Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Beneath A Desert Moon Composer(s): Sting Performer(s): Sting
From the mountains on the moon to the mighty delta From the deserts of the West to the shining sea Beneath the canopy of stars flows the serpent river Flowing through my father's land that he left to me
From the baker, to the priest, to the candle maker From the highest to the low in my father's land We make our offer to the sun 'fore the break of morning Or else everything we have will just turn to sand
I have a lot to ask I have a lot that I need to say I have so much do And all I need is another day
From the soldier, to the scribe, to the carpet maker All the different colored threads in a carpet loom A woven tapestry of life is our mighty nation This is the writing on the wall of my father's tomb
We have a lot to ask We have a lot that we need to say We have so much do And all we need is another day
Beneath the desert moon, I call you beneath the desert moon, I sing beneath the desert moon, so lonely I'm just a boy who would be king
With just the moon to guide us We sometimes lose our way If there's a light inside us We'll follow it to the brightness of the day
Every single blade of grass, every yellow flower Every ripple on the sea of the blue, blue Nile Every leaf on every tree, every single creature From the smallest little bird, to the crocodile
We have a lot to ask We have a lot that we need to say We have so much do And all we need is another day
Beneath the desert moon, I call you beneath the desert moon, we sing beneath the desert moon, we're waiting Before the coming of the king
Beneath the desert moon that's sinking We see the Eastern sky's on fire This is where darkness leaves And shining waters fall And let the shadows run And we'll say, "welcome to the sun"
Lazy Elsie Molly Composer(s): Tommy Boyce - Bobby Hart - Rolf Harris Performer(s): Chubby Checker
Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly A-put the pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly Carry it on down to the railroad track There's a girl down by the railroad tracks Used to carry coal on her back Till she met that gentleman Jack That lazy Elsie Molly
Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly A-put the pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly Carry it on down to the railroad track Elsie Molly been a-lookin' so fine She won't go to work in the mine She lays in bed till eight or nine That lazy Elsie Molly
Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly A-put the pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly Carry it on down to the railroad track Dut, dut, dut A put the pack back on your back Jack and Elsie's been a-struttin' around He bought her a wig and a purple gown Now she's the best dressed miner in town That lazy Elsie Molly
Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly A-put the pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly Carry it on down to the railroad track
Ah-huh-huh
Girl, a-put that pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly A-put the pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly Carry it on down to the railroad track
Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly A-put the pack back on your back Lazy, lazy Elsie Molly Carry it on down to the railroad track ...
Bend Me, Shape Me Titles In Other Languages: Bøj, Bøj - Stræk, Stræk; Bel Me, Schrijf Me; Slow Moi, Rock Moi; Prendi Prendi Composer(s): Scott English; Larry Weiss Originally performed by: The American Breed Covered by various other artists
You are all the woman I need, and baby you know it You can make this beggar a king, a clown or a poet I'll give you all that I own You got me standing in line Out in the cold, pay me some mind Bend me, shape me Anyway you want me Long as you love me, it's all right Bend me, shape me Anyway you wnat me You got the power to turn on the light
Everybody tells me I'm wrong to want you so badly But there's a force driving me on, I follow it gladly So let them laugh I don't care Cause I got nothing to hide All that I want is you by my side Bend me, shape me Anyway you want me Long as you love me, it's all right Bend me, shape me Anyway you wnat me You got the power to turn on the light Bend me shape me anyway you want me
Lazy Day Composer(s): George Fischoff - Tony Powers Performer(s): Spanky & Our Gang
Blue Skies, sunshine, what a day to take a walk in the park Ice Cream, daydream til the sky becomes a blanket of stars What a day for picking daisies and lots of red balloons And what a day for holdin' hands and being with you
Lazy Day, just right for lovin' away Lazy Day, made for a stroll in the lane Baby, you and me (baby, you and me) And the honeybee (neath the shady tree) Lazy Day, Lazy Day, Lazy Day for you and me
Blue skies, sunshine, flowers bloomin', children sayin' "Hello"
Rowboats, bird notes, People smilin' everywhere that we go What a day to be together, and what a sky of blue And what a day for thinkin' right out loud "I love you"
Bend It! Composer(s): Alan Blaikley; Ken Howard Performer(s): Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
Bend it, bend it, just a little bit And take it easy, show you're likin' it And lover, you know that we're gonna hit The heights 'cos I'm sure that we're made to fit Together just like pieces of a Jigsaw puzzle, what's the hustle
Bend it, bend it, just a little more Without you, baby, I'm so insecure But you can make me feel that I am sure I've got a sickness only you can cure So just relax, there's stacks of time, but honey Please don't tease me - try to please me
Oh-yeah, that's good, oh-yes, ah-yes
Bend it, bend it, just a little bit And take it easy, show you're likin' it And lover, you know that we're gonna hit The heights 'cos I'm sure that we're made to fit Together just like pieces of a Jigsaw puzzle, what's the hustle
Bend it, bend it, just a little bit And take it easy, show you're likin' it And ahhh... show me now, yeah that's right Ah, oh yeah, yeah that's right C'mon now, right right right ...
Lazy Bones Composer(s): Johnny Mercer - Hoagy Carmichael First release by: The Dorsey Brothers Orch. & Mildred Bailey Covered by multiple other artists
Lazy bones, sleepin' in the sun....how you spect to get your day's work done? You can't get your day's work done......sleepin' in the noon day sun
Lazy bones, layin' in the shade....how you gonna get your cornmeal made? You can't get no cornmeal made....sleepin' in that evening shade
When taters need sprayin', I bet you keep prayin' The bugs'll fall off of the vine And when you go fishin' I bet you keep wishin' Them fish don't grab your line
Lazy bones, loafin' all the day.....how you spect to make a dime that way? You won't make no dime that way.....loafin' in the shade all day
Ben Composer(s): Donald Black; Walter Scharf Originally performed by: Michael Jackson Covered by various other artists
Ben, the two of us need look no more We both found what we were looking for With a friend to call my own I'll never be alone And you, my friend will see You've got a friend in me (You've got a friend in me)
Ben, you're always running here and there (Here and there) You feel you're not wanted anywhere (anywhere) If you ever look behind And don't like what you find There's something you should know You've got a place to go (You've got a place to go)
I used to say "I" and "me" Now it's "us", now it's "we" (I used to say "I" and "me" Now it's "us", now it's "we")
Ben, most people would turn you away (Turn you away) I don't listen to a word they say (A word they say) They don't see you as I do I wish they would try to I'm sure they'd think again If they had a friend like Ben (A friend) Like Ben (Like Ben) Like Ben
Lazy Composer(s): Irving Berlin Performer(s): Al Jolson and multiple other artists
Every time I see a puppy On a summers day A puppy dog at play My heart is filled with envy That's why I'm in such a hurry To pass the time away Like the pup, I'm all fed up, and Though it's wrong to be, I long to be
Lazy I wanna be lazy I'm longing to lay in the sun With no work to be done Under that awning They call the sky Stretching and yawning And let the world go drifting by I wanna peep Through the deep Tangled wildwood Counting sheep 'Til I sleep Like a child would With a great big valise full Of books to read where it's peaceful While I'm killing time, being lazy
Lazy I wanna be lazy I'm longing to lay in the sun With no work to be done Under that awning They call the sky Stretching and yawning And let the world go drifting by I wanna peep Through the deep Tangled wildwood Counting sheep 'Til I sleep Like a child would With a great big valise full Of books to read where it's peaceful While I'm killing time, being lazy
Lazarillo Composer(s): T. de la Huerta y J. Torregrosa Performer(s): Raphael
Naciste en un molino dentro del Tormes Según dice quien tu historia escribió Fuiste un niño tan famoso que tu nombre Lazarillo de Tormes todo el mundo conoció Lazarillo, pillo, pillo, pillo, buen amigo Que viviste sin tener hogar y sin fortuna Lazarillo, pillo, pillo, pillo, tu destino Siempre fue burlar a quien te burló Lazarillo, pillo, pillo, pillo, vagabundo Tu creciste siempre caminando por la vida Y aprendiste con razón a ser listo en la ocasión Lazarillo, pillo, pillo, pillo, picarón Lazarillo, pillo, pillo, pillo, vagabundo Que viviste sin tener hogar y sin fortuna Quiero yo con mi canción alegrar tu corazón Lazarillo, pillo, pillo, pillo, picarón
Layla Composer(s): Eric Clapton - Jim Gordon First release by: Derek and the Dominos - 1970 Covered by multiple other artists
What'll you do when you get lonely And nobody's waiting by your side? You've been running and hiding much too long You know it's just your foolish pride
Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
I tried to give you consolation When your old man had let you down Like a fool, I fell in love with you Turned my whole world upside down
Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
Let's make the best of the situation Before I finally go insane Please don't say we'll never find a way And tell me all my love's in vain
Layla, you've got me on my knees Layla, I'm begging, darling please Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind
Below The Surface Composer(s): Dan Fogelberg Performer(s): Dan Fogelberg
Some people tell you they're trapped by the distance And can't get what they want most They throw a wall and then call for assistance And make no attempt to get close
(Chorus) Oh, I think you should know You've got to go slow below the surface And easy through the waves You better go slow below the surface And easy through the waves
You're running so fast that you can't find the past And your future is wearing thin Come from behind it's a matter of time 'Til you see where you've always been
(Chorus)
Some people tell you they're in trapped by the distance And can't get what they want most They throw up a wall and then call for assistance And make no attempt to get close Oh, I think you should know You've better go slow below the surface And easy through the waves You better go slow below the surface And easy through the waves
You know that your life must have a purpose You better make a stand while you still can
Laying Down The Law Composer(s): Andrew Farriss - Dave Banks - Gary Beers - Jon Farriss - Kirk Pengilly - Michael Hutchence Performer(s): INXS; Jimmy Barnes
Yow!
I'm laying down the law A showdown in the north land Just a whiff of corruption It's the tip of the iceberg
Savour it, sweet liberty And there's trouble from the south Shout it from the gallery Now fine, I got to shout it out
I'm searching for a light To kill my sense of fear To break through darkened nights And take me through the year
There's no need to tell you What I think has gone wrong There's gray clouds on descendtion That show, that show a silver lining
Sweet blood on my razor Is it poetry or politics Forget about the nightmare And make it a dream that changes everything
And I'm searching for a light To kill my sense of fear To break through darkened nights And take me through the year
No, you don't understand Listen! Listen to me!
Sweet blood on my razor Is it poetry or politics Forget about the nightmare And make a dream that changes everything
Well, I'm searching for a light To kill my sense of fear To break through darkened nights And take me through the years
I'm searching for a light To kill my sense of fear And break through darkened nights And take me through the year
I'm searching for the light To kill my sense of fear
I'm searching for the light To save it through the years
Beloved Composer(s): Nicholas Brodszky; Paul Francis Webster Performer(s): Mario Lanza and various other artists
Tonight was just a masquerade Tomorrow just another day Let come whatever, tonight or never I'll throw the mask away
Beloved! With all my heart I love you With ev'ry breath I pray some day you will be mine Summer or spring Winter or fall You are my life, my love, my all
Beloved! The very stars above you Are jealous of the way your eyes sparkle and shine Day after day Near or apart I try to say, be still my trembling heart
But try though I may, I cannot hide This passion inside, that won't be denied If this be madness, then, call it madness I only know I'll never rest 'til you are mine
Beloved! Believe me when I tell you From now until the last bright star fades from the blue Now and forever, whatever I do Beloved! I love you!
Lay Lady Lay ((French Version: Lady Lay (by Pierre Groscolas) - 1974)) Composer(s): Bob Dylan First release by: Bob Dylan - 1969 Covered by multiple other artists
Lay, lady, lay, lay across my big brass bed Lay, lady, lay, lay across my big brass bed Whatever colors you have in your mind I'll show them to you and you'll see them shine
Lay, lady, lay, lay across my big brass bed Stay, lady, stay, stay with your man awhile Until the break of day, let me see you make him smile His clothes are dirty but his hands are clean And you're the best thing that he's ever seen
Stay, lady, stay, stay with your man awhile Why wait any longer for the world to begin You can have your cake and eat it too Why wait any longer for the one you love When he's standing in front of you
Lay, lady, lay, lay across my big brass bed Stay, lady, stay, stay while the night is still ahead I long to see you in the morning light I long to reach for you in the night Stay, lady, stay, stay while the night is still ahead
Belonging Composer(s): David Gates Performer(s): Bread
I wanted love so very bad that I could almost taste it And so I gave mine all to you And hoped you would not waste it I laid awake the whole night long And wondered was I wrong But when you woke and touched my face I knew that I belonged
Belonging to someone I find is very necessary The load is lighter on your mind When someone helps to carry And even though Im strong enough To make it on my own I would not even care to try To live my life alone
For if I lived my life alone With no one to belong to Thered be no one to pledge my heart Or sing my song of love to My melodies would soon dry up And the words would leave me too It all would come to pass if I Could not belong to you
I wanted love so very bad that I could almost taste it And when I gave mine all to you I knew you would not waste it