanni Capurro Performer(s): Tino Rossi - 1937 and multiple other artists
Titles In Other Languages: - Ô Sole Mio (Japanese Version by Dalida) 1949 - There's No Tomorrow 1960 - It's Now Or Never 1981 - Nu En Voor Eeuwig 1986 - Henry 1992 - 'T Is Nu Of Nooit
La belle chose qu'un soleil d'aurore Jetant au loin l'éveil de sa lumière Un frisson passe sur la Terre entière La belle chose qu'un soleil d'aurore Mais sur mon rêve plus radieux Un soleil règne que j'aime mieux Sa flamme est sur ta lèvre Et sa clarté brille en tes yeux!
La belle chose qu'un soleil en flammes Par les midis d'été brûlant la plaine Des senteurs chaudes soufflent leur haleine La belle chose qu'un soleil en flammes! Mais sur mon rêve, plus radieux Un soleil règne que j'aime mieux Sa flamme est sur ta lèvre Et sa clarté brille en tes yeux!
La belle chose qu'un soleil d'automne Jetant l'adieu du soir aux fleurs lassées Dans l'âme émue veillent les pensées La belle chose qu'un soleil d'automne! Mais sur mon rêve, plus radieux Un soleil règne que j'aime mieux Sa flamme est sur ta lèvre Et sa clarté brille en tes yeux!
Country Christmas
Composer(s): Loretta Lynn
Performer(s): Loretta Lynn
Mommie pop the popcorn and we'll string it on the tree Apples nuts and candy, oh what a Christmas feel Daddy play the organ and we'll all sing Silent Night We'll have a good old country Christmas alright
A good old country Christmas that's what it's gonna be With all the family gathered round our pretty Christmas tree We'll open up our presents Christmas Eve about midnight We'll have a good old country Christmas alright
Aunt Annie Belle will be here, Uncle Bill and their kids We'll make ballets on the floor just like we always did Grandma bake the pies and cakes, oh what a pretty sight We'll have a good old country Christmas alright
A good old country Christmas... A good old country Christmas...
It's Not Where You Start Composer(s): Cy Coleman; Dorothy Fields Performer(s): Tommy Tune and multiple other artists
It's not where you start, it's where you finish It's not how you go, it's how you land A hundred to one shot, you call him a clutz Can out run the favorite, all he needs is the guts Your final return will not diminish And you can be the cream of the crop It's not where you start, it's where you finish And you're gonna finish on top
If you start at the top, you're certain to drop You've got to watch your timing, better begin by climbing Up, up, up the ladder If you're going to last, you can't make it fast, man Nobody starts a winner, give me a slow beginner Easy does it my friend, conserve your fine endurance Easy does it my friend, for that's your life insurance While you are young, take it rung after rung after rung after rung after rung after rung after rung after rung
It's not where you start, it's where you finish It's not how you go, it's how you land A hundred to one shot, you call him a clutz Can out run the favorite, all he needs is the guts Your final return will not diminish And you can be the cream of the crop It's not where you start, it's where you finish And you're gonna finish on top!
It's Not Unusual (French Version: Je Ne Fais Pas D'histoires - 1965) Composer(s): Les Reed; Gordon Mills First release by: Tom Jones - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
It's not unusual to be loved by anyone It's not unusual to have fun with anyone But when I see you hanging about with anyone It's not unusual to see me cry, I want to die
It's not unusual to go out at any time But when I see you out and about it's just a crime If you should ever want to be loved by anyone It's not unusual, it happens every day No matter what you say You'll find it happens all the time
Love will never do, what you want it to Why can't this crazy love be mine
It's not unusual to be mad with anyone It's not unusual to be sad with anyone But if I ever find that you've changed at any time It's not unusual, to find that I'm in love with you Woh, woh, woh, who Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
En un establo humilde y pobre En una noche obscura y fria Nacio El Nino Jesus Cristo De La Reina La Virgen Maria El aliento de los animales Dio calorcito para El Santo Niño
Su papa fue un carpintero La Mama Virgencita y pura La Palabra de Dios Incarnacido Acceptaron Los Santo Novios No hay tan grande amor como este Servidoes de raza humana
Una gran luz salio de los cielos Ilumino todo el santo pueblo Y con eso llegaron tres reyes Con incenso mirra y oro Para alabar El Rey Infante El hijo de Dios Posderoso
Que diche de ser uno del los pastores Para aver estado alli esa noche Pero an mis sueños y en mis pensamientos Ofrenzco todas mis oraciones Para paz y amor en la tierra
It's Not Too Late Composer(s): Justin Hayward Performer(s): Justin Hayward
You say to me - why cant it be Just like it was once before Well you lead the way and Ill find the tree You catch the leaves as they fall
Dont you know that its not too late - the times not past Dont you know its not too late And even though I tell myself - all is lost Somewhere theres a spark of hope Somehow the world keeps turning Promising a better day Somewhere the spark is burning - away
If we were free - to do as we please What would we change - you and I To hold back the night - to do what is right To live under bright blue blue sky
Dont you know that its not too late - the times not past Dont you know its not too late And even though I tell myself - all is lost But somewhere theres a spark of hope Somehow the world keeps turning Promising a better day Somewhere the spark is burning - away
As we look to the horizon Way out on the sea We see the sun still rising Just for you and me
When we were young - life was so strange So complicated we would cry But when we grow old Will mystery hold us both in its spell as time goes by
Comment C'est Fait La Neige? English Title: Snowball Composer(s): Charles Aznavour; Jacques Plante Performer(s): Charles Aznavour
Au coeur de la brousse africaine Saint Nicholas fait sa tournée Quand ils ont vu sa hotte pleine Les petits noirs ont demandé Avec de grands yeux étonnés
Dis, dis-nous comment c'est fait la neige Et comment la reconnaîtrai-je Lorsque j'irai dans ton pays
Dis, un sapin à quoi ça ressemble Est-ce vrai qu'ils ont sur leurs branches Tout plein de petites bougies Est-c'aussi joli qu'on le dit Pourquoi n'en a-t-on pas ici
Saint Nicholas pose sa hotte Et cherche les petits souliers Oui mais voilà, dans les paillotes Il n'y a pas de cheminée Et les petits noirs vont nu-pieds
Dis, dis-nous comment c'est fait la neige Et comment la reconnaîtrai-je Lorsque j'irai dans ton pays
Dis, un sapin à quoi ça ressemble Est-ce vrai qu'ils ont sur leurs branches Tout plein de petites bougies Est-ce aussi joli qu'on le dit Pourquoi n'en a-t-on pas ici
S'il était né dans la savane On aurait vu Jésus l'enfant Plutôt qu'entre le boeuf et l'âne Venir au monde en souriant Entre le lion et l'éléphant
Dis, dis-nous comment c'est fait la neige Et comment la reconnaîtrai-je Lorsque j'irai dans ton pays
Dis, dis-nous comment c'est fait un ange Ont-ils vraiment les ailes blanches Les mains et la figure aussi Les anges sont-ils tous ainsi Pourquoi n'en a-t-on pas ici
Come rejoice, all good Christians
And rejoice now, I pray
For joy our Redeemer
Was born on this day
In the city of David
And a cottage so poor
Then rejoice and be your merry
We have blessings in store
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
Our Lord he was born
Of a Virgin most pure
Within a poor stable
Both safe and secure
He was guarded most safely
With Angels so bright
Who told three poor Shepherds
Those things in the night
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
They said
Be not fearful
But to Bethlehem go
Then rejoice and be chearful
For 'tis certainly so
For a young Son to Joseph
Is in Bethlehem born
Then rejoice, all good Christians
And cease for to mourn
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
And when those three Shepherds
Did to Bethlehem come
And arrived at the stable
Then in they did run
Where they found blessed Mary
With Jesus her Son
There they found our Lord sleeping
And thus they begun
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
With the sweetest Hallelujah
The Heavens did rejoice
With the Saints and the Angels
And all with sweet voice
Crying Glory and honour
To our Heavenly King
In the clouds of the air
Then this Host they did sing
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
Then well may we Christians
That dwell on the earth
Rejoice and be glad
For sweet Jesus his birth
Who brought us salvation
If we mind but the same
Then let all in the nation
Sing praise to his name
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
With true zeal and honour
Let us joyfully sing
In praise of our salvation
To our Heavenly King
To our Heavenly Father
That remaineth above
And to our dear Saviour
That redeem'd us with love
And therefore be your merry
Rejoice and be your merry
Set sorrows away
Christ Jesus our Saviour
Was born on this day
It's Not Over ('Til It's Over) Composer(s): Phil Galdston; Robbie Nevil; John Van Tongeren Performer(s): Jefferson Starship; Mickey Thomas
Listen
We don't call the shots here We don't make the rules We take what we get, get what we can And it's learning the hard way Here on the streets You can't build a dream, without a plan
(Passion speaks) Let them hear you speak (Play for keeps) They play to win, we play for keeps
It's not over 'til it's over It's not over 'til we get it right
The odds are against us They say we don't stand a chance But there's no giving up, no giving in When push comes to shove You got to fight for what you love You do what you must, do what you can
(Passion speaks) Let them hear you speak (Play for keeps) They play to win, we play for keeps
It's not over 'til it's over (It's not over) It's not over 'til we get it right It's not over 'til it's over (Don't go giving in) It's not over 'til we get it right Get it
The odds are against us But you know we still stand a chance But there's no giving up, no giving in
It's not over It's not over 'til it's over It's not over 'til we, 'til we, 'til we, 'til we, 'til we get it right It's not over It's not over 'til it's over It's not over 'Til we, 'til we, 'til we get it right It's not over 'til it's over Don't go giving in now It's not over 'til we get it right Believe me It's not over 'til it's over
Come On Christmas, Christmas Come On Composer(s): Richard Starkey; Mark Hudson; Dean Grakal Performer(s): Ringo Starr
Come on Christmas, Christmas come on Come on Christmas, Christmas come on
Every year I wait for Christmas to come It's alright (It's alright, it's alright) A lot of presents I'll be opening It's alright (It's alright, it's alright) If I get nothing it'll be okay 'Cause Santa promised you won't go away
So, come on Christmas, Christmas come on Come on Christmas, Christmas come on
When we're together all the jingle bells ring It's alright (It's alright, it's alright) My Christmas baby really makes my heart sing It's alright (It's alright, it's alright) Now I know you're coming home to stay It's Christmas morning every single day
So, come on Christmas, Christmas come on Come on Christmas, Christmas come on, Christmas come on
If I get nothing it'll be okay 'Cause Santa promised you won't go away
So, come on Christmas, Christmas come on Yeah, Come on Christmas, Christmas come on, Christmas come on Ccome on Christmas, Christmas come on Come on Christmas, Christmas come, Christmas come, Christmas come on
Yeah, come on Christmas, come on Christmas, come on Christmas
It's Not My Cross To Bear Composer(s): Gregg Allman Performer(s): The Allman Brothers Band and multiple other artists
I have not come, yeah, to testify about our bad, bad misfortune and I ain't here a wond'rin' why But I'll live on and I'll be strong 'cause it just ain't my cross to bear
I sat down and wrote you a long letter, it was just the other day Said, sure as the sunrise, baby, tomorrow I'll be up and on my way But I'll live on and I'll be strong 'cause it just ain't my cross to bear
But in the end, baby, long towards the end of your road don't reach out for me, babe, 'cause I'm not gonna carry your load But I'll live on and I'll be strong 'cause it just ain't my cross to bear
