Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Long River Composer(s): Gordon Lightfoot Performer(s): Gordon Lightfoot; Neil Chotem; Bonnie Dobson
Where the long river flows, it flows by my window Where the tall timber grows, it grows 'round my door Where the mountains meet the sky and the white clouds fly where the long river flows by my window
There's a tiny bird that calls and he calls by my window There's a lonely tear that falls and it falls 'round my door But when the sun is high, there's no time to cry where the long river flows by my window
Now if only you could see the closing of the day if only you could be where the dawn breaks away by the white cascade, oh, down in the glade, where the long river flows by my window
Well when this land was made, it was made full of wonder But one woman's love, I can't understand And I'd give it all to you if her love were true where the long river flows by my window where the long river flows by my window
I've Got The "Yes! We Have No Bananas" Blues Composer(s): Clarence Williams Performer(s): Clarence Williams
Lately I've been off my nut I keep hearing nothing but "Yes, We Have No Bananas" I would like to find the guy Who composed that lullaby "Yes, We Have No Bananas" I wish that I could go To a cabaret or show Where someone wouldn't come along And sing that doggone song!
I've got the Yes We Have No Bananas Blues I've got the blues And when I hear it Oh, how I fear it! It's just like hearing bad news It hasn't got a bit of sense And I go wild when they commence "Bananas! Bananas!" I wish I could break up a million pianas! Day by day and week by week It's "Yes, We Have No Bananas" Every time that Greek meets Greek It's "Yes, We Have No Bananas" B! a! n! a! n! a! Yes! No! Take 'em away! I've got the "Yes, We Have No Banana" Blues today
Apricots and apples are good to eat Potatoes and tomatoes can't be beat Onions, cabashes, peaches and plums I could stand for any kind of fruit that comes Yesterday somebody kept on asking me "Say, what's a wegistable what begins with "P"? I gave it up and I asked him to tell When he said, "Pananas!" I just had to yell! P! a! n! a! n! a! Yes! No, no! Take 'um away! I've got the "Yes, We Have No Bananas" Blues today
Long Lost John (Traditional) Performer(s): John Lennon and multiple other artists
Hmm, I think the piano maybe is better I just realised the ......? ..........hmm....hello, Yoko...yeah!
Well, he's long, long, lost John Long, long, lost John
Lost John standing by the railroad track A-waitin' for the freight train to come back The freight train come back but never made a stop Lost John thought he'd have to ride the top
Well, he's long, long, lost John Yeah, long, long, lost John
Well, lost John standing by the railroad track A-waitin' for the freight train to come back The freight train come back but never made a stop Lost John thought he'd have to ride the top
Well, he's long, long, long lost John Well, he's long, long, lost John
Well, lost John standing by the railroad track A-waitin' for the freight train to come back The freight train come back but never made a stop Lost John thought he'd have to ride the.......
Well, long, long, long John Well, oh yeah
I got it about at half past three You don't look out, she's gonna spew on me I'm gonna run, railroad bill I'm gonna ru ...
Hello, Richard? mo, mo, I'm different, that's one of the problems with it
Love Light In Flight Composer(s): Stevie Wonder First release by: Stevie Wonder - 1984 Covered by multiple other artists
Make me feel like paradise Give me what I'm missing Send me to the highest heights Take me up and away
I've tasted love so many times With something always missing But I know that you got the kind To take me up and away
I know that our journey Will be filled with passion, love and pleasure Touching down where only Satisfactions guaranteed We won't let our feelings Auto pilot perfect navigation Sending us to love bliss Like no one ever knew could be
Make me feel like paradise Fill me with your kisses Make the moment feel just right Take me up and away
'Cause I have waited all my life / Flying high For the one worth giving / Love sky high And I don't have to think twice / Flying high Let's go up and away
Love light in flight Fuel injection passion
Love light in flight Fuel injection passion
Background - Flying high, love sky high
We need just to feel it To know that our loving has the power Showing that these feelings Emanate from you and me With love high aviation We will fly forever and one hour Giving us the always To live out all our fantasies
Make me feel like paradise Give me what I'm missing Send me to the highest heights Take me up and away
I've tasted love so many times / Flying high With something always missing / Love sky high But I know that you got the kind / Flying high To take me up and away
I've Got The Sun In The Morning Composer(s): Irving Berlin Performer(s): Doris Day and multiple other artists
I'm not a millionaire but I haven't got time to care
Got no future, got no plan Still I guess I'm a lucky man I got the sun in the morning And the moon at night Well, all right
Got no mansion, got no yacht Still I'm happy with what I got I got the sun in the morning And the moon at night
Sunshine, it's a lovely day Moonlight gives me the milky way Hey
Got no cheque books, no banks I wanna express my thanks I got the sun in the morning And the moon at night And with the sun in the morning And the moon in the evening Hey, I'm all right
Got the sun in the morning Moon in the evening And I know everything's all right
Long Lonesome Highway Composer(s): James Hendricks Performer(s): Michael Parks; Dick Curless
Going down that long lonesome highway Bound for the mountains and the plains Sure ain't nothing here gonna tie me And I got some friends I'd like to see One of these days I'm gonna settle down But till I do I won't be hanging round Going down that long lonesome highway Gonna live life my way
One of these days I'm gonna settle down But till I do I won't be hanging round Going down that long lonesome highway Gonna live life my way Yes I'm going down that long lonesome highway Gonna live life my way
I've Got The Nicest Little Home In D-i-x-i-e Composer(s): Walter Donaldson
Talk bout cryin', talk 'bout sighin' That's bout all I do I'm always feeling blue Seems to me there's nothing new Talk 'bout grievin' talk 'bout grievin' That's my middle name Why, I must be insane Or I'd be right on a train I've got the
In an hour, in an hour I'll be on my way I've just got time to say "Best of luck, so long, good day" Can't get over, can't get over How you've treated me When I get back you'll see I'll tell my whole darn family
nicest little home in Dixie, Dixie Any other place is Nixie, N-i-x-i-e The sun just loves to shine On that Southern home of mine And everybody greets a body Comin' down the line, would you believe it I can almost smell the honey From the honey suckle vine It's sweeter than the honey from the bee I'll Be T-he-r-e I L-o-v-e D-i-x-i-e!
Patter D is for the dumplings that my mammy goin' to make I is for the icing that she'll put on the cake X is for the kisses at the bottom of her note The other I, I don't know why It always gets my goat E is for a pair of eyes, I mean my little pet L is for the loving that I'm pretty sure to get A is for the answer that she gave to me N is for the neighbors and a jubilee D is for the day I'll put a ring upon her hand Every letter has a meaning When you're spelling Dixieland I've got the
I've Got The Music In Me Composer(s): Bias Boshell First release by: The Kiki Dee Covered by multiple other artists
Ain't got no trouble in my life No foolish dream to make me cry I'm never frightened or worried I know I'll always get by
I heat up (I heat up) I cool down (Icool down) Whensomething gets in my way I go around it Don't let life get me down No,I take it the way That I found it
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
They say life is a circle (circle) But that aint the way that I found it Gonna move in a straight line Keepin' my feet firmly On the ground
I heat up (I heat up) I cool down (I cool down) I got words in my head So I say them Don't let lieing get me down Catch hold of my blues And just play them
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
Feel funky, feel good I got to tell ya I'm in the neighborhood Gonna fly like a bird Hold up you hand,honey Sing,sing,sing,sing
Heat up (heat up) Cool down (cool down) I got words in my head So I say them Don't let lieing get me down (Don't let it get you down) Catch hold of my blues And just play them
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
Ain't got no trouble in my life No foolish dream to make me cry I'm never frightened I'm never worried I know,I know I'll always get by
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me Yea I got the music in me I got the music in me I got the music in me
Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down Don't let it get you down
Long Live Love Composer(s): Chris Andrews First release by: Sandie Shaw - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
Venus must have heard my plea She has sent someone along for me
I have waited a long, long time For someone to call mine And at last he's come along Baby, oh, nothing can go wrong We meet every night at eight And I don't get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love
True love must be the greatest thing I know now why singers sing Of the moon and stars above How I love to be in love We meet every night at eight And I don't get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love
Now of one thing I'm more than sure Since love come I don't want more Than to kiss him every night Makes everything all right We meet every night at eight And I don'' get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love
We meet every night at eight And I don't get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love Long, long live love
In The Baggage Coach Ahead Composer(s): Gussie L. Davis; Stephen Dankner
On a dark stormy night as the train rattled on all the passengers had gone to bed Except one young man with a babe in his arms who sat there with a bowed down head
The innocent one began crying just then as though its poor heart would break
One angry man said "Make that child stop its noise for it's keeping all of us awake"
"Put it out" said another "don't keep it in here we've paid for our berths and want rest"
But never a word said the man with the child as he fondled it close to his breast
"Where is it's mother go take it to her" this a lady then softly said
"I wish that I could" was the man's sad reply "but she's dead in the coach ahead"
While the train rolled onward a husband sat in tears thinking of the happiness of just a few short years
For baby's face brings pictures of a cherished hope that's dead
But baby's cries can't waken her in the baggage coach ahead
Every eye filled with tears when his story he told of a wife who was faithful and true
He told how he'd saved all his earnings for years just to build up a home for two
How when heaven had sent them this sweet little babe their young happy lives were blessed
His heart seemed to break when he mentioned her name and in tears tried to tell them the rest
Every woman arose to assist with the child There were mothers and wives on that train
And soon was the little one sleeping in peace with no thought of sorrow or pain
Next morn' at a station he bade all "Goodbye" "God Bless You" he softly said
Each one had a story to tell in their home of the baggage coach ahead
While the train rolled onward a husband sat in tears thinking of the happiness of just a few short years for baby's face brings pictures of a cherished hope that's dead
But, baby's cries can't waken her in the baggage coach ahead
Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black Composer(s): Ray Dorset Performer(s): Mungo Jerry
She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black
Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no
Yes, she knows how to move, how to rock How to rock, how to rock, how to rock rock rock Yes, she knows how to move, how to rock How to rock, how to rock, how to rock rock rock
Everytime I make a move she tells me no .... - whoo
Yeah, she's gone like a flash in the night In the night, in the night, in the moon night night Yeah, she's gone like a flash in the night In the night, in the night, in the moon night night
Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime, everytime, everytime, everytime, everytime, everytime - wow
She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black
In The Autumn Of My Madness Composer(s): Keith Reid Performer(s): Procol Harum
In the autumn of my madness when my hair is turning grey for the milk has finally curdled and I've nothing left to say When all my thoughts are spoken (save my last departing birds) bring all my friends unto me and I'll strangle them with words
In the autumn of my madness which in coming won't be long for the nights are now much darker and the daylight's not so strong and the things which I believed in are no longer quite enough for the knowing is much harder and the going's getting rough
Long John Blues Composer(s): Dinah Washington - Tommy George Performer(s): Dinah Washington and multiple other artists
I've got a dentist who's over seven feet tall Yes, I've got a dentist who's over seven feet tall Long John they call him, and he answers every call
Well, I went to Long Johns office and told him the pain was killin' Yes, I went to Long Johns office and told him the pain was killin' He told me not to worry, that my cavity just needed fillin'
He said, "When I start drillin', I'll have to give you novocaine" He said, "Yes, when I start drillin', I'll have to give you novocaine" Cause ev'ry woman just can't stand the pain"
He took out his trusted drill and he told me to open wide He said he wouldn't hurt me but he'd fill that hole inside Long John, Long John, you've got that golden touch You thrill me when you drill me, and I need you very much
When he got through, he said "Baby, that will cost you ten" Yes when he got through, he said "Baby, that will cost you ten Six months from now, come back and see me again"
Say you're supposed to see your dentist 'bout twice a year, that's right But I think I feel it throbbin', yes, I'll go back there tonight Long John, Long John, don't ever move away Say, I hope I keep on achin' so I can see you every day
In The Arms Of Love Composer(s): Ray Evans; Jay Livingston; Henry Mancini Performer(s): Andy Williams and multiple other artists
If I could hold you in the arms of love tonight I'd never let you go As the hours go by I'd show you why we've waited for this As two lovers whisper low If I could feel that magic kiss your lips invite Imagine the joys I'd know The day has died away, let's find a hideaway And share the promise of a new tomorrow In the arms of love tonight The day has died away, let's find a hideaway And share the promise of a new tomorrow In the arms of love tonight Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Long Grey Mare Composer(s): Peter Green Performer(s): Fleetwood Mac and multiple other artists
I've got a long grey mare, she won't let me ride I got a long grey mare, she won't let me ride She makes me brush her in the morning And put her to bed every night
Long grey mare, why can't we be just like before Long grey mare, why can't we be just like before We used to ride so hard Until we just couldn't ride no more
Look at me grey mare, don't I feed you everyday Look at me grey mare, don't I feed you everyday But when I dig you with my spurs You turn around the other way
In The Army Now (French Version: Ici Les Enfoirés - 2009) Composer(s): Rob Bolland; Ferdi Bolland First release by: Bolland & Bolland - 1981 Covered by multiple other artists
A vacation in a foreign land Uncle Sam does the best he can You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Now you remember what the draftman said Nothing to do all day but stay in bed You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
You be the hero of thw neibourhood Nobody knows that you left for good You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Smiling faces as you wait to land But once you get there no one gives a damn You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Hand grenades flying over your head Missiles flying over your head If you want to survive get out of bed You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Shots ring out in the dad of night The sergant calls "Stand up and fight" You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
You've got your orders better shoot on sight Your finger's on the trigger But it don't seem right You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Night is falling and you just can't see Is this illusion or reality You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Long Gone Composer(s): Burton Cummings - Domenic Troiano Performer(s): The Guess Who
Who in the Hell are you to criticize Every day and every night youre just a drag Youve been long gone, long gone ...
You are working from a point of depression Isnt it amazing when you find youre slipping Youve been long gone, long gone ...
I guess youve always been a power-hungry specimen You were raised with rank in mind Id gladly give away everything Ive ever owned For the chance to stab you from behind Cause Im tired of what youre saying Its not worth the paper its printed on It just doesnt cut it anymore
Each time the sun greets the new dawning Ill try to kick you while youre down Welcome to the Kingdom of Hatred Youll find out soon that I wear the crown Im tired of what you been sayin Its not worth the time to discuss it You just dont cut it anymore
Who in the Hell are you to criticize Youre still learning how to form an opinion Youve been long gone, long gone ...