Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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That Means A Lot Composer(s): John Lennon - Paul McCartney Performer(s): The Beatles and multiple other artists
A friend says that your love Won't mean a lot And you know that your love Is all you've got At times things are so fine And at times they're not But when she says she loves you That means a lot
A friend says that a love Is never true And you know that this Don't apply on you A touch can mean so much When it's all you've got When she says she loves you That means a lot
Love can be deep inside Love can be suicide Can't you see you can't hide What you feel when it's real
A friend says that your love Won't mean a lot And you know that your love Is all you've got A touch can mean so much When it's all you've got But when she says she loves you That means a lot
Can't you see, yeah Can't you see, yeah Can't you see, yeah Can't you see, yeah Can't you see, yeah Can't you see, yeah Can't you see, yeah
My Word! You Do Look Queer Composer(s): Bob Weston; Bert Lee Performer(s): Stanley Holloway
I've been very poorly but now I feel prime I've been out today for the very first time I felt like a lad as I walked down the road Then I met Old Jones and he said, 'Well I'm blowed!' My word you do look queer! My word you do look queer! Oh, dear! You look dreadful: you've had a near shave You look like a man with one foot in the grave' I said, 'Bosh! l'm better; it's true I've been ill' He said, 'I'm delighted you're better, but still I wish you'd a thousand for me in your will My word, you do look queer!'
That didn't improve me, it quite put me back Still, I walked farther on, and I met Cousin jack He looked at me hard and he murmured, 'Gee whiz! It's like him! It can't be! It isn't! It is! By gosh! Who'd have thought it? Well, well, I declare! I'd never have known you except for your hair My word you do look queer! My word you do look queer! Your cheeks are all sunk and your colour's all gone Your neck's very scraggy, still you're getting on How old are you now? About fifty, that's true Your father died that age, your mother did too Well, the black clothes I wore then'll come in for you My word! You do look queer!'
That really upset me; I felt quite cast down But I tried to buck up, and then up came old Brown He stared at me hard, then he solemnly said 'You shouldn't be out, you should be home in bed I heard you were bad, well I heard you were gone You look like a corpse with an overcoat on 'My word you do look queer! My word you do look queer! You'd best have a brandy before you drop dead' So, pale as a sheet, I crawled in the'King's Head' The barmaid sobbed,'Oh you poor fellow,' and then She said, 'On the slate you owe just one pound ten You'd better pay up, we shan't see you again My word you do look queer!'
My knees started knocking, I did feel so sad Then Brown said, 'Don't die in a pub, it looks bad' He said, 'Come with me, I'll show you what to do Now I've got a friend who'll be useful to you' He led me to Black's Undertaking Depot And Black, with some crepe round his hat said, 'Hello 'My word you do look queer! My word you do look queer! Now we'll fix you up for a trifling amount Now what do you say to a bit on account?' I said, 'I'm not dying 'He said,'Don't say that! My business of late has been terribly flat But I'm telling my wife she can have that new hat! My word, you do look queer!'
I crawled in the street and I murmured, 'I'm done' Then up came Old Jenkins and shouted, 'By gum!' 'My word you do look well! My word you do look well! You're looking fine and in the pink!' I shouted, 'Am I?... Come and have a drink! You've put new life in me, I'm sounder than a bell By gad! There's life in the old dog yet My word I do feel well!'
Gue, Gue, Solingaie (Sweep The Dreampath Clear) (Traditional) Performer(s): Adelaide Van Wey
Gue-gue Solingaie Dreamland opens here balliez chimin-la Sweep the dreampath clear M'a dis li Listen, chile oui, m'as dis li now listen well Calbasse, il connain parler What the tortoise may have to tell Calbasse, il connain parler What the tortoise may have to tell
Gue-gue Solingaie Dreamland opens here Balliez chimin-la Sweep the dreampath clear M'a dis li Listen, chile oui, m'a dis li now listen well Cocodril, li connain chanter To the song of the crocodile Cocodril, li connain chanter To the song of the crocodile
Gue-gue Solingaie Dreamland opens here Balliez chimin-la Sweep the dreampath clear M'a dis li Listen, chile oui, m'a dis li now close your eyes Pichou, li connain trangier In the canebreak, the wildcat cries Pichou, li connain trangier In the canebreak, the wildcat cries
That Makes It Tough Composer(s): Buddy Holly Performer(s): Buddy Holly; Lazy Cowgirls
Time goes by, I'll still remember you That makes it tough- Oh so tough When you tell me you don't love me That makes it tough- Oh so tough- oh oh oh When you say you don't care no more
Memories will follow me forever Though I know my dreams will not come true All those precious things we shared together Time goes by I'll still remember you
And that makes it tough- Oh so tough When you tell me you don't love me That makes it tough- Oh so tough- oh oh oh When you say you don't care no more
My Wonderful One Composer(s): Jimmy Sweeney Performer(s): Marty Robbins
All the islands are sad cause you're leavin' me The Lord only knows just how lonesome I'll be The days, the nights we shared were so much fun My darlin', my wonderful one
My wonderful one, my wonderful one You're sailing out to the sea My wonderful one, my wonderful one Oh hurry home, please hurry home to me
My wonderful one, my wonderful one You're sailing out to the sea My wonderful one, my wonderful one Oh hurry home, please hurry home to me
Gue Gue Composer(s): Dave Guard; Bob Shane; Nick Reynolds Performer(s): The Kingston Trio
Gue-gue solingaie, balliez chimin-la Gue-gue solingaie, balliez chimin-la M'a dis li, oui, m'a dis li Calbass' li connain parler Calbass' li connain parler
Sleep, sleep, don't you weep Dry your tears a-while Dream, dream, then you'll hear the singing crocodile Oh, dreaming, we'll go dreaming Hush, now, baby don't you cry
Sail, sail, pretty babe while the moon is low Through bright bayou night the dreamboats drifting slow Oh, dreaming, we'll go dreaming Hush, now, baby don't you cry
That Lucky Fellow Composer(s): Oscar Hammerstein II - Jerome Kern Performer(s): Robert Shackleton & Grace McDonald and multiple other artists
That lucky fellow, who gets you Who knows you love him, and lets you Oh, how he'll laugh when you play the clown Oh, how he'll mope while he works in town
But with each long day behind him The failing sunlight will find him Back in your arms, where he wants to be How I'd want those arms, if I were he
That lucky lady who gets you Who knows you love her, and lets you Oh, how she'll laugh when you play the clown Oh, how she'll mope while he works in town
But with each long day behind her The failing sunlight will find her Back in your arms, where she wants to be How I'd want those arms, if I were she
My Wonderful One (aka Wonderful One) Composer(s): Ferde Grofé; Paul Whiteman; Marshall Neilan; Dorothy Terriss Performer(s): Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney and various other artists
........... that I love you so Awake or sleeping My hearts's in your keeping And calling to you soft and low
My wonderful one Whenever I'm dreaming Love's lovelight a-gleaming I see My wonderful one How my arms ache to hold, dear To cuddle and fold you to me
Just you, only you In the shadowy twilight In silvery moonlight There's none like you, I adore you My life I'll live for you, Oh, my wonderful, wonderful one
Gudbuy T'Jane Composer(s): Noddy Holder; James Whild Lea Performer(s): Slade; and various other artists
Goodbye to Jane, goodbye to Jane She's a dark horse see if she can Goodbye to Jane, goodbye to Jane, painted up like a fancy young man
[Chorus]: She's a queen can't you see what I mean She's a queen See, (see) see, she's a queen And I know she's alright, alright, alright, alright I say you're so young you're so young I say you're so young you're so young I say you're so young you're so young
I said Goodbye to Jane, goodbye to Jane, Get a kick from her forties trip boots Goodbye to Jane, goodbye to Jane, has them made to match up to her suits
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I said Goodbye to Jane, goodbye to Jane Like a dark horse see how she ran Goodbye to Jane, goodbye to Jane, spits on me cos' she knows that she can
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I say you're so young, she's alright, alright, alright, alright. I say you're so young you're so young, alright, alright I say you're so young ...
Child Of Peace Composer(s): Bob Farrell Performer(s): Sandi Patti
On a night of promise long ago When a star announced the light of hope To a world that knew no peace before The holy child of peace was born But he stirred their longings deep within For his kingdom knew no end From a place eternal high above The wondrous child of peace had come Child of comfort, child of light Hope that drowns away the night Touch our lives from heaven above Oh child of peace, we need your love In a world where peace eludes us still Where the heart exerts its will At a time when words are not enough Oh child of peace we need your love Oh man of peace we need your love God who only knows our need Come to us, oh child of peace
My Woman, My Woman, My Wife Composer(s): Marty Robbins Originally performed by: Marty Robbins Covered by various other artists
Hands that are strong, but wrinkled Doin' work that never gets done Hair that's lost some of the beauty By too many hours in the sun
Eyes that show some disappointment And there's been quite a lot in her life She's the foundation I lean on My woman, my woman, my wife
Everyday has been uphill Oh, we've climbed, but we can't reach the top I'm weak and I'm easily discouraged She just smiles when I want to stop
Lips that are weary but tender With love that strengthens my life A Saint in a dress made of gingham My woman, my woman, my wife
Two little babies were born in the Spring But died when the Winter was new I lost control of my mind and my soul But my woman's faith carried us through
When she reaches that river Lord, you know what she's worth Give her that mansion up yonder 'Cause she's been through hell here on Earth
Lord, give her my share of Heaven If I've earned any here in this life 'Cause, God, I believe she deserves it My woman, my woman, my wife
Guardian Angels Composer(s): Gerda Beilenson; Harpo Marx Performer(s): Mario Lanza; and various other artists
Guardian angels around my bed Joining me in my prayers They hush the shadows When they dance above They shew away the bears
Guardian angels to comfort me If I wake in the night They gather all of my dreams Their halo's are my light They dry my tears If I should weep They tuck me They rouse me from my sleep
Guardian angels around my head Standing by till I rise There's one with shinning wings That holds my hand And shows me paradise
Guardian angels to comfort me If I wake in the night They gather all of my dreams Their halo's are my light They dry my tears If I should weep They tuck me They rouse me from my sleep
Guardian angels around my head Standing by till I rise There's one with shinning wings That holds my hand And shows me paradise
That Lovely Weekend Composer(s): Moira Heath - Ted Heath Performer(s): Vera Lynn and multiple other artists
I havent said Thanks for that lovely weekend Those two days in heaven you helped me to spend The thrill of your kiss as you stepped off the train The smile in your eyes was like sun after rain
To mark the occasion we went out to dine Remember the laughter, the music, the wine That drive in the taxi when midnight had flown And breakfast next morning just we two alone
You had to go, the time was so short We both had so much to say Your kit to be packed, the train to be caught Sorry I cried but I just felt that way
And now you have gone dear this letter I pen My heart travels with you till we meet again Keep smiling, my darling, and someday well spend A lifetime as sweet, a lifetime as sweet as That lovely weekend
I havent said Thanks for that lovely weekend Those two days in heaven you helped me to spend And the thrill of your kiss as you stepped off the train The smile in your eyes was like sun after rain
And to mark the occasion we went out to dine Do you remember the laughter, how we laughed, and the music Harry Roys Band, and,and the wine, no champagne, just er just wine Then we waited a long time for a taxi, but we got one at last
And then breakfast the next morning, just we two alone And then I had to go, and time was so short And we both had so much to say, and you packed my kit And the train had to be caught, and what a train And then I cried
And now that youve gone dear, this letter I pen My heart travels with you until we meet again So keep smiling my darling and someday well spend A lifetime as sweet as that lovely weekend
My Window Faces The South Composer(s): Jay Livingston; Mitchell Parish; Abner Silver Performer(s): Willie Nelson
My window faces the south I'm almost halfway to heaven Snow is falling
but still I can't see fields of cotton calling to me My window faces the south
and though I am far from the Swanee I'm never frownin' or down in the mouth
my window faces the south
My window faces the south... My window faces the south
Mi verso es de un verde claro Y de un carmin encendido Mi verso es de un verde claro Y de un carmin encendido Mi verso es un ciervo herido Que busca en el monte amparo
Con los pobres de la tierra Quiero yo mi suerte echar Con los pobres de la tierra Quiero yo mi suerte echar El arroyo de la sierra Me complace más que el mar
Show me a girl peace and harmony in her heart When things go wrong there will be no falling apart One who understands, that things aren't always gonna go right and I'll show you a man who can show you the light
Show me a boy when the burden's on his shoulder As time goes on seems to only make him bolder Then I met you Something that I can't explain This feeling that I get is like I'm going insane
It's that look in your eyes, that say you love me And all the silly things that you do Those feelings that I get from the stars above me Tells me you're for me And I'm the one for you
Hey, I thank you baby I thank you baby I thank you
Show me a girl that can make me feel better With a kiss sealed inside a perfumed letter One who understands, when the tour is six months long And waiting with open arms, 'cos it's been too long
Show me a boy whose loving that I'm missing Who can be there when I need someone to listen One who keeps in mind that I should never be alone Because I'll be there even if it's by telephone
It's that look in your eyes, that say you love me And all the silly things that you do Those feelings that I get when ever you're near me Tells me you're for me And I'm the one for you
Yeah, I thank you baby I thank you baby Yeah, I thank you baby
My Wild Irish Rose Composer(s): Chauncey Olcott Performer(s): John McCormack
If you'll listen, I'll sing you a sweet little song Of a flower that's now drooped and dead Yet dearer to me, yes, than all of its mates Tho' each holds aloft its proud head 'Twas given to me by a girl that I know Since we've met, faith, I've known no repose She is dearer by far than the world's brightest star And I call her my wild Irish Rose My wild Irish Rose The sweetest flow'r that grows You may search ev'rywhere But none can compare With my wild Irish Rose My wild Irish Rose The dearest flow'r that grows And some day for my sake She may let me take The bloom from my wild Irish Rose
They may sing of their roses which, by other names Would smell just as sweetly, they say But I know that my Rose would never consent To have that sweet name taken away Her glances are shy when e'er I pass by The bower, where my true love grows And my one wish has been that some day I may win The heart of my wild Irish Rose My wild Irish Rose The sweetest flow'r that grows You may search ev'rywhere But none can compare With my wild Irish Rose My wild Irish Rose The dearest flow'r that grows And some day for my sake She may let me take The bloom from my wild Irish Rose
Guantanamera Composer(s): Hector Angulo; José Marti; J.M. Rivat; Pete Seeger Performer(s): Joe Dassin; Nana Mouskouri
Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera
C'était un homme en déroute C'était un frère, sans doute Il n'avait ni lien ni place Et sur les routes de l'exil Sur les sentiers, sur les places Il me parlait de sa ville
Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera
Là-bas, sa maison de misère Etait plus blanche que le coton Les rues de sable et de terre Sentaient le rhum et le melon Sous leurs jupons de dentelle Dieu que les femmes étaient belles
Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera
Il me reste toute la terre Mais je n'en demandais pas tant Quand j'ai passé la frontière Il n' y avait plus rien devant J'allais d'escale en escale Loin de ma terre natale
Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera Guantanamera, ma ville Guantanamera
That Lonesome Road Composer(s): James Taylor - Don Grolnick Performer(s): James Taylor and multiple other artists
Walk down that lonesome road all by yourself Don't turn your head back over your shoulder And only stop to rest yourself when the silver moon Is shining high above the trees
If I had stopped to listen once or twice If I had closed my mouth and opened my eyes If I had cooled my head and warmed my heart I'd not be on this road tonight
Carry on
Never mind feeling sorry for yourself It doesn't save you from your troubled mind
Walk down that lonesome road all by yourself Don't turn your head back over your shoulder And only stop to rest yourself when the silver moon Is shining high above the trees
My Wife Is On A Diet Composer(s): Charles Tobias; George J. Bennett Performer(s): Leslie Sarony; Eddie Cantor; Hoosier Hot Shots
Whats the greatest problem now throughout the land Whats the only problem needs a helping hand It isnt Philip Snowden, or tax relief I find Its something more important now on everybodys mind Just walk into any home today Its ten to one youll hear each husband say
My wife is on a diet, and since shes on a diet Home isnt home any more No gravy and potatoes, just lettuce and tomatoes Where are the pies I adore Oh, oh, oh, oh, what a disgrace Im ashamed to look a grapefruit straight in the face My wife is on a diet, and since shes on a diet Im losing a pound every day
Monday, grapefruit, breakfast and for dinner And at night some orange juice Tuesday, grapefruit, boys I growing thinner All my clothes are getting loose Wednesday, Thursday, I feel satisfied Then I change to coffee, with grapefruit on the side Friday till Sunday is more than I can stand Before the eighteenth day Ill have a lily in my hand
My wife is on a diet, and since shes on a diet Home isnt home any more No gravy and potatoes, just lettuce and tomatoes Where are the pies I adore Crabs and shrimps I must leave alone Im the only lobster shell allow in my home My wife is on a diet, and since shes on a diet Shes gaining a pound every day
Oh, oh, oh, shes driving me wild One look at her onions and I cry like a child