Top Of The World
Composer(s): John Bettis - Richard Carpenter
First release: The Carpenters - 1972
Covered by multiple other artists

Versions In Other Languages: 
1974 - Tänään Huipulla (Fredi)
1993 - Op Het Dak Van De Wereld (Dana Winner)



Such a feelin's coming over me
There is wonder in most ev'ry thing I see
Not a cloud in the sky
got the sun in my eyes
And I -- won't be surprised if it's a dream

Ev'rything I want the world to be
Is now coming true especially for me
And the reason is clear
It's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

I'm on the -- top of the world lookin' down on creation and the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found, ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world

Something is the wind has learned my name
and it's tellin' me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees
And the touch of the breeze, there's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me

There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need -- will be mine if you are here

I'm on the -- top of the world lookin' down on creation and the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found, ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world 

I Know You're Out There Somewhere
Composer(s): Justin Hayward
Performer(s): The Moody Blues
and multiple other artists



I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you
The mist is lifting slowly
I can see the way ahead
And I've left behind the empty streets
That once inspired my life
And the strength of the emotion
Is like thunder in the air
'Cos the promise that we made each other
Haunts me to the end
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you
The secret of your beauty
And the mystery of your soul
I've been searching for in everyone I meet
And the times I've been mistaken
It's impossible to say
And the grass is growing
Underneath our feet
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you
From the words that I remember
From my childhood still are true
That there's no so blind
As those who will not see
And to those who lack the courage
And say it's dangerous to try
Well they just don't know
That love eternal will not be denied
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you
Yes I know it's going to happen
I can feel you getting near
And soon we'll be returning
To the fountain of our youth
And if you wake up wondering
In the darkness I'll be there
My arms will close around you
And protect you with the truth
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere, somewhere
I know you're out there somewhere
Somewhere you can hear my voice
I know I'll find you somehow
Somehow, somehow
I know I'll find you somehow
And somehow I'll return again to you

Jumps, Giggles And Shouts
Composer(s): Gene Vincent; Sherrif Tex Davis
Performer(s): Gene Vincent & The Blue Cats



Oh, I got a gal and her name is Jane
All the kids call couldn't tame
Always boppin' 'round the town
Every bit of all her power
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Cliff, jump-jump)

Oh, I got a gal and her name is Lizzy
Ah, man taht woman sure is dizzy
Boppin' to the juke-machine
Craziest cat you've ever seen
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Jack, jump-jump)

She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Dickie, jump-jump)

Oh, I got a gal and her name is Lizzy
Ah, man taht woman sure is dizzy
Boppin' to the juke-machine
Craziest cat you've ever seen
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts
(Jump, Jack, jump-jump)

She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
She jumps, giggles and shouts, go!
Jumps, giggles and shouts

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 

I’m going down the road where I get better care 
I’m going down the road where I get better care
I believe I’ll go babe, I just don’t 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 ain’t worth living if you ain’t with the man you love 

The sun’s gonna shine in my back door some day
The sun’s gonna shine in my back door some day 
The wind’s gonna rise and blow my blues away

To love you baby, it’s easy as falling off a log
To love you baby, it’s easy as falling off a log 
Wanna be your baby but I sure won’t 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    

Jumping someone else's train
Jumping someone else's train
Jumping someone 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

I Know Why (And So Do You)
Composer(s): Harry Warren; Mack Gordon
Performer(s): Glenn Miller
and multiple other artists



Why do robins sing in December
Long before the Springtime is due
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you

Why do breezes sigh ev'ry evening
Whispering your name as they do
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling
I know why and so do you

When you smile at me
I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me
I'm in heaven when the music begins

I can see the sun when it's raining
Hiding ev'ry cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms
I know why and so do you

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

I Know Where I'm Going
(Traditional)



I know where I'm going
I know who's going with me
I know who I love
And my dear knows who I'll marry

I know where I'm going
I know who's going with me
I know who I love
And my dear knows who I'll marry

I have stockings of silk
And shoes of bright green leather
Combs to buckle my hair
And a ring for every finger

I know where I'm going
I know who's going with me
I know who I love
And my dear knows who I'll marry

Feather beds are soft
And painted rooms are bonnie
But I would give them all
For my handsome winsome Johnny

I know where I'm going
I know who's going with me
I know who I love
And my dear knows who I'll marry

Some say he is poor
But I say he's bonnie
Fairest of them all
Is my handsome winsome Johnny

I know where I'm going
I know who's going with me
I know who I love
And my dear knows who I'll marry

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



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

I know what I want, and I know how to get it

(repeat)

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!

Hey!
Ruthless people!
Ruthless, ruthless, ruthless, ruthless people!
Hey! Stand up! 

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

I know there's something going on...

Jumpin' At The Record Shop
Composer(s): Slim Gaillard
Performer(s): Slim Gaillard



May I hear your new releases
I’m in the market for some brand new pieces
Let me read your record list
There may be something I don’t want to miss

Duke Ellington, Count Basie and The Dorseys
Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, they’re the voices
King Cole and Johnny Mercer, just won’t 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 O’Day
Keith Smith, Perry Como, just won’t wait
Eddie Cantor, Frances Langford
Jimmie Lunceford, too
Harry James, Henry Fosse
Betty Hutton, Kay Kyser, all have fame
Don’t feel slighted if we missed your name
Al Jolson, Martin Block, just won’t stop
Jumpin’ at the record shop

Pied Piper, Calloway, Anita O’Day
Keith Smith and Perry Como just won’t wait
Eddie Cantor, Frances Langford
Jimmie Lunceford, too
Henry Busse, Guy Lombardo
Know just what to do
Betty Hutton, Kay Kyser, all have fame
Don’t feel slighted if we missed your name
Al Jolson, Martin Block, just won’t stop
Jumpin’ at the record shop

We only had three minutes
And we’re 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