Ooooh...
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, Please look down and see my people through.
I believe that God put sun and moon up in the sky.
I don't mind the gray skies
'cause they're just clouds passing by.
Heaven is a goodness time. A brighter light on high.
Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
And have a brighter by and by.
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
God of love, Please look down and see my people through.
I believe God is now, was then and always will be.
With God's blessing we can make it through eternity.
Lord, dear Lord above, God almighty,
I've had my share,
Of life's ups and downs,
but fates been kind,
the downs have been few,
I guess you could say,
I've been lucky,
Or I guess you could say,
That it's all because of you.
If anyone, should ever write, my life story,
for whatever reason there might be,
you'd be there,
between each line of pain and glory,
cos your the best thing that ever happened to me,
Oh your the best thing that ever happened to me.
There have been times,
when times were hard,
but always somehow I made it, I made it through,
But for every moment that I've been hurtin',
there's been a moment, that I've spent.....
Oh just loving you,
If anyone should ever write my life story,
for whatever, for whatever reason there might be,
you'd be there, between each line of pain and glory,
Cos your the best thing that ever happened to me,
Oh your the best thing that ever happened to me,
don't you know, your the best thing....
Oh that ever happened,
to me.
A little sugar
honey suckle lamb
A great big expression of happiness
Boy you couldn't miss
with a dozen roses (small chuckle)
Such would astound you
The joy of children laughing around you
These are the makings of you
It is true, the makings of you
It's been a miracle
for what you've done
Please stay by my side
Two can be one
the righteous way to go
Anyone would know
I believe I thought I told you so
You're second to none
Love of all mankind
should reflect some sign
Of the words I'm trying to recite
They're close, but not quite
Almost impossible to do
Describing the makings of you
Ooooh; Oh-hooo; I
need, I need, I've got to hold on to your love; Oooh.
Hey baby, thought you were the one who tried to run away.
Ohh, baby, wasn't I the one who made you want to stay?
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you,
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a License to kill)
Got a License to kill (to kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a License to kill)
License to kill.
Hey baby, think you need a friend to stand here by your side?
Yes you do (your side).
Ohh baby, now you can depend on me to make things right (things
right)
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you,
Got a License to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a License to kill)
Got a License to kill (to kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a License to kill)
Say that somebody tries to make a move on you
In the blink of an eye, I'll be there too.
And they better know why I'm gonna make them pay
Till their dying day
Till their dying day
Till their dying day
Got a License to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a License to kill)
Got a License to kill
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
license to kill
Gotta hold onto your loving.
license to kill
Ooohooo! Kill.
Come and walk with me
We can go where peaceful waters flow
If loneliness surrounds you
And rain clouds always hang around you
And wakin? up each day gets you down
Gets you down, gets you down
And if the life that you?re leading
Seems hollow then maybe
What you?re needing
Is someone to turn your world around?
Take my hand
Come take my hand
And walk with me and walk awhile
Let me teach you how to smile
Let me teach you how to smile
And I?ll show you skies
And I?ll show you skies where gentle breezes blow
Where breezes, gentle breezes blow, yeah, hey
And I?ll take you where peaceful waters flow
Peaceful waters flow
If you let me, I?ll take you
Where peaceful waters flow
Come and walk with me, mmm, hmm
We can go where peaceful waters flow
Now if the sunshine hurts your eyes, boy
Then it?s time for you to realize, boy
Beyond this moment there?s a better day
Better day, mmm, hmm, better day
And if you let me
I?ll guide you, mmm
I?ll always be there, right there beside you
Reaching every step of your way
Come take my hand and walk
Come take my hand and walk with me awhile
And walk awhile, yeah, hey, hey
Let me teach you how to smile
Let me teach you how to smile
And I?ll show you skies, I?ll show you skies
Where gentle breezes blow
Where breezes, gentle breezes blow, hey, yeah, hey, hey, hey
And I?ll take you where peaceful waters flow
Peaceful waters flow
Hey, hey, if you trust me
I?ll take you there where peaceful waters flow
Come and walk with me, mmm, hmm
When you find the one and only
It’s like finding a needle in the hay
Every one of us is looking for love
So when loves comes along you can’t let it get away
When you’re someone’s one, someone’s one and only
And he says that he’s nothing without you
When at last you know where you belong
Then you’re one of the chosen few
Yes, you’re one of the chosen few
Well I’ve found my one and only
Like the long, lonesome river finds the sea
And I can’t believe how lucky I was
That you and your love were waiting around for me
You’re my darling one and only
I’ve got no more, no more looking left to do
With a love as sweet as ours I know
That I’m one, one of the chosen few
THE NITTY GRITTY
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Yeah, mmm, yeah
Do you know that some folks know about it, some don't
Some will learn to shout it, some won't
But sooner or later baby, here's a ditty
Say you're gonna have to get right down to the real nitty gritty
Now let's get right on down to the nitty gritty
Now one, two nitty gritty
Now yeah, mmm, nitty gritty now
Ooooowee, right down to the real nitty gritty
Ooooowee, can you feel it double beatin', I keep repeatin
Get right down to the real nitty gritty
Say it again double beatin'
Get on down, we gotta get right down to the real nitty gritty
Let's get, let's get right on down to the real nitty gritty
It's all right, it's all right
Get on down, get on down
Get right down to the real nitty gritty
Listen to me now
Oooowee, ooowee
Come on and let the good times roll
Let the music sink down in to your soul
Double beatin', keep repeatin'
You gotta get right down to the realy nitty gritty
Get on down, get on down
Talkin' about the nitty gritty
To fulfil the need to be who I am in this world
Is all I ask
I can’t pretend to be something that I’m not
And I won’t wear a mask
Ooh, you touch my face with love in your eyes
But will you touch my heart
With the understanding that it takes to realise
I just can’t play a part
Oh, a fantasy to be true to myself
And make no mistakes
I don’t want to need to hold someone else
No matter what it takes
So if you’re sure it’s love
Just be sure it’s love
For this thing called me
For I am what I am
And I have the need to be
I’m not fool enough
To ever think that I could be the master of my fate
But it’s up to me to choose my roads in life
Though rocky they may be, the ones I take
Oh, the ones I take
There’s a need to be something more
Than just a reflection of a man
I can’t survive in someone’s shadow
I need my very own little spot to stand
Hey, if you’re sure it’s love
Just be sure it’s love
For me and only me
Cos I am what I am
And I have the need to be
Oh, just be sure it’s love
Be real sure it’s love
For me, for little old me
Cos I am what I am
I am what I am
taste of bitter love (x8)
I can't feel for you
or tell you what to do
it's something you've got to understand
(it's out of my hand)
sorry won't do
or begging please
it won't be through with you
until you're on your knees
you feel like crying
you feel like dying
sorry this time it's not the sweet wine
taste of bitter love,
that's what you got,
taste of bitter love,
that's what you got.
'till now your life's
been sugar and spice
cloudy days were something
you never knew
(lucky you)
It's funny how
the tables turn
it's a hard pill to swallow
but I guess you had to learn
you feel like crying
you feel like dying
sorry this time it's not the sweet wine
taste of bitter love,
that's what you got,
taste of bitter love,
that's what you got.
don't you feel like crying,
feel like dying
sorry this time it's not the sweet wine.
Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky?
Stormy weather since my man and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time, the time
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather just can't get my poor self together
I'm weary all the time, all the time, yeah
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
If he stays away that old rocking chair's gonna get me
All I do is pray that the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more
Can't go on, everything I had is gone
Stormy weather, yeah, since my man and I ain't close together
It keeps rainin' all the time, keeps rainin' and rainin'
And rainin', and rainin'
I walk around heavy hearted and sad
Night comes around and I'm still feeling bad
Rain pourin' down, blindin' every hope I had
This pitter and patter, beating and spattering
Is driving, driving me mad
Can't go on, everything I had is gone
Stormy, stormy, stormy, stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time, keeps rainin' all the time
Keeps rainin' and rainin'
Pouring down
Ain't no sunshine days gone
No-one ever loved you more
And you’re all I’m living for
Now it’s time for you to leave
Ooh it’s so hard to believe
You're not in love with me
Baby, there’s no easy way to hear the words
I'm sorry I don't love you
You tried to leave me once before
But felt so bad you let me love you more
And baby there's no gentle way
No tender sentimental way to leave me
You offer me your sympathy
But I'm as lonely as can be
Sorry doesn't always make it right
No-one ever loved you so
You were trying to let go
I guess I didn't know
Baby, there's no easy way to hear the words
I'm sorry I don't love you
You hurt me, then apologised
I’d better go before I lose my pride
Baby, there's no gentle way
No tender sentimental way to leave me, yeah
Oh I wish that I could make you care
But all in love just isn't fair
Sorry doesn't always make it right
No-one ever loved you more
And you’re all I’m living for
Now it’s time for you to leave
Ooh, it’s so hard to believe
You're not in love with me
Ooh, no-one, no-one ever loved you more
And you’re all I’m living for
Now it’s time for you to leave
It’s so hard to believe
I know that we both talked it over
And said it’s best to forget
We’ll leave all our memories behind us
It’s better ending it
So sad the song of two empty lives
When that moment of truth suddenly arrives
And so sad the song of what might have been
You see a lifetime of dreams scattered in the wind
Together, we belong together
And never was that one lovely word
Easier to say
And so sad the song of just remembering when
Knowing that the love-light will never come again
So sad the song that says goodbye
Together, we belong together
And I’ll love you forever
On that you can rely
So would it be wrong
To give our love just one more try
So sad the song that says goodbye
Darling, don't stay too long
Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me
Darling, don't stay away too long
Pretty baby, save the overtime for me
I walk around, tryin' to find something to do
Baby, until your return
Turn on TV or play some solitaire
It does the job for a while
But nothing takes the place of you
Just ain't no substitute
'Cause you're all that I want in me
Only you can set me free
Darling, don't stay too long
Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me
Darling, don't stay away too long
Pretty baby, save the overtime for me
My love starts to come down hard on me
And I just can't find no relief, no
Only until I see your face again
I'm gonna be in such misery
Runnin' to the door, peepin' out the window
Hopin' to see only you
Listen for the phone, checkin' out the tick tock
Countin' if it's a certain time
Hear me now, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Darling, don't stay too long
Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me
Darling, baby, don't stay away too long
Pretty baby, save the overtime for me, for me
Baby, baby, save the overtime
Save the overtime
I know you have your eight hours to do
But it just don't feel good without ya
Oh, how I'm missing you, oh, feelin' blue
I know it's crazy, but I, I walk around
Tryin' to find something else to do
Pretty baby, until your return
Turnin' on the TV, or play some solitaire
Does the job for a while
Find yourself runnin' to the door
Peepin' out the window, hopin' to see only you
Listen for the phone, checkin' out the clock
Countin' if it's a certain time
Hear me now, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Darling, don't stay too long
Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me
Darling, don't stay away too long
Pretty baby, save the overtime for me
Darling, don't stay too long
Pretty baby, I know you're working hard for me
It's sad to think, we're not gonna make it
And it's gotten to the point where we just can fake it (Ooo)
For some unGodly reason we just won't let it die (let it die)
I guess neither one of us (neither one of us)
Wants to be the first to say good bye
I keep on wondering (wondering)
What I'm gonna do with out ya (do without you)
And I guess you must be wondering that same thing too (Ooo)
So we go on go on together living a lie (living a lie)
Because neither one of us (neither one of us)
Wants to be the first to say good bye
Oooooh ev'rytime I find the nerve
Everytime I find the nerve to say I'm leavin' (leavin')
Oh, memories, those old memories get in my way (my way my way)
Oh (Ooo) Lord knows it's only me only knows it's only me
That I'm deciving
When it comes to saying good bye
That's a simple word that I just cannot say
There can be no way (be no way)
This can have a happy ending (happy ending)
So we just go on (we go on) hurting and pretending
And convincing ourselves to give it just one more try (one more try)
Because neither one of us (Neither one of us)
Wants to be the first to say it
Neither one of us (neither one of us) Wants to be the first to say
Neither one of us (Neither one of us) wants to be the first to say
Oh, it's been such a long, long time
Looked like I’d get you off of my mind
But I can’t, just the thought of you
Turns my whole world misty blue
Oh honey, just the mention of your name
Turns the flicker to a flame
Listen to me good, baby
I think of the things we used to do
And my whole world turns misty blue
Oh baby, I should forget you
Heaven knows I’ve tried
Baby, when I said I'm glad we’re through
Deep in my heart I know I’ve lied
I’ve lied, I’ve lied
Oh honey, it's been such a long, long time
Looked like I’d get you off of my mind
But I can’t, just the thought of you my love
My whole world turns misty blue
Oh, oh I can’t, oh I can’t, oh I can’t forget you
My whole world turns misty blue
Oh, oh my love
My whole world turns misty blue
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I can’t forget you
Mmm, L.A. proved too much for the man
(too much for the man, he didn't make it)
So he's leavin' the life
he's come to know, ooh ooh
(he said he's goin')
He said he's goin' back to find
(goin' back to find)
Ooh ooh ooh, what's left of his world
The world he left behind
not so long ago
He's leaving (leavin')
on that midnight train to Georgia
(leavin' on the midnight train)
Yeah, said he's goin' back
(goin' back to find)
to a simpler place and time
(a simpler place and time)
Oh yes he is
(gonna be right by his side)
And I'll be with him
(I know you will)
on that midnight train to Georgia
(leavin' on a midnight train, wooh wooh)
I'd rather live in his world
(live in his world)
than live without him in mine
(world, world, his, his and his alone)
He kept dreamin' (dreamin')
Ooh, that someday he'd be a star
(superstar, but he didn't get far)
But he sure found out the hard way
that dreams don't always come true
(dreams don't always come true, uh-uh)
Uh-uh, no
So he pawned all his hopes
(ooh ooh ooh ooh)
and he even sold his old car
(ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Bought a one way ticket back
to the life he once knew
Oh yes he did
He said he would, oh oh
He's leavin (leavin')
on that midnight train to Georgia
(leavin' on the midnight train)
Yeah, said he's goin' back to find
(goin' back to find)
ooh, a simpler place and time
(a simpler place and time)
(yes I'm gonna be right by his side)
And I'm gonna be with him
(I know you will)
on that midnight train to Georgia
(leavin' on a midnight train, wooh wooh)
I'd rather live in his world
(live in his world)
than live without him in mine
(world, world, his, his and his alone)
Oh hey hey
Go, gonna board, gonna board
the midnight train to ride
Gonna board (gonna board)
Gonna board (gonna board)
Gonna board (gonna board)
the midnight train to Georgia
Uh huh, gonna board, gonna board
Gonna board (gonna board)
the midnight train to Georgia
My world, his world, our world
the midnight train to Georgia
I've got to go
I've got to go
I've got to go
Gladys Knight & Bill Medley
Watching the city lights go out
Knowing that soon you will be on your way
Holding you closer to me now
Wishing that somehow, oh I could stay
These disturbing wounds we all have to show
Should we believe this magic when baby, we both know
We’re playing a dangerous game
Burning a secret flame
Meeting in shadows, ignoring the signs
That we’re loving on borrowed time
How sweet the memory lingers on
So tender the loving you gave to me
Something so right just can’t be wrong
Something this heart of mine just can’t believe
Hurts me so just knowing you’ll be with him tonight
Our hearts must act like strangers when they both know deep inside
We’re playing a dangerous game
We’re burning a secret flame
Meeting in shadows, ignoring the signs
That we’re loving on borrowed time
These discarded moments are all we have to show
Should we believe this magic when baby, baby we both know
We’re playing a dangerous game
We’re burning a secret flame
Meeting in shadows, ignoring the signs
That we’re loving on borrowed
Loving on borrowed time, yes we are baby
We’re loving on borrowed time
Meeting in shadows, ignoring the signs
That we’re loving on borrowed time
Love on the rocks, ain't no surprise
Pour me a drink and I'll tell you some lies
Got nothing to lose so you just sing the blues all the time
I gave you my heart, gave you my soul
You left me alone here with nothing to hold
Yesterday’s gone, now all I want is a smile
First they say they want you, how they really need you
Suddenly you find you're out there walking in a storm
When they know they have you, then they really have you
Nothing you can do or say, you've gotta leave, just get away
We all know the song
You need what you need, you can say what you want
There’s nothing to do when the feeling is gone
May be blue skies above, but it's cold when your love’s on the rocks
I can’t live if living is without you
I can’t live, I can’t live any more
I can’t live if living is without you
I can’t live, I can’t live any more
Without you, oh without you
Ooooh; Oh-hooo; I need, I need, I've got to hold on to your love; Oooh.
Hey baby, thought you were the one who tried to run away.
Ohh, baby, wasn't I the one who made you want to stay?
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you,
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
License to kill.
Hey baby, think you need a friend to stand here by your side?
Yes you do (your side).
Ohh baby, now you can depend on me to make things right (things right)
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you,
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
Say that somebody tries to make a move on you
In the blink of an eye, I'll be there too.
And they better know why I'm gonna make them pay
Till their dying day
Till their dying day
Till their dying day
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
License to kill
Gotta hold onto your loving.
License to kill
Gladys Knight---Licence To Kill
Music by Narada Michael Walden, Jeffrey Cohen, Walter "Baby Love" Afanasieff and Michael Kamen
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Ooooh
Oh-hooo
I feel, I've got to hold on to your love
Oooh.
Hey baby, thought you were the one who tried to run away.
Ohh, baby, wasn't I the one who made you want to you?
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you.
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
License to kill.
Hey baby, think you need a friend to stand here by your side?
Yes you do (your side)
Ohh, baby, now you can depend on me to make things right (things right)
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
Say that somebody tries to make a move on you
In the blink of an eye, I will be there too
And they better know why I'm gonna make them 'em pay
Till their dying day
Till their dying day
Till their dying day
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart, baby.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill (to kill)
And you know I'm heading straight for your heart.
(Got a license to kill)
Got a license to kill
Anyone who tries to tear us apart.
(Got a license to kill)
License to kill
Gotta hold onto your loving.
License to kill
Ooohooo!
Letter Full Of Tears
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Mmmmm
Here comes the mailman walking up the street
and it looks like he has a letter today for me
Wait a minute let me look inside no it couldn't be from my guy
because he he brought me, (yes he did)
I said he he brought me, (yes he did)
A letter full of tears
I thought we had a love so strong (we had a love)
it would take a lifetime to break us apart
oh yes
but I found out today I was wrong
and my reward was a broken heart my my heart
oh here comes the teardrops welcome a welcome to my eyes
and I couldn't hold 'em back no matter if I tried
wo wo oh
You know it hurt me so inside
won't you pardon me while I cry
because he brought me (yes he did)
I said he brought me (yes he did) a letter full of tears
(here comes the mailman) Those aren't drip drop tears (bringing me tears)
Can't you see them falling (here comes the mailman bringing me tears) wo
wo oh wo wo oh wo wo oh oh oh (hey, yes he did, hey hey , yes he did, hey
hey hey woo
yes he did)
I thought (hey hey hey woo yes he did)
we had a love so strong
(hey hey hey woo, yes he did)
Look into my eyes, this waiting’s tearing me apart
Can’t you see, with me you’ll never be alone
Give me your heart, we must never be apart
Don’t you know that what I feel for you is love
Just take me, say you want me
Take my breath away
It hurts to be in love with you
So either way, just take me in your arms
You can believe in me
When god created love it was for you and me
Just take me
Look into my eyes and you’ll finally realise
That you’ll always be the light that shines in me
Give me your heart, like you gave me from the start
You will know that what I feel for you is love
Just take me in your arms, you can believe in me
Cos once upon a time your smile, it captured me
When god created love it was for you and me
Just take me, fill me with this dream eternally
Just take me, say you want me, take my breath away
It hurts to be in love with you, just show me the way
When god created love it was for you and me
Please take me, fill me with this dream eternally
Just take me, never let me go
Just take me in your arms, you can believe in me
Cos once upon a time your smile, it captured me
Just take me, fill me with this dream eternally
Just take me, say you want me, take my breath away
It hurts to be in love with you so show me the way
When god created love it was for you and me
Please take me, fill me with this dream eternally
Just take me, take me, never let me go
Gladys Knight & Dionne Warwick
You looked inside my fantasies and made each one come true
Something no-one else had ever found a way to do
I've kept these memories one by one since you took me in
And I know I'll never love this way again
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on, before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday
I won't turn my head in sorrow if you should go away
No, I'll stand here and remember just how good it's been
And I know I'll never love this way again
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on, before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, oh hold on, hold on
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on, before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on, before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on
I know, I know, I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on, before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Why do I feel like my heart gets broken,
Whenever I surrender my emotions
I thought that I could tell you how I feel
Whether good or bad, when I’m happy or sad, oh…
Why do I have to be the silent one,
Whenever there is something on my mind
I thought that we were partners in this game of love
Why can’t I laugh or cry and share my feelings deep inside…
I wanna be loved by somebody who’s strong enough for me
I wanna be free with my feelings that’s the way it’s supposed to be
I’m willing to share my emotions and give you what you need
Just don’t turn away if I say that I just wanna be me…
Why am I questioning where you are
It’s just because I’ve made a few demands
Remember all the times we cried and I dried your tears
And how I held your hand, if you do please understand…
I wanna be loved by somebody who’s strong enough for me
I wanna be free with my feelings that’s the way it’s supposed to be
I’m willing to share my emotions and give you what you need
Just don’t turn away if I say that I just wanna be me…
I wanna cry tears of joy and not of pain
I want to share things that words cannot explain
I don’t wanna go I just need for you to know
That my love is sweet but strong
But keep on holding on…
‘Cause… I wanna be loved by somebody who’s strong enough for me
You see I wanna be free I wanna be me that’s the way it’s supposed to be
I’m willing to share my emotions and give you what you need
Just don’t turn away if I say that I just wanna be me…
Just don’t turn away if I say that I just wanna be me…
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong
Released 9/28/67, made the top 40 on 11/04/67 where it spent 14 weeks
Highest charted position was #2,
Ooh, I bet you're wond'rin' how I knew
Baby, baby, baby, 'bout your plans to make me blue [how]
With some other girl you knew before
Between the two of us girls ya know I love you more
It took me by surprise I must say
When I found out yesterday.
Don't ya know that I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Oh, don't ya know that I heard it through the grapevine
And I'm just about, just about, just about, to lose my mind
Oh yes, I am, Oh yes, I am, Oh yes, I am.
Baby won't you listen to me.
Boy take a good look at these tears of mine
Baby, baby these tears I can't hold inside
Losin' you would end my life you see
Because you mean that much to me
You could've told me yourself
That you love some body else.
Instead I heard it through the grapevine
Oh-h, not much longer you be mine
Oh, I heard it, yes, I heard it [heard it through the grapevine]
Oh, just about, just about, just about, to lose my mind
Oh yes, I am, Oh yes, I am, Oh yes, I am
Go-o-o-o-o, go
Go, I gotta go
Go, go
You gotta let me go
Go, go, go
I gotta go whoa, whoa, whoa
Say believe half of what you see
Oh, ho, and none of what you hear
Baby, but I just can't help bein' confused
If it's true please baby, won't ya tell me dear
Oh-h-h, do you plan to let me go
For the other girl you loved before?
Don't ya know that I heard through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine
Don't ya know that I heard it, yes I heard it
Fade
Transcribed by Jamie Acres jbacres@iquest.net
(I’ve heard it all before
And love is a two-way street
You have to give something to this relationship
I’m all out of understanding
It’s always something with you
And all I’ve got to say is)
Gave you the best, best years of my life
And I gave you a woman who stood by your side
Through all your ups and downs
Your rights and all your wrongs
And God knows there were wrongs
I should have been long gone
But when I made you that promise
For better or worse
I said I’d stay by your side
I swallow my pride
And now you’re asking me to understand
And I’m telling you I can’t
Why should I care about your feelings
When you don’t give a damn about mine
Well I don’t want to know
I couldn’t care less about your feelings
Don’t you know you should have cared more about mine
And I don’t want to know
It really doesn’t matter why you’re leaving
You should know you’re really throwing away your life
And I won’t sympathise
You hurt me for the last time
Got no tears left to cry
Baby, gave you three hearts
One boy and one girl
And a, a woman who loves you
We’re sitting here falling apart
All through your ins and outs
Your fears and all your doubts
God knows there’ve been doubts
But we’ve given you a home
And you’re just throwing it away, baby
All for some girl born yesterday
And what about your children
There’s nothing to explain
But still you’re asking us to understand
Well I’m telling you we can’t
Why should we care about your reasons
When you’re walking right out of our lives
Said I don’t want to know
I couldn’t care less about your feelings
Don’t you know you should have cared more about mine
And I don’t want to know
It really doesn’t matter why you’re leaving
You should know you’re really throwing away your life
And I won’t sympathise
You hurt me for the last time
Got no tears left to cry
Say goodbye to all the loving memories, yeah
One last time, one good look at all the love
That won’t be in your life
Say goodbye, I hope that you’ll be happy
Don’t look back, cos it’ll be too late
I’m going on with my life
And I don’t want to know
I couldn’t care less about your feelings
Oh, don’t you know you should have cared more ‘bout mine
And I don’t want to know
It really doesn’t matter why you’re leaving
You, you should know you’re really throwing away your life
And I won’t, I won’t, I won’t sympathise
You hurt me, hurt me, hurt me for the last time
Being alone can be so very painful
Sometimes you don’t wanna go home
You work your fingers to the bone
To try and fill the long and lonely days
Only to go home and face the restless nights
To learn to live without the one you love
Sometimes you walk the floor
And watch the walls so they don’t close in on you
I don’t wanna be, never wanna be home alone
When you’re home alone
You tend to think about all the good times you’ve spent
With the one you love
But though love is gone
Those old memories still linger on and on and on
You just can’t let go
To learn to live without the one you love
Sometimes you walk the floor
And watch the walls so they don’t close in on you
I don’t wanna be, never wanna be home alone
No, no, no, no, no
I don’t wanna be, never, never wanna be home alone
Hey baby
All by myself
No-one to hold my hand
Do you understand
To learn to live without the one you love
Sometimes you walk the floor
And watch the walls so they don’t close in on you
When you learn to live without the one you love
Still those old memories linger on and on and on and on
Oh, I don’t wanna be, never wanna be home alone
Baby can you hear me
I don’t wanna be, never wanna be home alone
No, no, no, baby, no, no, oh
I don’t wanna be, never wanna be home alone
HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT.
TAKE THE RIBBONS FROM YOUR HAIR.
SHAKE IT LOOSE AND LET IT FALL
LAY IN SOFT UPON MY SKIN
LIKE THE SHADOWS ON THE WALL
COME AND LAY DOWN BY MY SIDE
'TIL THE EARLY MORNING LIGHT
ALL I'M TAKING IS YOUR TIME
HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT
I DON'T CARE WHAT'S RIGHT OR WRONG
I DON'T TRY TO UNDERSTAND
LET THE DEVIL TAKE TOMORROW
FOR TONIGHT I NEED A FRIEND
YESTERDAY IS DEAD AND GONE
AND TOMORROW'S OUT OF SIGHT
AND IT'S SAD TO BE ALONE
Baby don't you run so fast
(She was always giving us a warning)
Might be snakes there in that grass
(She was looking out)
Grandmas Hands
(I remember them well.)
Grandma's hands
Clapped in church on Sunday morning
Grandma's hands Played the tambourine so well
Grandma's hands Used to issue out a warning
She'd say "Gladys don't you run so fast!
Might fall on a piece of glass!
Might be snakes there in that grass!"
Grandma's hands
Grandma's hands Soothed a local unwed mother
Grandma's hands Used to ache sometimes and swell
Grandma's hands Used to lift her face and tell her
She'd say "Baby, Grandma understands.
That you really love that man.
Put yourself in Jesus' hands."
Grandma's hands
Couldnt wait till Sunday morning (oh baby don't you run so fast)
Cooking up that fried chicken,
Smelling up the whole house
"Gladys don't you run so fast!
Might fall on a piece of glass!
Might be snakes there in that grass!"
Grandma's hands
Aint nothing like grandmas hands
Family is a gift of god,
With this song I'd like to pay harness
To one of it's members
Over the years her importance has been diminished
Her image tarnished, but to me shell always be a rare jewel
Ive heard her called by many loving nicknames
Nana, Mimi, Mamaw, Big Mama, Poppi
But unlike millions of others, I simply call her Grandma
Aint nothing like grandmas hands
Let me tell you this
Grandma's hands Used to hand me piece of candy
Grandma's hands Picked me up each time I fell
Grandma's hands Boy, they really came in handy
She'd say "Baby, don't you whip that boy !
What you want to spank him for?
He didn't drop no apple core !"
But I don't have Grandma anymore
If I get to heaven I'll look forGrandmas Hands
Aint nothing like grandmas hands
Used to hand me some candy
Grandma's hands Picked me up each time I fell
Grandma's hands Boy, they really came in handy
She'd say "Baby, don't you whip that boy!
What you want to whip him for?
He didn't drop no apple core!"
FRIENDSHIP TRAIN
Glady's Knight and the Pips
Calling out to everyone across the nation
Said the world is in a desperate situation
Stealing, burning, fighting, killing
Nothing but corruption
It looks like mankind in on the eve of destruction
Oh yes it is now people let me tell you now
We've got to learn to live with each other
No matter what the race, creed or color
I just got to tell you what the world needs now
Is love and understanding get aboard the friendship train
Everybody shake a hand make a friend now
Listen to us now, we're doing our thing
On the friendship train
We've got to start today to make tomorrow
A brighter day for our children
Oh calm down people now we can do it
I can prove it but only if our hearts are willing
Now get aboard the friendship train
Everybody, shake a hand, shake a hand
Yes I'm talking about the friendship train
It don't matter what you look like
People or who you are
If your heart is in the right place
In the right place
Talking about the right palce
You're welcome aboard now
This train stands for justice,
This train stands for freedom
This train stands for harmony and peace
This train stands for love
Come on get on the friendship train
People listen to me now
Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers
Oh yes it is I say
Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers
People can't wait cause another day might be too late
It’s sad to think we’re not gonna make it
And it’s gotten to the point where we just can’t fake it
For some ungodly reason we just won’t let it die
I guess neither one of us wants to be the first to say goodbye
I keep wondering what I’m gonna do without you
And I guess you must be wondering that same thing too
So we go on, go on together living a lie
Because neither one of us wants to be the first to say goodbye
Oh every time I find the nerve, every time I find the nerve to say I’m leaving
Oh memories, those old memories get in my way, ooh, ooh
Oh Lord knows it’s only me, oh he knows it’s only me that I’m deceiving
Ooh, when it comes to saying goodbye, that’s a simple word that I just cannot say
There can be no way, there can be no way this can have a happy ending, no, no
So we just go on hurting and pretending
And convincing ourselves to give it just one more try
Because neither one of us wants to be the first to say
Neither one of us wants to be the first to say
Neither one of us wants to be the first to say
Every Beat Of My Heart
Rod Stewart
Through these misty eyes I see lonely skies
Lonely road to Babylon
Where's my family
And my country
heaven knows where I belong
Pack my bags tonight
Here's one Jacobite
Who must leave or surely die
Put me on a train
In the pouring rain say farewell
but don't say goodbye
Seagull carry me, over land and sea
To my own folk, that's where I want to be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
One more glass of wine
Just for auld lang syne
And the girl I left behind
How I miss her now In my darkest hour
And the way our arms entwine
Seagull carry me, over land and sea
To my own folk, that's where I want to be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
And we'll drink a toast
To the blood red rose
Cheer a while the
Emerald Isle
And to the northern lights
And the swirling pipes
How they make a grown man cry
Seagull carry me, over land and sea
To my own folk, that's where I want to be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
Do nothing till you hear from me,
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam
Of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothing till you hear from me,
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word
Of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True, I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue?
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothing
Till you hear it from me
And you never will
Oh don't u do a nuthin
Pay no attention to the stories
So ive seen another guy or two
Don't mean im not in love with you
Why people tear the seam
Of anyone's dream
Ther reason is over my head
Don't you do a thing
Until u hear it from me
Please just consider
What a dance our romance has been
I'd certainly do it again
If u should take the words
Of others you've heard
I haven't got a chance
True, I've been seen
With someone other than u
But does that mean
That now my love's untrue
When we're apart,
The words in my heart
Reveal just how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other lovin arms may hold a thrill
But baby do a nuthin
Till you hear it from me
O just do nuthin
Baby just a wait n and see
Cause baby
Oh no
U never will
U never will
U never will
Oh oh no
Come back and finish what you started
And don’t leave me hanging on
Come back and finish what you started
Don’t leave me hanging on, no
You planted seeds of love in my heart
With all the tender words you said at the start
But love is something you shouldn’t begin
If you’re not gonna see it through to the end
Come back and finish what you started
Oh, and don’t leave me hanging on
Mmm, come back and finish what you started
And don’t leave me hanging on, no
A taste of honey is a dangerous thing
After it’s gone the memories cling
Just like the promise I heard you repeat
That you left undone and incomplete
Come back and finish what you started
Ooh, and don’t leave me hanging on
Ooh, come back and finish what you started
And don’t leave me hanging on
Baby come back, ooh, ooh
Don’t leave me
Baby come back, come back
Don’t you know I love you
Baby come back, come back
Come back and finish what you started
Don’t leave me hanging on
Come back and finish what you started
Ooh, don’t leave me hanging on
A taste of honey is a dangerous thing
After it’s gone the memories cling
Just like the promise I heard you repeat
That you left undone and incomplete
Come back and finish what you started
Ooh, and don’t leave me hanging on
Come back and finish what you started
And don’t leave me hanging on
Come back and finish what you started
And don’t leave me hanging on
Come back and finish what you started
Don’t leave me hanging on, no
Don’t you know I need you beside me
Come right back and let your love at me
Finish what you started
People must prove to the people
A better day is coming
But you wait for me oh yeah, yeah
Alright, alright, alright, then he said
If you had a choice of colors
Which one would you choose my brothers
If there were no day or night
Which would you prefer to be right
How long have you hated your white teacher
Who told you to love your black preacher
Could you respect your brother's woman friend
And share with black folks not of kin
People must prove to the people
A better day is coming for you and for me
And with a little bit more education
With love for our nation will make a better society
Now some of us would rather cuss and make a fuss
Than to bring about a little trust
But we shall overcome our beliefs someday
If you will only listen to what I have to say
How long have you hated your white teacher
Who told you to love your black preacher
Can you respect your brother's woman friend
And share with black folks not of kin
I'm telling you, people must prove to the people
A better day is coming for you and for me
And with a little bit more education
And love for our nation will make a better society
If you had a choice of colors
Which one would you choose my brothers
If there were no day or night
Which would you prefer to be right
If you had a choice of colors
Which one would you choose my brothers
If there were no day or night
Which would you prefer to be right
If you had a choice of colors
Which one would you choose my brothers
If there were no day or night
Which would you prefer to be right
If you had a choice of colors
Better Love Next Time
I wish I could have given you
Everything you need
The power to believe
The stuff that sets you free
I wish I was the answer to
Everything you want
Shelter from the storm
Somewhere to belong
It's not easy to make dream come true I know
So this much I wish for you before you go
Better Luck Next Time Baby
For all eternity
Even if it's not with me
I wish you all that love could be
Maybe the next time baby
The sun will wanna shine
Seek and you will find
Better Luck
Next Time
I hope you find someone to give you
What I couldn't give
Though I just can't imagine
What that something is
I hope you wake up every day
With roses at your door
Someone to live for
A heart that knows for sure
But if I can't be the one to hold your hand
No sense stopping you
If there's someone who can
Better Luck Next Time Baby
For all eternity
Even if it's not with me
I wish you all that love could be
Better Luck Next Time Baby
The sun is gonna shine
Seek and you will find
Better Luck
(Better Luck
Next Time)
I wanna see you walk away with someone else
Wanna keep you here all to myself
Believe me if I could I would
(Believe me if I could I would)
Gonna take a lot of love to let you go
But anyone who ever loved like this would know
Oh they would know
(Next Time Baby)
(I hope that's what you get)
I hope that's what you get
(Remember me with no regrets)
(Live in peace and happiness)
Better Luck Next Time Baby
Somewhere down the line
Seek and you will find
Better Luck
Next Time
(Next Time)
The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Written by Jim Weatherly
- entered the Billboard Top 40 the week of March 9, 1974 and
stayed for 13 weeks, peaking at #3 the week of April 27, 1974
- soul cover version of Ray Price's #83 country ballad from 1973
- a version by The Persuaders, released March 2, 1974, reached #85
I've had my share of life's ups and downs
But fate's been kind, the downs have been few
I guess you could say that I've been lucky
Well, I guess you could say that it's all because of you
If anyone should ever write my life story
For whatever reason there might be
Ooo, you'll be there between each line of pain and glory
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened to me
Ah, you're the best thing that ever happened to me
Oh, there have been times when times were hard
But always somehow I made it, I made it through
'Cause for every moment that I've spent hurting
There was a moment that I spent, ah, just loving you
If anyone should ever write my life story
For whatever reason there might be
Oh, you'll be there between each line of pain and glory
'Cause you're the best thing that ever happened to me
Oh, you're the best thing that ever happened to me
Gladys Knight & Vince Gill
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing, oh no
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing, no honey
I’ve got your picture hanging on the wall
But it can’t see or come to me when I call your name
I realise it’s just a picture in a frame
I read your letters when you’re not here
But they don't move me and they don't groove me
Like when I hear your sweet voice whispering in my ear
Oh don’t you know
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing,
I play my game of fantasy
And I pretend that I don’t live reality
I need the shelter of your arms to comfort me
No other sound is quite the same as your name
No touch can do half as much to make me feel better
So let's stay together
I've got some memories to look back on
And though they help me when you’re gone, I'm well aware
That nothing can take the place of your being there
So glad we got the real thing baby
So glad we got the real thing
So glad we got the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing
No other sound is quite the same as your name
No touch can do half as much to make me feel better
So let's stay together
So glad we got the real thing baby
So glad we got the real thing
So glad we got the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Ain’t nothing like the real thing
Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby
Listen, baby
Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low
Ain't no river wide enough, baby
If you need me, call me
No matter where you are, no matter how far
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry
Cos baby, there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Remember the day I set you free
I told you you could always count on me, darling
From that day on I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me, some way, somehow
Cos baby, there ain’t no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Oh no, darling
No wind, no rain or winter’s cold
Can stop me baby, no, no, baby
Cos you are my boy
When you’re in trouble
I’ll be there on the double
Just send for me, oh baby
My love is alive
Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
Just as fast as I can
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you, babe
Don't you know that
There ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
Ain’t no mountain high enough
I've really got to use my imagination
To think of good reasons
To keep on keepin' on
Got to make the best of a bad situation
Ever since that day
I woke up and found
That you were gone
Darkness all around me
Blackin out the sun
Old friends call me
But I just don't feel like talkin to anyone
Emptiness has found me
And it just wont let me go
I go right on livin'
But why I just don't know
Staring down reality
Don't do me no good
'Cause our misunderstanding
Is too well understood
Such a sad, sad season
When a good love dies.
Not a day goes by
When I don't realize
I've really got to use my imagination
To think of good reasons
To keep on keepin' on
Got to make the best of a bad situation
Ever since that day
I woke up and found
(George Gershwin - Ira Gershwin)
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Still we're often told "seek and ye shall find"
So I'm going to seek a certain girl I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found her yet
She's the big affair I cannot forget
Only girl I ever think of will regret
I'd like to add her initial to my monogram
Tell me where's the shepherd for this lost lamb
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that she turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in a wood
I know I could always be good
To one who'll watch over me
Although she may not the girl some men think of
As handsome to my heart
She carries the key
Won't you tell her please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh how I need
Someone to watch over me
(George Gershwin - Ira Gershwin)
They're writing songs of love, but not for me
A lucky star's above, but not for me
With love to lead the way, I've found more clouds are grey
Than any Russian play could guarantee
I was a fool to fall and get that way
Heigh ho, alas, and also lack-a-day
Although I can't dismiss the memory of her kiss
I guess she's not for me
It all began so well, but what an end
This is the time a feller needs a friend
When every happy plot ends with a marriage knot
Please help me I'm falling In love with you
Close the door to temptation
Don't let me walk through.
Turn away from me Darling
I'm begging you to
In love with you
I belong to another
whose arms have grown cold,
but I promised forever
To have and to hold
I can never be free dear
But when I'm with you
I know that I'm losing
The will to be true
oh oh oh
Please help me I'm
Im falling Im falling Im falling
In love with you
Oh yes I am
Close to the door to temptation
don't you let me walk through
No no no no no no
Cause I - I shouldn't- I shouldn't love you
But Darling I do
In love with you
No one ever loved you more
And you're all I'm living for
Now it's time for you to leave
It's so hard to believe
You're not in love with me
Baby there's no easy way to hear the words
I'm sorry I don't love you, ooh
You tried to leave me once before
But felt so bad you let me love you more
And baby there's no gentle way
No tender sentimental way to leave me, ooh
You offered me your sympathy
But I'm as lonely as can be
Sorry doesn't always make it right
No one ever loved you so
You were trying to go
I guess I didn't know
Baby there's no easy way to hear the words
I'm sorry I don't love you, hey
You hurt me then apologized
I better go before I lose my pride
Baby there's no gentle way
No tender sentimental way to leave me, hey
Oh, I wish that I could make you care
But all in love just isn't fair
But sorry doesn't always make it right
No one ever loved you more
And you're all I'm living for
Now it's time for you leave
Ooh, it's so hard to believe
You're not in love with me
Ooh, no one, no one ever loved you more
And you're all I'm living for
Now it's time for you leave
It's so hard to believe
Tell me what's on ya mind and, baby, don't try to lie
'Cause your lips say this but your heart does that, oh oh
Well, maybe we're just wasting time, trying to pretend we're doing fine
But it's just a game trying to mend that patch
Something that fell apart sometime ago
Both of us know the truth, yeah, still a part of me can't let go
But I'm tired of been played, so where do we go from here
I expected more from you, baby, then what you could return
You said you're sorry and she's just a friend
But I say you lie so don't try to pretend
But you said we'd work it out but you never even tried
You said she meant nothing to ya
I say you lie, I said, I say you lie
For the things that I've heard, I guess they say we're absurd
Until you showed yourself to be someone else, oh yeah
Don't wanna leave feeling like I do
'Cause I've got things that I must say to you, baby
The trust I had for you before, just left and it ain't coming back no more
By the way that was me driving next to your car
I saw her kissing you and you kissed her right back
And there's much more than friendship when you're kissing like that
You said you're sorry and she's just a friend
But I say you lie so don't try to pretend
But you said we'd work it out but you never even tried
You said she meant nothing to ya
I say you lie, I said, I say you lie
You lied about meeting me every minute of the day
You lied when you were kissing me and more than that I wanna say
You lied to our Heavenly Father, when you made your vows
I'll get over it 'cause I'm through with you, I'm gonna make it somehow
You said you're sorry and she's just a friend
But I say you lie so don't try to pretend
But you said we'd work it out but you never even tried
You said she meant nothing to ya
I say you lie
You said you're sorry and she's just a friend
But I say you lie so don't try to pretend
But you said we'd work it out but you never even tried
You said she meant nothing to ya
I say you lie, I said, I say you lie
You said you're sorry and she's just a friend
But I say you lie so don't try to pretend
But you said we'd work it out but you never even tried
You said she meant nothing to ya
Somehow he loves me
With all my faults, he finds virtue in me
How or why, I just can't see
Oh, it's so amazing, somehow, some way, it's me
Somehow he loves me
Though I'm not worthy of the love he's giving me
Though I do wrong, he won't let me be
Oh, it's so amazing, somehow, some way, it's me
Sometimes I can't stand myself
I can't see how nobody else can stand up by my side
Still the love shines in his eyes
Is love really all that blind or is it understanding and kind?
Yeah, it must be and it's plain to see
Because he loves me
Like mountains high and rivers so deep
No, I don't deserve it but he's there for me
Oh, it's so amazing, somehow, someway
I wish I could have given you
Everything you need
The power to believe
The stuff that sets you free
I wish I was the answer to everything you want
Shelter from the storm, somewhere to belong
It's not easy to make dream come true I know
So this much I wish for you before you go
Better luck next time, baby
For all eternity even if it's not with me
I wish you all that love could be
Maybe the next time, baby the sun will wanna shine
Seek and you will find, better luck next time
I hope you find someone to give you
What I couldn't give
Though I just can't imagine
What that something is
I hope you wake up every day
With roses at your door
Someone to live for
A heart that knows for sure
But if I can't be the one to hold your hand
No sense stopping you
If there's someone who can
Better luck next time, baby
For all eternity
Even if it's not with me
I wish you all that love could be
Better luck next time, baby
The sun is gonna shine
Seek and you will find
Better luck
(Better luck next time)
I wanna see you walk away with someone else
Wanna keep you here all to myself
Believe me if I could I would
(Believe me if I could I would)
Gonna take a lot of love to let you go
But anyone who ever loved like this would know
Oh they would know
(Next time, baby, I hope that's what you get)
I hope that's what you get
(Remember me with no regrets
Live in peace and happiness)
Better luck next time, baby
Somewhere down the line
Seek and you will find
Better luck next time
Every Beat Of My Heart
Rod Stewart
Through these misty eyes I see lonely skies
Lonely road to Babylon
Where's my family
And my country
heaven knows where I belong
Pack my bags tonight
Here's one Jacobite
Who must leave or surely die
Put me on a train
In the pouring rain say farewell
but don't say goodbye
Seagull carry me, over land and sea
To my own folk, that's where I want to be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
One more glass of wine
Just for auld lang syne
And the girl I left behind
How I miss her now In my darkest hour
And the way our arms entwine
Seagull carry me, over land and sea
To my own folk, that's where I want to be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
I'm going home
And we'll drink a toast
To the blood red rose
Cheer a while the
Emerald Isle
And to the northern lights
And the swirling pipes
How they make a grown man cry
Seagull carry me, over land and sea
To my own folk, that's where I want to be
Every beat of my heart
Tears me further apart
I'm lost and alone in the dark
If I were your woman
And you were my man
You'd have no other woman
You'd be weak as a lamb
If you had the strength
To walk out that door
My love would overrule my sense
And I'd call you back for more
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
And you were my man
Yeah
She tears you down Darling
Says you're nothing at all
But I'll pick you up Darling
When she lets you fall
You're like a diamond
And she treats you like glass
Yet you beg her to love you
But me you don't ask
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
Here's what I'd do
I'd never no, no stop loving you
Yeah
Life is so crazy
And love is unkind
Because she came first Darling
Will she hang on your mind
You're a part of me
And you don't even know it
I'm what you need
But I'm too afraid to show it
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
Here's what I'd do
I'd never, no, no, no stop loving you
If I were your woman
Here's what I'd do
I'd never, never, never stop loving you
If I were your woman
You're sweet lovin' woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
If I were your woman
If you were my woman
I'd be you're only woman
I made it through the hardest times
And I've done had some sleepless nights
And when I thought I'd just give up
I could turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
There's no doubt, it feels so good I wanna shout
'Cause I know you'll be right there
I can turn to you 'cause your the greatest love of all
There was a time when everything I did
It never was good enough
And I've seen the moon and stars, maybe once or twice
But I never feel satisfied
So on this journey, I kept on searching
Until I came across a love that was greater than me
It's burning, this feeling so good in me, I can't believe
I made it through the hardest times
(Oh yeah)
And I've done had some sleepless nights
(Had some sleepless nights)
And when I thought I'd just give up
(Just give up, just give up)
I could turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
(Greatest love of all)
There's no doubt
(There's no doubt)
It feels so good I wanna shout
(Feels so good)
'Cause I know you'll be right there
(Know you'll be there)
I can turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
When I think of what I've been through
Good or bad, it lead me straight to you
And I can't help to wonder why
I've been so blessed to have you in my life
You've changed me
(Me)
You've made me see
(See)
There is nothing better
Than the love you bring
And I will give
(And I will give)
Up everything
(Up everything)
As long as you keep loving me
I can't imagine being here without your love
(I can't imagine being here without you)
And when I'm sad I find my joy in things you love
(You're all I'm ever thinking of)
The hard times you have brought me through
I dedicate this one to you
(I dedicate this one to you)
Though I still have some problems
I still have some mountains to climb
And I know it'll be just fine
I made it through the hardest times
And I've done had some sleepless nights
(Had some sleepless nights)
And when I thought I'd just give up
(Just give up, just give up)
I could turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
(Greatest love of all)
There's no doubt
(There's no doubt)
It feels so good I wanna shout
(Feels so good)
'Cause I know you'll be right there
(Be right there)
I can turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
(You're the greatest love of all)
I made it through the hardest times
And I've done had some sleepless nights
(Though I can depend on you)
And when I thought I'd just give up
(Just give up, just give up)
I could turn to you 'cause your the greatest love of all
(You're the greatest love of all)
There's no doubt
(There's no doubt)
It feels so good I wanna shout
(Your the same today, as you was yesterday)
'Cause I know you'll be right there
I can turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
('Cause you're the greatest love of all)
I made it through the hardest times
And I've done had some sleepless nights
(Never, never, never, never, never, never)
(Never leave me)
And when I thought I'd just give up
(Oh no)
I could turn to you 'cause you're the greatest love of all
(I could turn to you cause you're greatest love of all)
(I know you'll be there)
There's no doubt, it feels so good I wanna shout
(I know you'll be right there 'cause you care about me)
'Cause I know you'll be right there
(Yes, you do)
I can turn to you
'Cause you're the greatest love of all
('Cause you're the greatest love of all)
When you just give love and never get love
You? d better let love depart
I know it's so and yet I know
I can't get you out of my heart
You made me leave my happy home
You took my love and now you're gone
Since I fell for you
Your sweet love brings such misery
Misery and pain
I guess I'll never, never, never
Never, never be the same
Since I fell for you
It's so bad, it's so sad but I'm in love, in love with you
You love me but then you turn around and snub me
Oh, what am I supposed to do?
I'm still in love with you
I guess, I, I guess I'll never see the light
I get the blues most every night, every night
Since I fell for you
Ooh, what a day, ooh, when I met ya
How would I know? Ooh, but what can I do?
Because I'm still in love with you
I guess I'll never, never, never
Never, never, never see the light
I get the blues most every night, every, every night
Since I fell for you, since I fell for you
Both of us were silent
With so much left to say
I almost said I love you
And please don't go away
But every time there's trouble
I go that extra mile
Now if we're gonna make it baby
You've gotta change your style
Why don't you tell me
If you love me
Show me how you feel
Together we can work it out
If this love is real
You've got to meet me in the middle
Meet me halfway
The world today is compromise
C'mon, c'mon, what you say?
Just give a minute
If you got a change of heart
Don't use me, let me go
Don't take my love for granted
If you want me let it show
'Cos I would give up everything
To prove my love for you
But should I have to pay that price
If you love me too
Why don't you meet me in the middle
Meet me halfway
Show me some compassion
C'mon, c'mon, what do you say?
Oh, meet me in the middle
Meet me halfway
The word today is compromise
'Cmon, 'cmon, what do you say?
Meet me in the middle baby
See you when I get there
Meet me in the middle baby
Yeah, yeah
Meet me in the middle baby
See you when I get there
Meet me in the middle baby
Yeah, yeah
Take it and give it
That'll be willing
Open up your heart and your mind
Whenever there a problem
I know that we can solve them
If we go put our love on the line
Hey, why don't you meet me in the middle
Ooh, halfway
In the middle
Baby, what do you say?
Why don't you meet me in the middle
Meet me halfway
The word today is compromise
'Cmon, 'cmon, c'mon what you say?
Meet me in the middle
Meet me halfway
Show me, show me some confession
In the middle baby
Your ex is back in town
What you gonna do when she comes around
And she starts going through her act
Will she make you to you change your act
Will your love for me remain intact
Or will you run to her
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it, don't you change it
You say your love is true
Whatcha gonna say when she looks at you
Will the seconds in your head
Make you take back the thing you said
Will you give me real despair
Or will you stay with me
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it, don't you change it
I will exit and take a bow
But I don't want to do it now
So I'm thinking someway somehow
Baby, you'll stay with me
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it, don't change it
You know she's not the staying kind
Baby, don't ya change your mind
Don't change it
You know my love is genuine
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Baby, my love is on the line
Baby, don't change your mind
Don't change it
Be strong and leave the past behind
Baby, don't change your mind
Them that's got shall get
Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible said and it still is news
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round the door
When you're gone, spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
He just worry 'bout nothin'
I Feel A Song (In My Heart)
Gladys Knight & The Pips
(Tony Camillo/Mary Sawyer)
Ooh, I love you so
But why I love you Ill never know
You found a reason for leavinke it last forever
Our worlds have come to an end
I feel a song in my heart again
Oh... oh... oh... it feels so good
You, you, you, you, you never understood
He makes me feel like Im somethin?
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(George Gershwin - Ira Gershwin)
[Originally by Billie Holiday]
Someday he'll come along, The man I love
And he'll be big and strong, The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay
He'll look at me and smile, I'll understand
Then in a little while, He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday,
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
He'll build a little home, That's meant for two
From which I'll never roam, Who would, would you
And so all else above
Old enough
To know when I've been wrong
Yes and fool enough
To think I still might change
I've been out of place
But right on time
And still I've let you down
We've been lovers
And we've fought
It would help me if I thought
You might remember me
Not for what I've done
But for the other things
I'd always meant to do
'Cause like a child
Who's learned the ways of life
You've opened up my eyes
With a love that's always new
Yes I owe it all to you
'Cause when the world outside
Was sure that I was only chasing rainbows
You could find the words to say to make me strong
Holding on to me and whispering
"There's nothing wrong with rainbows"
You heard my song
And so remember me
As one who came to love
And found a perfect love
To help along the way
And if tomorrow you should find
That I'm no longer by your side
Then it was time for me to go
And it would help me just to know
That you'd remember me
As one who came to love
And found a perfect love
Good morning heartache
You old gloomy sight
Good morning heartache
Thought we said goodbye last night
I turned and tossed until
It seemed you had gone
But here you are
With the dawn
Wish I'd forget you
But you're here to stay
It seems I had met you
When my love went away
Now everyday I start by
Saying to you
Good morning heartache
What's new?
Stop haunting me now
Can't shake you nohow
Just leave me alone
I've got those Monday blues
Can't you tell?
Straight through Sunday blues
Good morning heartache
Here we go again
Good morning heartache
You're the one who knew me when
Might as well get used to
You hanging around
Good morning heartache
Come on, sit down
Stop haunting me now, telling you
It seems I can't shake you nohow
Why don't you just leave me alone
You know what?
I've got those Monday blues
Straight through Sunday blues
Good morning heartache
Well, here we go again
Good morning heartache
You're the one who knew me when
I guess, I might as well get used to
You hanging around
Good morning heartache
Sit down
Get comfortable
If you will
Good morning heartache
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
I'm waiting on you
I finished all my chores
Closed the windows, locked the doors
Trying to settle in for the night
Climbed the stairs and looked around
Slowly turned and came back down
I turned the TV on just for light
Something in my mind
Keeps telling me our love is strong
Give him just a little more time, you'll see
He's coming home
(He's coming home)
So I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
To get through doin' what you had to do
So we two can get back to me and you
I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
'Cause they have no idea how we got through
But you knew, that's why I'm waiting on you
(Sitting here, waiting on you)
I overheard your friends
(Your friends)
Making fun of all the things you did for me
To show how very much you care
I was proud to hear you say
(I love her)
"I love her in a special way
You just don't understand the love we share"
But they kept on talking till you went away
(Talking, talking, talking)
But I know your love will guide you back home someday
(Home someday)
I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
To get through doin' what you had to do
(What you had to do)
So we two can get back to me and you
I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
'Cause they have no idea what we've been through
But you knew, that's why I'm waiting on you, oh
(Sitting here, waiting on you)
I never got the chance to tell you in advance
About the life that's growing more inside of me
I'm glad you did not know, 'cause it left you free to go
And if you get back
(If you get back)
I know this is where you want to be
(I know this is where)
So I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
To get through doin' what you had to do
So we two can get back to me and you
I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
'Cause they have no idea what we've been through
But you knew, that's why I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
To get through doin' what you had to do
So we two can get back to me and you
I'm waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
They have no idea how we got through
But you knew, that's why I'm waiting on you, oh
(Sitting here, waiting on you)
I'm waiting on you
(Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting)
Patiently waiting on you
(I'm waiting on you)
Oh baby, come home to me, set me free
(Duke Ellington - Paul Francis Webster)
Never treats me sweet and gentle
The way he should
Cause I got it bad, and that ain't good
My poor heart is sentimental
Not made of wood
I got it bad, and that ain't good
But when the weekend's over
And Monday rolls around
My man and me, we pray some,
We gin some and sin some
He don't love me
Like I love him
Nobody could
I got it bad, and that ain't good
Now folks with good intentions
Tell me to save my tears
I'm glad I'm mad about him
I can't live without him
Lord above me,
Make him love me
The way he should
Like a lonesome weeping willow
Lost in the wood
The way I hug my pillow
No woman should
Tryin' separation starting today
We signed no papers
Made an agreement
To put our love away
And I never saw us change
And I never thought we'd end this way
I adjust standing with your suitcase
Walkin' off the door
Tell me how can you be sure?
One day together, next day apart
Seems a little crazy
You break up a lifetime
Break somebody's heart
And you're saying that I changed
But it's you who's wanting something more
Tell me would it all be different
With a wedding ring
Have we messed up everything, I am askin'
Come back baby 'fore you go
Something I still need to know
Flashback to the times
When you haven't taken your love back
Let your heart remember
See the lovers walkin' in the sand
Once I was that girl and you were that man
Love is fire, love is ice
Hold on, baby think twice
Many nights I wonder
Where we went wrong
May be it just happens
Happens till you want to stay together too long
But it seems like such a shame
Can the magic really disappear?
Whenever life was hard
Well, I could come to you
Tell me now what will I do, I am askin'
Come back baby 'fore you go
Something I still need to know
Flashback to the times
When you haven't taken your love back
Let our hearts remember
See the lovers, walkin' in the sand
Once I was that girl and you were that man
Love is fire, love is ice
Hold on, baby think twice
Love is fire, love is ice
Takes you under and it takes you over
Love is fire, love is ice
Takes you under and it takes you over
Love is fire, love is ice
Takes you under and it takes you over
Love is fire, love is ice
Takes you under and it takes you over
Baby now, love is fire, love is ice
Takes you under and it takes you over
Love is fire, love is ice
Takes you under and it takes you over
Baby now, love is fire, love is ice
Cathedral bells were tolling
And our hearts sang on
Was it the spell of Paris
Or the April dawn?
Who knows
If we shall make it?
But when the morning
Just rings sweet again
I'll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces
All day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The chestnut trees or the wishing well
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
And in everything that's light and gay
And I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
I'll be seeing, seeing, seeing, seeing
Seeing you looking at the moon
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing, seeing you
I wish I could have met you
In a year or two
Ah, maybe then you could have seen
What I saw in you
And I think that
You were still tryin' to forget someone
You used to known
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her Goodbye and my Hello
Boy I want to try for a while
But I could always see
A place I can fill with love
For a memory
'Cause I can?
I could still see the flame burnin'
Soft and low
And there wasn't enough time
Between her Goodbye and my Hello
Especially those heartbreaking kind
Lord it looks like I just came along too soon
'Cause she still takes up too much of your time
If I can? day
I know we could have made it baby
We almost made it anyway
But you weren't completely free
Because someone else's memory
Just wouldn't let you go
And there wasn't enough time
Between her Goodbye and my Hello
Baby...
All we needed was a little more time
I need that time to build...
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You been content to let me shine
You always walked a step behind
I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
Only a face without a name
I never once heard you complain
Did you ever know that you're my hero
And everything I'd like to be
I can fly higher than an eagle
With you as the wind beneath my wings
It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I've got it all right here, right here in my heart
I want you to know I know the truth, oh baby
Oh, when I would be nothing without you
Did you ever know that you're my hero
And everything I'd like to be
I can fly higher, higher than an eagle
With you as the wind beneath my wings
This bitter earth
Well, what fruit it bears?
What good is love, love?
That no one shares
And if my life is like the dust
That hides the glow of a rose
What good am I?
Heaven only knows
Ooh, this bitter earth
Well, can be so cold
On this day you're young
Too soon you're old
But while a voice within me cries
Someone may answer my call
And this bitter earth, ooh
May not be so bitter after all
This bitter earth
Can be so cold
Today you're young, young
Too soon, too old
I said, this bitter earth
Can be so cold
Today you're young, so young
Before you know it, you're growing old
While a voice within me cries
Someone may answer my call
And this bitter earth, ooh
May not be so bitter, so bitter after all
Hey, everybody's talkin' about the good old days, right
Everybody, the good old days, the good old days
Well, let's talk about the good old days
Come to think of it as, as bad as we think they are
These will become the good old days for our children
But why don't we, try to remember that kind of September
When life was slow and oh, so mellow
Try to remember, and if you remember then follow
Oh, why does it seem the past is always better
We look back and think the winters were warmer
The grass was greener, the skies were bluer
And smiles were bright
Can it be that it was all so simple then
Or has time rewritten every line
And if we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me, would we? Could we?
Memories, like the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories of the way we were
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were
Oh, can it be that it was all so simple then
Or has time rewritten every line
And if we had the chance to do it all again
Tell me, would we? Could we?
Memories, may be beautiful and yet
What's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget
So it's the laughter we will remember
Whenever we remember the way we were
Early in the morning
I put breakfast at your table
And I make sure that your coffee
Has its sugar and cream Ooh, your eggs are over easy
Your toast done lightly
All that's missing is your morning kiss
That used to greet me Now, now you say the juice is sour
Well, it used to be so sweet (Well)And I can't help but to wonder
If you're talking about me (Oh, you're talkin') We don't talk the way we used to
And it's hurting me so deep
I got my pride, I will not cry
But it's making me weak I'm not your superwoman
I'm not the kind of girl that you can lay down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human (Whoa, whoa, whoa)This girl needs more than occasional
Hugs as a token of love from you to me (Ooh, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby) I find a way through the rush hour
Trying to make it home just for you
I want to make sure that your dinner
Will be waiting for you But when you get there you just tell me
You're not hungry at all
You said you'd rather read the paper
And you don't want to talk You'd like to think I'm just crazy
[Crazy, crazy]
When I say that you've changed
Well, I think I know the problem
You don't love me the same You're just going through the motions
And you're not being fair
I got my pride, I will not cry
But I can't help but care I'm not your superwoman (Oh, no, no, no)
[Oh, no, no]
I'm not the kind of girl that you can lay down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human (I'm only human)This girl needs more than occasional
Hugs as a token of love from you to me Oh, baby, look into the corners of your mind
{Into the corners of my mind}
I'll always be there for you through good and bad times
But I can't be that superwoman that you want me to be
I'll give my love
{Love}
, everlasting love
{Hey}
if you return love to me I'm not your superwoman (Oh, no, no, no)
[Oh, no, no]
I'm not the kind of girl that you can lay down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human (I'm only human)This girl needs more than occasional
Hugs as a token of love from you to me Of, if you feel it in your heart
And you understand me
Stop right where you are
Everybody sing along with me Ooh, hoo, hoo, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Oh, ho, ho ) I'm the kind of girl that can treat you so sweet
But you've got to realize that you've got to be sweeter to me, yeah
I need love
I need just your love I don't want to be super, super, superwoman (Oh, no)I'm not the kind of girl that you can lay down
And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human (I'm only human)This girl needs more than occasional
Hugs as a token of love from you to me I'm not your superwoman (Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no)I'm not the kind of girl that you can lay down (Don't let me, don't let me down)And think that everything's okay
Boy, I am only human (Only, only, only, only human, yeah)This girl needs more than occasional
Hugs as a token of love from you to me I'm not your superwoman (I'm not your superwoman)I'm not the kind of girl that you can lay down
And think that everything's okay
{Don't even try it}
Boy, I am (Don't) only human (Don't let me down, I'm only human)This girl needs more than occasional
