Let Him Go, Let Him Tarry
(Traditional)
Performer(s): Gracie Fields
and multiple other artists



Let him go, let him tarry, let him sink or let him swim
He doesn't care for me and I don't care for him
He can go and get another that I hope he will enjoy
For I'm going to marry a far nicer boy

Fare well to cold winter, summers come at last
Nothing have I gained but my true love I have lost
I'll sing and I'll be happy like the birds up in the trees
Since he deceived me I care no more for he

Let him go, let him tarry, let him sink or let him swim
He doesn't care for me and I don't care for him
He can go and get another that I hope he will enjoy
For I'm going to marry a far nicer boy

He wrote to me a letter saying he was very bad
I sent him back an answer saying I was awful glad 
He wrote to me another saying he was well and strong
But I care no more about him than the ground he walks upon.

Let him go, let him tarry, let him sink or let him swim
He doesn't care for me and I don't care for him
He can go and get another that I hope he will enjoy
For I'm going to marry a far nicer boy

Some of his friends had a good kind wish for me
Others of his friends, they could hang me from a tree
But soon I'll let them see my love, and soon I'll let them know
That I can get a new sweetheart on any ground I go

Let him go, let him tarry, let him sink or let him swim
He doesn't care for me and I don't care for him
He can go and get another that I hope he will enjoy
For I'm going to marry a far nicer boy

He can go to his old mother now and set her mind at ease 
For she's a mean old woman and very hard to please 
It's slighting me and talking ill is what she's always done 
Because I was courting her great big ugly son

Let him go, let him tarry, let him sink or let him swim
He doesn't care for me and I don't care for him
He can go and get another that I hope he will enjoy
For I'm going to marry a far nicer boy

Let him go, let him tarry, let him sink or let him swim
He doesn't care for me and I don't care for him
He can go and get another that I hope he will enjoy
For I'm going to marry a far nicer boy

Quitte-Moi Doucement
English Title: Break It To Me Gently
Composer(s): Diane Lambert; Joe Seneca; Ralph Bernet
Performer(s): Johnny Hallyday



Oh, dis-moi
Oh, puisque tu pars
Dis-le moi tout doucement
Fais-moi croire encore à l'amour
Entre nous, entre nous
Oui, juste pour un seul jour

Oh, dis-moi
Oh, puisque tu pars
Laisse-moi pleurer tout doucement
Et parle-moi, même si tu mens
Je te croirai comme avant

Nous avions tout
Nous étions tout
Le ciel c'était nous, vraiment
Si tu reprends en moi l'amour
Reprends-le doucement

Oh, dis-moi, dis-moi, très lentement
Donne-moi de voir, hélas, que j'ai perdu
Que j'apprenne ce qu'est la peine
Car après toi, mon cœur, le sais-tu?
Il n'aimera, non, jamais plus

Let Her In
Composer(s): Gary Benson - Harry Hyams
Performer(s): John Travolta



I'm different today, hey-hey
Somethin' she said has stuck in my head
And I can't get away

Gonna let her in
Gonna let her in, um-hmm
Gonna let her in my life

You know what I find, I find
A look at her face and there isn't a trace
Of doubt in my mind

Gonna let her in
Gonna let her in, um-hmm
Gonna let her in my life
Let her in my life

Gonna open up
After so long
Gonna open up
After so long
With my feet stuck on the ground
And my head against the wall
I've been called

And I can't answer why, why-hy
Somethin' inside and it can't be denied
And I'm ready to try

Gonna let her in
Gonna let her in, um-hmm
Gonna let her in my life

Gonna let her in
Gonna let her in, um-hmm
Gonna let her in my life
Let her in my life

Gonna let her in, woah-woah
Gonna let her in my life
Let her in my li-fe

Gonna let her in, woah-woah
Gonna let her in my life
Let her in my li-fe

Break It To Me Gently
French Title: Quitte-Moi Doucement
Composer(s): Diane Lambert; Joe Seneca
Originally performed by: Brenda Lee
Covered by various other artists



Break it to me gently, let me down the easy way
Make me feel that you still love me
if it's just, if it's just for one more day
Break it to me gently, so my tears, my tears wont fall too fast

If you must go, then go slowly
Let me love you 'till then

The love we shared, for oh so long is such a big part of me
If you must take your love a way, take it gradually

Break it, break it to me gently
Give me time, oh give me a little time to ease the pain
Love me just a little longer, 'cause I'll never ever love again
'Cause I'll never love again

The Sha La La Song
((French Version: À Demain My Darling (by Marie Laforêt) - 1965))
Composer(s): M. Farr
First release by: Marianne Faithfull - 1965



At last it's over
I knew I could not hold him
His love for freedom
Was far too strong
But though he's gone now
My life is just beginning
I'll soon forget him
I'll soon forget him
I must forget him, Lord!
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new day beginning
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new love that waits for me
Will I remember
Will I still hear him whisper?
Will I still feel his
Lips on mine?
In dreams I see him
Perhaps he'll stay forever
And all I'm wishing
And all I'm hoping
And all my longing, too
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new day beginning
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new love that waits for me
He made me happy
And though I suffered, too
There's no mistaking
Our love was true
But such a sweet love
Just wasn't meant to be
And it's all over
Yes, it's all over
And now it's done I'll start anew
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new day beginning
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new love beginning
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new day beginning
Sha-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's a brand new love beginning
Sha-la-la ...

Break Down And Let It All Out
Composer(s): Van McCoy
Performer(s): Nina Simone



Break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out

I've held back my tears
Just as long as I could
But now my eyes can see
It's all over for you and me
And holding back ain't gonna do no good

I'm gonna break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out

I've hidden my heart too many times before
Now my aching heart knows that we're apart
And I can't hide it anymore

So I'm gonna break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out

I remember when you used to love me and oh how sweet it was...
but it's not enough just to remember, 'cause
what good is the past?
once upon a time...
All those old memories can set my heart at ease
So before I loose my mind...yeah

I'm gonna break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out

My eyes are open and now I see it's all over for you and me
Break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out

Now my aching heart knows that we're apart
Break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out

All those old memories can set my heart at ease
Break down and let it all out
Break down and let it all out...

Let Her Go Into The Darkness
Composer(s): Jonathan Richman
Performer(s): Jonathan Richman



Well, she's back with her old boyfriend
he don't challenge her, he don't contend with her
And she don't answer the cards you send
and you're jelous of the time that he spends with her

Just let her go into the darkness
let her learn from all the things there
Let her go into the darkness
let her go, let her go, let her go

Bread & Roses
Composer(s): Mimi Fariña; James Oppenheim;
Caroline Kohlsaat; Martha Coleman
Performer(s): John Denver
and various other artists



As we come marching, marching in the beauty of the day
A million darkened kitchens, a thousand mill lofts gray
Are touched with all the radiance that a sudden sun discloses
For the people hear us singing, "Bread and roses! Bread and roses!"

As we come marching, marching, we battle too for men
For they are women's children, and we mother them again
Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes
Hearts starve as well as bodies, give us bread, but give us roses!

As we come marching, marching, unnumbered women dead
Go crying through our singing their ancient cry for bread
Small art and love and beauty their drudging spirits knew
Yes, it is bread we fight for, but we fight for roses too!

As we come marching, marching, we bring the greater days
The rising of the women means the rising of the race
No more the drudge and idler, ten that toil where one reposes
But a sharing of life's glories, Bread and Roses! Bread and Roses!

Let Go Of The Stone
Composer(s): Max D. Barnes
Performer(s): John Anderson



You shouldn't wade out in deep water
when you don't know how to swim
He told you it was over 
and like a fool you followed him
into a whirlpool of emotion
spinnin' out of control
It's killin' you, but you won't let him go

Let go of the stone 
if you don't wanna drown
in the sea of heartache 
that's draggin' you down
It's pulling you under
and you keep hangin' on
If I'm ever gonna save you
Let go of the stone

Oh don't you realize the danger
and the hurt you're headed for
Put your arms around me
and swim with me to shore
Just let go of that ol' mem'ry
I know it's hard to do
But I'll be here
holding on to you

Let go of the stone 
if you don't wanna drown
in the sea of heartache 
that's draggin' you down
It's pulling you under
and you keep hangin' on
If I'm ever gonna save you
Let go of the stone

Bread And Gravy
Composer(s): Hoagy Carmichael
Performer(s): Ethel Waters
and various other artists



Bread and gravy, lots of bread and gravy
Beans and bacon, lots of beans and bacon
No more frettin' since I've been gettin'
Lots of bread and gravy all the time

Peace and quiet, lots of peace and quiet
Friends and money, lots of friends and money
No more ramblin', I'm through with scramblin'
Keep up with the Joneses all the time

Got no reason to be swell
And my clothes all fit me well
And I wear a nice ring
I'm as free as I can be
And my honey's lovin' me
So I just can't keep from singin'

Bread and gravy, lots of bread and gravy
Goodnight kisses, my love never misses
No more blues now, no bad news now
Just lots of bread and gravy all the time

Let Go
Composer(s): Daryll Duncan
Performer(s): Sharon Bryant



Hey...ey...yeah...eah...eah...eah...
Oh...oh...

I've been searchin', searchin' for so long
For that special guy I can call my own
I never realized love could be so hard to find, ooh
I need a lover, a lover with a steady hand
Need somebody, somebody who will understand
The one who could soon give me what I need

I need (Someone who) Can make me feel all right
(Someone who) Can take me through the night
(Someone who) Can make my feelings show
(Someone who) Can make me just let go

I wanna lose my self control
All I wanna do is let go
And let all my emotions explode
I've got to let it go

I've been waiting, can't wait much longer
I've been patient, but I need something stronger
Wanna find the kind of feeling that I can't deny
It's gotta be just right, something close to dynamite
Too tough, I never wanna get enough
I need to release what I'm feelin' inside

I need (Someone who) Can make me feel all right
(Someone who) Can take me through the night
(Someone who) Can make my feelings show
(Someone who) Can make me just let go

I wanna lose my self control
All I wanna do is let go
And let all my emotions explode
I've got to let it, got to let it go

Ah...
Got to let it go, mmm
Yeah
Let-let-let go
Got to let it, got to let it go
Let go
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Let-let-let go
Got to let it, got to let it go

I need (Someone who) Can make me feel all right
(Someone who) Can take me through the night
(Someone who) Can make my feelings show
(Someone who) Can make me just let go

Let go
And let all my emotions explode
I've got to let, got to let go

I wanna lose my self control
All I wanna do is let go
And let all my emotions explode
Got to let it, got to let it go

I wanna lose, wanna lose
All I wanna do is let go
And let all my emotions explode

Let go
I need someone to help me let go

Let go
I wanna lose my self control
Let go
And let all my emotions explode

Let go
I wanna lose my self control
Let go

Bread & Butter 
Composer(s): Larry Parks; Jay Turnbow
Originally performed by: The Newbeats



I like bread and butter
I like toast and jam
That's what my baby feeds me
I'm her loving man

He likes bread and butter
he likes toast and jam
That's what his baby feeds him
he's her loving man

She don't cook mashed potatoes
she don't cook T-bone steaks
Don't feed me peanut butter 
she knows that I can't take

He likes bread and butter
he likes toast and jam
That's what his baby feeds him
he's her loving man

Got home early one morning
much to my surprise
She was eating chicken and dumplings 
with some other guy

No more bread and butter
no more toast and jam
I found my baby eating 
with some other man

Let Freedom Ring
Composer(s): Jack Feldman - Barry Manilow - Bruce Sussman
Performer(s): Barry Manilow



Let Freedom Ring 
My country 'tis of thee 
sweet land of liberty 
of thee I see 
land where my father's died 
land of the pilgrams pride 
from every mountain side 
let freedom ring 
let its music resound throughout the nation 
let it celebrate sweet liberty 
that is keeping us free and strong 
let freedom ring 
and let everyone share its inspiration 
let the promise not be satisified 
until no one's denied its song 
it's a dream to build upon 
we take the dream and pass it on 
and on and on 
and let freedom sing 
let freedom ring 
for the children of every generation 
may the love of freedom always sing 
and let everyone sing along 
it's a dream to build upon 
we'll take the dream and pass it on 
and on and on and let freedom sing 
let freedom ring 
let freedom ring 
may the love of freedom always ring 
it has brought us this far 
it complains who we are 
and together we sing 
let freedom ring come along 
people all over 
people all over the world let freedom ring 
people all over 
let freedom ring

Andorinha Preta
English Title: Brazilian Love Song
Composer(s): Breno Ferreira; Wilson Simonal
Performer(s): Wilson Simonal



Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola

Voa andorinha preta 
De asa arrepiada
Vai, vai dormir teu sono, andorinha
Que é de madrugada

É, muita coisa não devia se fazer
Muitas vezes a gente chora
Por deixar seu bem querer
Minha cabocla foi-se embora do sertão
Fez que nem as andorinhas
Foi buscar outro verão

Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me fugiu da gaiola
Eu tinha uma andorinha que me...

Let 'Em In
Composer(s): Linda McCartney - Paul McCartney
First release by: Wings - 1976
Covered by multiple other artists



Someone's Knockin' At The Door
Somebody's Ringin' The Bell
Someone's Knockin' At The Door 
Somebody's Ririgin' The Bell 
Do Me A Favor,
Open The Door And Let 'Em In

Sister Suzie, Brother John
Martin Luther, Phil And Don 
Brother Michael, Auntie Gin 
Open The Door And Let 'Em In 

Someone's Knockin' At The Door 
Somebody's Ringin' The Bell 
Someone's Knockin' At The Door 
Somebody's Ringin' The Bell 

Do Me A Favor
Open The Door And Let 'Em In

Brazilian Love Song 
Portuguese Title: Andorinha Preta
Composer(s): Breno Ferreira; Nat King Cole;
Al Hoffman; Dick Manning
Performer(s): Nat King Cole



(Pi-a-da-da-la-la-la-la-la
Pi-a-da-da-la-la-la-la-la
Pi-ad-pa-di-ad-da-di-ad-pom
Pi-ad-pa-di-ad-da-di-ad-pom)

I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop
I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop
I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop
I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop

Fly my Brazilian love bird
Fly to the one I love
Please won't you tell her that I'm the one who cares
Please bring to me her answer

I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop
I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop
I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop
I see a little bird that is sitting in the treetop
A pretty little bird that is sitting in the treetop

Fly my Brazilian love bird
Fly to the one I love
Fly my Brazilian love bird
Fly to the one I love

It Makes A Fellow Proud To Be A Soldier
Composer(s): Tom Lehrer
Performer(s): Tom Lehrer



The heart of every man in our platoon must swell with pride
For the nation's youth, the cream of which is marching at his side
For the fascinating rules and regulations that we share
And the quaint and curious costumes that we're called upon to wear!

Now Al joined up to do his part, defending you and me
He wants to fight and bleed and kill, and die for liberty!
With the hell of war he's come to grips
Policing up the filter tips
It makes a fella proud to be a soldier!

When Pete was only in the seventh grade, he stabbed a cop!
He's real RA material, and he was glad to swop
His switch blade and his old zip gun
For a bayonet and a new M1
It makes a fella proud to be a soldier!

After Johnny got through basic traing, he
Was a soldier through and through, and he was done!
Its effects were so well rooted
That the next day he saluted
A good humour man, an usher and a nun!

Now Fran's an interlectual, brings a book to every meal
He likes the deep philosophers, like Norman Winston Peel
He thinks the army's just the thing
Because he finds it broadening
It makes a fella proud to be a soldier!

Now Ed flunked out of second grade and never finished school
He doesn't know a shelter half from an entrenching tool!
But he's going to be a big success
He heads his class at OCS
It makes a fella proud to be a soldier!

Our old mess sergeant's taste buds had been shot off in the war
But his savoury collations add to our esprit de corps!
To think of all the marvellous ways
They're using plastics nowadays
It makes a fella proud to be a soldier!

Our lieutenant is the up and coming type
Played with soldiers as a boy you just can bet!
It is written in the stars
He will get his captains' bars
But he hasn't got enough box tops yet!

Our captain has a handicap to cope with, sad to tell
He's from Georgia and he doesn't speak the language very well!
He used to be, so rumour has
The dean of men at Alcatraz
It makes a fella proud to be
What as a kid I vowed to be
what luck to be allowed to be
A soldier!
At ease!

Brazil
Composer(s): Bob Russell; Ary Barroso
Performer(s): Rosemary Clooney



Brazil, where hearts were entertaining June
We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured "Someday soon"
We kissed and clung together

Then, tomorrow was another day
The morning found me miles away
With still a million things to say
Now, when twilight dims the sky above
Recalling thrills of our love
There's one thing I'm certain of
Return I will to old Brazil

Then, tomorrow was another day
The morning found me miles away
With still a million things to say
Now, when twilight dims the sky above
Recalling thrills of our love
There's one thing that I'm certain of
Return I will to old Brazil
That old Brazil
Man, it's old in Brazil
Brazil, Brazil

She's My Girl 
Composer(s): Tom Lehrer
Performer(s): Tom Lehrer



Sharks gotta swim and bats gotta fly
I gotta love one woman till I die
To Ed or Dick or Bob
She may be just a slob
But to me, well she's my girl!

In Winter the bedroom is one large ice cube
And she squeezes the toothpaste from the middle of the tube!
Her hairs in the sink
Have driven me to drink
But she's my girl
She's my girl
She's my girl and I love her!

The girl that I lament for
The girl my money spent for
The girl my back is bent for
The girl I owe the rent for
The girl I gave up Lent for
Is the girl that heaven meant for me!

So for breakfast she makes coffee that tastes like shampoo
I come for dinner and get peanut butter stew
Or if I'm in luck
It's broiled hockey puck!
But oh well
What the hell!
She's my girl and I love her!

Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella
Composer(s): Francis Wheeler - Irving Kahal - Sammy Fain
Performer(s): Perry Como
and multiple other artists



(On a Rainy Day)

Just let a smile be your umbrella
On a rainy, rainy day . . . 
And if your sweetie cries, just tell her
That a smile will always pay . . . 

Whenever skies are gray 
Don`t you worry or fret 
A smile will bring the sunshine 
And you`ll never get wet! 

So, let a smile be your umbrella 
On a rainy, rainy day . . . 

Just let a smile be your umbrella 
On a rainy, rainy day . . . 
And if your sweetie cries, just tell her 
That a smile will always pay . . . 

Whenever skies are gray 
Don`t worry or fret,
A smile will bring the sunshine
And you`ll never get wet! 

So, let a smile be your umbrella 
On a rainy, rainy day . . . 

Just let a smile be your umbrella 
On a rainy, rainy day . . . 
On a rainy, rainy day . . . 
On a rainy, rainy day  ...