Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Sail Away Composer(s): J.C. Fogerty Performer(s): John Fogerty
Mama, come look quick - there's a light up in the sky I see the silent ship, and it's calling you and I And if you listen close, the reasons all come clear I'm ready now to go, there's nothing left to fear Oh there's nothing left to fear
Leavin' all of this pain behind, gonna sail away Lettin' all of these chains unwind, gonna steal away
Mama, come look quick - do I see an open door? The passageway is lit, an' it's time to get on board What wonders we will see, what beauty to my eyes So come along with me, across the rainbow sky Across the rainbow sky
Leavin' all of this pain behind, gonna sail away Lettin' all of these chains unwind, gonna fly away Makin' over this troubled mind, gonna wash away Leavin' all of this doubt behind, gonna sail away
Mama, come look quick - there's a light up in the sky I see the silent ship, and it's calling you and I
I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus
(Adapted from: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - 1952)
(French Version: Jai Vu Maman Embrasser Le Père Noël - 1956)
Composer(s): Tommie Connor
Performer(s): RuPaul - 1997
I saw Daddy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
He didnt see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep
He thought that I was upstairs in my bedroom fast asleep
Then I saw Daddy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
There must be some mistake
Was I really awake?
I rubbed my eyes and moved in close, a better look to take
Then I saw Daddy hugging Santa Claus
He took his hand and pulled him to the couch
It must have been just fine
Santa didnt mean to mind
Then Daddy moved across the room to pour them both some wine
Then I saw Daddy fondle Santa Claus
And on his ear he nibbled now and then
I crawled across the floor
I hid behind the door
I left it open just a crack so I could see some more
Then I saw Daddy undress Santa Claus
They quickly threw their clothes on our big chair
Well, much to my surprise
I couldnt believe my eyes!
It wasnt Santa after all but Mommy in disguise
When I saw Daddy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath to mistletoe last night
Oh what I laugh it would have been
If I had really seen
Daddy kissing Santa Claus last night!!!
Sail Away Composer(s): Ritchie Blackmore; David Coverdale Performer(s): Deep Purple
If you're driftin' on an empty ocean with no wind to fill your sail the future, your horizon it's like searchin' for the Holy Grail You feel there's no tomorrow as you look into the water below It's only your reflection and you still ain't got no place to go
Time will show when, I don't know
Sail away tomorrow sailin' far away To find it steal or borrow I'll be there someday
Oh, woman, I keep returnin' to sing the same old song The story's been told, now I'm gettin' old Tell me,where do I belong? Feel like I'm goin' to surrender nard times I've had enough If I could find a place to hide my face I believe, I could get back up
Time will show when, I don't know
Sail away tomorrow sailin' far away To find it steal or borrow But I'll be there someday
Sail away tomorrow sailin' far away To find it steal or borrow But I'll be there someday
Sail away tomorrow sailin' far away To find it steal or borrow But I'll be there someday
Sharon Composer(s): David Bromberg First release by: David Bromberg - 1972
Went to this carnival, three years ago No big deal, ferris wheel, the same ole' stuff you know There was a man outside with a speech outside a tent And he said it to me, and this is how it went
Folks, you know she walks, she talks She crawls on her belly like a reptile Same ole' line except one part You don't need no money, boy, you pay with your heart
Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men? You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again
Wandered around, and looked around for a seat The light went low, and the band played a beat Out came this girl, wearing a scarf and sleeves Did a little dance that made me weak in the knees That girl, she danced like her back had no bone The band played a tune called the Main Street Moan
She smiled a smile the whole world could see She turned around, and she looked right at me I must have jumped six feet in the air And when I came down, that girl wasn't there
Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men? You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again
Out came this guy with a big ole' beard And furry arms, man he looked like a bear He said that all there is, there's no more to the show If you wanna breathe right, I think you better go I didn't think twice, headed straight for the door And when I left, I heard that big bear roar
Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men? You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again
Every time that carnival came, I was right there Lord, I learned to stay away from that mean ole' bear Just like the man said from his speech at the start When that carnival left town it took a piece of my heart I still get this funny feeling way down in my bones Whenever I hear a band play the Main Street Moan
Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men? You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again
Oh Sharon, what do you do to these men? You know the same rowdy crowd that was here last night is back again
Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody Composer(s): Isaac Hayes; David Porter First release by: Sam & Dave - 1966 Covered by multiple other artists
You are so much cool one, I don't worry about a thing You are pushin' full of lovin' that makes my heart sing I know that you want me and you prove it every day You're the kind of girl I can find giving my birds & I say
Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody Said I wasn't gonna tell a soul Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody But I, oh I, oh I, I couldn't keep it to myself
Baby I'm so proud I'm really gonna scream out loud I can't hold it any longer; your love talk is getting stronger Just one look in your eyes can make a young man cry Said I couldn't advertise, but baby you apologize
Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody Said I wasn't gonna tell a soul Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody But I, oh I, oh I, I couldn't keep it to myself
Look, your love is harder than the hardest rock Ooo it's shocking like electric wire, yeah yeah
Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody Said I wasn't gonna tell a soul Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody But I, oh I, oh I, I couldn't keep it to myself ...
I Pray On Christmas Composer(s): Harry Connick Jr. Performer(s): Harry Connick Jr.; and various other artists
I pray on Christmas That the Lord will see me through I pray on Christmas He'll show me what to do I pray on Christmas He'll help me understand And I pray on Christmas He'll take me by the hand
I pray on Christmas That the sick will soon be strong I pray on Christmas The Lord will hear my song I pray on Christmas That God will lead the way And I pray on Christmas He'll get me through another day
I pray on Christmas I pray on Christmas I pray on Christmas He'll get me through another day
I pray on Christmas All our problems are gonna be worked out I pray on Christmas God'll show us what love's about I pray on Christmas To do your will each day And I pray on Christmas That I'll be with you in heaven some day
I pray on Christmas Oh, the sick will be soon be strong I pray on Christmas The Lord will hear my song I pray on Christmas That God will lead the way And I pray I really pray on Christmas He'll get me through another day He'll get me through another day
Said I Love You ... But I Lied Composer(s): Michael Bolton; Robert John "Mutt" Lange Performer(s): Michael Bolton; Kilauea
You are the candle, love's the flame A fire that burns through wind and rain Shine your light on this heart of mine Til the end of time You came to me like the dawn through the night Just shinin' like the sun Out of my dreams and into my life You are the one, you are the one
Said I loved you but I lied 'Cause this is more than love I feel inside Said I loved you but I was wrong 'Cause loved could never ever feel so strong Said I loved you but I lied
With all my soul I've tried in vain How can mere words my heart explain This taste of heaven so deep so true I've found in you So many reasons in so many ways My life has just begun Need you forever, I need you to stay You are the one, you are the one
Said I loved you but I lied 'Cause this is more than love I feel inside Said I loved you but I was wrong 'Cause loved could never ever feel so strong Said I loved you but I lied
You came to me like the dawn through the night Just shinin' like the sun Out of my dreams and into my life You are the one, you are the one
Said I loved you but I lied 'Cause this is more than love I feel inside Said I loved you but I was wrong 'Cause loved could never ever feel so strong Said I loved you but I lied
Said I loved you But this is more than love I feel inside Said I loved you...But I lied
I Only Want You For Christmas Composer(s): Tim Nichols; Zack Turner Performer(s): Alan Jackson; Don Rich
The snow is falling It's Christmas Eve Presents are wrapped Under the tree Is there one for me?
I only want you for Christmas, baby I don't need nothing else I only want you for Christmas, baby Tie a ribbon 'round yourself Oh, tie a ribbon 'round yourself
I ain't gonna write no letter Send north to the pole Cause what I'm wanting this year Saint Nick don't need to know
I only want you for Christmas, baby I don't need nothing else I only want you for Christmas, baby Tie a ribbon 'round yourself Oh, tie a ribbon 'round yourself
So put on your Christmas stockings I'll find that mistle toe Let's get into the the holiday spirits And honey ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
I only want you for Christmas, baby I don't need nothing else I only want you for Christmas, baby Tie a ribbon 'round yourself I only want you for Christmas, baby I don't need nothing else I only want you for Christmas, baby Tie a ribbon 'round yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon 'round yourself Wooo oooo (train noise) Oh I had a bicycle I had a train too
Sahara (We'll Soon Be Dry Like You) Composer(s): Alfred Bryan; Jean Schwartz Performer(s): Esther Walker
King Ram-e-ses went to pieces seven thousand years ago And passed a law that Egypt must go dry He took the liquors from the slickers all the way to Jerico But kept a little toddy on the sly The desert of Sahara flowed with honey, so they say Till prohibition came along and dried it up one day
Sahara, we sympathize with you Sahara, now we're dry like you I know why Cleopatra put that snake against her skin She lost her mind completely when she lost her Gordon's Gin Omar Khyam took a leap into his caravan He took his wine glass, and away he flew And ever since All those Egyptians move their funny arms so queer They got that way From reaching for imaginary steins of beer Sahara, Sahara, now we're dry like you
I know just why Rebecca took her little pitcher to the well That old well just was camouflaging for a lager beer hotel Sahara, Sahara, now we're dry like you I've got the old Sahara prohibition blues
I Never Spend A Christmas That I Don't Think Of You
I Never Spend A Christmas That I Don't Think Of You Composer(s): Don Reid Performer(s): The Statler Brothers
The year you were snow queen
at the high school Christmas ball The night we got snowed in and prayed it wouldn't thaw The year I bought your bracelet and you bought me one too I never spend a Christmas that I don't think of you
The year I helped your Daddy trim the outdoor tree with lights You worked part time at Penney's and I took you home at night The Christmas Eve you told me you loved me and I knew I'd never spend a Christmas I wouldn't think of you
The night you planned the party to decorate the tree It snowed so hard no one could come, no one but you and me The year the senior class sold Christmas trees and mistletoe And we never thought that someday this would seem so long ago The Christmas Eve I told you I love you, well I do And I never spend a Christmas that I don't think of you I'll never spend a Christmas I won't be loving you
Saginaw Michigan Composer(s): Bill Anderson; Don Wayne First release by: Lefty Frizzell - 1963 Covered by multiple other artists
I was born in Saginaw Michigan I grew up in a house on Saginaw Bay My dad was a poor hard working Saginaw fisherman Too many times he came home with too little pay
I loved a girl in Saginaw Michigan The daughter of a wealthy, wealthy man But he called me that son of a Saginaw fisherman And not good enough to claim his daughter's hand
Now I'm up here in Alaska looking around for gold Like a crazy fool I'm a digging in this frozen ground so cold But with each new day I pray I'll strike it rich and then I'll go back home and claim my love in Saginaw Michigan
I wrote my love in Saginaw Michigan I said, "Honey I'm a-coming home, please wait for me And you can tell your dad I'm coming home a richer man I've hit the biggest strike in Klondike history"
Her dad met me in Saginaw Michigan He gave me a great big party with champagne Then he said, "Son, you wild young ambitious man Will you sell your father-in-law your Klondike claim"
Now he's up there in Alaska digging in the cold cold ground The greedy fool is a-looking for the gold I never found It serves him right and no one here is missing him Least of all the newly weds of Saginaw Michigan We're the happiest man and wife in Saginaw Michigan He's ashamed to show his face in Saginaw Michigan
I Never Knew The Meaning Of Christmas
Composer(s): Evan Rogers; Carl Sturken
Performer(s): *NSync
Fa la la, la la la la
Fa la la, fa la la
Fa la la, la la la la
Looking back on childhood days
I can't believe my foolish ways
Thought that Christmas only came from a store
Had to know what was there for me
Underneath the Christmas tree
I didn't know that there could be so much more
But in all of the rush
I was missing so much
Girl, you made me finally see, yeah
That I never knew the meaning of Christmas
'Til you came into my life
I was lost in the dark 'til you opened my heart
Like an angel shining bright
I wished on a star and, girl, here you are
Suddenly I realize
That I never knew the meaning of Christmas
'Til I looked into your eyes
Coming home for the holidays
Seeing friends from around the way
There was always something missing for me
All the sleigh rides, caroling
Didn't really mean anything
Without that someone who can make it complete
All the snow's falling down
There is joy all around
'Cause, girl, your love has shown me the way
And I never knew the meaning of Christmas
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
'Til you came into my life
I was lost in the dark 'til you opened my heart
Like an angel shining bright
I wished on a star and, girl, here you are
Suddenly I realize
That I never knew the meaning of Christmas
'Til I looked into your eyes
Fa la la, fa la la
Fa la la, la la la la
(Singing la, la la la, la la la la)
La la la la
Fa la la, fa la la
Fa la la, la la la la
(Singing la, la la la, la la la la)
Fa la la la
But in all of the rush
I was missing so much
Girl, you made me finally see, yeah
That I never knew the meaning of Christmas
(Never knew, never knew, never knew, knew, knew)
'Til you came into my life
I was lost in the dark 'til you opened my heart
Like an angel shining bright
I wished on a star and, girl, here you are
Suddenly I realize
That I never knew the meaning of Christmas
'Til I looked into your eyes
That I never knew the meaning of Christmas
'Til I looked into your eyes
Sagapo Composer(s): Claude Lemesle; S. Lebel; Ch. Bruhn Performer(s): Mireille Mathieu
Ils vivaient d'air du large et de soleil Dans l'île bleue bénie des dieux Je suis venue lui prendre un peu de ciel Je suis passée on s'est aimés
Sagapo dis-moi "je t'aime" Nous avons si peu de temps Pour un si grand amour Sagapo c'est un long poème Pour un petit mot sans illusion Et sans retour
On s'endormait dans les couleurs du soir On s'éveillait pour s'épouser Nos curs battaient au rythme des guitares Et on chantait sans y penser {au Refrain}
Va-t-il se taire Ce vent d'hiver Qui dit que tu N'existes plus
Sagapo dis-moi "je t'aime" Nous avons si peu de temps Pour un si grand amour Sagapo c'est un long poème Pour un petit mot sans illusion Et sans retour
I Met An Angel (On Christmas Day) Composer(s): G. Hasse; James Lowell; Keith Fluit Performer(s): Celine Dion
Ooh baby
Listen up to what I gotta say I found true love and it's here to stay Chapel bells are gonna ring in May I met an angel on christmas day
24th of December It was a cold and snowy night I can still remember Gazing at the stars and the moonlight Fell asleep on the sofa bed Dreams of Christmas in my head I awoke to my surprise There he was right before my eyes
Listen up to what I gotta say I found true love and it's here to stay Chapel bells are gonna ring in May I met an angel on christmas day
I was stuffing the stockings And hanging tinsel on the tree When i heard a knocking I opened the door in time to see Carrolers and silver bells I saw his face that's when i fell He was there bent on one knee Santa sent him just for me
Listen up to what I gotta say I found true love and it's here to stay Chapel bells are gonna ring in May I met an angel on christmas day
Yeah yeah
I know this love will grow When flowers bloom in early spring I'll be his bride, I'll wear his ring
If you're looking for a angel who Is gonna make your every dream come true Just write an letter saying Santa hey I need an angel next Christmas day
Yeah ooh baby, oh oh
Listen up to what I gotta say, babe I found true love and it's here to stay Chapel bells are gonna ring n' ring in May I met an angel on christmas day
Listen up to what I gotta say I found true love and it's here to stay Chapel bells are gonna ring, chapel bells are gonna ring I met an angel on christmas day
Listen up to what I gotta say
True love and it's all day I met an angel on christmas day
Sag Mir Wo Die Blumen Sind
((Adapted from: Where Have All The Flowers Gone? (Pete Seeger) - 1960))
Composer(s): Pete Seeger - Max Colpet
Performer(s): Marlene Dietrich - 1962
and multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages:
1962 - Que Sont Devenues Les Fleurs? (Dalida)
1963 - Waar Zijn Al De Bloemen Toch (Conny Vandenbos)
1963 - Hvor Er Som'rens Blomsterpragt (Katy Bødtger)
1965 - Chi Mai Lo Sa (Gli Apostoli)
1966 - Dove Andranno I Nostri Fiori (Patty Pravo)
Sag mir wo die Blumen sind wo sind sie geblieben Sag mir wo die Blumen sind was ist geschehen? Sag mir wo die Blumen sind Mädchen pflückten sie geschwind Wann wird man je verstehen wann wird man je verstehen?
Sag mir wo die Mädchen sind wo sind sie geblieben? Sag mir wo die Mädchen sind was ist geschehen? Sag mir wo die Mädchen sind Männer nahmen sie geschwind Wann wird man je verstehen? Wann wird man je verstehen?
Sag mir wo die Männer sind wo sind sie geblieben? Sag mir wo die Männer sind was ist geschehen? Sag mir wo die Männer sind zogen fort, der Krieg beginnt Wann wird man je verstehen? Wann wird man je verstehen?
Sag wo die Soldaten sind wo sind sie geblieben? Sag wo die Soldaten sind was ist geschehen? Sag wo die Soldaten sind über Gräben weht der Wind Wann wird man je verstehen? Wann wird man je verstehen?
Sag mir wo die Gräber sind wo sind sie geblieben? Sag mir wo die Gräber sind was ist geschehen? Sag mir wo die Gräber sind Blumen wehen im Sommerwind Wann wird man je verstehen? Wann wird man je verstehen?
Sag mir wo die Blumen sind wo sind sie geblieben? Sag mir wo die Blumen sind was ist geschehen? Sag mir wo die Blumen sind Mädchen pflückten sie geschwind Wann wird man je verstehen? Wann wird man je verstehen?
I Like Life Composer(s): Leslie Bricusse Performer(s): Stratford Johns
The Ghost of Christmas Present (G) and Scrooge (S) (G) Ebenezer Scrooge, the sins of man are huge! A never-ending symphony of villainy and infamy duplicity, deceit and subterfuge And no one's worse than Ebenezer Scrooge! Though man's a handy candidate for Hell I must admit life sometimes has its brighter side as well! I like life! Life likes me! Life and I fairly fully agree Life is fine! Life is good! 'Specially mine which is just as it should be! I like pouring the wine and why not? Life's a pleasure that I deny not I like life here and now Life and I made a mutual vow Till I die, life and I We'll both try to be better somehow And if life were a woman she would be my wife (S) Why? (G) Why? Because I like life! (S) That's all very well for you but not for me I hate life (G) Scrooge, you're an even bigger fool than I took you for! Now you listen to me I like life Well, go on! (S) I like life (G) That's better! Life likes me (S) Life likes me (G) Good! Good! I make life a perpetual spree (S) Perpetual spree (G) Eating food (S) Drinking wine Thinking who'd like the privilege to dine me I like drinking the drink I'm drinking (G) That's better, Scrooge! I like thinking the thoughts I'm thinking I like songs, I like dance I hear music and I'm in a trance (S) Tra la la! (G) Oompapah! (both) Chances are we shall get up and prance (G) Where there's music and laughter happiness is rife (S) Why? (G) Why? Because I like life! (both) Where there's music and laughter happiness is rife Why? Because I like life See how much we like life!
Chi Mai Lo Sa ((aka Dove Andranno I Nostri Fiori (Patty Pravo) - 1966))
((Adapted from: Where Have All The Flowers Gone? (Pete Seeger) - 1960))
Composer(s): Pete Seeger - Daniele Pace
Performer(s): Gli Apostoli - 1965
Versions In Other Languages:
1962 - Que Sont Devenues Les Fleurs? (Dalida)
1962 - Sag Mir Wo Die Blumen Sind (Marlene Dietrich)
1963 - Waar Zijn Al De Bloemen Toch (Conny Vandenbos)
1963 - Hvor Er Som'rens Blomsterpragt (Katy Bødtger)
Ohhm sha la la la che sarà del nostro amor? chi mai può dir? che sarà del nostro amor? chi mai lo sa?
Come un fiore morirà chissà se durerà nessuno mai saprà nessuno mai saprà Ohhm sha la la la che sarà di me e di te? Chi mai può dir che sarà di me e di te? chi mai lo sa?
Non vorrai vedermi più? Vorrai restar con me? Nessuno mai saprà nessuno mai saprà
I Know What I Want For Christmas Composer(s): Charlie Black; Dana Hunt Performer(s): George Strait
This the season for generosity A time to give and to receive My Christmas list consists of just one sweet dream....
I know what I want for Christmas this year I hope my note got to Santa on time Im a little bit nervous, Its kind of a big thing Im asking for I dont know if I deserve it but, boy, if I get it Ill never ask for anything more It shines, its new And its the one wish that I wish would come true This year for Christmas I just wanna be with you
We can build a little fire We can sit and talk for hours Well just have fun You can tell me what you did Christmas morning as a kid And well talk about all our Christmases to come
And if I hang a little mistletoe in every single doorway Im sure to get a kiss And is it too much to ask for a snowman kind of snow To complete this singular wish? It shines, its new I know what I want and nothin else will do This year for Christmas I just want to be with you
This year for Christmas I just want to be with you
