Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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I've Been There Too Composer(s): Alvin Lee Performer(s): Ten Years After
There's someone somewhere who can't go on Their life is crying, it's all gone wrong What can I say now to help you through Except to say that I've been there too?
Your soul is aching, you can't see it through But time is healing each day you do Keep looking forward, forget the past It's up to you now, don't let it last
You got to wake up, shake up You got a right to live Shake up, don't break up You've got a lot to give
You'll wake up one morning, you start to feel good The sun in the blue sky looks like it should 'Cause time is a healer, it's strange but it's true So, keep looking forward, the sun will come through
You got to wake up, shake up You got a right to live Shake up, don't break up You've got a lot to give
I've Been Married Just As Long As You Have Composer(s): Dolly Parton; Porter Wagoner Performer(s): Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton
Dolly: Last night you went out again With what you said was your best friend You say you need some time away from me The sun was high when you got in But not as high as you had been And I wonder how you would act If I done just the way I pleased
I've been married just as long as you have And I get tired of the same old things Just the same as you have Well let me tell you this, big boy
When you go out for a night of joy You better start taking me along Or you'll be singing a different song For I've been married just as long as you have
Porter: While I'm working hard all day you run around and spend my pay You entertain your friends at my expence But you cry and carry on When I do something on my own And you accuse with lack of evidence
I've been married just as long as you have And I get tired of the same old things Just the same as you have So let me tell you this, sweetheart I figure I've done my part So don't get cute and get so smart I'll tell you this before you start I've been married just as long as you have
Dolly: And that's a pretty good while
Porter: Honey, you're the cat I've spent nine lives with
Dolly: I know you have, you ain't spent no time at home You're running around all over town You're here and there everywhere
Porter And if I could stand you long enough I might stay at home a little more
Dolly: You move so fast a umbrella'd be in your way, honey If it was raining
Porter: Oh boy, now ain't that cute If your heart was as big as your mouth You'd give everything we owned away
Dolly: But I love you, you little devil So don't you ever take off and leave me now here by myself I'll hit you right in the
Porter: I wouldn't, I wouldn't trust you with yourself
Dolly: I'll hit you right in the mouth, honey, and it'll go
Porter: You will, golly!
Dolly: Ah, but then you'll look like you've had the mumps When I get done kissing you
Porter: Why don't you do it now, I ain't had the mumps
Dolly: I'm a-gonna do it, here it goes, golly I'll get you in line, that's true
Porter: Ho-hoo, woman you're killing me, but I love every minute of it
Gee Whiz, It's Christmas Composer(s): Steve Cropper; Carla Thomas; Vincent Trauth Performer(s): Carla Thomas
Hello there, Merry Christmas, how've you been Gee, it's so good to talk to you again It's been a long, long time Can't explain why you've crossed my mind I guess it's just to wish you a Merry Christmas
My best friend's having a party and everbody's going I know it's gonna be alot of fun, oh, by the way, it's snowing It's been a long, long time Can't explain why you've crossed my mind I guess it's just to say Gee whiz, it's Christmas
It's funny that I never thought to call you before And why didn't I ever see you around anymore Another year has passed, and I can't erase The memory of your smiling face So I had to call you up and say Gee whiz, it's Christmas
So don't forget the party that's just growing The warm fire from the fireplace will be glowing It's been a long, long time I still can't figure out why you've crossed my mind I guess it's just to say Gee whiz, it's Christmas
I'm wishing you a Merry Have a Merry, Merry Christmas Gee whiz ...
I've Been Loving You Too Long
((French Version: Depuis Toujours (Francis Cabrel) - 1999))
Composer(s): Otis Redding - Jerry Butler
First release by: Otis Redding - 1965
Covered by multiple other artists
Ive been loving you too long to stop now
There were times.. and you want to be free My love is growing stronger, as you become a haven to me (Ohh) Ive been loving you (a tiny bit) too long I dont wanna stop now
(This is the soulful part)
With you my life (huh) Has been so wonderful I cant stop now
There were times.. and your love is growing cold My love is growing stronger as our affair (affair) grows old Ive been loving you (about that much) too long To stop now
ohh ohh ohh
Ive been loving you a little bit too long I dont wanna stop now
No No No
Dont make me stop now No baby Im down on my knees Please, dont make me stop now I love you, I love you I love you with all of my heart And I cant stop now Dont make me stop now Please, please dont make me stop now (Good god of mine) I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you in so many different ways... I love you in so many different ways....
I've Been Lonely Too Long Composer(s): Eddie Brigati; Felix Cavaliere Performer(s): The Rascals
I've been lonely too long I've been lonely too long In the past it's come and gone I feel like I can't go on without love I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long) I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely)
As I look back I can see me lost and searching Now I find that I can choose I'm free Oh, Yeah! So funny I just have to laugh All my troubles been torn in half I been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long) Lonely too long (He's been lonely)
In the past it's come and gone I feel like I can't go on without love (Lonely), lonely too long I've been lonely so long (He's been lonely)
Just see me now Makes it worth the time I've waited She was all I need to make me see Oh, Yeah! I keep hopin' with all my mind Everything gonna turn out right I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long) I've been lonely so long (He's been lonely)
Now look at me Gliding through this world of beauty Everything I do brings ecstasy Oh, Yeah! No wonder I could die I feel like I'm 'bout ten miles high! I've been lonely too long (He's been lonely too long) Lonely too long (He's been lonely)
Found myself somebody (He's been lonely) Don't have to be alone no more (He's been lonely, He's been lonely) Don't have to be alone no more, no more (He's been lonely, He's been lonely)
Funky New Year Composer(s): Glenn Frey; Don Henley Performer(s): The Eagles
Went to a party just last night Wanted to bring the year in right Woke up this morning, I don't know how Last night I was a happy man But the way I feel right now
It's gonna be a funky New Year Funky New Year Ooo-ahh, got to be a funky New Year Funky New Year
Can't remember when I ever felt worse Nothing matters and everything hurts They were passin' round the bottle Made me feel brand new Trouble with the new man, he wants a hit too
Hit me funky New Year Funky New Year Oooooo, it's a Funky New year Funky New Year Funky New Year Funky New Year Lord, mmm, Funky New Year Nurse I'm worse Funky New Year I got to perk up a little Funky New Year My hair hurts Funky New Year Funky New Year Funky New Year Funky New Year Funky New Year A party, baby Never again Funky New Year Funky New Year Who's shoes are these? Funky New Year Funky New Year Party hardy, baby Funky New Year Funky New Year What year is this anyway?
I've Been Hurt Composer(s): Ray Whitley Performer(s): Bill Deal & the Rhondels
I've been hurt, hurt, hurt Yes I've been hurt I've been hurt like I've never been hurt before Cause you lied, you lied to me So leave me alone Cause I've been hurt Baby you lied Darling, what happened, what happened What happened, what happened last night I saw you with another guy Was holding you tight I've been hurt Baby you cheated, mistreated You cheated, cheated on me And you told me, you told me You told a whole lot of lies Darling, what happened, what happened What happened, what happened last night Well, I saw you with another guy He was holding you tight
On this joyful Christmas Day Sing fum, fum, fum On this joyful Christmas Day Sing fum, fum, fum For a blessed Babe was born Upon this day at the break of morn In a manger poor and lowly Lay the Son of God most holy Fum, Fum, Fum!
Thanks to God for holidays Sing fum, fum, fum Now we all our voices raise And sing a song of grateful praise Celebrate in song and story All the wonders of His glory Fum, fum, fum
I've Been Hearing Things About You Composer(s): Vince Gill Performer(s): Vince Gill
Have I gone crazy Is there someone new Something strange is going on Between me and you But tell me baby Tell me it's not true 'Cause I've been hearing things about you
Are you unhappy Are you lonely too Won't you tell me face to face What you're gonna do Well I still love you But I'm nobody's fool I've been hearing things about you
Yeah I heard you've been dancin' When you're out there runnin' 'round And I heard you've been seein' Some stranger you have found And I heard you've been thinkin' About tellin' me we're through Yeah I've been hearing things about you
Yeah I heard you've been thinkin' About tellin' me we're through I've been hearing things Oh I ain't naming names I've been hearing things about you
Frosty The Snowman
Composer(s): Steve Nelson; Jack Rollins
First release by: Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians - 1951
Covered by multiple other artists
Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made of coal
Frosty the Snowman is a fairytale, they say He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day
There must have been some magic in that old silk they found for when they placed it on his head he began to dance around!
Oh, Frosty, the Snowman was alive as he could be and the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me
Frosty, clumsy as he can be see him lopping along! Off he goes on an icicle spree with a happy song!
Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day so he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun now, before I melt away"
Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand Runnin' here and there all around the square sayin', "Catch me if you can"
He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop . . . and only paused a moment when he heard him holler, "Stop!"
Hmm, Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't you cry I'll be back again some day"
Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump . . . look at Frosty go! Thumpety, thump thump, thumpety, thump thump . . . over the hills of snow!
I've Been Floating Down The Old Green River Composer(s): Joe Cooper; Bert Kalmar Performer(s): Johnny Mercer and multiple other artists
Half past four, Dan Mc Graw, came sneak-ing to his wif-ey's door She'd been wait-ing up all night, Wait-ing for him to go to bed Dan-ny smiled, like a child, but his wif-ey grew very wild Where have you been all night long?, she cried And this is what Dan-ny re-plied
I've been float-ing down the old green riv-er on the good ship Rock and Rye But I floated to far, I got stuck on a bar I was out there a-lone, wish-ing that I was home The ship got wrecked with the captain and crew And there was on-ly one thing left to do So I had to drink the whole green riv-er dry to get back home to you (Repeat chorus)
From Texas For A Christmas Night Composer(s): Tish Hinojosa Performer(s): Tish Hinojosa
Angel wings and candle light From Texas for a Christmas night In my mind a western sky Fills my heart with stars inside it A tale of hope from long ago Still glistens like new fallen snow Boughs of green and songs of old Make the season glow
Children spy through frosty windows 'Til their sleepy eyes Take them to a place We wish we'd never left behind From here the world could be so right Dreams come true and reindeer fly Kiss me 'neath the mistletoe Make the season so
I've Been Everywhere (Danish Version: Kører Her Og Der - 1987) Composer(s): Geoffrey Mack First release by: Lucky Starr - 1959 Covered by multiple other artists
Well, I was humpin' my bluey on the dusty Oodnadatta road When along came a semi with a high and canvas-covered load If you're goin' to Oodnadatta, mate, um, with me you can ride So I climbed in the cabin and I settled down inside He asked me if I'd seen a road with so much dust and sand, I said Listen, mate, I've travelled ev'ry road in this here land
Cause I've been everywhere, man I've been everywhere, man 'Cross the deserts bare, man I've breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I've had my share, man I've been everywhere
"Been to . . "
I've been to Tullamore, Seymour, Lismore, Mooloolaba Nambour, Maroochydore, Kilmore, Murwillumbah Birdsville, Emmaville, Wallaville, Cunnamulla Condamine, Strathpine, Proserpine, Ulladulla Darwin, Gin Gin, Deniliquin, Muckadilla Wallambilla, Boggabilla, Kumbarilla I'm a killer
I've been everywhere, man 'Cross the deserts bare, man I've breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I've had my share, man I've been everywhere
"Yeah but listen here, mate, have you been to..."
I've been to Moree, Taree, Jerilderie, Bambaroo Toowoomba, Gunnedah, Caringbah, Woolloomooloo Dalveen, Tamborine, Engadine, Jindabyne Lithgow, Casino, Brigalow and Narromine Megalong, Wyong, Tuggerawong, Wanganella Morella, Augathella, Brindabella, I'm the feller
I've been everywhere, man 'Cross the deserts bare, man I've breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I've had my share, man I've been everywhere
I've been everywhere, man 'Cross the deserts bare, man I've breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I've had my share, man I've been everywhere
"Yeah, look that's fine, but how about..."
I've been to Ettalong, Dandenong, Woodenbong, Ballarat Canberra, Milperra, Unanderra, Captain's Flat Cloncurry, River Murray, Kurri Kurri, Girraween Terrigal, Fingal, Stockinbingal, Collaroy and Narrabeen Bendigo, Dorrigo, Bangalow, Indooroopilly Kirribilli, Yeerongpilly, Wollondilly, don't be silly
I've been everywhere, man 'Cross the deserts bare, man I've breathed the mountain air, man Of travel I've had my share, man I've been everywhere I've been here, there, everywhere, I've been everywhere
"Okay, mate, you've been ev'ry place except one and ya don't need my help t'get there . . ."
I've Been Away Composer(s): John Entwhistle Performer(s): The Who
I've been away so long Wonder where I went wrong Spent my last years in a cell Never ever go away again I've been so sad and lonely Never ever ever gonna go away again
It's a waste of time doing time When you dind't commit a crime It wasn't me it was my brother Bill And I'd have to tell never gonna speak to Bill again He's made me sad and lonely Never ever gonna speak to brother Bill again
It was no use, they put my brother on the jury He bribed the others 'cause he owns the local brewery They let me out today Brother Bill's gonna pay No one's ever gonna speak to Bill again Never ever gonna speak to Bill again He'll be too cold and bony Never ever gonna go away again Never ever gonna go away again Never ever gonna go away again
Fröhlich Soll Mein Herze Springen
Composer(s): Paul Gerhardt; Johann Crüger
Performer(s): Sumi Jo
Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen Dieser Zeit, Da vor Freud' Alle Engel singen Hört, hört, wie mit vollen Chören Alle Luft Laute ruft Christus ist geboren!
Heute geht aus seiner Kammer Gottes Held, Der die Welt Reißt aus allem Jammer Gott wird Mensch dir, Mensch, zugute Gottes Kind, Das verbind't Sich mit unserm Blute
Sollt' uns Gott nun können haßen Der uns gibt, Was er liebt Über alle Maßen? Gott gibt, unserm Leid zu wehren Seinen Sohn Aus dem Thron Seiner Macht und Ehren
Sollte von uns sein gekehret Der sein Reich Und zugleich Sich uns selbst verehret? Sollt' uns Gottes Sohn nicht lieben Der jetzt kömmt, Von uns nimmt Was uns will betrüben?
Hätte vor der Menschen Orden Unser Heil Einen Greu'l Wär'er nicht Mensch worden Hätt' er Lust zu unserm Schaden Ei, so würd' Unsre Bürd' Er nicht auf sich laden
Er nimmt auf sich, was auf Erden Wir getan, Gibt sich an Unser Lamm zu werden Unser Lamm, das für uns stirbet Und bei Gott Fuer den Tod Gnad' und Fried' erwirbet
Nun, er liegt in seiner Krippen Ruft zu sich Mich und dich Spricht mit süßen Lippen Laßet fahr'n, o liebe Brüder Was euch quält, Was euch fehlt Ich bring' alles wieder
Ei, so kommt und laßt uns laufen! Stellt euch ein, Groß und klein Eilt mit großem Haufen! Liebt den, der vor Liebe brennet Schaut den Stern, Der uns gern Licht und Labsal gönnet
Die ihr schwebt in großen Leiden Sehet, hier Ist die Tür Zu den wahren Freuden Faßt ihn wohl, er wird euch führen An den Ort, Da hinfort Euch kein Kreuz wird rühren
Wer sich fühlt beschwert im Herzen Wer empfind't Seine Sünd' Und Gewissensschmerzen Sei getrost, hier wird gefunden Der in Eil' Machet heil Die vergift'ten Wunden
Die ihr arm seid und elende Kommt herbei, Füllet frei Eures Glaubens Hände! Hier sind alle guten Gaben Und das Gold, Da ihr sollt Euer Herz mit laben
Süßes Heil, laß dich umfangen Laß mich dir, Meine Zier Unverrückt anhangen! Du bist meines Lebens Leben Nun kann ich Mich durch dich Wohl zufrieden geben
Meine Schuld kann mich nicht drücken Denn du hast Meine Last All' auf deinem Rücken Kein Fleck ist an mir zu finden Ich bin gar Rein und klar Aller meiner Sünden
Ich bin rein um deinetwillen Du gibst g'nug Ehr' und Schmuck Mich darein zu hüllen Ich will dich ins Herze schließen O mein Ruhm, Edle Blum' Laß dich recht genießen!
Ich will dich mit Fleiß bewahren Ich will dir Leben hier Dir will ich abfahren Mit dir will ich endlich schweben Voller Freud' Ohne Zeit Dort im andern Leben
I've Already Loved You In My Mind Composer(s): Conway Twitty Performer(s): Conway Twitty; Heidi Hauge; Loretta Lynn
I thought I've never seen a girl like her in here before And I could see her watching me as I walk across the floor I asked her if she'd like to dance when the band starts up again She said I never danced with strangers I don't even know your name I said we're not exactly strangers you and I My thoughts were running wild and free as I watched you tonight Just think about it and you'll find We're not exactly strangers I've already loved you in my mind
The band started playing a slow moving song she got up and easily moved into my arms I kept on saying the things a girl likes to hear And when the dance was over she whispered in my ear She said we're not exactly strangers you and I My thoughts were running wild and free while you held me tight I thought about it and I find We're not exactly strangers I've already loved you in my mind
Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, jetzt kommt wieder die Zeit der Erwartung und Vorfreude, und weit und breit ist im Lande ein Singen, Halleluja! Registrierkassen klingen von fern und von nah Und die Luft ist von Pfefferkuchenduft erfüllt und kein Lautsprecher, aus dem's nicht "Stille Nacht" brüllt
Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, jetzt kommt wieder das Fest wo das Schenken uns Menschen befällt wie die Pest wo man sich mit Parfum und Krawatten beglückt und sich Liebe in Haushaltsgeräten ausdrückt wo die Sektkorken knallen, wo man reinhaut und schlemmt und die Umwelt mit Weihnachtskarten überschwemmt
Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute! So wie in jedem Jahr gibt's auch diesmal die Chance, auf dem Weihnachtsbasar allen Unrat zu stiften aus Schränken und Truh'n und was man sonst nicht wagt, auf den Sperrmüll zu tun in der frohen Gewißheit, daß, was man da verschenkt bis zum nächsten Jahr bei unsern Nachbarn rumhängt
Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute! Jetzt ist die Zeit wieder dran wo sich mancher vor Nächstenliebe gar nicht einkriegen kann jeder Politiker Sprüche vom Frieden klopft daß das Wachs auf Tischtücher und Teppiche tropft wo man friedlich zu Hause sitzt und Nüße knackt und in Wald und in Flur Weihnachtsbäume umhackt
Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, und erfreut Euch daran daß man jetzt nicht so sehr auffällt als Weihnachtsmann daß in jeder Amtsstube eine Kerze brennt wie ein Menschlichkeitsschimmer am Amtsfirmament Freut Euch über Lametta, Tand und Lichterglanz und darüber, jetzt Mensch zu sein und keine Gans!
Frohe Weihnacht, Ihr Leute, und verliert keine Zeit! Der Drogist hält schon Sylvesterknaller bereit! Und bedenkt, jeder Christbaumkringel, den Ihr heut nicht eßt wird schon morgen zu Osterhasen umgepreßt! Dann ist Weihnacht vorbei, und als Trost bleibt dann bloß Gegen Ende August geht's ja schon wieder los gegen Ende August geht's ja schon wieder los
