Pit Pony is a 1999 CBC television series which tells the story of small-town life in Glace Bay, on the island of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in 1904. The plot line revolves around the lives of the families of the men and boys who work in the coal mines.
Stories in the series were written by Heather Conkie, Paul Ledoux, Edwina Follows and Lori Houzer. It is based on the award-winning 1997 Canadian TV movie inspired by Joyce Barkhouse's novel of the same name.
The series, like the movie, was produced by Cochran Entertainment. The series was directed by Mike Clattenburg, Stephen Reynolds, and Peter Rowe. 70% of the cast and crew were from Cape Breton and 20% were from other regions of Nova Scotia.
In June 1999, production began for the second season of Pit Pony. However, the series was subsequently cancelled on February 4, 2000.
Pit Pony debuted on Canada's CBC on February 5, 1999 and ended on February 4, 2000. It ran for two seasons with 44 episodes. The Gemini Award-winning series was telecast in the US courtesy of the Starz Encore Group digital-cable service beginning in 2003.
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
There are loved ones in the glory
Whose dear forms you often miss
When you close your earthly story
Will you join them in their bliss
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by-y, by and by (by and by)
In a better home awaiting
In the sky (in the sky)
In the sky (in the sky)
You can picture happy gatherings
Round the fireside long ago
And you think of tearful partings
When they left you here below
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by-y, by and by (by and by)
In a better home awaiting
In the sky (in the sky)
In the sky (in the sky)
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by-y, by and by
In a better home awaiting
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
(I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know)
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
Suntanned, windblown
Honeymooners at last alone
Feeling far above par
Oh, how lucky we are
While I give to you
And you give to me
True love, true love
So on and on it will always be
True love, true love
For you and I have a guardian angel
On high with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever true
For you and I have a guardian angel
In high with nothing to do
But to give you and to give to me
Love forever true
Love forever true
After all the jacks are in their boxes,
And the clowns have all gone to bed,
You can hear happiness staggering on down the street,
Footprints dressed in red.
And the wind whispers Mary.
A broom is drearily sweeping
Up the broken pieces of yesterday's life.
Somewhere a Queen is weeping,
Somewhere a King has no wife.
And the wind cries Mary.
The traffic lights turn blue tomorrow
Shine their emptiness down on my bed
The tiny island sags downstream
'Cos the life that they lived is dead.
And the wind screams Mary.
Oh oh yeah
Will the wind ever remember
The names it has blown in the past
With this crutch, its old age and its wisdom
It whispers, "No, this will be the last."
Frosted window panes
Candles gleaming inside
Painted cany canes on the the tree
Santa's on his way,
He's filled his slay
With things, things for you and for me
It's the time of year
When the world falls in love
Every song you hear
Seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your new year dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
Merry Christmas
May your new year dreams come true
And this song of mine
In three quarter time
Wishes you and yours
The same thing too
Oh, sugar moon
Come out tonight
Bring me your glow
Of angel light
Here in my arms
Our love will bloom
If you will shine
Oh, sugar moon
While you shine down
From up above
I'll hold her close
And talk sweet love
And in your glow
We'll hear love's tune
Then she'll be mine
City sidewalks busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style
In the air there's the feeling of Christmas
Children laughing people passing meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you hear
Silver bells silver bells it's Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling hear them ring soon it'll be Christmas Day
City street lights even stop lights blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crush see the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene and above all this bustle you hear
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah
Christ, the Savior is born
She is filled with mixed emotions
From a need that keeps messin' up her mind
And she finghts the gentle pressures
That keep pullin' on her heart strings all the time
She does fine until somebody's touch wakes the sleeping passions inside of her
And she fights that lovin' feeling until I can love the fight right out of her.
She was turned into a woman
By a man and her love for him was strong
Then the love she knew was shattered
When she woke up one day and found him gone
But the craving for somebody's love is still ever present in her world
And she fights that lovin' feeling until I can love the fight right out of her.
It's so hard for her not to act like a woman
When all her lovin' feelings begin to stir
She prays for the love she remembers
And she fights that lovin' feeling until I can love the fight right out of her.
You know, the landlord rang my front door bell.
I let it ring for a long, long spell.
I went to the window,
I peeped through the blind,
And asked him to tell me what's on his mind.
He said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get along with me.
Well, I screamed and I hollered,
I was so hard-pressed.
I called the woman that I loved the best.
I finally got my baby about half past three,
She said I'd like to know what you want with me.
I said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get along with me.
Well, I said tell me baby, what's wrong with you?
From this day on our romance is through
I said, tell me baby, face to face
How could another man take my place?
She said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get a long with me.
Well, I've learned my lesson and now I know
The sun may shine and the winds may blow.
The women may come and the women may go,
But before I say I love you so,
I want
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Love hurts, love scars,
Love wounds, and marks,
Any heart, not tough,
Or strong, enough
To take a lot of pain,
Take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud
Holds a lot of rain
Love hurts, ooh ooh love hurts
Im young, I know,
But even so
I know a thing, or two
I learned, from you
I really learned a lot,
Really learned a lot
Love is like a flame
It burns you when its hot
Love hurts, ooh ooh love hurts
Some fools think of happiness
Blissfulness, togetherness
Some fools fool themselves I guess
Theyre not foolin me
I know it isnt true,
I know it isnt true
Love is just a lie,
Made to make you blue
Love hurts, ooh,ooh love hurts
Ooh,ooh love hurts
[guitar solo]
I know it isnt true,
I know it isnt true
Love is just a lie,
Made to make you blue
Love hurts, ooh ooh love hurts
Ooh ooh love hurts
Joy to the world the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing and heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
[ strings ]
Joy to the earth the Saviour reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods rocks hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Don't tell Aunt Mary about Uncle John.
He claims he got married, but he's having lots of fun.
Oh baby, yeah baby,
Ooh, baby, having me some fun tonight.
Well, long, tall Sally, she's built sweet,
She's got everything that Uncle John needs.
Oh baby, yeah baby,
Ooh baby, having me some fun tonight.
Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-head Sally,
He saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley.
Oh baby, yeah baby,
Oh baby, having me some fun tonight.
Well, long, tall Sally, she's built sweet,
She's got everything that Uncle John needs.
Oh baby, yeah baby,
Ooh, baby, having me some fun tonight.
You know, I saw Uncle John with bald-head Sally,
He saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley.
Ooh, baby, having me some fun tonight.
I'm gonna have some fun tonight,
Have some fun tonight, have some fun tonight,
Everything's all right,
Woh Jambalaya, crawfish pie, fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm-a gonna see my machez amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be guy-oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Goodbye Joe, me gotta go, me-oh-my-oh
Me gotta go pole my pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me-oh-my-oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Woh Jambalaya, crawfish pie, fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm-a gonna see my machez amio
Oh pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be guy-oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Steel it Jeff
Hey Johnny, why don't you fiddle a round
Thibodeaux, Fontainbleau, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvo-onne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild, and be guy-oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Woh Jambalaya, crawfish pie, fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm-a gonna see my machez amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be guy-oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Hey don't just see there with your pick hangin' out Jimmy
Hooh-hooh
Woh Jambalaya, crawfish pie, fillet gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm-a gonna see my machez amio
Oh pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be guy-oh
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou
Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou...
It came upon a midnight clear that glorious song of old
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold
Peace on the earth goodwill to men from heaven all gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing
(Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world)
Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
I’d stay in the garden with Him
Though the night around me is falling,
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
This land is mine
God gave this land to me
This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun
Reveals her hills and plains
Then I see a land
where children can run free.
So take my hand
And walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Tho' I am just a man
When you are by my side
With the help of God
I know I can be strong.
So take my hand
And walk this land with me
And walk this golden land with me.
Tho' I am just a man
When you are by my side
With the help of God
I know I can be strong.
To make this land our home
If I must fight
I'll fight to make this land our own.
When my deep purple falls over sleepy garden walls
And the stars begin to flicker in the sky
Through the mist of a memory you wander back to me
Breathing my name with a sigh
In the still of the night once again I hold you tight
Though you're gone your love lives on when moonlight beams
And as long as my heart will beat lover we'll always meet
Here in my deep purple dreams
[ strings ]
I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill
On Blueberry Hill when I found you
The moon stood still on Blueberry Hill
And linger until my dreams came true
The wind in the willows plays love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made were never to be
Though we're apart you're part of me still
For you were my thrill on Blueberry Hill
The wind in the willows plays love's sweet melody
But all of those vows we made were never to be
Though we're apart you're part of me still
I love Corrina tell the world I do I love Corrina tell the world I do
Just a little more lovin' makes your heart beat true
[ fiddle ]
Corrine Corrina where you've been so long Corrine Corrina where you've been so long
Ain't had no lovin' since you been gone
[ piano - fiddle ]
Corrine Corrina where you stayed last night Corrine Corrina where you stayed last night
Came home this morning sun was shinin' bright
[ guitar ]
Goodbye Corrina this is fare thee well goodbye Corrina this is fare thee well
Beyond the sunset oh blissful morning
when with our Saviour heaven has begun
Earth's toiling ended
oh glorious dawning beyond the sunset
when day is done
Beyond the sunset no clouds will gather
no storms will threaten no fears annoy
Oh day of gladness
oh day unending beyond the sunset
eternal joy
Beyond the sunset Oh glad reunion
with our dear loved ones who've gone before
In that fair homeland we'll know no parting
The Wang Dang Taffy-Apple Tango (Mambo Cha Cha Cha)
-Artist: Pat Boone from "Pat Boone's Greatest Hits"-Dot DLP 25455
-peak Billboard position # 62 in 1959
-Words and Music by J. Leslie McFarland and Aaron H. Schroeder
(Ooh)
They did the Wang Dang Taffy-Apple Tango
They did the Wang Dang Taffy-Apple Tango Mambo Cha Cha Cha
(Heel and toe?) I don't know
Last night at Papa Joe's my buddy met a lovely dove
She was the kind you never find but keep on dreamin' of
She did a dance we never saw before but sure did love
It was the Wang Dang Taffy-Apple Tango Mambo Cha Cha Cha
(Fast or slow?) I don't know (ooh)
Ooh la la la la la la la
(Ooh la la la la la la)
The crowd was tappin' and a-clappin' as the music played
His heart was right in time with every little move she made
Though he was shy she took his hand and said "Don't be afraid"
"Let's do the Wang Dang Taffy-Apple Tango Mambo Cha Cha Cha
(Nice and slow?) I don't know
Ooh la la la la la la la
(Ooh la la la la la la)
He did a spin and shook his shoulder
To get the zing of it, the sway and swing of it
But every time he tried to hold her
She'd shake and shout "Ol", (Ol) then go the other way
Now all night long he did it wrong but still it ended right
My buddy walked her home and got a kiss and held her tight
So you can bet he'll be at Papa Joe's tomorrow night
To do the Wang Dang Taffy-Apple Tango Mambo Cha Cha Cha
(To and fro?) I don't know
Ooh la la la la la la la
Tutti Frutti
Pat Boone
Peaked #12 on Febraury 4, 1956
#451 for the Top5000 of the Rock Era (55-94)
Little Richard Peaked #17 on February 4, 1956
NOTE: Words and tune are the same on both versions,
But Pat Boone's version is a much more subdued pace.
A-Wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop-bam-boo
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
I got a gal, named Sue,
She knows just what to do. ...
I've been to the east, I'vebeen to the west, but
She's the gal
That I love the best.
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
I got a gal, named Daisy,
She almost drives me crazy ...
She knows how to love me,
Yes indeed
Boy you don't know,
What she's doing to me
Tutti Frutti, all over rootie,...
A-wop-bop-a-loo-lop a-lop bam boo
I got a gal, named Daisy...
I gotta get some money and get it right away
Because my baby she gave me the word today
She's tired of sittin' home each night, she says she has her fill
And if I don't take her to the dance next week, Johnny will
I checked and found they're sellin' tickets at five bucks each
And all that kinda money ain't within my reach
But if I wanna be the guy who is her only thrill
I'd better take her to the dance next week or Johnny will
Oh, that Johnny, that no-good Johnny
He's been tryin' to steal my lovin' baby away-a
Sends her candy, sends her flowers
And I never saw her smile the way she smiled at him today
I tried to borrow it from my friends but they said no
Still somehow some way I just gotta get that dough
My future happiness depends on one ten-dollar bill
'cause if I don't take her to the dance next week, Johnny will, Johnny will
Oh, that Johnny, that no-good Johnny
He's been tryin' to steal my lovin' baby away-a
Sends her candy, sends her flowers
And I never saw her smile the way she smiled at him today
I tried to borrow it from my friends but they said no
Still somehow some way I just gotta get that dough
My future happiness depends on one ten-dollar bill
'cause if I don't take her to the dance next week, Johnny will, Johnny will
Oh that Johnny
I'll remember tonight
That lovely melody we danced to
The sweet confusion when we met
We never spoke a word and yet we knew
I'll remember your smile
The way it warmed me in the moonlight
The way my heart began to melt
The strange affection that I felt for you
To think that only a moment ago
We were no more than strangers
And now my heart tells me
That we are strangers no more
So whatever befalls
Our little world of joys and sorrows
I'll remember tonight
For a thousand and one tomorrows
To think that only a moment ago
We were no more than strangers
And now my heart tells me
That we are strangers no more
So whatever befalls
Our little world of joys and sorrows
I'll remember tonight
Just hang my picture
In the fools hall of fame (the fools hall of fame) (the fools hall of fame)
That's where I belong 'cause I was so wrong
For lettin' you go, for lettin' you go
The world will see me
In the fools hall of fame (the fools hall of fame) (the fools hall of fame)
They'll stop and they'll say "He turned her away
When she loved him so" (when she loved him so) (when she loved him so)
Why did I break the truest heart beneath the sun?
There may be biggest fools than me but just name me one, just name me one
Till you forgive me I just won't be the same
(won't be the same) (won't be the same)
Don't say it's the end, please don't make me spend a lifetime of shame
A Wonderful Time Up There
-Artist: Pat Boone from "Pat Boone's Greatest Hits"-MCA: MCAC 10085
-peak Billboard position # 4 in 1958
-originally titled "Gospel Boogie" in 1947
-Traditional song modernized by Jeanine Walker
Well, now, everybody's gonna have religion and glory
Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Oh, glory hallelujah
Brother, there's a reckonin' a-comin' in the mornin'
Better get ready 'cause I'm givin' you the warnin'
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Now listen, everybody 'cause I'm talkin' to you
The Lord is the only one to carry you through
Ya better get ready 'cause I'm tellin' ya why
The Lord is a-comin' from his throne on high
Goin' down the valley, goin' one by one
We're gonna be rewarded for the things we've done
How ya gonna feel about the things you'll say on that judgment day?
Well-a, well-a, well-a
Well, now, everybody's gonna have religion and glory
Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Oh, glory hallelujah
Brother, there's a reckonin' a-comin' in the mornin'
Better get ready 'cause I'm givin' you the warnin'
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Now ya get your Holy Bible in the back of the book
The book of Revelations is the place ya look
If you understand it and you can if you try
The Lord is a-comin' from his throne on high
a-readin' in the Bible 'bout the things he said
He said he's comin' back again to raise the dead
Are ya gonna be among the chosen few?
Or will you make it through?
Well-a, well-a, well-a
Everybody's gonna have religion and glory
Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Oh, glory hallelujah
Brother, there's a reckonin' comin' in the mornin'
Better get ready 'cause I'm givin' you the warnin'
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Well-a, well-a, well-a
Everybody's gonna have religion and glory
Everybody's gonna be a-singin' that story
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Oh, glory hallelujah
Brother, there's a reckonin' a-comin' in the mornin'
Better get ready 'cause I'm givin' you the warnin'
Everybody's gonna have a wonderful time up there
Transcribed by Robin Hood
These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet
music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
Why baby why don't you treat me, why, baby, why
Like you used to do, why, baby, why
Why, baby, baby don't you need me, why, baby, why
Like I'm needin' you
If you need love and affection, why, baby, why
Come to my lovin' arms, why, baby, why
I'll be your shield and protection, why, baby, why
I won't do you no harm
There will be no trouble and strife
I'll be your slave the rest of my life
I offer you my heart and soul
Wrapped up in a band of gold
Why, baby, why do you tease me, why, baby, why
Won't you please be fair, why, baby, why
Why, baby, why won't you please me, why, baby, why
When you know you care
There will be no trouble and strife
I'll be your slave the rest of my life
I offer you my heart and soul
Wrapped up in a band of gold
Why, baby, why do you tease me, why, baby, why
Won't you please be fair, why, baby, why
Why, baby, why won't you please me, why, baby, why
When you know you care
When you know you care
Exodus
Artist: Andy Williams
Music written for 1960 film "Exodus" by Ernest Gold, who won an Oscar for the
score. Words added in 1961 by Pat "White Bucks" Boone as "This Land Is Mine."
Various versions charted in 1961 by Ferrante and Teicher (#2); Mantovani (#31);
Eddie Harris (jazz rendition, #36); Pat Boone (#64); and Edith Piaf (#116)
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
With the Wind and the Rain In Your Hair
-Artist: Pat Boone from "More Greatest Hits"-Varese Vintage: VSC 5522
-peak Billboard position # 21 in 1959
-previously charted in 1940 by Bob Cosby (#2), Kay Kyser (#4), and
-Bob Chester (#18)
-Words and Music by Jack Lawrence and Clara Edwards
Last night we met
And I dream of you yet
With the wind and the rain in your hair
I held you tight
And you whispered "good night"
With the wind and the rain in your hair
Now it will be my favorite memory
That vision of you standing there
Oh, there in the mist
How you sighed when we kissed
With the wind and the rain in your hair
Now it will be my favorite memory
That vision of you standing there
Mm, there in the mist
How you sighed when we kissed
With the wind and the rain in your hair
Transcribed by Robin Hood
These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet
music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
A-bop-bop, a-loo-mop, a-lop-bop-bop
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
A-bop-bop, a-loo-mop, a-lop-bop-bop
I got a gal, her name's Sue
She knows just what to do
I got a gal, her name's Sue
She knows just what to do
I've been to the east
I've been to the west
But she's the gal
That I love the best
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Whooo, Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
A-bop-bop, a-loo-mop, a-lop-bop-bop
I got a gal, her name's Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
I got a gal, her name's Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
She's a real gone cookie
Yes, sir-ree
But pretty little Susie
Is The gal for me
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Whooo, Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
A-bop-bop, a-loo-mop, a-lop-bop-bop
[Instrumental Interlude]
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Whooo, Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
A-bop-bop, a-loo-mop, a-lop-bop-bop
I got a gal, her name's Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
I got a gal, her name's Daisy
She almost drives me crazy
She's a real gone cookie
Yes, sir-ree
But pretty little Susie
Is The gal for me
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Whooo, Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
Tutti Frutti, all rootie
You left me and you went away,
You said that you'd be back in just a day,
You've broken your promise and you left me all alone,
I don't know why you did dear, but I do know that you're gone.
CHORUS:
I'm walking the floor over you,
I can't sleep a wink that is true.
I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right in two,
Walking the floor over you.
Now darling you know I love you well,
I love you more than I can ever tell,
I thought that you wanted me and always would be mine,
But you went and left me here with troubled mind.
(CHORUS)
Now someday you may be lonesome too,
Walking the floor is good for you.
Just keep right on walking and it won't hurt you to cry,
Remember that I love you and I will until I die.
I’ll se you in my dreams
And I’ll hold you in my dreams
Someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I’ll se you in my dreams.
Oh, someone took you right out of my arms
Still I feel the thrill of your charms
Lips that once were mine
Tender eyes that shine
They will light my way tonight
I wanna clap my hands
I wanna clap my hands
I wanna clap my hands
For my good fortune
I wanna clap my feet
I wanna clap my feet
I wanna clap my feet
For my good fortune
Each time I hold you
I'm really in a spin
You can see without your love
Just where I-Imighta been
I'm gonna give a shout
Stand right up and shout
I'm gonna give a shout
Clap my feet, clap my hands
For my good fortune
Each time I hold you
I'm really in a spin
You can see without your love
Just where I mighta been
I'm gonna give a shout
Stand right up and shout
I'm gonna give a shout
I'm gonna clap my feet
I'm gonna clap my hands
For my good fortune
Yeah
Oh, yeah
On a day like today
We passed the time away
Writing love letters in the sand
How you laughed when I cried
Each time I saw the tide
Take our love letters from the sand
You made a vow that you would ever be true
But somehow that vow meant nothing to you
Now my broken heart aches
With every wave that breaks
Over love letters in the sand
Now my broken heart aches
With every wave that breaks
(Deborah Chessler)
Does she love me
It's too soon to know
Can I believe her when she tells me so
Is she fooling
Is it all a game
Am I the fire or just another flame
A one-sided love would break my heart
She may be just acting and playing a part
If she don't love me
Let her tell me so
I won't hold her if she wants to go
Though I'll cry when she's gone
I won't die
I'll live on
If it's so
It's too soon
Way too soon to know
If she don't love me
Let her tell me so
I can't hold her if she wants to go
Though I'll cry when she's gone
I won't die
I'll live on
If it's so
It's too soon
(Ivory Joe Hunter)
When I lost my baby (baby)
I almost lost my mind
When I lost my baby (baby)
I almost lost my mind
My head is in a spin since she's left me behind
I went to see the gypsy
And had my fortune read
I went to see the gypsy
And had my fortune read
I hung my head in sorrow when she said what she said
Well, I can tell you, people (people)
The news was not so good
Well, I can tell you, people (people)
The news was not so good
She said "Your baby's left you"
"This time she's gone for good" (gone for good)
Got Dad's car and show fare
But that's no good to half a pair
Gee, but it's lonely bein' alone
May as well go home
Got on my suit, my shoes are shined
All dressed up for a real good time
Gee, but it's lonely bein' alone
Might as well go home
What's wrong with me that I can't find
Someone for my own?
Why should I be left behind?
Left to be alone
The girl I asked out told me a lie
There she goes with some guy
Gee, but it's lonely bein' alone
Guess I'll go on home
Guess I'll go on home
Guess I'll go on home
[Fade]
Guess I'll go on home
Thee I love, more than the meadow so green and still
More than the mulberries on the hill
More than the buds of a May apple tree, I love thee
Arms have I, strong as the oak for this occasion
Lips have I, to kiss thee too
In friendly persuasion, thee is mine
Though I don't know many words of praise
Thee pleasures me in a hundred ways
Put on your bonnet, your cape, and your glove
And come with me, for thee I love
Friendly persuasion, thee is mine
Though I don't know many words of praise
Thee pleasures me in a hundred ways
Put on your bonnet, your cape, and your glove
I wanna clap my hands
I wanna clap my hands
I wanna clap my hands
For my good fortune
I wanna clap my feet
I wanna clap my feet
I wanna clap my feet
For my good fortune
Each time I hold you
I'm really in a spin
You can see without your love
Just where I-Imighta been
I'm gonna give a shout
Stand right up and shout
I'm gonna give a shout
Clap my feet, clap my hands
For my good fortune
Each time I hold you
I'm really in a spin
You can see without your love
Just where I mighta been
I'm gonna give a shout
Stand right up and shout
I'm gonna give a shout
I'm gonna clap my feet
I'm gonna clap my hands
For my good fortune
Yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh my darling, oh my lover
If dreams came true, dear
I'd dream you everything
That you would always
Be happy as a king
If dreams came true, dear
No trouble would you see
Just song and laughter
To keep you company
Oh my darling
Oh my lover
In your heart
You would soon discover
Song and laughter
Ever after
From the dreaming I'd do
If dreams came true
If dreams came true, dear
I'd dream you paradise
A moonlit garden
And stars to match your eyes
But as for me, dear
My world is all agleam
For I have you, dear
And have no need to dream
Oh my darling
Oh my lover
In your arms
Is where I discover
More than moonlight
More than starlight
More than dreaming could do
Dear John
-Artist: Pat Boone from "Pat Boone's Greatest Hits"-Dot DLP 25455
-peak Billboard position # 44 in 1960
-previously a # 1 country hit for Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky in 1953
-Words and Music by Billy Barton, Fuzzy Owen, and Lewis A. Talley
CHORUS
Dear John (Dear John)
Oh, how I hate to write
Dear John (Dear John)
I must let you know tonight
That my love for you has gone
There's no reason to go on
For tonight I wed another, dear John
SPOKEN: I was overseas in battle when the postman came to me. And he handed
me a letter. Aww, I was happy as I could be. You see, the fighting was all over and
the battles, they'd all been won. Then I, I opened up the letter and it started "Dear
John."
CHORUS
(Dear John)
SPOKEN: Will you please send back my picture? You see, my husband wants it
now. When I tell you who I'm wedding you won't care, dear, anyhow. Now the
ceremony has started and I'll wed your brother Don. Please wish us happiness
forever, dear John.
Transcribed by Robin Hood
These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet
music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
(Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew)
You made me cry
When you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
You're the one to blame
You broke my heart
When you said we'll part
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
You're the one to blame
Farewell, goodbye
Although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
You're the one to blame
[Instrumental Interlude]
You made me cry
When you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
You're the one to blame
Farewell, goodbye
Although I'll cry
Ain't that a shame
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame
(Jingle jingle jingle jingle)
Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Oh jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go laughing all the way
(Bells on bobtail ring making spirits bright)
What fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight
(Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh
Oh jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh)
[ flute ]
Now the ground is white go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight and sing this sleighing song
(Just bet a bob tailed bay two forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack you'll take the lead)
(Charles Singleton)
Don't forbid me to hold you tight
A-darlin', don't-a forbid me to hold you tight
Let me hold you in my lovin' arms
'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
A-don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
A-darlin' don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips
Let me kiss you
Please, baby, please
'Cause it's cold and your lips might freeze
Well, there's a strong West wind a-blowin'
And there's a big blue moon above
And, pretty baby, I've been knowin'
You need some heart-warmin' love
So don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
A-Darlin' don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk
Let-a me fill your little heart with fire
'Cause it's cold, so don't forbid my desire
It's so cold (it's so cold)
So don't forbid-a my desire
One life I'm gonna live it up
I'm takin' flight I said I'll never get enough
Stand tall I'm young and kinda proud
I'm on top as long as the music's loud
If you think I'll sit around as the world goes by
You're thinkin' like a fool cause it's a case of do or die
Out there is a fortune waitin' to be had
You think I'll let it go you're mad
You've got another thing comin'
That's right here's where the talkin' ends
Well listen this night there'll be some action spent
Drive hard I'm callin' all the shots
I got an ace card comin' down on the rocks
If you think I'll sit around while you chip away my brain
Listen I ain't foolin' and you'd better think again
Out there is a fortune waitin' to be had
You think I'll let it go you're mad
You got another thing comin'
In this world we're livin' in we have our share of sorrow
Answer now is don't give in aim for a new tomorrow
Oh so hot no time to take a rest yeah
Act tough ain't room for second best
Real strong got me some security
Hey I'm a big smash I'm goin' for infinity yeah
If you think I'll sit around as the world goes by
You're thinkin' like a fool cause it's a case of do or die
Out there is a fortune waitin' to be had
You think I'll let it go you're mad
(Otis Williams and Henry Stone)
One heart's not enough, baby
Two hearts make you feel crazy
One kiss makes you feel so nice
Two kisses put you in paradise
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
Two hearts beat as one, dear
Two arms make me know that you care
I have plenty of lovin'
Two kisses hotter than an oven
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire
I know that you could set this world afire
A little spark is burnin' deep inside
Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo)
One heart's not enough, baby
Two hearts make you feel crazy
One kiss makes you feel so nice
Two kisses put you in paradise
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
[Instrumental Interlude]
Lovin' you, baby, is my desire
I know that you could set this world afire
A little spark is burnin' deep inside
Love should be made by two (hoop-de-doo-oo)
One heart's not enough, baby
Two hearts make you feel crazy
One kiss makes you feel so nice
Two kisses put you in paradise
Two hearts, two kisses make one love
There's a gold mine in the sky far away
We will find it, you and I some sweet day
There'll be clover just for you down the line
Where the skies are always blue, pal of mine
Take your time, ole mule
I know you're growing lame
But you'll pasture in the stars
When we strike that claim
And we'll set up there and watch
The world roll by
When we find that long lost gold mine
In the sky ,far away, far away we will find that
Long lost gold mine some sweet day
And we'll say hello to friends who said goodbye
When we find that long lost gold mine
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners were slain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share
Words are easy to be spoken
I know that and so do you
But when I said "I love you, Darling"
Every word of it was true
Fancy words, I've never used them
Since I met you from the start
Plain old simple words are better
They come directly from the heart
When I take your hand forever
All the chapel bells will chime
Woh-oh-oh-oh, we will say I do together
And with these words, I'll make you mine