Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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A Figure Walks Composer(s): The Fall - Grant Showbiz Performer(s): The Fall
A figure walks behind you A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you A figure walks behind you
Days of booze and roses Shine on us, free us all Who is not irascible He is no genius
A figure walks behind you A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you A figure walks behind you
The old golden savages Killed their philosophers Thought brought the drought about Something followed me out Goes out again
A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you
And if it grabs my coat tail I will turn and hit it It may remove the pegs Keeping my eyes open
A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you
It's got eyes of brown, watery Nails of pointed yellow Hands of black carpet It's a quick trip to the ice house A quick trip to the ice house A quick trip to the ice house A quick trip to the ice house
A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you You You You You You You You
A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you A figure walks behind you A shadow walks behind you
You You You
And tales of terror Which my father told me They never scared me But not only is it the blind Who cannot see That figure behind you Behind you Behind you You You
That figure kept on walking Behind you
There's a man on my trail There's a man on my trail There's a man on my trail There's a man on my trail He's also behind you Behind you Behind you Behind you Behind you
That figure kept on walking That figure kept on walking That figure kept on walking That figure kept on walking Behind you Behind you Behind you
You're A Grand Old Flag Composer(s): George M. Cohan Performer(s): James Cagney; and various other artists
You're a grand old flag You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave You're the emblem of The land I love The home of the free and the brave Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue Where there's never a boast or brag Should auld acquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the grand old flag
You're a grand old flag You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave You're the emblem of The land I love The home of the free and the brave Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue Where there's never a boast or brag Should auld acquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the grand old flag
A Few Minutes Of Silence Composer(s): Paul Westerberg Performer(s): Paul Westerberg
Play me what I want to hear Dont make me have to come down there Forgot how to think and I dont wanna dance I wanna hear few minutes, few minutes, few minutes, of silence Few minutes, few minutes, few minutes, of silence
Its me, Im back for my request Cut me some slack and give it a rest Sex and money and violence I wanna hear few minutes, few minutes, few minutes, of silence Few minutes, few minutes, few minutes of silence
Silence Silence
You know the reason Im listening for One more note and Im out that door Is it too much to ask for my request
Silence
Few minutes few minutes few minutes of silence Few just a few few minutes come on come on just give me some silence Few just a few few minutes all I ever wanna hear is silence Few just a few few minutes few minutes of
You're A Friend Of Mine Composer(s): Jeffrey Cohen; Narada Michael Walden Performer(s): Clarence Clemons
Striking out? Well count me in I'm gonna stand right by your side through thick or thin Ain't no doubt Gonna win A walk through hell ain't bad compared to where we've been
Oh you can depend on me Over and over... over and over Know that I intend to be The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry And you can call on me until the day you die
Years may come and go Here's one thing I know All my life You're a friend of mine
That argument I can't forget We fought so hard I don't think I've recovered yet The girls we knew Who thought you were cool I never introduced my favorite ones to you
Oh you can depend on me Over and over... over and over Know that I intend to be The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry And you can call on me until the day you die
Years may come and go Here's one thing I know All my life You're a friend of mine
Oh you can depend on me Over and over... over and over Know that I intend to be The one who who always makes you laugh until you cry And you can call on me until the day you die
Years may come and go Here's one thing I know All my life You're a friend of mine
Oh you can depend on me I'll be fine 'Cause you're a friend of mine yeeaah I'll be fine 'Cause you're a friend of mine
A Fellow Needs A Girl Composer(s): Oscar Hammerstein II - Richard Rodgers Performer(s): Frank Sinatra and multiple other artists
A fellow needs a girl, to sit by his side At the end of a weary day To sit by his side and listen to him talk And agree with the things he'll say!
A fellow needs a girl, to hold in his arms When the rest of the world goes wrong To hold in his arms and know that she believes That her fellow is wise and strong!
When things go right and his job's well done He wants to share the prize he's won If no one shares and no one cares Where's the fun of a job well done, or a prize you've won?
A fellow needs a home, his own kind of home But to make this dream come A fellow needs a girl, his own kind of girl My kind of girl is you!
A fellow needs a girl, his own kind of girl My kind of girl is you!
You're A Builder-Upper Composer(s): Harold Arlen; Ira Gershwin; E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Performer(s): Ethel Merman; and various other artists
When you want to You are able to make me feel that Im Clark Gable Then next minute you make me feel Im something from the zoo First you warm up, then youre distant Never knew a girl so inconsistent Im a big-shot at half past one A so-and-so by two Heaven forgive you for your sins Keeping me on meaner than him
Youre a builder-upper, a breaker-downer A holder-outer, and Im a giver-inner Sad but true, Im a sapper or two Taking it from a big rover like you Dont know where Im atter Im just a this-er, then Im a that-er A taker on the chin-er My, my, my, what a weakie am I To love you as I do
Just when Im ready to sob You hand me a throb And everything is hunky-dory And thats my story Open your arms and Im a stooge for your charms Youre a builder-upper, a breaker-downer A holder-outer and Im a giver-inner Sad but true, I love it I do Being broken by a builder-upper like you
Sad but true, I love it I do Being broken by a builder-upper like you
A Fella With An Umbrella Composer(s): Irving Berlin Performer(s): Peter Lawford & Judy Garland and multiple other artists
I'm just a fella A fella with an umbrella Looking for a girl who saved her love for a rainy day I'm just a fella A fella with an umbrella Glad to see the skies of blue have turned into skies of gray Raindrops have brought us together and that's what I longed to see Maybe the break in the weather will prove to be a break for me So I'll be the fella, the fella with an umbrella if you'll be the girl who saved her love for a rainy day
I met a fella A fella with an umbrella Looking for a girl who saved her love for a rainy day I met a fella A fella with an umbrella Waiting for the skies of blue to turn into skies of gray Raindrops will bring us together and that's what I long to see Maybe a break in the weather will prove to be a break for me I told the fella, the fella with the umbrella I could be the girl who saved her love for a rainy day
You're A Big Girl Now Composer(s): Marty Bryant; Robert Douglas Performer(s): The Stylistics; Chosen Few; The Newstead Trio
Youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho) Youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho)
No more pigtails in your hair No more silly looks with a childish glare No more doll for you to play No more dumbness in the things you say
Youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho) Youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho)
You can love, girl, if you must You can kiss, girl, if you must What youll see day by day All the realness in your way
And youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho) Youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho)
{Baby, I love you} Baby, I love you {Yes, I do} Oh, yes, I do now {In all my life} In all my life {Youre my dream come true} Youre my dream come true {Youre a big girl now} Youre a big girl now {Yes, you are} {Youre my happiness} Shining star
Youre a big girl now No more daddys little girl (Oh, ho, ho, ho) Youre a big girl now
A Felicidade ((Italian Version: Felicità (by Catarina Valente) - 1959)) Composer(s): Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vinicius de Moraes First release by: Silvia Telles - 1959 Covered by multiple other artists
Tristeza nao tem fim, felicidade sim A felicidade e como gota, de orvalho numa petala de flor Brilha tranquila. Depois de leve oscila E cai como uma lagrima de amor
A felicidade do pobre parece a grande ilusao do carnavao A gente trabalha, o ano intero Por um momento de sonho pra fazer a fantasia De rei ou de pirata ou jardineira Pra tudo se acabar na Quarta feira
Tristeza nao tem fim, felicidade sim A felicidade a como a pluma, que o vento vai levando pelo ar Voa tao leve, mas tem a vida breve Precisa que haja vento sem parar
A minha felicidade esta sonhando Nos olhos da minha namorada E como esta noite, passando, passando Em busca da madrugada falam baixo por favor Pra que ela acorde alegre com o dia Oferecendo beijos de amor
Your Wildest Dreams Composer(s): Justin Hayward Performer(s): The Moody Blues
Once upon a time (Once when you were mine) I remember skies Reflected in your eyes I wonder where you are I wonder if you Think about me Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
Once the world was new Our bodies felt the morning dew That greets the brand new day We couldn't tear ourselves away I wonder if you care I wonder if you still remember Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays And when the words are Touched with sorrow When the music plays I hear the sound I had to follow Once upon a time
Once beneath the stars The universe was ours Love was all we knew And all I knew was you I wonder if you know I wonder if you think about it Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
And when the music plays And when the words are Touched with sorrow When the music plays I hear the sound I had to follow Once upon a time
Once upon a time Once when you were mine I remember skies Mirrored in your eyes I wonder where you are I wonder if you Think about me Once upon a time In your wildest dreams
A Feeling Is Composer(s): Sheila Hutchinson Performer(s): The Emotions
You know it's just a feelin' A feelin' is a feelin'
A feelin' is a thing you can be sure of Even if it's singular or plural No matter what kind or mood of
You only know the real true meanin' You don't have to tell anybody what's keepin' You in a way, whatever the day Whether it stays or go away, no
A feelin' is a thing you just can't finagle It takes more than a rhyme or riddle It's a matter of control over a lot or a little
Just keep in mind, real power is a virtue Use it, you'll find you'll need no one to nurse you When you pursue, you only accrue What's comin' to you
It's true, it's true It's true, it's true
Others will see you're a much better person And it may seem they're just like a merchant 'Cause you will have the gift they've been searchin' for And much, much more, much more
A feelin' is (A feelin' is) A feelin' is (A feelin' is) A feelin' is
You know it's just a feelin' A feelin' is a feelin'
A feelin', oh (A feelin', oh, a feelin' is) A feelin' is (I said a feelin' is, I said a feelin' is)
A feelin' is (Somethin' precious) A feelin' is (Somethin' special) A feelin' is (Ooh, remember this is a feelin') (Never, never, never, never, never)
A feelin', oh (A feelin', ooh) A feelin' is
A feelin' is A feelin' is A feelin' is (A feelin' is tender, warm, precious)
A feelin', oh (Never turn your back on a feeling) (Never, never, never, never, never, never) A feelin' is
Your Wild Heart Composer(s): Charles Sana; Jimmy Testa Performer(s): Joy Layne; The Chordettes
When we first met my heart was set You were the love I'd never regret Then with a smile, you left for awhile I didn't know that your heart was so wild
Your wild heart Your wild heart I couldn't tame right from the start It was just you, me for you Your wild heart I had to choose
Then you returned, explained how you yearned And that the flame for me still burned How would I know, for I loved you so Your heart's so wild again, wants to go
Your wild heart Your wild heart I couldn't tame right from the start It was just you, me for you Your wild heart I had to choose
You act so free, it seems to me Wild your heart always will be But now I'm through Things that you do Tell my heart that you will never be true
Your wild heart Your wild heart I couldn't tame right from the start It was just you, me for you Your wild heart I had to choose
A Feast Of Friends Composer(s): Jim Morrison Performer(s): The Doors
Wow, I´m sick of doubt Live in the light of certain South Cruel bindings The servants have the power Dog men and their mean women Pulling poor blankets over our sailors I´m sick of dour faces Staring at me from the T.V. Tower I want roses in my garden bower; dig? Royal babies, rubies Must now replace aborted Strangers in the mud These mutants, blood meal for the plant that´s plowed
They are waiting to take us into the severed garden Do you know, how pale and wanton thrillful Comes death in a strange hour Unannounced, unplanned for like a scaring over-friendly guest you´ve brought to bed Death makes angels of us all and gives us wings Where we had shoulders, smooth as ravens claws
No more money, no more fancy dress This other kingdom seems by far the best Until it´s other jaw reveals incest And loose obidience to a vegetable law
I will not go Prefer a feast of friends To the giant family
Father And A Son Composer(s): Loudon Wainwright III Performer(s): Loudon Wainwright III
When I was your age I was just like you And just look at me now; I'm sure you do But your grandfather was just as bad And you should have heard him trash his dad Life's no picnic, that's a given My mom's mom died when my mom was seven My mom's father was a tragic guy But he was so distant and nobody knows why Now, your mother's family, you know them Each and every one a gem Each and every one a gem
When I was your age I was a mess On a bad day I still am, I guess I think I know what you're going through Everything changes but nothing is new And I know that I'm miserable; can't you see? I just want you to be just like me Boys grow up to be grown men And then men change back into boys again You're starting up and I'm winding down Ain't it big enough for us both in this town? Say it's big enough for us both in this town
When I was your age I thought I hated my dad And that the feeling was a mutual one that we had We fought each other day and night I was always wrong; he was always right But he had the power and he needed to win His life half over, mine about to begin I'm not sure about that Oedipal stuff But when we were together it was always rough Hate is a strong word; I want to back-track The bigger the front, then the bigger the back The bigger the front, then the bigger the back
Now you and me are me and you And it's a different ballgame though not brand-new I don't know what all of this fighting is for But we're having us a teenage/middle-age war I don't want to die and you want to live It takes a little bit of take and a whole lot of give It never really ends though each race is run This thing between a father and a son Maybe it's power and push and shove Maybe it's hate but probably it's love Maybe it's hate but probably it's love
Your Turn To Cry Performer(s): The Dave Clark Five
The time has come For me to say goodbye You've had your fun Now it's your turn to cry
You played around With everyone you found You didn't even care If it got around
It's your turn to cry The tears from your eyes won't bring me back again You'll remember my words now I've gone It's your turn to cry
I've tried so hard to make you understand I'd give you the world if by me you would stand You didn't even care if it caused me pain So I just go out walkin' in the rain
It's your turn to cry The tears from your eyes won't bring me back again You'll remember my words now I've gone It's your turn to cry
I'm glad it's over and it's done (He don't love you no more) It's you that's lonely, I'm the happy one (He's not sad anymore)
I've turned the tables, now it's you (You want him back again) Who wants me, needs me Said she'll never make me blue
The time has come For me to say goodbye You've had your fun Now it's your turn to cry
You played around With everyone you found You didn't even care If it got around
It's your turn to cry The tears from your eyes won't bring me back again You'll remember my words now I've gone It's your turn to cry
A Brown Bird Singing Composer(s): Royden Barrie - Hayden Wood Performer(s): Maxine Sullivan and multiple other artists
All through the night there's a little brown bird singing singing in the dusk of the darkness and the dew Oh how I wish that my heart could go awinging could go awinging straight through the nighttime to you to you
Your Time Is Gonna Come Composer(s): John Paul Jones; Jimmy Page Performer(s): Led Zeppelin; Dread Zeppelin; Iron Horse; Sandie Shaw; Wolfgang
Lying, cheating, hurting, that's all you seem to do Messing around with every guy in town Putting me down for thinking of somebody new Always the same, playing your games Drive me insane, trouble's gonna come to you One of these days and it won't be long You'll look for me but baby I'll be gone This is all I've got to say to you woman
Your time is gonna come, your time is gonna come Your time is gonna come, your time is gonna come
Made up my mind to break this time Won't be so fine, it's my turn to cry Do what you want, I won't take the brunt It's fading away, can't feel you anymore Don't care what you say, 'cause I'm going away to stay Gonna make you pay for that great big hole in my heart People talking all around, watch out woman No longer is the joke gonna be on my heart You've been bad to me woman, but it's coming back home to you
Your time is gonna come, your time is gonna come Your time is gonna come, your time is gonna come
A Boy From Nowhere Composer(s): Mike Leander - Edward Seago Performer(s): Tom Jones; Michael Ball; John Barrowman
The nights grow cold My search for gold Is leading nowhere Which ever lonely road I take It seems to go where It's a fight to survive Just until tomorrow How can I display What I know I'm worthy of When they turn me away
The doors are closed To such as I A boy from nowhere But not to those Who feel they find The right to go where They'll be met with respect No humiliation A man's place on earth I have come to realise Is decided at birth
So what's the future No matter where I go I will still belong In abolition Where we don't know where Our next bed is coming from Something's wrong!
I vow to stray I won't remain A boy from nowhere There has to be A place for me And I must go there I don't fantasize Unlike a million others Who must bow and scrape For my one means of escape Is to flourish a cape
I've thought too long to fight The Gods if they oppose me I have to win I won't give in No-one who knows me Would expect me to fail For the want of trying Not a man alive Had to beg, or steal, or fight More than me to survive
So what's the future No matter where I go I will still belong In abolition Where good honest men grow weak And the rich grow strong Something's wrong!
Another jolt, another bolt A boy from nowhere My destiny will guarantee That I'll only go where It's a fight to survive Just until tomorrow One more mouth to feed And the way things are 'round here That's the last thing they need
Your Sweetness Is My Weakness Composer(s): Barry White Performer(s): Barry White
Ooh, girl, you know like I know, uh-huh What your lovin', girl, has done for me Like a Mona Lisa hangin' on a wall, uh-huh
You're a lovely sight, lovely sight to see, mmm, hmm The way you give me your sweet love Any place and time when you look at me I get weak in my knees I'm so thankful that you're mine
Your sweetness is my weakness, yeah Girl, your sweetness is my weakness, yeah, yeah Sweetness is my weakness, well You sweetness is my weakness
They all say that I'm a fool, uh-huh For lovin' you, for lovin' you this way But sure as I am, I don't give a damn About what the people, what the people say
Other girls try to imitate you With the other boys, uh-huh But I'm the only boy `round here Whose got the real macoy
Sweetness is my weakness, yeah, yeah Sweetness is my weakness, yeah (Uh-huh), yeah (Uh-huh) Sweetness is my weakness, yeah (Ooh), yeah (Ooh) Sweetness is my weakness, yeah, yeah