Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Sweet Guinevere Composer(s): Gordon Lightfoot Performer(s): Gordon Lightfoot
Sweet Guinevere youre off to the coal town tonight And your young brother Ernies up in Pittsburgh PA You know mother loves you, and dads in the mine So dont go to the coal town, Guinevere, if youre kind She loves a young man and he lives in the town He leaves the house early for he works underground He makes a good wage for a coal miners son And shes a bit pretty, just turned twenty-one
Sweet Guinevere youre off to the coal town tonight And your young brother Ernies up in Pittsburgh PA You know mother loves you, and dads in the mine So dont go to the coal town, Guinevere, shut the blind
She knows her good mothers not feelin no pain She remembers an explosion and the black falling rain She paints her thin lips in her dewy-eyed way Then she says to the daughter, dear daughter I pray
Sweet Guinevere youre off to the coal town tonight And your young brother Ernies up in Pittsburgh PA You know mother loves you, and dads in the mine So dont go to the coal town, Guinevere, if youre kind
You To Me Are Everything Composer(s): Michael Denne; Ken Gold Performer(s): The Real Thing and various other artists
Oohh I would take the stars out of the sky for you Stop the rain from falling if you asked me to I'd do anything for you, your wish is my command I can move a mountain when your hand is in my hand
Words could not express how much you mean to me There must be some other way to make you see If it takes my heart and soul you know I'll pay the price Everything that I possess I'd gladly sacrifice
Oh you to me are everything the sweetest song that I could sing Oh baby, oh baby To you I guess I'm just a clown Who picks you up each time you're down Oh baby, oh baby You give me just a taste of love To build my hopes upon You know you've got the power girl To keep me holding on So now you've got the best of me C'mon and take the rest of me Oh baby
Though you're close to me we seem so far apart Maybe given time you'll have a change of heart If it takes forever girl then I'm prepared to wait The day you give your love to me won't be a day too late
Oh you to me are everything the sweetest song that I could sing Oh baby, oh baby To you I guess I'm just a clown Who picks you up each time you're down Oh baby, oh baby You give me just a taste of love To build my hopes upon You know you've got the power girl To keep me holding on So now you've got the best of me C'mon and take the rest of me Oh baby
Oh you to me are everything the sweetest song that I could sing Oh baby, oh baby To you I guess I'm just a clown Who picks you up each time you're down Oh baby, oh baby You give me just a taste of love To build my hopes upon You know you've got the power girl To keep me holding on So now you've got the best of me C'mon and take the rest of me Oh baby
Sweet Georgia Brown (aka Bright Mississippi) Composer(s): Ben Bernie - Kenneth Casey - Maceo Pinkard First release by: Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orch. - 1925 Covered by multiple other artists
She just got here yesterday Things are hot here now they say There's a new gal in town Gals are jealous, there's no doubt All the guys just rave about Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!) It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown
All you gals will get the blues all you pals will surely lose And, there's but one excuse Now I've told you who she was and I've told you what she does Still, give this gal her dues This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!) All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats Oh boy, ain't she the cats? Who's that mister, 't ain't her sister It's Sweet Georgia Brown
You Think Of Everything Composer(s): Joseph McCarthy; James Van Heusen Performer(s): Connie Haines; Dick Haymes; Richard Himber; Joe Williams
You think of everything, dont you? You think of everything With every smile, you bring sunshine my way Your thoughts are all in my direction And yet you dont intrude And when I am low and need affection You anticipate my mood You think of everything, dont you? Its like a dream affair If I need anything, youre always there I cant remember you forgetting those little things I adore You think of everything to make you love me more
Sweet Freedom Composer(s): Rod Temperton Performer(s): Michael McDonald
No more runnin' down the wrong road dancin' to a diff'rent drum Can't you see what's goin' on deep inside your heart? Always searchin' for the real thing livin' like it's far away Just leave all the madness in yesterday You're holdin' the key when you believe it
(Shine sweet freedom) (Shine your light on me) You are the magic you're right where I wanna be (Oh sweet freedom carry me along) We'll keep the spirit alive on and on
We'll be dancin' in the moonlight smilin' with the risin' sun Livin' like we've never done goin' all the way Reachin' out to meet the changes touchin' every shining star The light of tomorrow is right where we are There's no turnin' back from what I'm feeling
(Shine sweet freedom) (Shine your light on me) You are the magic you're right where I wanna be (Oh sweet freedom carry me along) We'll keep the spirit alive on and on
'Cause there'll be starlight all night when we're close together Share those feelings dancin' in your eyes Tonight they're guiding us shinin' till the mornin' light
You Tell Me Your Dream Composer(s): Charles N. Daniels; Albert H. Brown; Seymour Rice; Gus Kahn Performer(s): Skeeter Davis; and various other artists
All day today I was thinking Of a time, a long time ago When I told you I had a dream And in my dream you wanted me for you
I couldn't tell you my secret So I laughed and just shook my head You didn't give up that easy And I still hear the words that you said
You had a dream dear, I had one too My dream was best, 'cause it was of you Come sweetheart tell me, now is the time You tell me your dream, I'll tell you mine
You said you dreamed I had promised That someday we would be wed And that was exactly like my dream And I couldn't believe what you said
But now we're both so happy Everything turned out fine You tell me your dream, I'll tell you mine
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As recorded by The Ink Spots:
I had a dream, dear You had one, too Mine was the best dream Because it was of you
Come, sweetheart, tell me Now is the time You tell me your dream And I'll tell you mine
Monologue: Darlin' I had a dream, dear Ya know, I think you had one, too But I KNOW mine was the BEST dream, ya know why? Ha! 'cause it was of you Come 'ere, baby Why don't you tell me your dream? Darlin', 'cause right now is the time All you gotta do is tell me YOUR dream know what I'll do? Baby, I'll tell you mine
I had a dream, dear You had one, too Mine was the best dream Because it was of you
Come, sweetheart, tell me Now is the time You tell me your dream And I'll tell you mine
Sweet Forget-Me-Nots (Traditional) Performer(s): Roy Daniels
Fancy brings a thought to me Of a flower bright and fair Her grace and beauty both combine More lovely and more rare Like a maiden I once knew Who shared my happy lot Where we parted when she whispered 'You'll forget me not'
She's graceful and she's charming like the lilies in the pond Time was gliding swiftly by, of her I'd grown so fond The roses and the daisies they bloom around the spot Where we parted when she whispered 'You'll forget me not'
I must admit I don't know where But it's really all the same Love grows in the village street And all around the lane I gently took her tiny hand A glance at me she shot She dropped a flower I picked it up 'Twas a sweet forget-me-not'
Then there came a happy day When something that I said Caused her lips to mumble 'Yes' And shortly we were wed Now a cottage by a lane In a little garden spot Grows a flower, you know it well It's a sweet forget-me-not
You Tell Me Why Composer(s): Ron Elliott Performer(s): The Beau Brummels; Leo Kottke
You tell me that I should not cry You tell me "All good things must die" You ask me why I get upset You tell me that I will forget Tell me why-eye-eye
You say I-I can't be blue for long You say I'll find new love that's strong You tell me she was not for me It's just the way love has to be Tell me why-eye-eye
Why I cannot see her She won't let me see her
Te-ell, te-ell, tell me why
You tell me I will find my way Tomorrow won't be like today You tell me life was meant to be One-third good, two-thirds misery Tell me why-eye-eye
Sweet Emotion Composer(s): Tom Hamilton - Steven Tyler First release by: Aerosmith - 1975 Covered by multiple other artists
Sweet emotion Sweet emotion
Talk about things that nobody cares Wearin' other things that nobody wears Ya callin' my name but I gotta make clear I can't say baby where I'll be in a year
Some sweat-hoga mama with a face like a gent Said my get up and go musta' got up and went Well I got good news she's a real good liar 'Cause her backstage a boogie set'chor pants on fire
Sweet emotion Sweet emotion
I pulled into town in a police car Your daddy said I took you just a little too far Ya tellin' me things but'chor girlfriend lied You can't catch me 'cause the rabbit done died
A yes it did
Standin' in the front just a shakin' your ass I'll take you backstage you can drink from my glass We'll talk about something you can sure understand 'Cause a month on the road and I'll be eatin' from your hand
You Talk Too Much ((French Version: Tu Parles Trop (Johnny Hallyday) - 1960))
Composer(s): Joe Jones - Reginald Hall
First release: Joe Jones & His Orch. - 1960
Covered by multiple other artists
You talk too much you worry me to death You talk too much, you even worry my pet You just talk, talk too much You talk about people that you don't know You talk about people wherever you go You just talk, talk too much You talk about people that you've never seen You talk about people, you can make me scream You just talk, you talk too much
You talk too much you worry me to death You talk too much, you even worry my pet You just talk, talk too much You talk about people that you don't know You talk about people wherever you go You just talk, talk too much You talk about people that you've never seen You talk about people, you can make me scream You just talk, you talk too much
Sweet Emalina, My Gal Composer(s): Henry Creamer - Turner Layton Performer(s): Art Tatum
Moon am a-hining, the stars are bright above Emaline, Emaline My heart am pining just for my lady love Emaline, Emaline
Come love, crickets are calling just for you Come down no use of stalling you hear me calling too
Sweet Emalina my Gal Sweet Emalina my Gal Come to my arms I want to love you now Cuddle up closer old pal Don't start to tellin' no lies Stoppa dat rolin' dem eyes 'Cause When you look my troubles start Lawd I feel asumpin' bumpin' all around my heart Oh! Sweet Emalina my pal Sweet Emalina my gal
Sweeter than honey, and more than twice as fine Emaline, Emaline Your eyes are sunny, and lawdy how they shine Emaline, Emaline
No one can come between us don't be 'fraid Come down my dusky Venus, and hear my serenade
Sweet Emalina my Gal Sweet Emalina my Gal Come to my arms I want to love you now Cuddle up closer old pal Don't start to tellin' no lies Stoppa dat rolin' dem eyes 'Cause When you look my troubles start Lawd I feel asumpin' bumpin' all around my heart Oh! Sweet Emalina my pal Sweet Emalina my gal
You Take The Table And I'll Take The Chairs Composer(s): John D. Loudermilk Performer(s): Bob Gallion; June Webb; Miki and Griff; Claude Gray
So here we are breakin' up our home To go our sep'rate ways all alone Go take your love you just wouldn't share You take the table and I'll take the chairs
Breaking up a home that was so sweet Sorting out the things we want to keep A perfect way to start a life of care You take the table and I'll take the chairs
What a shame to see such pretty things Seperated like our wedding rings From the basement to the attic stair You take the table and I'll take the chairs
Life is oh so useless since you're gone All I do is sit and weep alone With a heart that's too blue to bear Since you took the table and I took the chairs
Sweet Eloise Composer(s): Mack David - Russ Morgan Performer(s): Glenn Miller and multiple other artists
Sweet Eloise, sing the birds in the trees When she is near you can hear them Singing sweet melodies They're just for my Eloise (My Eloise)
Sweet Eloise is a beautiful sight Old Mr. Moon comes around to Look at her every night Her smile's a warm summer breeze (The smile of Eloise)
And though there may be clouds in the skies There's always sunshine deep in her eyes In case you didn't know, roses grow hopin' some day They'll be pressed and caressed in her bouquet
Sweet Eloise is so lovely to love You will agree she's the only girl That you're dreamin' of But you'll be wastin' your time `Cause Eloise is all mine (She's all mine)
Sweet Eloise is so lovely to love That you will agree she's the only girl That you're dreamin' of But you'll be wastin' your time `Cause Eloise is all mine (So don't you give her a line `cause Eloise is all mine)
You Take My Breath Away
Composer(s): Thereza Bazar - David Van Day
Performer(s): Dollar
Funny faces look at the way that we live
We're on prime time
Going places you're just so good to be with
Huh you're a major sensation
Don't hand around we gotta live it while we can
And you set the style and when I see you smile
I don't believe you do what you do
'Cause you take my breath away
We gotta live every day now
You take my breath away want to say
It doesn't happen everyday someone like you
Should be there to help me through
Oh you take my breath away
Strange sensations feel like I'm floating on air
Like the sunshine
Good vibrations follow you round everywhere
You know you're walking a fine line
Don't hang around we gotta live it while we can
And you set the style and when I see you smile
I don't believe you do what you do
'Cause you take my breath away
We gotta live every day now
You take my breath away want to say
It doesn't happen everyday someone like you
Should be there to help me through
Oh you take my breath away
It doesn't happen everyday someone like you
Should be there to help me through
Why don't you admit how you take my breath away
We gotta live everyday now
You (you) take my breath away
We gotta live everyday now
You take my breath away
We gotta live everyday now
(Repeat) ...
Sweet Dreams Composer(s): Don Gibson First release by: Don Gibson - 1958 Covered by multiple other artists
Sweet dreams of you Every night I go through Why can't I forget you and start my life anew Instead of having sweet dreams about you
You don't love me, it's plain I should know I'll never wear your ring I should hate you the whole night through Instead of having sweet dreams about you
Sweet dreams of you Things I know can't come true Why can't I forget the past, start loving someone new Instead of having sweet dreams about you
You Stole My Bell Composer(s): Elvis Costello; Cait O'rjordan Performer(s): Elvis Costello
There is a place Underneath the staircase Where I keep the evidence Of what once would offer peace In a deep blue velvet box filled with joy and pride Should I pick the locks? Should I peek inside? Can I stand the sight of those happy days? Should I strike a match, burn them all away?
Cos you stole my bell And you broke my chime And the clock spins round but it won't keep time There are many lovely girls in this cold and loveless world But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you (x2)
So here we are But it's not quite like we thought Those things were priceless then Now I know they can't be bought In a deep blue velvet box fastened with a pin Should I lift the lid? Should I look within? Was it my last chance or my first mistake? Is it just a step that we'll never take?
Cos you stole my bell And you broke my chime And the clock spins round but it won't keep time There are many lovely girls in this cold and loveless world But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) ((French Version: Déprime (Sylvie Vartan) - 1983)) Composer(s): Annie Lennox - Dave Stewart First release by: Eurythmics - 1983 Covered by multiple other artists
Sweet dreams are made of this Who am I to disagree? I travel the world And the seven seas Everybody's looking for something Some of them want to use you Some of them want to get used by you Some of them want to abuse you Some of them want to be abused
You Stepped Out Of A Dream Composer(s): Nacio Herb Brown; Gus Kahn Performer(s): Tony Martin; and various other artists
You Stepped out of a dream You are too wonderful To be what you seem
Could there be eyes like yours? Could there be lips like yours? Could there be smiles like yours, Honest and truly?
You Stepped out of a cloud I want to take you away Away from the crowd And have you all to myself Alone and apart Out of a dream Safe into my heart
~interlude~
You Stepped out of a cloud I want to take you away Away from the crowd And have you all to myself Alone and apart Out of a dream Safe into my heart ... Wa-dee-la-la Out of a dream!
Déprime ((Adapted from: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Eurythmics) - 1983)) Composer(s): Annie Lennox - Dave Stewart - Michel Mallory Performer(s): Sylvie Vartan - 1983
Déprime à quoi tu rimes Avec ton parfum d'aspirine Ne perds pas ton temps Plus rien ne me mine J'ai le moral et les idées clean C'est lui ma médecine Mon antidote, le remède a tout Rien ne me contamine J'ai le sourire à l'épreuve de tout
Déprime à quoi tu rimes Avec ses joies que tu abimes Passe ton chemin, tu as mauvaise mine Ton image de marque décline
Ca va pas? Qu'est-ce que t'as? Tout va bien! Ca va pas? Très très bien! Qu'est-ce que t'as? Tout va bien! Ca va pas? Très très bien! Qu'est-ce que t'as? Tout va bien! Ca va pas! Tout va bien! Qu'est-ce que t'as?
C'est lui ma médecine Son amour c'est le remède à tout Déprime je te réprime Dans ton jeu, tu n'as plus un atout
Déprime t'as plus la prime Je te renvoie dans ton abime Tu n'as plus de quoi faire de la frime J'ai le moral et les idées cleans
Déprime à quoi tu rimes Avec ses joies que tu abimes Passe ton chemin, tu as mauvaise mine Ton image de marque décline