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Honte À Qui Peut Chanter


Honte À Qui Peut Chanter
Composer(s): Georges Brassens
Performer(s): Maxime le Forestier



{Refrain:}
Honte à cet effronté qui peut chanter pendant
Que Rome brûle, ell' brûl' tout l' temps...
Honte à qui malgré tout fredonne des chansons
A Gavroche, à Mimi Pinson

En mil neuf cent trent'-sept que faisiez-vous mon cher?
J'avais la fleur de l'âge et la tête légère
Et l'Espagne flambait dans un grand feu grégeois
Je chantais, et j'étais pas le seul: "Y a d' la joie"

Et dans l'année quarante mon cher que faisiez-vous?
Les Teutons forçaient la frontière, et comme un fou
Et comm' tout un chacun, vers le sud, je fonçais
En chantant: "Tout ça, ça fait d'excellents Français"

{Refrain}

À l'heure de Pétain, à l'heure de Laval
Que faisiez-vous mon cher en plein dans la rafale?
Je chantais, et les autres ne s'en privaient pas
"Bel ami", "Seul ce soir", "J'ai pleuré sur tes pas"

Mon cher, un peu plus tard, que faisait votre glotte
Quand en Asie ça tombait comme à Gravelotte?
Je chantais, il me semble, ainsi que tout un tas
De gens: "Le déserteur", "Les croix", "Quand un soldat"

{Refrain}

Que faisiez-vous mon cher au temps de l'Algérie
Quand Brel était vivant qu'il habitait Paris?
Je chantais, quoique désolé par ces combats
"La valse à mille temps" et "Ne me quitte pas"

Le feu de la ville éternelle est éternel
Si Dieu veut l'incendie, il veut les ritournelles
À qui fera-t-on croir' que le bon populo
Quand il chante quand même, est un parfait salaud?

{Refrain}

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À La Varenne


À La Varenne
Composer(s): Marc Hélyà - J. Jekyll
Performer(s): Georges Brassens; Emile Carrara



Les bourgeois rupins
Ceux qu'ont les moyens
S'en vont l'été s'fair' plumer à Deauville
Quand on n'a pas l'sou
On va n'importe où
Où ça coûte pas des prix fous
Car à mon avis
C'est pas pour bibi
Les endroits où l'on fait des chichis

Moi, j'ai mon golf et mon bateau
Ma plage et mon casino
À la Varenne
Moi, je n'vais pas avec les gros
À Dinard à Saint-Malo
Fair' des fredaines
Moi, dans un bar à gigolos
Payer vingt balles un sirop
Ça m'frait d'la peine
Moi, j'préfèr' un p'tit caboulot
Où qu'on boit du picolo
Au bord de l'eau

On n'a pas d'négros
Comme à Monaco
Qui font du jazz à mille francs la séance
Au son d'un phono
Ou d'un vieux piano
C'est quat' sous pour un tango
Et comme on peut pas
Se payer tout ça
Y a des boîtes à deux ronds la java

Moi, j'ai mon golf et mon bateau
Ma plage et mon casino
À la Varenne
Moi, j'y connais des dactylos
Qui sont plus chouett's en maillot
Qu'bien des mondaines
Moi, dans un bar à gigolos
Payer vingt balles un sirop
Ça m'frait d'la peine
Moi, j'préfèr' un p'tit caboulot
Où qu'on boit du picolo
Au bord de l'eau

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Honolulu Lulu


Honolulu Lulu
Composer(s): Lou Adler; Jan Berry;
Roger "Hot Dog Rog" Christian
Performer(s): Jan & Dean;
and various other artists



Queen of the surfer girls

She's got stars in her eyes and knobs on her knees now
Her crazy grass shift really sways in the breeze now
Ridin' down a-heavy you're lyin' in the sand
She's the hippest surfer girl in the land

And she's my Honolulu Lulu
She's my Honolulu Lulu
Queen of the surfer girls

Well, she handles all the big ones every year in Macaja
And all the surfers know her from Ricaud to Baja
When the beach is quiet and you know we're out of luck
We pray for surf while making out in our truck

(chorus)

Just me and Honolulu Lulu
Me and Honolulu Lulu
Queen of the surfer girls

Yeah she's my Honolulu Lulu
Yeah my Honolulu Lulu
Queen of the surfer girls

I tell you once upon a time, you know she got a little bold
When she tried to hook a spinner but her wax wouldn't hold
Over the falls 'stead of hangin' 10
But then she'd paddle out and try it again

But she's my Honolulu Lulu
She's my Honolulu Lulu
Queen of the surfer girls

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À La Une


À La Une
Composer(s): Jean Ferrat
Performer(s): Jean Ferrat



C'est une émission formidable
Sur les problèmes de société
Où des héros et des minables
Vous parlent en toute liberté
Sont-ils victimes sont-ils coupables
Ce soir voici pour commencer
Quelques racketteurs redoutables
Qui font la sortie des lycées
Ils vont pour vous se mettre à table
A condition d'être masqués
Un témoignage inoubliable
Un grand moment de vérité

Ce soir ce soir
Après la roue de la fortune
Les racketteurs les racketteurs
Sont à la une

C'est une émission fantastique
Où vous avez un rôle à jouer
Un rôle moral un rôle civique
Pour nous aider à retrouver
Tous ceux dont on est sans nouvelles
Disparus volatilisés
Ce soir je vous lance un appel
Vous seuls pouvez nous renseigner
Dans quels bas-fonds la malheureuse
A-t-elle un jour pu s'égarer
A quelles manoeuvres très douteuses
A-t-elle fini par se livrer

Ce soir ce soir
Après la roue de la fortune
La main d'ma soeur la main d'ma soeur
Est à la une

C'est une émission fracassante
Sur les tréfonds d'la société
Une tranche de vie saignante
Que vous ne pouvez pas manquer
Un homme qui a payé sa dette
Vingt ans de prison mérités
Reconstituera en direct
Le crime qu'il a perpétré
Tout ce qui s'passait dans sa tête
Combien de fric il a touché
En appuyant sur la gâchette
Pour refroidir un député

Ce soir ce soir
Après la roue de la fortune
Les assassins les assassins
Sont à la une

C'est une série faramineuse
De grands débats télévisés
De controverses fabuleuses
De face à face sans pitié
Entre qui saigne et qui charcute
Entre bourreaux et torturés
Entre un ripou et une pute
Un délateur un dénoncé
Entre un para et un fellouze
Entre un violeur et des violées
Et puis comme une apothéose
Entre SS et déportés

Ce soir ce soir
Après la roue de la fortune
Un Paf Obscène Un Paf Obscène
Est à la une

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People Are Crazy


People Are Crazy
Composer(s): Bobby Braddock; Troy Jones
Performer(s): Billy Currington



This old man and me, were at the bar and we
Were having us some beers and swaping I don't cares
Talking politics, blonde and red-head chicks
Old dogs and new tricks and habits we ain't kicked

We talked about God's grace and all the hell we raised
Then I heard the ol' man say
God is great, beer is good and
People Are Crazy

He said "I fought two wars
Been married and divorced"
What brings you to Ohio?
He said "Damned if I know"
We talked an hour or two about every girl we knew
What all we put them through
Like two old boys will do

We pondered life and death
He light a cigarette
He said "These damn things will kill me yet
But God is great, beer is good and people are crazy"

Last call it's 2am, I said goodbye to him
I never talk to him again
Then one sunny day, I saw the old man's face
Front page Obituary, he was a millionaree
he left his fortune to some guy he barely knew, his kids were mad as hell
But me, Im doing well
And I drop by today, to just say thanks and pray
I left a six-pack right there on his grave and I said
God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy

God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy

God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy

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À La Santé D'hier


À La Santé D'hier
((Dutch Version: Die Goeie Ouwe Tijd (Gerard Cox) - 1974))
Composer(s): Joe Dassin - Pierre Delanoë
First release by: Joe Dassin - 1971



J'ai connu tant de villes
Qui n'étaient jamais les miennes
J'ai connu tant de filles
Qui ne me connaissaient pas
Et ma maison, et mes amis
Vous êtes loin, loin, loin
J'ai envie de vous revoir
Et je reviens

Buvons un verre à la santé d'hier
À la santé du temps, du bon temps
Quand il ne manquait pas un
De tous nos vieux copains
Buvons un verre à la santé d'hier
Et oublions demain...

Je sais bien que tout change
Et que les photos vieillissent
Que ma mère sera blanche
Que ma maison sera grise
Et que le temps de mes dix ans
Est déjà loin, loin, loin
J'ai envie de le revoir
Et je reviens

Buvons un verre à la santé d'hier
À la santé du temps, du bon temps
Quand il ne manquait pas un
De tous nos vieux copains
Buvons un verre à la santé d'hier
Et oublions demain...

Si le temps fait des siennes
Si le monde nous sépare
Que toujours nous revienne
Le visage du passé
De ceux qu'on aime, et peu importe
Si c'est loin, loin, loin,
Quand on peut encore se dire
"Je me souviens."

Buvons un verre à la santé d'hier
À la santé du temps, du bon temps
Quand il ne manquait pas un
De tous nos vieux copains
Buvons un verre à la santé d'hier
Et oublions demain...

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Honolulu City Lights


Honolulu City Lights
Composer(s): Keola Beamer
Performer(s): The Carpenters;
and various other artists



Looking out upon the city lights and the stars above the ocean
Got my ticket for the midnight plane and its not easy to leave again
Took my clothes and put them in the bag; try not to think just yet of leaving
Looking out into the city night and it's not easy to leave again

(Chorus)
Each time Honolulu city lights stir up memories in me
Each night Honolulu city lights bring me back again
You are my island sunset; you are my island dream

Put on my shoes and light a cigarette
Wonderin' which of my friends will be here
Standin' with their leis around my neck
It's not easy to leave again

(Chorus)
Each time Honolulu city lights stir up memories in me
Each night Honolulu city lights bring me back again
Bring me back again

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Die Goeie Ouwe Tijd


Die Goeie Ouwe Tijd
((Adapted from: À La Santé D'hier (Joe Dassin) - 1971))
Composer(s): Joe Dassin - Pierre Delanoë - Gerard Cox
Performer(s): Gerard Cox - 1974



Ach, hoelang is 't geleden?
Met de diligence naar Gouda
Onze grootvaders reden

Zeer voornaam en zeer bedaard
Krakend en wiegend door 't land
Het duurde lang, lang, lang
Er veranderde niet veel van jaar tot jaar

Drink nog een glas op alles wat ooit was
De goeie ouwe tijd, mooie tijd
Nou die tijd die krijgt toch mooi van mij de zegen na
Na na na na na, na na na na na

Drink nog een glas op alles wat ooit was
De goeie ouwe tijd

Was je rijk dan geen hinder
Niemand die je iets kon maken
Was je arm, had je 't minder

Voor wie rijk was moest je werken
Heel de dag, en o, zo'n dag
Die duurde lang, lang, lang
Er veranderde niet veel van jaar tot jaar

Drink nog een glas op alles wat ooit was
De goeie ouwe tijd, mooie tijd
Nou die tijd die krijgt toch mooi van mij de zegen na
Na na na na na, na na na na na

Drink nog een glas op alles wat ooit was
De goeie ouwe tijd

En vandaag, moet je kijken (Moet je nou 's even kijken)
Sta je uren in een file (Uren sta je in een file)
En 't gaat goed met de rijken

En de armen op de wereld worden armer
Alles duurt nog altijd lang, lang, lang
Er verandererde niet veel in honderd jaar

Drink nog een glas op alles wat ooit was
De goeie ouwe tijd, mooie tijd
Nou die tijd die krijgt toch mooi van mij de zegen na
Na na na na na, na na na na na

Drink nog een glas op alles wat ooit was
De goeie ouwe tijd

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Yummy, Yummy, Yummy


Yummy, Yummy, Yummy
Composer(s): Arthur Resnick; Joey Levine
Performer(s): Ohio Express;
and various other artists



Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy
And I feel like a-lovin you
Love, you're such a sweet thing
Good enough to eat thing
And it's just a-what I'm gonna do

Ooh love to hold ya
Ooh love to kiss ya
Ooh love I love it so
Ooh love you're sweeter
Sweeter than sugar
Ooh love
I wont let you go

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy
And as silly as it may seem
The lovin' that you re giving
Is what keeps me livin'
And your love is like peaches and cream

Kind-a like sugar
Kind-a like spices
Kind-a like, like what you do
Kind-a sounds funny
But your love honey
And honey, I love you

Ba, da, ba, da, da, da, da
Ba, da, da, da, da, da ...

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I got love in my tummy
That your love can satisfy
Love, you're such a sweet thing
Good enough to eat thing
And sweet thing, that ain't no lie

I love to hold ya
I love to kiss ya
Ooh love, I love it so
Ooh love, you're sweeter
Sweeter than sugar
Ooh love, I wont let you go

Ba, da, ba, da, da, da, da
Ba, da, da, da, da, da ...

Sweet thing, yummy yummy
Sweet thing
Sweet thing, yummy yummy
Sweet thing

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A La Orilla Del Mar


A La Orilla Del Mar
Composer(s): Ernesto Cortázar - Manuel Esperón
Performer(s): Bienvenido Granda
and multiple other artists



Vengo a cantar para ti la canción que aprendí a la orilla del mar
La llevo en el corazón como el último adiós que me diste al partir
Enamorado de ti, es mi faro tu amor y mi luz tu mirar
muero de pena al partir pues yo quisiera vivir a tu lado no más

Me voy esta noche tibia y sensual
llena de calor tropical
muy solo con mi triste pena

Si tú quieres nuestro amor recordar
busca por la orilla del mar
tu nombre que grabé en la arena

Me voy pues sin ti no puedo vivir
si ya no es posible sufrir la angustia de mi soledad
adiós a la que dejó el corazón, al amor que fue mi ilusión
aquella noche tropical: adiós

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Yo-Yo


Yo-Yo
Composer(s): Joe South
Performer(s): The Osmonds;
and various other artists



Ho, ho ho, just like a yo yo
Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo
Well it's hard for me to see
how you got such a hold on me

First I'm up, and then I'm down
Then my heart goes around and around
Well, I'll bet you five dollars I'm the only fool
who'll climb up a string for you

And need I say I can't break away
you control every little thing I do
I used to be a swinger
until you wrapped me 'round your finger....

Just like a yo yo
just like a yo yo
Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo
Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo
Turnin', turnin' love keeps a-burnin'
like a fire in my heart
when we're apart, but when we're back together
you keep changin' like the weather
Whoops! Now up and down like a yo yo
Just like a yo yo

Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo
Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo
Where I go, and what I do
well it all just depends on you
You build me up just to let me down
But I dare not to make a sound

'Cause I'm so afraid you will cast me away
like a beat up, worn out toy
So I hold on tight with all my might
just to be your lovin' boy
No matter what you say or do
I'm gonna bounce right back to you now
just like a yo yo
Just like a yo yo

Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo
Ho, ho, ho, just like a yo yo

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A La Molina No Voy Màs


A La Molina No Voy Màs
(Traditional)
Performer(s): Victor Jara



Yuca de San Borja
samorengue sa
para ir a saña
hay que rico esta
Yuca de San Borja
samorengue sa
para ir a saña
hay que rico esta

A la molina no voy mas
porque echan azote sin cesar
A la molina no voy mas
porque echan azote sin cesar

La comai’ Tomaza
y el compai’ Pascual
tuvieron treinta hijos
jesu’ que barbaridad
que fueron esclavos
sin su voluntad
por temor que’l amo
los fuera a azota’

A la molina no voy mas
porque echan azote sin cesar
A la molina no voy mas
porque echan azote sin cesar

Anda burritito anda
es demonio de borrico
que no quiere caminar
por culpa de’ste borrico
el patron me va a azota’

Y sufrieron tanto
los pobres negritos
porque al poco comen
y al mucho trabajar
hasta que del cielo
vino pa’ toitos
don Ramon Castilla
santa libertad

A la molina no voy mas
porque echan azote sin cesar
A la molina no voy mas
porque echan azote sin cesar

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You've Really Got A Hold On Me


You've Really Got A Hold On Me
Composer(s): William Robinson
Performer(s): The Miracles;
and various other artists



I don't like you
But I love you
See that I'm always
Thinking of you
Oh, oh, oh,
You treat me badly
I love you madly
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby

I don't want you,
But I need you
Don't want to kiss you
But I need you
Oh, oh, oh
You do me wrong now
My love is strong now
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby

I love you and all I want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me

I want to leave you
Don't want to stay here
Don't want to spend
Another day here
Oh, oh, oh, I want to split now
I just can quit now
You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me, baby

I love you and all I want you to do
Is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me

You've really got a hold on me
You've really got a hold on me

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À La Moitié De La Distance


À La Moitié De La Distance
Composer(s): Claude Lemesle - Maxime LeForestier
Performer(s): Mireille Mathieu



À la moitié de la distance au beau milieu
de cette vie qui danse et recommence comme elle peut
à la moitié de ma chanson qui m'a le mieux suivie
la passion ou la mélancolie?

J'ai la mémoire qui me fait des histoires
et se déforme à l'ombre du passé
un rire énorme quelquefois vient effacer
le reflet sage et bien classé

À la moitié de la distance au beau milieu
d'un fado qui balance entre une avance et un aveu
à cet entracte de la pièce
Faut-il changer de peau de lumière d'auteur ou de rideaux?

À la moitié de mes dimanches
qui m'interdit de prendre ma revanche sur la farce des lundis
à mi-chemin de mes vacances au pays de la vie
parenthèse entre deux paradis

J'ai des soupirs qui m'ont fait des sourires
des éphémères que je croyais des dieux
et des délits et des délires moins délicieux
qu'un soir tendresse au coin du feu

à la moitié de la distance au beau milieu
de cette vie qui danse et manigance mes adieux
à la moitié de ma chanson
va-t-il venir enfin, le prénom qui manque à mon refrain?

Maintenant je ne recommence pas à moitié
mon cœur est en partance, tout enfance, tout entier
à la moitié de ma romance je lance un grand défi
à la plage blanche de ma vie

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You've Made Me So Very Happy


You've Made Me So Very Happy
Composer(s): Berry Gordy Jr.;
Brenda Holloway; Frank Wilson
Performer(s): Blood, Sweat & Tears;
and various other artists



I lost at love before
Got mad and closed the door
But you said "try, just once more"
I chose you for the one
Now we're having so much fun
You treated me so kind
I'm about to lose my mind
You made me so very happy

The others were untrue
But when it came to loving you
I'd spend my whole life with you
Cause you came and you took control
You touched my very soul
You always showed me that
Loving you was where it's at
You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life yeah

I love you so much you see
You're even in my dreams
I can hear you, I can hear you calling me
I'm so in love with you
All I ever want to do is
Thank you baby, thank you baby

You made me so very happy
I'm so glad you came into my life
You made me so very happy
You made me so, so very happy baby
I'm so glad you came
Into my life
I want to thank you girl
Every day of my life
I want to thank you
You made me so very happy

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A La Luz Del Día


A La Luz Del Día
Performer(s): León Gieco



A la luz del día
le hace falta un guardian
muchas cosas ocurren sin ser vistas
vagabundo tambaleante
maniaticos en los parques
manchas que quedan para siempre
y la vieja que durmio anoche
en el umbral de mi puerta

A la luz del día
le hace falta un guardian
muchas cosas ocurren sin ser vistas
corazon adormecido
de sentir siempre lo mismo
mucha gente que se la pasa
esperando a alguien para regresar
acompañado a su casa

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You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'


You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Composer(s): Phil Spector; Barry Mann; Cynthia Weil
Performer(s): Cilla Black;
and various other artists



You never close your eyes any more when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
Mmm, you're trying hard not to show it, baby
But baby, baby I know it

You've lost that loving feeling
Ohh that loving feeling
You've lost that loving feeling,
Now its gone, gone, gone whoaohoh

Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
Baby you've started to criticise every every every little thing that I do
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
Cause baby, something beautiful is dying

You've lost that loving feeling
Ohh that loving feeling.
You've lost that loving feeling
Now its gone, gone , gone, whoaohoh
Baby baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me, love me like you used to do
You know that,
We had a love , a love, a love you don't find every day,
No no, no no, no no no no no no no
So don't, don't, don't, don't, baby don't throw it away
Na na, don't throw it away, don't throw it away
Now baby, oh baby, I beg you baby, oh baby
I beg you please, I need your love
So bring it on back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it, bring it, bring it back

Bring back that loving feeling, o-o-oh that loving feeling
Bring back that loving feeling
Cause its gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on no more

Oh baby, yeah baby
Oh bring it on back now, hey baby
I beg you baby, oh baby
Bring it on back, bring it on back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back

Bring back that loving feeling
Ohh that loving feeling......

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A La Huella, A La Huella


A La Huella, A La Huella
Composer(s): A. Ramírez - F. Luna
Performer(s): Raphael



A La Huella, A La Huella, Jose Y Maria
Por Los Campos Helados Cardos Y Ortigas
A La Huella , A La Huella, Por Tanto Campo
No Hay Cobijo Ni Fonda, Siguen Andando

Florecitas Del Campo, Flores Del Aire
Si Ninguno Te Aloja, Adonde Naces
Donde Naces Florcita Que Estas Creciendo
Palomita Asustada, Grillo Sin Sueño

Y A La Huella, A La Huella, Los Pelegrinos
Prestarme Una Tapera Para Mi Niño
Y A La Huella, A La Huella, Soles Y Lunas
Los Ojitos De Almenda, Piel De Aceituna
Hay Un Rico Del Campo, Un Buen Parsino
Mi Niño Esta Viniendo, Por Favor Haganle Sitio
Un Ranchito Que Quincha Solo Me Ampara
Dos Alientos Amigos Y La Luna Clara

A La Huella, A La Huella, Jose Y Maria
Con Un Dios Escondido Nadie Sabia

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You've Let Yourself Go


You've Let Yourself Go
((Adapted from: Tu T'laisses Aller (Charles Aznavour) - 1960)) Composer(s): Charles Aznavour - Marcel Stellman) Performer(s): Charles Aznavour - 1965 and multiple other artists

Versions In Other Languages: 1962 - Mijn Ideaal (Corry Brokken) 1970 - Ti Lasci Andare (Charles Aznavour) 1982 - Du Lässt Dich Geh'n (Charles Aznavour) 2004 - Je Laat Je Gaan (Koen Crucke)



It's funny, when I look at you
While not a single word is said
I know, I had a drink or two
But that's not what's gone to my head
I laugh and I recall our youth
Perhaps you'll say that I'm uncouth
But it's high time you knew the truth
About the way you make me feel
And what the future holds in store
For I can't stand it anymore

Why should I even try and hide
Whatever I may feel inside
You lie, you curse and you provoke
And then you treat it as a joke
You know, at times you go too far
Even in front of all my friends
How could we hope to make amends
You know that you've let yourself go

You look a sight, sure you look great
Your stocking seams, not even straight
And that old faded dressing gown
Your hair in curlers hanging down
What could I have been thinking of
Was it with you I fell in love
Are you the girl that could inspire
A heart with passion and desire
I gaze at you in sheer despair
And see your Mother standing there

In front of strangers you're the same
You don't mind putting me to shame
You contradict each word I say
Why, you would turn night into day
You like to hurt me when you can
I'm just a rug and not your man
I hit the jackpot, yes, I know
You've let yourself go

At times you're cruel, beyond control
Have you no heart, have you no soul
And as I take a look at life
I realise that you're my Wife
A little effort, not much more
And things could be just as before
You know, you'ld lose a little weight
If you would watch all that you ate
A little style, a little grace
And try to show a smiling face

I couldn't hate you if I tried
I really want you by my side
So try, try and be the girl I knew
Let's really start our love anew
I want to hold you in my arms
And then surrender to your charms
Let there be fire, not just a glow
Come close to me, let yourself go

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Alternate Version:



It's funny, when I look at you
And see that sour and solemn face
`Cause you're a very special case
Who's driven me to drink a few
A couple more, and I feel strong
Enough to have the guts to say
That I can't stand your spiteful tongue
Nor suffer all your nasty ways
Your body, though somehow still young
Throws all my dreams and hopes away

It grabs me here, now hear me right
I'm tired of being the underdog
Tired of being pushed and shoved
With all the love-lust in my heart
I had it all, you know it now
At times I'd like to wring your neck
You've changed, you really look a wreck
Let's face it, you've let yourself go

You're such a let-down to your sex
Your stockings twisted `round your legs
That same old faded dressing gown
Your hair in curlers, hanging down
What could I have been thinking of
Was it with you I fell in love
Are you the girl that could inspire
A heart with passion and desire
I gaze at you in sheer despair
And see your Mother standing there

In front of strangers you're the same
You don't mind putting me to shame
You contradict each word I say
Ah, you can turn night into day
I hit the jackpot, what a blow
The first time that I took you out
If you had learned to shut your mouth
But God knows, you've let yourself go

At times you're cruel beyond control
You have no heart, you have no soul
But as I take a look at life
I realise that, you're my Wife
A little effort, not much more
And things could be, just as before
You know, you'd lose a little weight
If you cut out the junk you ate
A little style, a little grace
And try to show a smiling face

I couldn't hate you if I tried
If I could just have by my side
The little girl that once I knew
To make me start our love anew
I want to hold you in my arms
And then surrender to your charms
Let there be fire, not just a glow
Come close to me, let yourself go
Come close to me, let yourself go

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As sung by Liza Minnelli:



So we're alone again tonight
I read a book, you watch the fight
A stifled yawn, a can of beer
What an enthralling atmosphere
And yet the sight of us this way
Helps me to say what I must say
It helps me to think a thought or two
And pass it right along to you
And just for starters you should know
I think you've let yourself go

Down through the years each sage repeats
Grass never grows on busy streets
Which might explain that balding spot
Where you would think, or wish, or not
And where's that slender youth I knew
I fear he's grown an inch or two
Not up and down my joy and pride
But more precisely side to side

When at a party, now and then
You tell the same old jokes again
Or wear a lampshade for a hat
Who could be wittier than that
With one too many you just might
Pick some unnecessary fight
Though in the morning with the Sun
You can't remember what you've done
If there's regret, it doesn't show
You know, you've let yourself go

You never care the way you dress
You stay unshaven, you look a mess
The smallest thing is too much to do
I even hold the door for you
And every rose upon the shelf
Is one that I've supplied myself
It's not the same, I'm well aware
Yet I need to see them there

I don't know why I say it now
Why I don't hold my tongue somehow
But I've this need to tell it all
No matter where the chips may fall
For as I sit and reminisce
There are so many things I miss
The reassurance of your touch
The gentle smile that said so much
You were my tender, thoughtful beau, and now

I couldn't hate you if I tried
And I still want you by my side
We'll lay things on the line
Perhaps the fault is really mine
And if it is, please tell me so
A seed replanted still can grow
Maybe that's all we need to know
Come close to me and let yourself go

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A La Hora Que Se Duermen Los Trenes


A La Hora Que Se Duermen Los Trenes
Composer(s): Pedro Aznar - Jorge Lencina
Performer(s): Pedro Aznar



El invierno vaga
como un perro que no encuentra hogar
Ciego se despierta
corre en los pasillos para husmear

Y entra en la noche y la apuñala sin piedad
y el silencio es su único puñal

Sabe el sitio exacto
en que los gatos van a conspirar
Camina de a ratos
ve a los charcos la luna imitar

Entonces se asoma y en calma empieza a llorar
y vestido de agua va a espiar
A la hora que se duermen los trenes
no hay secretos que le puedan guardar

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