Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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I've Found Love Composer(s): Bill Kimber Performer(s): Sharon Tandy
I thought that love was for the birds Now I've found love, I can't find words To explain how I feel Now I know love is real I'm in love, I'm in love I gotta tell the world I'm in love
I found that when you came along You proved to me that I was wrong To have pushed love aside Without ever havin' tried I'm in love, I'm in love I gotta tell the world I'm in love
Somehow I'm scared, and then again I feel so glad that I met you
I've never, ever been so sure Now I've got you, I don't want more For you've changed ev'rything With the love that you bring I'm in love, I'm in love I gotta tell the world I'm in love
Somehow I'm scared, and then again I feel so glad that I met you
I've never, ever been so sure Now I've got you, I don't want more For you've changed ev'rything With the love that you bring I'm in love, I'm in love I gotta tell the world I'm in lo-o-o-ove
Give Love On Christmas Day Composer(s): Berry Gordy Jr.; Fonce Mizell; Freddie Perren; Deke Richards Performer(s): The Jackson Five; and various other artists
People making lists, buying special gifts It's a time to be kind to one and all It's that time of year when good friends are dear And you wish you could give more Than just presents from a store
Why don't you give love on Christmas day (on Christmas day) Oh even the man who has everything Would be so happy if you would bring Him love on Christmas day (on Christmas day) No greater gift is there than love
People you don't know smiling out hello Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy It's that once a year, when the world's sincere And you'd like to find a way To show the things that words can't say
Why don't you give love on Christmas day (on Christmas day) The man on the street and the couple upstairs All need to know that there's one cares Give love on Christmas day (Christmas day) No greater gift is there than love What the world needs is love Yes the world needs your love
Why don't you give love on Christmas day (on Christmas Day) Oh every little child on Santa's knee Has room for your love underneath his tree Give love on Christmas day (Christmas day) No greater gift is there than love What the world needs is love Yes the world needs your love
I've Been Working On The Railroad (Traditional) Performer(s): Sandhills Sixteen and multiple other artists
I've been working on the railroad All the livelong day I've been working on the railroad Just to pass the time away
Can't you hear the whistle blowing Rise up so early in the morn Can't you hear the captain shouting Dinah, blow your horn
Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow your horn Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow your horn
Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah Someone's in the kitchen I know Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah Strumming on the old banjo, and singing
Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i o Strumming on the old banjo
First Noel
(Adapted from: The First Nowell The Angel Did Say - 1833)
(Danish Version: Den Allerførste Jul - 1978)
Composer(s): William Sandys; Traditional
First recording/First release by: Invincible Quartet - 1910
Covered by multiple other artists
The first Noel the angels did sing
Was to certain poor shepherds
In fields as they lay
In fields fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the king of Israel
And to the Earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the king of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the king of Israel
When blossoms flowered 'mid the snows upon a winter night Was born the Child the Christmas Rose The King of Love and Light The angels sang, the shepherds sang The grateful earth rejoiced And at His blessed birth the stars Their exultation voiced
O Come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord
Again the heart with rapture glows to greet the holy night that gave the world it's Christmas Rose It's king of Love and Light Let ev'ry voice acclaim His name The grateful chorus swell From paradise to earth He came that we with Him might dwell
O come let us adore him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord Ah! O come let us adore Him Ah! O come let us adore Him Ah! Adore Him, Christ, the Lord O come, O come O come let us adore Him Let us adore Him Christ, the Lord
I've Been Thinking About You Composer(s): Jimmy Chambers; George Chandler; Haenshall; Jimmy Helms Performer(s): Londonbeat and multiple other artists
We must have been stone crazy when we thought we were just friends 'Cause I miss you, baby And I've got those feelings again I guess I'm all confused about you I feel so in love Oh, baby, what can I do? I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you, shi-pow-pow!
Suddenly we're strangers I watch you walking away She was my one temptation Oh, I did not want her to stay Deep down, I'm still confused about you
I feel so in love Oh, baby, what can I do? I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you, shi-pow-pow!
What good is being her without you?
I feel so in love Oh, baby, what can I do? I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you I've been thinking about you, shi-pow-pow! (repeat)
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (Traditional) Performer(s): Gary Prim
Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a manger There He lay, the undefiled To the world a Stranger Such a Babe in such a place Can he be the saviour? Ask the saved of all the race Who have found His favour
Angels sang about His birth Wise men sought and found Him Heaven's star shone brightly forth Glory all around Him Shepherds saw the wondrous sight Heard the angels singing All the plains were lit that night All the hills were ringing
Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a manger He is still the undefiled But no more a Stranger Son of God of humble birth Beautiful the story Praise His Name in all the earth Hail! the King of Glory!
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!
