I've Got No Strings
Composer(s): Leigh Harline; Ned Washington
First recording: Buddy Clark & Orch. - 1939
Covered by multiple other artists



Pinocchio 
I've got no strings
To hold me down
To make me fret, or make me frown
I had strings
But now I'm free
There are no strings on me

Hi-ho the me-ri-o
That's the only way to go
I want the world to know
Nothing ever worries me

(One sheet music version prints the bridge as this stanza)
Hi-ho the me-ri-o
I'm as happy as can be
I want the world to know
Nothing ever worries me

I've got no strings
So I have fun
I'm not tied up to anyone
They've got strings
But you can see
There are no strings on me

Dutch puppet 
You have no strings
Your arms is free
To love me by the Zuider Zee
Ya, ya, ya
If you would woo
I'd bust my strings for you

French puppet 
You've got no strings
Comme ci comme ca
Your savoire-faire is ooh la la!
I've got strings
But entre nous
I'd cut my strings for you

Russian puppet 
Down where the Volga flows
There's a Russian rendezvous
Where me and Ivan go
But I'd rather go with you, hey!

Grandma Stuffed The Turkey (Then The Turkey Sure Stuffed Us)
Composer(s): Ronald J. Euliano



One day in late November
When the weather's cold and crisp
Our Thanksgiving Dinner at Grandma's
We won't miss
We're counting all our blessings
With that thankful attitude
Who do you think we're kidding?
We're really here for food!

Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us
Brussel sprouts, turnips
And her fresh cut asparagus
Her pumpkin and apple pies
Make with her famous crust
Yea, Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us

Now Grandma got her apron on
It's the only one she owns
Grandpa carves the turkey
Till there's no meat on the bones
Kids fighting for those drumsticks
And the wishbone to make a wish
With all that commotion
We keep fillin' up our dish

Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us
Brussel sprouts, turnips
And her fresh cut asparagus
Her pumpkin and apple pies
Make with her famous crust
Yea, Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us

Now the men are off the table
Because the football game is on
The women are in the kitchen
Yea, talking up a storm
The kids are running wild
Wrestling on the floor
The game is finally over
Yea, we can eat some more!

Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us
Brussel sprouts, turnips
And her fresh cut asparagus
Her pumpkin and apple pies
Make with her famous crust
Yea, Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us

Now things are always changing
But those turkeys stay the same
Our family keeps a growing
And Grandma's glad we came
Adding chairs around the table
Sometime two or three
Now with so many people
There's no leftovers left for me!

Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us
Brussel sprouts, turnips
And her fresh cut asparagus
Her pumpkin and apple pies
Make with her famous crust
Yea, Grandma stuffed the turkey
Then the turkey sure stuffed us

I've Got News For You
Composer(s): Ray Alfred
Performer(s): Ray Charles
and multiple other artists



You said before we met
That your life was awful tame
Well, I took you to a night club
And the whole band knew your name 
Oh
Well, baby, baby, baby
I've Got News For You
Oh, somehow your story don't ring true
Well, I've got news for you
Well, you phoned me you'd be late
'Cause you took the wrong express
And then you walked in smiling
With your lipstick all a mess
Oh, let me say to you little mama
Wo, I've Got News for you
Ah, your story don't ring true lil girl
Yeah, I've got news for you

Oh, you wore a diamond watch
Claimed it was from Uncle Joe
When I looked at the inscription
It said love from Daddy-O
Oh, well baby, wo lil girl, I wanna say
I've Got News For You
Ah, if you think that jive will do
Let me tell you, oh
I've Got News For You
Well, somehow your story don't ring true
Wo, I've Got News For You

Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
(Dutch Version: Bomma Is Overreeje Deur De Kerstman)
Composer(s): Randy Brooks
Performer(s): Elmo & Patsy
and multiple other artists



Grandma got run over by a reindeer 
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe

She'd been drinkin' too much egg nog
And we'd begged her not to go
But she'd left her medication 
So she stumbled out the door into the snow

When they found her Christmas mornin'
At the scene of the attack
There were hoof prints on her forehead
And incriminatin' Claus marks on her back

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walkin' home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe

Now were all so proud of Grandpa
He's been takin' this so well
See him in there watchin' football
Drinkin' beer and playin' cards with cousin Mel

It's not Christmas without Grandma
All the family's dressed in black 
And we just can't help but wonder 
Should we open up her gifts or send them back?

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walkin' home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe

Now the goose is on the table 
And the pudding made of fig
And a blue and silver candle
That would just have matched the hair in Grandma's wig

I've warned all my friends and neighbours
Better watch out for yourselves" 
They should never give a license
To a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walkin' home from our house, Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa 
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe

Caribbean Medley
(Traditional)
Performer(s): Donnie McClurkin



I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
Goodbye world, I stay no longer with you
Goodbye pleasures of sin, I stay no longer with you
I've made up my mind to go God's way the rest of my life
I've made up my mind to go God's way the rest of my life
Born, born, born again Thank God, I'm born again
Born, born, born again Thank God, I'm born again
Born of the water, spirit and the blood
Thank God, I'm born again
Born of the water, spirit and the blood
Thank God, I'm born again
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I am under the rock, The rock that's higher than I
Jehovah hide me, I am under the rock
Go tell my enemies, I am under the rock
Jehovah hide me, I am under the rock
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Every rock, me rock upon Jesus Jesus' name so sweet
Every rock, me rock upon Jesus Jesus' name so sweet
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There, to sing forever of His saving grace
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
All my cares are past, home at last, ever to rejoice
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
Fire, fire, fire Fire fall on me
On the day of Pentecost, the fire fall on me
On the day of Pentecost, the fire fall on me
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
Goodbye world, I stay no longer with you
Goodbye pleasures of sin, I stay no longer with you
I've made up my mind to go God's way the rest of my life
I've made up my mind to go God's way the rest of my life
Born, born, born again Thank God, I'm born again
Born, born, born again Thank God, I'm born again
Born of the water, spirit and the blood
Thank God, I'm born again
Born of the water, spirit and the blood
Thank God, I'm born again
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I am under the rock, The rock that's higher than I
Jehovah hide me, I am under the rock
Go tell my enemies, I am under the rock
Jehovah hide me, I am under the rock
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Jesus name so sweet, Emanuel name so sweet
Every rock, me rock upon Jesus Jesus' name so sweet
Every rock, me rock upon Jesus Jesus' name so sweet
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There, to sing forever of His saving grace
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice
All my cares are past, home at last, ever to rejoice
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
I've got my mind made up and I won't turn back
Because I want to see my Jesus someday
Fire, fire, fire Fire fall on me
On the day of Pentecost, the fire fall on me
On the day of Pentecost, the fire fall on me

Good Old Fashioned Country Christmas
Composer(s): Buck Owens; Earl Ball
Performer(s): Buck Owens



We're packin' up our clothes and we're goin'
We're headin' out to some place where it's snowin'
Cause for you and for me and the kids there's gonna be
A good old fashioned country Christmas

Some folks enjoy Christmas in the city
To them downtown shopping seems all pretty
But for you and for me and the kids there's gonna be
A good old fashioned country Christmas

Well we'll chop some fire wood and pop some popcorn for the Christmas tree
We'll hang our stockings on the meadow there for ol' Saint Nick to see
And when our happy holydays have ended we'll head back to the city quite contented
With our hearts full of peace and with happy memories
Of a good old fashioned country Christmas

Well we'll chop some fire wood and pop some popcorn for the Christmas tree
We'll hang our stockings on the meadow there for ol' Saint Nick to see
And when our happy holydays have ended we'll head back to the city quite contented
With our hearts full of peace and with happy memories
Of a good old fashioned country Christmas

I love the good old fashioned country Christmas

I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Composer(s): Irving Berlin
First performance/First release by: Dick Powell & Alice Faye/Billy Holiday - 1937
Covered by multiple other artists



The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me warm

I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form
What do I care if icicles form
I've got my love to keep me warm

Off with my overcoat, off with my glove
I need no overcoat, I'm burning with love

My heart's on fire, the flame grows higher
So I will weather the storm
What do I care how much it may storm
I've got my love to keep me warm

Good Morning Blues
Composer(s): Eddie Durham - Count Basie - Jimmy Rushing
Performer(s): Ella Fitzgerald
and multiple other artists



Good morning blues
Blues how do you do
Good morning blues
Blues how do you do
Babe, I feel alright
But I come to worry you

Baby, it's Christmas time
And I wanna see Santa Claus
Baby, it's Christmas time
And I wanna see Santa Claus
Don't show me, my pretty baby
I'll break all of the laws

Santa Claus, Santa Claus
Listen to my plea
Santa Claus, Santa Claus
Listen to my plea
Don't send me nothing for Christmas
But my baby back to me

I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed
Composer(s): Ted Koehler; Jimmy McHugh
Performer(s): Louis Armstrong
and multiple other artists



I’ve got my fingers crossed
Not that I’m superstitious
I’m afraid it’s too good to be true
I’ve got my fingers crossed
No wonder I’m suspicious
I’m so gay, and the skies are much too blue

Don’t want no trouble with Old Man Trouble
And that goes double
On account of, because I’m in love again

This thrill is so delicious
I’m afraid it’s too good to be true

Haven’t you heard what happened?
Give you my word, it happened
Like a thunderbolt it came from out of nowhere
I only know it’s heaven 
How did I throw that seven?
There’s only one thing more
Maybe it won’t last long

I’ve got my fingers crossed
Not that I’m superstitious
I’m afraid it’s too good to be true
I’ve got my fingers crossed
No wonder I’m suspicious
I’m so gay, and the skies are much too blue

Don’t want no trouble with Old Man Trouble
And that goes double
On account of, because I’m in love again

This thrill is so delicious
I’m afraid it’s too good to be true

Good King Wenceslas
(Traditional)



Good King Wenceslas looked out
on the feast of Stephen
when the snow lay round about
deep and crisp and even
Brightly shown the moon that night
though the frost was cruel
when a poor man came in sight
gathering winter fuel

Hither, page, and stand by me
If thou know it telling
yonder peasant, who is he?
Where and what his dwelling?
Sire, he lives a good league hence
underneath the mountain
right against the forest fence
by Saint Agnes fountain

Bring me flesh, and bring me wine
Bring me pine logs hither
Thou and I will see him dine
when we bear them thither
Page and monarch, forth they went
forth they went together
through the rude wind's wild lament
and the bitter weather

Sire, the night is darker now
and the wind blows stronger
Fails my heart, I know not how
I can go no longer
Mark my footsteps my good page
tread thou in them boldly
Thou shalt find the winter's rage
freeze thy blood less coldly

In his master's step he trod
where the snow lay dented
Heat was in the very sod
which the saint had printed
Therefore, Christian men, be sure
wealth or rank possessing
ye who now will bless the poor
shall yourselves find blessing

I've Got Five Dollars And It's Saturday Night
Composer(s): Ted Daffan
Performer(s): Faron Young
and multiple other artists



Well I've been working hard the whole week and now
I'm a gonna have some wine women and song
I gotta workin' each week but that's alright
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night
Music and dancing pretty and fun 
It's gonna go on till way past one
I'm a gonna go where the lights're bright 
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night
Gonna have fun tonight gonna get right tonight
Everything will be alright cause tonight is Saturday night (hey)
While other folks are wonderin' what the future may bring
I'm a gonna have fun and feel no pain
My pants are ragged but that's alright 
I've got five dollars and it's Saturday night

Music and dancing...

Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Composer(s): John Mason Neale



Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul, and voice
Give ye heed to what we say
Jesus Christ is born to-day
Ox and ass before him bow
And he is in the manger now
Christ is born to-day!
Christ is born to-day!

Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul, and voice
Now ye hear of endless bliss
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath oped the heavenly door
And man is blessed evermore
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!

Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul, and voice
Now ye need not fear the grave
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain his everlasting hall
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!

I've Got Dreams To Remember
Composer(s): Zelma Redding; Joe Rock; Otis Redding
First release by: Otis Redding - 1968
Covered by multiple other artists



I've got dreams
Dreams to remember
I've got dreams 
Dreams to remember 

Honey I saw you there last night 
Another mans arms holding you tight 
Nobody knows what I feeled inside 
All I know, I walked away and cried 

I've got dreams
Dreams to remember
(Listen to me) I've got dreams, rough dreams 
Dreams to remember 

I know you said he was just a friend
But I saw him kiss you again and again
These eyes of mine, they don't fool me 
Why did he hold you so tenderly? 

I've got dreams
Dreams to remember
(Listen honey) I've got dreams 
Dreams, rough dreams 
Dreams to remember 

I still want you to stay
I still love you anyway
I still don't want you to ever leave 
Girl, you just satisfy me! (Ooh-Wee!)

I know you said he was just a friend
But I saw you kiss him again and again
These eyes of mine, they don't fool me 
Why did he hold you so tenderly? 

I've got dreams
Dreams to remember
(Listen to me mama)
I've got dreams 
Dreams, bad dreams
Dreams, rough dreams 
To remember 
Don't make me suffer
Dreams, bad dreams 
Dreams, rough dreams
To remember

Gonna Eat For Christmas
Composer(s): Roberto Blades;
Gloria Estefan; Emilio Estefan Jr.
Performer(s): Rosie O'Donnell & Gloria Estefan



Rosie: 
Don't want tinsel, don't want bows 
Don't want Rudolph's shiny nose 
I'm gonna eat for Christmas 

Gloria: 
From my diet I will stray 
But I'll workout the next day (Oh what a shock!) 
Gonna eat for Christmas 

Both: It's a time for giving 
Rosie: Won't you give me mashed potatoes and ham? 
Both: It's a time for sharing 
Gloria: Are you gonna polish off those yams? 
Rosie: You mean these? 
Gloria: No? 
Rosie: Yes I am 

Rosie: 
I don't say this to be nice 
I'll have more black beans and rice 
Gonna eat for Christmas 

Gloria: At the family shindig, gonna be the Christmas pig 
Both: But I'll leave some room 
Gloria: I'm planning quite a buffet 
Rosie: Please don't throw away 
Both: 
That leftover food 
Santa gave us some advice 
To be naughty's very nice 
Cause when you're stuffed 
It'll always feel like 
Christmas to you! 

Rosie: Oh, that was exhausting, oh we got a break now? 
Gloria: Oh, yeah 
Rosie: I am so hungry Glo, what'ya got? 
Gloria: Put down that sandwich 
Rosie: Well, do you have anything... 
Gloria: You can't eat now 
Rosie: I can eat this now 
Gloria: No, there's no time 
Rosie: How much time do we have? 
Gloria: We're almost going to sing now.. 
Rosie: Let me just..wait..I can swallow..you take the first part 
Gloria: Get her some water for god sake 
Rosie: I'll join you, go. 

Gloria: 
There's a twinkle in my eye 
For a piece of pumpkin pie 
Gonna eat for Christmas 

Rosie: 
If I eat one more soufflé, I won't fit in Santa's sleigh 
Both: I'll be filled with gloom 
Gloria: To face the scale the next day, is no holiday 
Rosie: We'll sing a different tune (you know it) 
Gloria: Take advantage while we may 
Rosie: 
Let's pig out on Christmas day 
Cause when you're stuffed 
It'll always feel like Christmas 
To you 

Rosie: That was fun 
Gloria: Whoa, Yeah 
Rosie: You know there's a candy machine in the lobby
Did you see it? No, it's there
Gloria: I can't believe you 
Rosie: Oy!

I've Got Bonnie
Composer(s): Gerry Goffin; Carole King
Performer(s): Bobby Rydell



(Doop doop, doop doo doop doo doop)
(Ah-ooh ah-oop)
(Doop doop, doop doo doop doo doop)
(Ah-ooh ah-oop)
I've got Bonnie
Sweet sweet Bonnie
And all my lonely days are through
Now, now, now I've got Bonnie
Sweet sweet Bonnie
Made all my dreams come true
(Doop doop, doop doo doop doo doop)
(Ah-ooh ah-oop)
Once I used to cry
Nobody cared if I would live or die
But then one lucky day
I met a girl that heaven sent my way
Now I've got Bonnie
Sweet sweet Bonnie
And all my lonely days are through
Now, now, now I've got Bonnie
Sweet sweet Bonnie
Made all my dreams come true
(Doop doop, doop doo doop doo doop)
(Ah-ooh ah-oop)
I don't drive a car
I'll never be a famous movie star but
Still I wouldn't switch with someone else
If he was twice as rich
'cause I've got Bonnie
Sweet sweet Bonnie
And all my lonely days are through
Now, now, now I've got Bonnie
Sweet sweet Bonnie
Made

all my dreams come true

The Christmas Wish
Composer(s): Dan Wheetman
Performer(s): John Denver



I don't know if you believe in Christmas
Or if you have presents underneath the Christmas tree
But if you believe in love, that will be more than enough
For you to come and celebrate with me

For I have held the precious gift that love brings
Even though I never saw a Christmas star
I know there is a light, I have felt it burn inside
And I have seen it shining from afar

Christmas is the time to come together
A time to put all differences aside

And I reach out my hand to the family of Man

To share the joy I feel at Christmas time

For the truth that binds us all together
I would like to say a simple prayer
That at this special time you will have true peace of mind
And love to last throughout the coming year

And if you believe in love
That will be more than enough
For peace to last throughout the coming year

And peace on earth will last throughout the year

I've Got A Woman
Composer(s): Renald J. Richard; Ray Charles
First release by: Ray Charles & His Band - 1954
Covered by multiple other artists



I got a woman way over town
That's good to me 
Oh yeah!
Say, I Got A Woman way over town
Good to me 
Oh yeah!
She give me money when I'm in need
oh, she's a kind dog that's really neat
I'v got a woman way over town,that's good to me 
Oh, yeah!

I save my kisses and all my huggin' 
Just for her 
Oh, yeah!
I save my kisses and all my huggin' 
Just for her 
Oh yeah!
When I say baby please take my hand
She holds me tight 
She's my lover girl
I found a woman (sweetie) way over town
She's good to me 
Oh yeah!

She (He) always answers my beck and call
Ever lovin' mama (daddy) 
Mama (papa) tree top tall
I feel so proud walkin' by her (his) side
Couldn't get a better girl (man)
No matter how hard I tried

I Got A Woman way over town
She's good to me 
Oh yeah!
Someday we'll marry, way over town
She's good to me 
Oh year!
Someday we'll marry, don't you understand
'Cause she's my only lover girl
I found a woman (sweetie) way over town
She's (he's) good to me 
Oh yeah!

God's Christmas Dilemma
Composer(s): Robin Mann



Christmas time was coming and God was wond'ring
What kind of present he could give his friends
Christmas time was coming all the shops were saying
And God didn't know what he could send
Should he give a tree for decorating
Should he give a star so clear and bright
Maybe just a single perfect diamond
Don't they say that diamonds are forever?

Christmas time was coming and God was thinking
That kind of present might be too passe
In the new millennium something technological
Would suit the information age
Should he give a fleet of brand new Porsches
Or a Bang and Olufsen hi-fi?
Then perhaps it should be something simpler
Maybe just a game for the computer

Christmas time was coming and God said 
Hey, I think I've got the very thing to give right here
Modern and spectacular it may not be but
They'll appreciate it through the years.
Though it will be small, it will be special
It'll change the course of history
I'll even write a song for its arrival
I'm going to give a tiny brand new baby
And that baby will be me

I've Got A Winner In You
Composer(s): Wayland Holyfield; Don Williams
Performer(s): Don Williams



I ought to know, what it's like to lose at love
I've done it enough and I ought to know
But then you came my way and towed away the fear of pain
I won't lose again, this time I know

I've got a winner in you
No way I can lose
A love I can hold on to
I've got a winner in you

I know how it feels, when you try and try again
And then you never win; I know how it feels
Oh, but this time around, I fin'lly found what it's all about
They write songs about the way that I feel

I've got a winner in you
No way I can lose
A love I can hold on to
I've got a winner in you

I've got a winner in you
No way I can lose
A love I can hold on to
I've got a winner in you

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
(Traditional)
Performer(s): "Tennessee" Ernie Ford - 1958
and multiple other artists



God rest you merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy!
From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tiding of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy!
"Fear not, then," said the angel
"Let nothing you affright
This day is born a Saviour
Of a pure virgin bright
To free all those who trust in him
From Satan's power and might"
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy!
Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace
this holy tide of Christmas
Doth bring redeeming grace
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy!
In Bethlehem, in Jewry
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which his mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy