Almost Lucy
Composer(s): Al Stewart
Performer(s): Al Stewart



Lucy works a different club every day
And 'tho she puts her mind to it
Her heart is never in it
She stays around just long enough to get paid
She won't pass the time with you
She can't stay a minute
And all these changing faces never bothered her at all
They just existed like a back-drop or a pattern on the wall
Lucy looks like someone who is waiting for a call
She knows he'll come, but noone else can hear at all

Lucy finds the dressing room and the bar
Hangs her clothes up, hopes tonight
The contract won't be broken
Well, they kick you round so much when you're not a star
Make you play all night just for a pittance or a token
But all these imperfections never bothered her at all
She says it sharpens your perception when your back's against the wall
There's something that enables her to rise above it all
To shrug it off, just when it seems to go too far

Hey, Hey, Hey, I think you almost, feel the pain comin' on inside
Hey, Hey, hey, I think you almost, feel it now and you don't why
You don't know why ooh

The last time that I saw her she had given up the chase
Moved away to California, got a suntan on her face
She said that life was just another time another space
It's over now, she learned a lot, it's not a waste

Hey, Hey, Hey, I think you almost, feel the pain comin' on inside
Hey, Hey, hey, I think you almost, feel it now and you don't why
You don't know why ooh

Hey, Hey, Hey, I think you almost, feel the pain comin' on inside
Hey, Hey, hey, I think you almost, feel it now and you don't why
You don't know why ooh

Wishing For Your Love
Composer(s): Horton Sampson
Performer(s): The Voxpoppers; The Clovers



Wishing for your love
Oh, I am wishing
Longing and yearning for your kiss
Wishing and praying
And longing for that heavenly bliss

Yes, I am hoping
Yes, hoping
That one day I'll be blessed
When you say I'm
Your only happiness

Wishing, wishing, wishing is all I do
Waiting, waiting, waiting in vain for you
If you'll say that you'll be mine
And make all my dreams come true
I'll be completely, forever yours

I pray that someday
You'll say what I long to hear
My dear, so I'll keep waiting
And wishing for your love

Wishing, wishing, wishing, wishing
Wishing for your love

Almost Like Being In Love
((French Version: C’est Peut-Être L’amour (by Nicole Croisille) - 1961))
Composer(s): Alan Jay Lerner - Frederick Loewe
First performance by: David Brooks & Marion Bell - 1947
Covered by multiple other artists



What a day this has been
What a rare mood I'm in
Why, it's almost like being in love

There's a smile on my face
For the whole human race
Why, it's almost like being in love

All the music of life seems to be
Like a bell that is ringing for me 
And from the way that I feel
When that bell starts to peal
I would swear I was falling
I could swear I was falling
It's almost like being in love

Wishin' And Hopin'
Composer(s): Burt Bacharach; Hal David
Performer(s): Dionne Warwick



Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying 
Planning and dreaming each night of his charms 
That won't get you into his arms 
So if you're looking to find love you can share 
All you got to do is hold him and kiss him and love him 
And show him that you care 

Show him that you care just for him 
Do the things he likes to do 
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause 
You won't get him 
Thinking and a-praying, wishing and a-hoping 

'Cause wishing and hoping and thinking and praying 
Planning and dreaming his kisses will start 
That won't get you into his heart 
So if you're thinking of how great true love is 

All you got to do is hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him 
Yeah, just do it 
And after you do, you will be his 

You got to show him that you care just for him 
Do the things he likes to do 
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause 
You won't get him 
Thinking and a-praying, wishing and a-hoping 

'Cause wishing and hoping and thinking and praying 
Planning and dreaming his kisses will start 
That won't get you into his heart 
So if you're thinking of how great true love is 

All you got to do is hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him 
Yeah, just do it 
And after you do, you will be his 
You will be his 
You will be his

Almost In Your Arms
Composer(s): Ray Evans - Jay Livingston
Performer(s): Sophia Loren
and multiple other artists



You’re near, that moment’s here, I’m almost in your arms
Tonight, the mood is right, I’m almost in your arms
One sigh, one word and I will rush to your embrace
Say that certain word
Sigh that certain sigh
And with all my heart, to your arms I’ll fly

It’s strange how we are changed by things that seemed so small
One look can write a book
One touch can say it all
We’ve known those nights alone
And now we’ve found our way
I’m almost in your arms, almost in your arms
Almost in your arms, almost in your arms

You’re near, that moment’s here, I’m almost in your arms
Tonight, the mood is right, I’m almost in your arms
One sigh, one word and I will rush to your embrace
Say that certain word
Sigh that certain sigh
And with all my heart, to your arms I’ll fly

It’s strange how we are changed by things that seemed so small
One look can write a book
One touch can say it all
We’ve known those nights alone
And now we’ve found our way

I’m almost in your arms, I’m nearly in your arms
Almost in your arms, I’m nearly in your arms
Almost in your arms today

Wishing (Will Make It So)
Composer(s): Buddy De Sylva
Performer(s): Vera Lynn;
and various other artists



Wishing will make it so
Just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
Wishes are the dreams we dream
When we're awake
The curtain of night will part
If you are certain within your heart
So if you wish long enough, wish strong enough
You will come to know
Wishing will make it so

Just imagine that you are back in childhood days
Wishing on the evening star or a load of hay
It worked wonders for you then who knows why or how
Though you’re older try again it can help you know

Wishing will make it so
Just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
Wishes are the dreams we dream
When we're awake
The curtain of night will part
If you are certain within your heart
So if you wish long enough, wish strong enough
You will come to know
Wishing will make it so

Almost In Love
Composer(s): Luis Bonfa - Randy Starr
Performer(s): Elvis Presley; Ithamara Koorax



Your lips were made for kisses so tender
I'm almost in love tonight
When we are close, my heart says surrender
I'm almost in love tonight

And here under the spell of evening
I long to hold you tight
Heaven is near, why think of tomorrow
I'm almost in love tonight

It may be just the spell of evening
I long to hold you tight
Heaven is near, why think of tomorrow
I'm almost in love tonight

Almost in love

Wishing
Composer(s): Buddy Holly; Bob Montgomery
Performer(s): Buddy Holly;
and various other artists



Wishing, that I could see you every day
Wishing, that I could steal your heart away
Dreaming, of the time I can hold you tight
Wishing, that the time would come tonight

I’ve been hoping all along
Things would turn out right
If I could find a wishing star
Then I would spend the night

Wishing, that I could see you every day
Wishing, that I could steal your heart away

I’ve been hoping all along
Things would turn out right
If I could find a wishing star
Then I would spend the night

Wishing, that I could see you every day
Wishing, that I could steal your heart away

Almost Illegal
Composer(s): Rod Stewart - Andy Taylor
Performer(s): Rod Stewart



Yeah, I said yeah
I remember the first time
That I ever seen her face
I was standing by the drug store
Trying to save the human race

Took a raincheck on a blind date
To get her prescription filled
We had a short talk and a long walk
Through the lazy cottonfield

It was hot
She was cool and sultry
We made love
I was broke and lonely

She's wonderful, so beautiful
So delectable, she's mine
She's desirable, so lovable
And it's criminal, almost illegal

Well we woke up in a barnyard
When I heard a farmer shout
Get away, boy, from my daughter
When a shotgun rang out
We took off
She was right behind me
Ran like the wind
What a crazy lady

She's fabulous, so sensuous
She's marvelous, she's mine
I'm delirious, it's serious
Kinda dangerous, almost illegal

Bring it down now
We had a one child by the Springtime
and another on the way
I got a new life and a good wife
Ain't that amazing grace

It was hot
She was cool and sultry
We made love
I was broke and lonely

She's wonderful, she's beautiful
She's desirable, she's mine
I'm delirious, she's serious
It's kinda dangerous, almost illegal
Wonderful, so beautiful
She's not a radical, but she's mine
She's fabulous, so sensuous
And it's marvelous, almost illegal
Beautiful and she's wonderful
So desirable, almost illegal

Le Déserteur (Monsieur Le Président)
Composer(s): H. Berg; Boris Vian
Performer(s): Esther & Abi Ofarim



Monsieur le Président
Je vous fais une lettre
Que vous lirez peut-être
Si vous avez le temps
Je viens de recevoir
Mes papiers militaires
Pour partir à la guerre
Avant mercredi soir
Monsieur le Président
Je ne veux pas la faire
Je ne suis pas sur terre
Pour tuer des pauvres gens
C'est pas pour vous fâcher
Il faut que je vous dise
Ma décision est prise
Je m'en vais déserter

Depuis que je suis né
J'ai vu mourir mon père
J'ai vu partir mes frères
Et pleurer mes enfants
Ma mère a tant souffert
Elle est dedans sa tombe
Et se moque des bombes
Et se moque des vers
Quand j'étais prisonnier
On m'a volé ma femme
On m'a volé mon âme
Et tout mon cher passé
Demain de bon matin
Je fermerai ma porte
Au nez des années mortes
J'irai sur les chemins

Je mendierai ma vie
Sur les routes de France
De Bretagne en Provence
Et je dirai aux gens:
Refusez d'obéir
Refusez de la faire
N'allez pas à la guerre
Refusez de partir
S'il faut donner son sang
Allez donner le vôtre
Vous êtes bon apôtre
Monsieur le Président
Si vous me poursuivez
Prévenez vos gendarmes
Que je n'aurai pas d'armes
Et qu'ils pourront tirer

Almost Human
Composer(s): Ian Gillan - Roger Glover - Jon Lord - Steve Morse - Ian Paice
Performer(s): Deep Purple



Well, I know you're the only one that understands 
Afore ye go, before you leave 
You always shake my hand 
Even when I'm crazy 
On fire and naked 
Just as Nature intended 
No style and easily blended 

You always know where I'll be found 
I'm hanging somewhere near the ground 
Help me up or help me down 

Don't want to lose those days 
When everything is just a haze 
I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming 

I believe I could walk before I learned to crawl 
And when I look up, the Devil's looking back 
From the mirror on the wall 
You can open the door 
I got my feet stuck to the floor 
I may have lost my way 
But I didn't get where I am today 

You always know where I'll be found 
I'm hanging somewhere near the ground 
Help me up or help me down 

Don't want to lose those days 
When everything is just a haze 
I'm dreaming 

You spin into my empty room 
And once again I'm almost human 
Almost human 

You always know where I'll be found 
I'm hanging somewhere near the ground 
Help me up or help me down 

Don't want to lose those days 
When everything is just a haze 
I'm dreaming 

You spin into my empty room 
And once again I'm almost human 
Almost human

Wish You Were Here
Composer(s): David Gilmour; Roger Waters
Performer(s): Pink Floyd;
and various other artists



So, so you think you can tell? 
Heaven from hell? 
Blue skies from pain? 
Can you tell a green field 
from a cold steel rail? 
A smile from a veil? 
Do you think you can tell? 

Did they get you to trade 
your heroes for ghosts? 
Hot ashes for trees? 
Hot air for the cool breeze? 
Cold comfort for change? 
Did you exchange 
a walk-on part in the war 
for a lead role in a cage? 

How I wish, how I wish you were here
We´re just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl 
year after year
Running over the same old ground
but have we found the same old fears? 
Wish you were here

Almost Hear You Sigh
Composer(s): Mick Jagger - Steve Jordan - Keith Richards
Performer(s): The Rolling Stones



I can almost hear you sigh
I can almost hear you cry
On every crowded street
All the places we would meet

What will I do without you
They say that life goes on
I'm feeling sorry for myself
I can't belive you're gone

You acted much too calm
You turned on all the charm
You had a cold look in your eyes

I can feel your tongue on mine
Silky smooth like wine
I'm living with those memories
That's all that's left of you and me

I can almost hear you sigh
Almost hear you cry
When you made sweet love to me
And you turned on all the charm
Acted much too calm
You had a cold look in your eyes

Did it mean nothng
Was it all in vain
Was I just your fool
Or was the pleasure pain
Have you set me free
Or will I wake up
In the morning
And find out it's been a bad dream

Come on, I beg you
I want to be your main man

I can almost hear you sigh
Almost hear you cry
When you make sweet love to me
Almost see your smile
It stretched half a mile
You had a stone cold look in your eyes

Wish You Were Here
Composer(s): Harold Rome
Performer(s): Eddie Fisher;
and various other artists



They're not making the skies as blue this year
Wish you were here
As blue as they used to when you were near
Wish you were here
And the mornings don't seem as new
Brand-new as they did with you
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
Wish you were here

Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year
Wish you were here
And why did the birds change their song this year
Wish you were here
They're not shining the stars as bright
They've stolen the joy from the night
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
Wish you were here

Someone's painting the leaves all wrong this year
Wish you were here
Why did the birds change their song this year
Wish you were here
They're not shining the stars as bright
They've stolen the joy from the night
Wish you were here
Wish you were here
Wish you were here

Almost Grown
((French Version: C'est La Vie Mon Chéri (Eddy Mitchell) - 1974))
Composer(s): Chuck Berry
First release by: Chuck Berry - 1959
Covered by multiple other artists



Yeah 'n' I'm doin' all right in school
They ain't said I broke no rule
I ain't never been in Dutch
I don't browse around too much 

Don't bother me, leave me alone
Anyway I'm almost grown 

I don't run around with no mob
Got myself a little job
I'm gonna buy me a little car
Drive my girl in the park 

Got my eye on a little girl
Ah, she's really out of this world
When I take her to the dance
She's got to talk about romance 

You know I'm still livin' in town
But I done married and settled down
Now I really have a ball
So I don't browse around at all

Wish That You Were Mine
Composer(s): Winfred "Blue" Lovett
Performer(s): The Manhattans



Baby, could we have the same table we had yesterday

Woo, ooh, ooh, ooh

Here we are again
Sipping our drinks just like friends
I wonder if they see the sparkle in your eyes
I wonder if they know that I'm not your guy, mmm, hmm

I wonder if they see
That you don't belong tome
Wish that you could be mine
Mine, all mine, mmm…mmm…

It'll be hard for him to understand
I am his friend and he is your man
I wonder what my lady would say
If she knew I met you everyday, mmm, hmm

Sooner or later
Don't you know they're gonna find out and they'll hate us
Oh, I wish that you could be mine
Mine, all mine, mmm…

It's 2 a.m., the place is gonna close
The bartender looks as though he knows
Everybody's, everybody's made it home
Here we sit again all alone, mmm, hmm

I've got to get up at 8
Don't you know I've got to explain why I'm so late, mmm…
I wish I didn't have to go home
Whoa…oh…whoa…oh…oh…go home

I wish that you were mine, baby
Oh, I'd give you the world
And every little thing your heart desires

Almost Gothic
Composer(s): Walter Becker - Donald Fagen
Performer(s): Steely Dan



I'm working on gospel time these days

(The summer - this could be the cool part of the summer)
The sloe-eyed creature in the reckless room she's so severe
A wise child walks right out of here
I'm so excited I can barely cope
I'm sizzling like an isotope
I'm on fire so cut me some slack

First she's way gone then she comes back
She's all business then she's ready to play
She's almost gothic in a natural way

This house of desire is built foursquare
(The city - the cleanest kitten in the city)
When she speaks it's like the slickest song I ever heard
I'm hanging on her every word
As if I'm not already blazed enough
She hits me with the cryptic stuff
That's her style - to jerk me around

First she's all feel then she cools down
She's pure science with a splash of black cat
She's almost gothic and I like it like that

This dark place so thrilling and new
It's kind of like the opposite of an aerial view
Unless I'm totally wrong
I hear her rap and brother it's strong

I'm pretty sure that what she's telling me is mostly lies
But I just stand there hypnotized
I'll just have to make it work somehow
I'm in the amen corner now
It's called love - I spell L -U- V

First she's all buzz then she's noise-free
She's bubbling over then there's nothing to say
She's almost gothic in a natural way

She's old school then she's like young
Little Eva meets the Bleecker Street brat
She's almost gothic but it's better than that

Verliefd Op Chris Lomme
Performer(s): Kreuners



Ik ben geboren in West-Duitsland
Ik werd verliefd op een meisje uit m'n thuisland
Het was Marieke, ze speelde mee
Ze speelde mee in een serie op TV
Het duurde jaren voor ik wist
Op wie ik toen verliefd was

Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
Dat meisje met het blonde haar
Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
'k Was toen een man van negen jaar

Ik was jaloers op alle schippers
Ik was jaloers op alle schippers naast Mathilde
Terwijl mijn broers met me lachten
Zat ik op haar te wachten
Ik wou haar alles, alles geven
Al mijn geld en als het moest mijn jonge leven
Onze romance was erg kort
Ze liet me staan voor Axel Nort

Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
Dat meisje met het blonde haar
Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
'k Was toen een man van negen jaar

Het duurde jaren voor ik wist
Op wie ik toen verliefd was

Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
Dat meisje met het blonde haar
Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
'k Was toen een man van negen jaar

Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
Dat meisje met het blonde haar
Ik was verliefd op Chris Lomme
'k Was toen een man van negen jaar

Almost But Not Quite There
Composer(s): Barlow - Francis Rossi
Performer(s): Status Quo; Traffic Jam



I want to have you here with me
To cuddle up so near to me
And do the things you like me to do to you
You like it when I tickle you
We start to kiss it pleases you
It gets so hot, I just don't know what to do

To take you when you're feelin' good
To love you like I know I should
It makes me feel all of ten feet tall

So I just try to give to you
All that I can to satisfy you
I don't like to leave you girl
Almost but not quite there

So I just try to give to you
All that I can to satisfy you
I don't like to leave you girl
Almost but not quite there

Now when I finally get to you
I'm gonna put my love to you
And then I'll see just how good you are
So I've got to have you here with me
To cuddle up so near to me
And do the things you like me to do to you

So I just try to give to you
All that I can to satisfy you
I don't like to leave you girl
Almost but not quite there 

Zwarte Lola
Composer(s): Johnny Hoes
Performer(s): Annie Heuts



Ja ik ben Lola Zwarte Lola
Ik ben Lola uit de stripteasebar
Rode lippen, zwarte nylons
En een massa krullend haar
Willen de heren zich amuseren
Dan sta ik altijd voor ze klaar
Want ik ben Lola, zwarte Lola
Ik ben Lola uit de stripteasebar

Heeft u complexen
Wilt u relaxen
Kom dan bij Lola in de bar
Komt u met velen
't kan mij niet schelen
Dat is voor Lola geen bezwaar
Want in mijn hart zijn heel wat plaatsjes vrij
Dus zoekt u troost
Kom dan gerust bij mij

Want ik ben Lola Zwarte Lola
Ik ben Lola uit de stripteasebar
Rode lippen, zwarte nylons
En een massa krullend haar
Willen de heren zich amuseren
Dan sta ik altijd voor ze klaar
Want ik ben Lola, zwarte Lola
Ik ben Lola uit de stripteasebar
Willen de heren zich amuseren
Dan sta ik altijd voor ze klaar
Want ik ben Lola, zwarte Lola
Ik ben Lola uit de stripteasebar
Ik ben Lola uit de stripteasebar