Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Op Het Dak Van De Wereld ((Adapted from: Top Of The World (The Carpenters - 1972)) ((Finnish Version: Tänään Huipulla (Fredi) - 1974)) Composer(s): John Bettis - Richard Carpenter - Nelly Byl Performer(s): Dana Winner - 1993
Ik heb vandaag zo'n wonderlijk gevoel Slechts verliefden weten echt wat ik bedoel Helder blauw is de lucht en ik straal van geluk Want mijn leven heeft nu eindelijk een doel
Al m'n lege dagen zijn voorbij En de zon schijnt dag en nacht alleen voor mij Tot in 't diepst van mijn hart, dat op jou heeft gewacht En nu dat je hier bent, voel ik me zo blij
'k Zit op het dak van de wereld en ik kijk naar beneden Waar er niets of niemand mij nog raken kan 'k Zit nooit meer aan de grond, sinds de dag dat ik je vond Zit ik heerlijk op het dak van de wereld
Alles wat ik droomde is gebeurd En 't is net of alles zich daarom verheugd Elke bloem, ieder blad lijkt zo glanzend en glad En de toekomst heeft ee nieuwe roze kleur Er is nog een ding dat ik vraag Dat je morgen van me houdt zoals vandaag Als je voor eeuweig lang dicht bij mij blijven kan Is er echt niets anders meer dat ik verlang
'k Zit op het dak van de wereld en ik kijk naar beneden Waar er niets of niemand mij nog raken kan 'k Zit nooit meer aan de grond, sinds de dag dat ik je vond Zit ik heerlijk op het dak van de wereld
I Know You Rider (aka "Woman's Blues" or "Circle Round The Sun" or "I Know My Rider") (Traditional) Performer(s): Bob Coltman and multiple other artists
Well I know you rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone Well I know you rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone You gonna miss your mama from rolling in your arms
Well I know my baby he's bound to love me some Well I know my baby he's bound to love me some He throws his arms around me like a circle round the sun
Well I laid down and I tried to take my rest I laid down and I tried to take my rest but my mind it just kept wandering like some wild geese in the west
Im going down the road where I get better care Im going down the road where I get better care I believe Ill go babe, I just dont feel welcome here
Just as sure as the bird fly in the sky above Just as sure as the bird fly in the sky above Life aint worth living if you aint with the man you love
The suns gonna shine in my back door some day The suns gonna shine in my back door some day The winds gonna rise and blow my blues away
To love you baby, its easy as falling off a log To love you baby, its easy as falling off a log Wanna be your baby but I sure wont be your dog
Jumping Someone Else's Train Composer(s): Michael Dempsey; Robert Smith; Lol Tolhurst Performer(s): The Cure; and various other artists
Don't say what you mean You might spoil your face If you walk in the crowd You won't leave any trace It's always the same You're jumping someone else's train
It won't take you long To learn the new smile You'll have to adapt Or you'll be out of style It's always the same You're jumping someone else's train
If you pick up on it quick You can say you were there Again and again and again You're jumping someone else's train
It's the latest wave That you've been craving for The old ideal Was getting such a bore Now you're back in line Going not quite quite as far But in half the time Everyone's happy They're finally all the same 'cause everyone's jumping Everyone else's train
Top Jimmy Composer(s): Edward Van Halen - Alex Van Halen - Michael Anthony - David Lee Roth Performer(s): Van Halen
Some friends of mine, just the other night went to hear this cool cat blow They say he sang so good that the roof fell in and they didn't even stop the show They don't remember the place, but they remember the face and now everybody wanna go
Top Jimmy cooks, Top Jimmy swings He's got the look Top Jimmy, he's the king
Jimmy on the television, famous people laughing with him Jimmy on the news at five Jimmy on the radio and even on the video that baddest cat alive Driving all the women crazy, only want Jimmy-baby love it when he rolls his eyes
Top Jimmy cooks, Top Jimmy swings He's got the look Top Jimmy, he's the king
Juke-joint Jimmy is the latest thing he's got the sound that everybody digs And the joint been jumpin' when the band been pumpin' and you know they're playing crazy gigs Well you ain't been living till you've seen the living thing Top Jimmy and his Rhythm Pigs
Top Jimmy cooks, Top Jimmy swings He's got the look Top Jimmy, he's the king
Keep A Little Dream Handy Composer(s): Jerry Livingston; Mack David Performer(s): Dean Martin; Jerry Lewis
DM: Keep a little dream handy JL: Tell me why and I'll try DM: For melancholy days JL: Listen Arabella, dream about another fella DM: Life's ice cream and candy JL: Chocolate fillo or vanilla DM: For a dreamer so they say JL: I'm no good at dreams, I just fall asleep it seems DM: When the gray clouds keep thr Sun from shinin' JL: Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh! Feel it now, play that pretty song DM: You can dream up a sterling silver linin' JL: Play it now, let's hear it. So, keep that.... DM: Keep that little dream handy JL: You better had or I'll be mad DM: And dream your cares away JL: Like Rip Van Winkle DM: And dream your cares away JL: Say nighty-nighty DM: Dream your cares away JL: It's time for bed now DM: Dream your cares away JL: Umm-umm-umm-umm-umm DM: And dream your cares away
Top Hat, White Tie And Tails Composer(s): Irving Berlin First performance/First recording: Fred Astaire - 1935 Covered by multiple other artists
I just got an invitation through the mails "Your presence requested this evening It's formal, a top hat, a white tie and tails" Nothing now could take the wind out of my sails Because I'm invited to step out this evening With top hat and white tie and tails
I'm putting on my top hat Tying up my white tie Brushing off my tails I'm duding up my shirtfront Putting in the shirt studs Polishing my nails I'm stepping out, my dear To breathe an atmosphere That simply reeks with class And I trust that you'll excuse my dust When I step on the gas For I'll be there Putting down my top hat Mussing up my white tie Dancing in my tails
Jumpin' Jack Flash Composer(s): Mick Jagger; Keith Richards Performer(s): The Rolling Stones
I was born in a cross-fire hurricane And I howled at my ma in the driving rain But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas! But it's all right I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas! Gas! Gas!
I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag I was schooled with a strap right across my back But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas! But it's all right I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas! Gas! Gas!
I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread Yeah, yeah, yeah I was crowned with a spike right thru my head But it's all right now, in fact, it's a gas! But it's all right I'm Jumpin' Jack Flash It's a gas! Gas! Gas!
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas Jumpin' Jack Flash
Top Cat The most effec-tu-al Top Cat Who's intellectual close friends get to call at T.C. Providing it's with invitee Top Cat The indisputable leader of the gang He's the boss He's the VIP He's a championship He's the most tip top - Top Cat
Yes he's the chief He's the king, but above everything He's the most tip top - Top Cat!
I Know What I Want Composer(s): Rick Nielsen Performer(s): Cheap Trick
I've been around the world and met a million girls Still, I know I wanna be with you You've got more than anyone else And I want you more than anything
'cause I know what I want, and I know how to get it I know what I want, and I know how to get it I know what I want, and I know how to get it from you, from you
I knew I'd meet you, I had a dream about you We were walkin' hand in hand We were talkin' 'bout love It was love at first sight When I looked into your eyes I was blinded by the feelings in my heart
'cause I know what I want, and I know how to get it I know what I want, and I know how to get it I know what I want, and I know how to get it from you, from you
I know, I know, I know, I know what I want! I know what I want! I want it!
Well, ya knew I'd meet you Ya know I dreamt about you We were walkin' hand in hand We were talkin' 'bout love Love at first sight, when I looked into your eyes I was blinded by the feelings in my heart I know you feel it, there's no doubt about it It's gettin' stronger every day It's a one in a million, I was shootin' for the stars You're the world's greatest lover and you're mine
'cause I know what I want, and I know how to get it I know what I want, and I know how to get it I know what I want, and I know how to get it from you, from you
Jumping At Shadows Composer(s): Duster Bennett Performer(s): Fleetwood Mac; and various other artists
Now, what can you say - there isn't much to tell But I'm going down hill, but I blame myself I've been - jumpin' at shadows, thinkin' - about my life
Now, everybody - they point their hand at me but I know I'm just a picture - of what I could have been I've been jumping at shadows, thinkin' about my life
Now, God, have mercy - 'cause I think I'm going insane The devil's been gettin' at me - he's got me down again I've been - jumpin' at shadows Thinkin', oh, about my life
Ruthless People ((aka Toothless People ("Weird Al" Yankovic) - 1986)) Composer(s): Daryl Hall - Mick Jagger - Dave Stewart First release: Mick Jagger - 1986
Hey! Stand up! Ruthless people! Hey! Stand up! Ruthless people! Real and evil!
They love the smell of the killing, the flesh Gorging 'til they've had their fill of success Dealing their mother to get into paradise Pay Jesus special protection, and ain't it wise!
Hey! Stand up! Ruthless people! So deceitful! I wanna tell you... Hey! (Come on! ) Stand up!... Get on your feet! Ruthless people! Real and evil! What I say...
Greedy forever and ever, success Greedy and ever so clever, a mess Given the right on to creep into paradise They'll even blackmail St. Peter then pay the price!
Hey! Stand up!... Get on your feet! Ruthless people! Greed and evil! Oh yes!
You can have it if you want it It might take the rest of your life If you want it you can have it To a balancing act on a knife You can have it if you want it If you think it's cheap at the price If you want it you can have it But sweat your sweet soul out of lives!
Ruthless people! Ruthless people! Ruthless people! Ruthless people! You better watch your back now!
I Know There's Something Going On Composer(s): Russell Glyn Ballard First release by: Frida - 1982 Covered by multiple other artists
I can see that it won't be long You grow cold when you keep holding on You know you've changed and your words, they lie That's something you can't deny
I call, you're not at home You're home, but you're not alone If you wanna leave then why don't you say Your love has gone anyway
I Know there's something going on I Know there's something going on I know it won't be long Won't be long before you're gone There's something going on There's something going on
I know a good thing must come to an end But it's hard to take loosing a friend I know what you think and what's in your mind So darling look, why pretend
Jumpin' At The Record Shop Composer(s): Slim Gaillard Performer(s): Slim Gaillard
May I hear your new releases Im in the market for some brand new pieces Let me read your record list There may be something I dont want to miss
Duke Ellington, Count Basie and The Dorseys Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, theyre the voices King Cole and Johnny Mercer, just wont stop Jumpin at the record shop
Artie Shaw, Coleman Hawkins and Harry James Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, a few of the names Carmen Miranda, Xavier Cugat Jumpin at the record shop
Jack Benny and Bob Hope tell the jokes Bob Wills and Steve Cooley play the folks Sammy Kaye, Gene Krupa and Johnny Long Slim Gaillard, the guy who wrote this song Pied Piper, Calloway, Anita ODay Keith Smith, Perry Como, just wont wait Eddie Cantor, Frances Langford Jimmie Lunceford, too Harry James, Henry Fosse Betty Hutton, Kay Kyser, all have fame Dont feel slighted if we missed your name Al Jolson, Martin Block, just wont stop Jumpin at the record shop
Pied Piper, Calloway, Anita ODay Keith Smith and Perry Como just wont wait Eddie Cantor, Frances Langford Jimmie Lunceford, too Henry Busse, Guy Lombardo Know just what to do Betty Hutton, Kay Kyser, all have fame Dont feel slighted if we missed your name Al Jolson, Martin Block, just wont stop Jumpin at the record shop
We only had three minutes And were not to blame Because we jumped in that record shop
Toothless People ((Adapted from: Ruthless People (Mick Jagger) - 1986 Composer(s): Daryl Hall - Mick Jagger - Dave Stewart - "Weird Al" Yankovic Performer(s): "Weird Al" Yankovic - 1986
They only show you their gums when they smile Ain't got a tooth in their heads now, how vile Only can eat things like pudding and applesauce They never have to buy toothpicks or dental floss
Hey, stand up Toothless people, their breath is lethal, wanna tell you Hey, come on, stand up, get on your feet Toothless people, old and feeble, what I say
No more of those pearly whites will they possess Their oral hygiene is frightful, a mess Lots of 'em suffering from trench mouth and gum disease At least they don't have to worry 'bout cavities
Hey, stand up, take out your teeth Toothless people, old and feeble, oh yes
You can brush 'em, you can floss 'em They're something you just can't ignore If you lose 'em, you're in trouble 'Cause the tooth fairy won't come no more You need something to show your dentist The next time he makes you say "Ah" You don't wanna have to wind up Eating all of your food through a straw
(Like toothless people, toothless people) You'd better brush your teeth now (hey) Toothless, toothless, toothless, toothless people Hey, stand up, toothless people
I Know That You Know Composer(s): Vincent Youmans; Anne Caldwell Performer(s): Beatrice Lillie and multiple other artists
Life's a game, but who can play it all alone Ev'ry chap should hold a heart that's all his own Love may come at first sight, they told me When I saw you, I knew That I had found my only love When I found you
So, darling, I know that you know That I'll go where you go I choose you, won't lose you I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms
This time is my time T'will soon be goodbye time Then in the star light, hold me tight With one more little kiss say nighty night
So, darling, I know that you know That I'll go where you go I choose you, won't lose you I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms
Jump, Jump, Jump Composer(s): Rick Derringer Performer(s): Rick Derringer; Edgar Winter
I'm thinkin' of jumpin' off a bridge 'Cause life has gotten down Can't think of one reason to live I guess I'll probably drown I might as well jump, jump, jump Think I'm gonna jump, jump, jump
The girls nowadays they all boss me around You know I get less than their dogs Pointless, and meaningless my friend You know we're all lost, In the fog We might as well jump, jump, jump The water's cold I think I'm gonna jump, jump, jump The water's cold Everybody jump, jump, jump I'll freeze, My very soul
I wonder is anybody here Or is this my private dream I'm gonna pitch myself to sea 'Cause it's such a scary, scary, scary dream I might as well jump, jump, jump The water's cold I think I'm gonna jump, jump, jump The water's cold Everybody jump, jump, jump I''ll freeze My very soul
Tom Joad ((Adapted from: John Hardy (Buell Kazee) - 1927)) Composer(s): Traditional - Woody Guthrie Performer(s): Woody Guthrie - 1940 and multiple other artists
Tom Joad got out of the old McAlester Pen There he got his parole After four long years on a man killing charge Tom Joad come a walking down the road, poor boy Tom Joad come a walking down the road
Tom Joad he met a truck driving man There he caught him a ride He said "I just got loose from McAlester's Pen On a charge called Homicide, A charge called Homicide"
That truck rolled away in a cloud of dust Tommy turned his face toward home He met Preacher Casey and they had a little drink But they found that his family they was gone He found that his family they was gone He found his mother's old fashion shoe Found his daddy's hat And he found little Muley and Muley said "They've been tractored out by the cats They've been tractored out by the cats"
Tom Joad walked down to the neighbors farm Found his family They took Preacher Casey and loaded in a car And his mother said "We got to git away" His mother said 'We got to get away"
Now the twelve of the Joads made a mighty heavy load But Grandpa Joad did cry He picked up a handful of land in his hand Said: "I'm stayin' with the farm till I die Yes, I'm stayin' with my farm till I die"
They fed him short ribs and coffee and soothing syrup And Grandpa Joad did die They buried Grandpa Joad by the side of the road Buried Grandma on the California side They buried Grandma on the California side
They stood on a Mountain and they looked to the West And it looked like the promised land That bright green valley with a river running through There was work for every single hand, they thought There was work for every single hand The Joads rolled away to Jungle Camp There they cooked a stew And the hungry little kids of the Jungle Camp Said "We'd like to have some too" Said: "We'd like to have some too"
Now a Deputy Sheriff fired loose at a man Shot a woman in the back Before he could take his aim again Preacher Casey dropped him in his track Preacher Casey dropped him in his track
They handcuffed Casey and they took him to Jail And then he got away And he met Tom Joad on the old river bridge And these few words he did say, poor boy These few words he did say
"I preached for the Lord a mighty long time Preached about the rich and the poor Us workin' folks got to all get together 'Cause we ain't got a chance anymore We ain't got a chance anymore"
The Deputies come and Tom and Casey run To the bridge where the water run down But the vigilante they hit Casey with a club They laid Preacher Casey on the ground They laid Preacher Casey on the ground
Tom Joad he grabbed that Deputy's club Hit him over the head Tom Joad took flight in the dark rainy night A Deputy and a Preacher lying dead, two men A Deputy and a Preacher lying dead
Tom run back where his mother was asleep He woke her up out of bed Then he kissed goodbye to the mother that he loved Said what Preacher Casey said, Tom Joad He said what Preacher Casey said
"Ever'body might be just one big soul Well it looks that a way to me Everywhere that you look in the day or night That's where I'm gonna be, Ma That's where I'm gonna be
Wherever little children are hungry and cry Wherever people ain't free Wherever men are fightin' for their rights That's where I'm gonna be, Ma That's where I'm a gonna be
I Know That My Redeemer Lives Composer(s): Lewis D. Edwards; Samuel Medley
I know that my Redeemer lives! What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead He lives, my ever living head!
He lives triumphant from the grave He lives eternally to save He lives exalted, throned above He lives to rule his Church in love
He lives to grant me rich supply He lives to guide me with his eye He lives to comfort me when faint He lives to hear my souls complaint
He lives to silence all my fears He lives to wipe away my tears He lives to calm my troubled heart He lives all blessings to impart
He lives to bless me with his love He lives to plead for me above He lives my hungry soul to feed He lives to help in time of need
He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly friend He lives and loves me to the end He lives, and while he lives, Ill sing He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King!
He lives and grants me daily breath He lives, and I shall conquer death He lives my mansion to prepare He lives to bring me safely there
He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my savior, still the same What joy this blest assurance gives I know that my Redeemer lives!
