The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock Tin Pan Alley tradition and the burgeoning new genre. The act went through several personnel changes, with the most successful incarnation comprising lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1955 and 1967, including four # 1 hits.
The Platters formed in Los Angeles in 1953 and were initially managed by Ralph Bass. The original group (Alex Hodge, Cornell Gunter, David Lynch, Joe Jefferson, Gaynel Hodge and Herb Reed) managed to land a contract with Federal Records, but found little success. In June 1953, Gunter was replaced by lead vocalist Tony Williams. The band then released two singles with Federal Records, under the management of Ralph Bass, but found little success. The band then met music entrepreneur and songwriter Buck Ram. Ram made some changes to the lineup, most notably the addition of l female vocalist Zola Taylor; later, Alex Hodge was replaced by Paul Robi. Under Ram's guidance, the Platters recorded eight songs for Federal in the R&B/gospel style, scoring a few minor regional hits on the West Coast, and backed Tony Williams' sister, Linda Hayes, One song recorded during their Federal tenure, "Only You (And You Alone)", originally written by Ram for the Ink Spots, was deemed unreleasable by the label.
Esau Mwamwaya is a singer from Lilongwe, Malawi. He is best known for his collaboration, The Very Best with London based DJ/production duo Radioclit. His music has been described as an Afro-Western mix of dance, hiphop, pop and the traditional music of Malawi.
Esau Mwamwaya was born in Mzuzu, Malawi, but grew up in the capital, Lilongwe, where he played drums in various bands. He played with numerous artists including Masaka Band and Evison Matafale.
In 1999 he moved to London and while running a second-hand furniture shop in Clapton, East London, Esau sold a bicycle to the producer from the band Radioclit, Etienne Tron. Radioclit's studio was on the same street as Esau's shop, and eventually, Esau became friends with both Tron and Johan Karlberg aka Radioclit.
In 2008, the three men worked together to create a project known as 'The Very Best', releasing a critically lauded free mixtape through the label GREEN OWL() in collaboration with other indie artists, including M.I.A., Vampire Weekend, Architecture in Helsinki, BLK JKS, Santigold and the Ruby Suns. The songs are sung in Chichewa, the national language of Malawi.
Living is a dream
When you make it seem enchanted
Lovers take for granted
All the world's aglow, they ought to know
When you touch a star
Then you really are enchanted
Find a seed and plant it
Love will make it grow
It's really grand when you stand
Hand in hand with your lover
And thrill to the wonders of night
And days, too will amaze you
And soon you'll discover
Your dreams run to dreams
In continuous flight
Love is ecstasy
It's divine to be enchanted
When your dreams are slanted
Through a lover's eyes
It's really grand when you stand
Hand in hand with your lover
And thrill to the wonders of night
And days too will amaze you
And soon you'll discover
Your dreams run to dreams
In continuous flight
Love is ecstasy
It's divine to be enchanted
When your dreams are slanted
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet
I saw the harbor lights
They only told me we were parting
The same old harbor lights
that once brought you to me
I watched the harbor lights
How could I help
if tears were starting
Goodbye to tender nights
beside the silvery sea
I long to hold you near
and kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship
and I was on the shore
Now I know lonely nights
For all the while
my heart is whispring
Some other harbor lights
will steal your love from me
I long to hold you near
and kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship
and I was on the shore
Now I know lonely nights
For all the while
my heart is whispring
Some other harbor lights
He's mine
(Yes she's really mine)
He's mine
(Yes she's really mine)
He's mine
He's mine
He's mine
Really mine
I feel my baby loves me so
He really lets me know
He's mine
Really mine
He's mine
He's mine
He's mine
Really mine
I feel my baby loves me so
He really lets me know
He's mine
Really mine
When he pets me
He's sweet and gentle
It just gets me
Honest and truly, I'm sentimental
He's mine
He's mine
He's mine
Really mine
I feel my baby loves me so
He really lets me know
He's mine
Really mine
He's mine
(Yes she's really mine)
He's mine
(Hmm, she sure is fine)
He's mine
(Gotta be out of my mind)
He's mine
(Oh man, this chick is something else)
Heaven on earth, thats what youve made for me since the day we met
Heaven on earth, its all been so thrilling, I never can forget, uh-oh
Heaven on earth, alone with an angel, is living in dreams come true
Heaven on earth, I know that it happens only when Im with you
Paradise seemed so far
Like a star, it twinkled high above me
Now Im wise:
Paradise isnt far at all when youre around to love me, uh-oh, love me
Oh, heaven on earth, no need in waiting, waiting until I die
Heaven on earth, thats what youve made, a heaven for you and I
I'm so helpless without you
I'm helpless alone
I need you darling
Please don't make me cry
I, I, I, I just can't do without you
So helpless I've grown
I can't admit we've said
Our last goodbye
Why can't you help me
And come back to my arms
Won't you tell me
My fears are false alarm?
Is, is, is it hopeless to love you?
Don't tell me it's so
For nothing else would help less
Than to know
Why can't you a help me?
And come back to my arms
Won't, won't you tell me
My fears are false alarm?
Is, is it hopeless to love you?
Don't you tell me it's so
For nothing else would help less
For the first time, for the first time,
I'm in love
For the first time, for the first time,
I've found happiness
From the moment I saw you,
I was in rapture
Ev'ry moment after that,
I live in the clouds
For the first time, for the first time,
I can thrill
For the first time,
I love you and always will
You're the first one, yes,
the first one
You're my one and only one
For the first time, for the first time,
You've got to give a little, take a little
And let your poor heart break a little
For that's the story of,
That's the glory of love
You've got to laugh a little, cry a little
And let the clouds roll by a little
For that's the story of,
That's the glory of love
As long as there's the two of us
We've got the world and all it´s charms
But when this world is through with us
We'll have each other's arms
You've got to win a little, lose a little
and always have the blues a little
For that's the story of,
That's the glory of love
As long as there's the two of us
We've got the world and all it´s charms
But when this world is through with us
We'll have each other's arms
You´ve got to cheat a little, steal a little
And sometimes get on an ordeal a little
For that´s the story of love
That´s the glory of love
That's the story of,
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all
From Satan's power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
In Bethlehem, in Israel
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came
And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by Name
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
"Fear not then," said the angel
"Let nothing you affright
This day is born a Saviour
Of a pure Virgin bright
To free all those
Who trust in Him
From Satan's power and might"
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
The shepherds at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind
And left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind
And went to Bethlehem straightway
The Son of God to find
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear Saviour lay
They found Him in a manger
Where oxen feed on hay
His Mother Mary kneeling down
Unto the Lord did pray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love
Goodnight, sweetheart
Well. it's time to go
Goodnight, sweetheart
Well, it's time to go
I hate to leave you, but I really must say
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight
Well it's three o'clock in the mornin'
Baby, I just can't do right
Well, I hate to leave you, baby
I don't mean maybe
Because I love you so
(chorus)
Mother, and, oh, your father
Won't like it if we stay out too late
Well, I hate to leave you, baby
Don't mean maybe
You know I hate to go
(chorus)
Remember love notes, the teacher found in school
The whole class laughing, gee I felt just like a fool
But here comes a very funny, funny line
I had to write 1 thousand times
That I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you
Girl, I love you 1 thousand times
The love notes I treasured, loving you was not a sin
Punishment was pleasure, whoo I’d do it all over again
I wrote, and I wrote, till my fingers got sore,
But I had to write just a little bit more
Did you read my letters, it’s been on my mind?
All that it said was girl I love you one thousand times
From then until this very same day,
I still feel that same old way
'Cause I love you, I love you
1 thousand times
Roses are shining in Picardy
In the hush of the morning dew
Roses are shining in Picardy
But there's never a rose like you
And the roses may die with the summertime
And our roads may be far apart
But there's one rose that dies not in Picardy
That's the rose that I wear in my heart
And the years roll on for ever
Till the shadow veils their skies
But still he loves to hold her hand
And look in her sea-blue eyes
And she sees the road by the poplars
Where they met in the bygone years
And the first song of the roses
Is the last song that she hears
Roses are shining in Picardy
In the hush of the morning dew
Roses are shining in Picardy
But there's never a rose like you
And the roses may die with the summertime
And our roads may be far apart
But there's one rose that dies not in Picardy
That's the rose that I wear in my heart
My love must be a kind of blind love
I can't see anyone but you.
Are the stars out tonight?
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
Cause I Only Have Eyes For You, Dear.
The moon maybe high
but I can't see a thing in the sky,
'Cause I Only Have Eyes For You.
I don't know if we're in a garden,
or on a crowded avenue.
You are here
So am I
Maybe millions of people go by,
but they all disappear from view.
And I Only Have Eyes For You.
Oh, it's a long, long while from May, May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
These precious days I'll spend with you
Pd... I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China,
All to myself alone.
To get you and keep you in my arms evermore,
Leave all your lovers
Weeping on the faraway shore.
Out on the briny
With the moon big and shinny,
Melting your heart of stone.
Darling, I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China,
All to myself alone...Pd.
...Pd...
(Trees)
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray
(Trees)
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair
Upon whose bosom snow has lain
Who intimately lives with rain
Poems are made by fools like me
But only God can make a tree
Poems are made by fools like me
But only God can make a tree
(I think that I shall never see...)
You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town
He's making a list He's checking it twice He's gonna find out Who's naughty or nice Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town
He sees you When you're sleeping He knows When you're awake He knows If you've been bad Or good So be good For goodness sake
So you Better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town
The kids in girl And boyland Will have a jubilee They're gonna build A toyland All around The Christmas tree
So you Better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming to town Santa Claus Is coming Santa Claus Is coming To town Santa Claus Is coming to town
I need you to keep me straight
When the world don't seem so great
And it's hard enough you know
I need you to be around
When my conscience brings me down
And the world feels so obscure
I want you to be the one
Who tells me off when I do wrong
And you know I can be bad
I need you, I need you
Say you'll stay, make my day
Now what have I done?
Was it something I said? Oh dear
I need you to turn me off
When you think I've said enough
To the extent of being a bore
I need you to tell me no -
Slap my wrists and send me home
Tell me I can't come again
Now why are you crying?
I believe for every drop of rain that falls
A flower grows,
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night
A candle glows,
I believe for everyone who goes astray,
Someone will come to show the way,
I believe, I believe.
I believe above the storm a smallest prayer
Will still be heard,
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Hears every word,
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry,
Or touch a leaf, or see the sky,
Then I know why,
I believe.
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry,
Or touch a leaf, or see the sky,
Then I know why,
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creap
Down the stairs to have a peek
She thought that I was tucked up
In my Bedroom fast asleep
Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Tunderneath his beard so snowy white
What a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
I saw mommy kissing santa claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creap
Down the stairs to have peak
She thought that I was tucked up
In my Bedroom fast asleep
Then I saw mommy tickle santa claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
What a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
My love must be a kind of blind love
I can't see anyone but you.
Are the stars out tonight?
I don't know if it's cloudy or bright
Cause I Only Have Eyes For You, Dear.
The moon maybe high
but I can't see a thing in the sky,
'Cause I Only Have Eyes For You.
I don't know if we're in a garden,
or on a crowded avenue.
You are here
So am I
Maybe millions of people go by,
but they all disappear from view.
I'd climb the highest mountain
If I knew that when I climbed that mountain
I'd find you
I'd swim the deepest river
If I knew that when I swam that river
I'd find you
Without you dear, my life means nothing to me
No matter where you are
That's where I want to be
I'd pray to get to heaven
`Cause I know that if I got to heaven
I'd find you
Honey child, I'd climb the highest mountain
That is, if I knew, when I got to the top
That I'd find you, sittin' there
I'd even swim the deepest river
If I knew that when I swam that river
You'd be waiting on the other side
You see, without you, honey
My life don't mean nothin' to me
And no matter where you are
Honey child, that's just where I wanna be
I'd pray to get to heaven
`Cause I know that if I got to heaven
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish for you
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish for you
I wish you were always with a smile
I wish you were happy all the while
I wish you were never in despair
And life could be a sweet affair
I wish that my love could bring to you
Happiness and joy to cling to you
All the things that gives a lover's wings
Are all the things I wish for
I wish somehow we could always be
Finding sunshine hiding misery
I wish someday we would never part
And love would start from heart to heart
All these happy things I wish for you
All the wondrous things and dreams we knew
Living, loving things that lovers do
They do come true, my wishes
I wish somehow we could always be
Finding sunshine hiding misery
I wish someday we would never part
And love would start from heart to heart
All these happy things I wish for you
All the wondrous things and dreams we knew
Living, loving things that lovers do
I'll never smile again
Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through
I'll never love again
I'm so in love with you
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
I'll be home for Christmas;
You can count on me.
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love-light gleams.
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams.
I'll be home for Christmas
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!"
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down
Santa Claus Lane
Vixen, Blitzen
And all his reindeer
Pulling on the reins
Bells are ringing
Children singing
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings
And say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus
Comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down
Santa Claus Lane
He's got a bag
That's filled with toys
For boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells
Jingle jangle
What a beautiful sight
Jump in bed
Cover up your head
'Cause Santa Claus
Comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down
Santa Claus Lane
He doesn't care
If you're rich or poor
He loves you just the same
Santa knows
That we're God's children
That makes everything right
Fill your hearts
With Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa Claus
Comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down
Santa Claus Lane
He'll come around
When the church rings out
It's Christmas morn again
Peace on Earth
Will come to all
If we
Just follow the light
Let's give thanks
To the Lord above
'Cause Santa Claus
Is comin' tonight
'Cause Santa Claus
Is comin' tonight
'Cause Santa Claus
It isn't right for you to hurt me
It isn't right to make me blue
It isn't right to take my kisses
And give them to somebody new
It isn't right for you to promise
A million dreams that can't come true
It isn't right to start a flame
Deep within my heart
Then let it go out like a light, it isn't right
It isn't right for you to promise
A million dreams that can't come true
It isn't right to start a flame
Deep within my heart
You sigh and the song begins
You speak and I hear violins
It's magic (It's magic)
The stars desert the skies
And rush to nestle in your eys
It's magic (It's magic)
Without a one or mystic charm
Fantastic things begin
When I am in your arms
When we walk hand in hand
The world becomes a wonderland
Oh it's magic (It's magic)
How else can I explain
Those rainbows when there is no rain?
It's magic
Why do I tell myself
These things that happen
Are all really true
When within my heart I know
The magic is my love for you?
Why do I tell myself
These things that happen
Are all really true
When within my heart I know
I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad - all of the while
I could change the gray skies to blue
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals - I'd never mind
I could start my life anew
If I had you
I could climb a snow-capped mountain
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king (dear) on crown
Humble or poor - rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
If I had you
In the still of the night
I held you
Held you tight
'Cause I love
Love you so
Promise I'll never
Let you go
In the still of the night
I remember
That night in May
The stars were bright above
I'll hope and I'll pray
To keep your precious love
Well before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
(In the still of the night)
So before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
(In the still of the night)
Joy to the world
The Lord is come
Let Earth receive her King
Let every heart
Prepare him room
And heaven, let heaven
Heaven and nature
Heaven and nature sing
Chorus:
Everybody sing
Joy to the world
The Lord is come
(Let Earth receive her King)
Let every heart
Prepare him room
Let heaven and nature sing
Let heaven and nature sing
Go tell of his glory
Go shout the new story
That the Savior is born
Let heaven, heaven
Heaven and nature sing
Let fields and flocks
Rocks hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Go tell of his glory
Go shout the new story
The Savior is born
Let heaven, heaven
Heaven, heaven
And nature sing
Sing joy to the world
For the Savior reigns
And makes
His blessings flow
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic hosts proclaim
Glory to the King
While the angels sing
(chorus)
Everybody sing joy
Sing joy to the world
All over the world
Sing joy, oh
Sing joy, everybody sing
Blow me a kiss from across the room
Say I look nice when I'm not
Touch my hair as you pa*s my chair
Little things mean a lot
Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot
Don't have to buy me diamonds or pearls
Champagne, sables, and such
I never cared much for diamonds and pearls
'cause honestly, honey, they just cost money
Give me a hand when I've lost the way
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray
Give me your heart to rely on
Send me the warmth of a secret smile
To show me you haven't forgot
For now and forever, that's always and ever
Inside, outside
Inside, outside
Oh, darling let me in
It's raining outside
Please let forgive me soren (???)
It's raining outside
Oh, let my arms return
To hold you near me
Your darling heart must learn
I love you dearly
Oh, darling please be kind
Don't leave me outside
Outside your heart am I
Oh, take me inside
The rings in my heart (???)
And my heart cries
Our love dies
Our love dies
It's inside raining outside
Inside, outside
Inside, outside
The rings in my heart (???)
And my heart cries
Our love dies
Our love dies
It's inside raining outside inside
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun.
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingle bell beat
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
My two front teeth
If I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you
Merry Christmas
It seems so long
Since I could say
"Sister
Susie sitting
On a thistle"
Gosh, oh gee
How happy I'd be
If I could
Only whistle
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
My two front teeth
If I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas"
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
My two front teeth
My two front teeth
If I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you
Merry Christmas
It seems so long
Since I could say
"Sister
Susie sitting
On a thistle"
Gosh, oh gee
How happy I'd be
If I could
Only whistle
(All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth)
(Two front teeth)
(Two front teeth)
If I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you
Merry Christmas
It seems so long
Ssince I could say
"Sister
Susie sitting
On a thistle"
Gosh, oh gee
How happy I'd be
If I could
Only whistle
All I want for Christmas
Is my two front teeth
Two front teeth
My two front teeth
If I could only have
My two front teeth
Then I could wish you
You've got the magic touch
It makes me glow so much
It casts a spell, it rings a bell
The magic touch
Oh, when I feel your charm
It's like a fourth alarm
You make me thrill so much
You've got the magic touch
Here I go reeling, uh-oh
I'm feeling the glow, uh-oh
But where can I go from you?
I didn't know too much
And then I felt your touch
And now I've learned, I can return
The magic touch
Here I go reeling, uh-oh
I'm feeling the glow, uh-oh
But where can I go from you?
I didn't know too much
And then I felt your touch
And now I've learned, I can return
Am I just another dancing partner
Do you smile at every boy this way
Do you hold them all until
They're breathless
Do you always find nice things to say
{Chorus :}
When this dance is over
Will you dance with me once more
My heart tells me you're
The love I'm longing for.
[VERSE 1]
If I'm just another dancing partner
Then I wish this dance
Would never end
[repeat CHORUS]
If I didn't care more than words can say
If I didn't care would I feel this way?
If this isn't love then why do I thrill?
And what makes my head go 'round and 'round
While my heart stands still?
If I didn't care would it be the same?
Would my ev'ry prayer begin and end with just your name?
And would I be sure that this is love beyond compare?
Would all this be true if I didn't care for you?
MONOLOGUE: If I didn't care honey child, mo' than words can say. If I didn't
care baby, would I feel this way? Darlin' if this isn't love, then why do I thrill so
much? What is it that makes my head go 'round and 'round while my heart just stands
still so much ?
If I didn't care would it be the same?
Would my ev'ry prayer begin and end with just your name?
And would I be sure that this is love beyond compare?
You've got the magic touch
It makes me glow so much
It casts a spell, it rings a bell
The magic touch
Oh, when I feel your charm
It's like a fourth alarm
You make me thrill so much
You've got the magic touch
Here I go reeling, uh-oh
I'm feeling the glow, uh-oh
But where can I go from you?
I didn't know too much
And then I felt your touch
And now I've learned, I can return
The magic touch
Here I go reeling, uh-oh
I'm feeling the glow, uh-oh
But where can I go from you?
I didn't know too much
And then I felt your touch
And now I've learned, I can return
The magic touch
He's mine
(Yes she's really mine)
He's mine
(Yes she's really mine)
He's mine
He's mine
He's mine
Really mine
I feel my baby loves me so
He really lets me know
He's mine
Really mine
He's mine
He's mine
He's mine
Really mine
I feel my baby loves me so
He really lets me know
He's mine
Really mine
When he pets me
He's sweet and gentle
It just gets me
Honest and truly, I'm sentimental
He's mine
He's mine
He's mine
Really mine
I feel my baby loves me so
He really lets me know
He's mine
Really mine
He's mine
(Yes she's really mine)
He's mine
(Hmm, she sure is fine)
He's mine
(Gotta be out of my mind)
He's mine
(Oh man, this chick is something else)
He's mine
You're making a mistake
So a-help me
So a-help me, I do love you
You're making a mistake
So a-help me
Oh believe me, I've never been untrue
The things you have heard aren't true dear
Even though they've made you cry
Darling you're making a mistake
So a-help me
Help me prove that they told a lie
On my word of honor
All my love belongs to you
Please put your faith in me
You'll see how true I'll be
On my word of honor
You can trust me with your heart
And I pledge mine to you
It's your's my whole life through
Let these lips never kiss you
Again if they're telling you a lie
It's forever and ever and ever and ever and ever
Cross my heart and hope to die
On my word of honor
You mean everything to me
I swear by stars above
I'll keep my word my love
Let these lips never kiss you
Again if they're telling you a lie
It's forever and ever and ever and ever and ever
Cross my heart and hope to die
On my word of honor
You mean everything to me
I swear by stars above
Pd... I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China,
All to myself alone.
To get you and keep you in my arms evermore,
Leave all your lovers
Weeping on the faraway shore.
Out on the briny
With the moon big and shinny,
Melting your heart of stone.
Darling, I'd love to get you
On a slow boat to China,
All to myself alone...Pd.
No matter what you are, I'm so in love with you
No matter how you've made me cry, I really care
No matter what you've done, no matter what you do
You are my only one I love, no matter who
Oh, I care for you just like I did before
Just like I loved you then, I, I love you still
Oh, baby, I'll care for you until my days are through
For loving you is still my only thrill
No, no, no matter what you are
I hope that you will change
For it will make no matter then
And now, the end is near,
And so I face the final curtain,
My friend. I'll say it clear,
I'll stay my case of which I'm certain.
I've lived a life that's full.
I traveled each and every highway,
And more, much more than this, I did it my way.
Regrets, I've had a few,
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do,
And saw it thru without exemption.
I planned each charted course,
Each careful step along the byway,
And more, much more than this, I did it my way.
Yes there were times, I'm sure you knew,
When I bit off more than I could chew,
But thru it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up, and spit it out.
I faced it all, and I stood tall,
And did it my way.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
"No, oh no not me,
I did it my way".
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!
MY SERENADE BEGINS TO THE NIGHT
PLAYS THE STRINGS IN MY HEART
MY SERENADE BECOMES A DAYLIGHT
YOUR KISSES DON'T PLAY THE PART
SWEET AND STRONG LOVE PLAYS HIS SONG
AND HEARTS BEGIN TO LOVE
AS IT PLAYS A SERENADE
IS MUSIC WE FEEL TO LOVE
THIS IS MY SERENADE
MY SERENADE, MY SERENADE
THIS IS MY SERENADE
Whoa, I've got a secret
Nobody knows
The thrills and the glows
The ebbs and the flows
Whoa, I've got a secret
It's staring in me
It won't let me free
My future to be
Yes, I've got a secret
It changes me as time goes by
It's strange that no one knows why
But I
What's happened to me is wondrous to see
My future will be married to me
That is my secret
(Nobody knows)
Nobody knows
(The thrills and the glows)
The thrills and the glows
The ebbs and the flows
Whoa, I've got a secret
(It's staring in me)
It's staring in me
(It won't let me free)
It won't let me free
My future to be
Yes, I've got a secret
It changes me as time goes by
It's strange that no one knows why
But I
What happens to me is wondrous to see
My future will be married to me
My old flame
I can't even think of his name
But it's funny now and then
How my thoughts go flashing back again
To my old flame
My old flame
My new lovers all seem so tame
For I haven't met a gent
So innocent or elegant
As my old flame
I've met so many men
With fascinating ways
A fascinating gaze in their eyes
Some who sent me up to the skies
But their attempts at love
Were only imitations of
My old flame
I can't even think of his name
But I'll never be the same
Until I discover what became
Of my old flame
I've met so many men
With fascinating ways
A fascinating gaze in their eyes
Some who sent me up to the skies
But their attempts at love
Were only imitations of
My old flame
I can't even think of his name
But I'll never be the same
Until I discover what became
(Buck Ram)
My Dream
Is a wondrous dream
It's the answer too
Wanting only you
My Dream
Is a true delight
My escape at night
From a world that's blue
The world we know
Seems so far away
And where we go
Is for us to say
My Dream
Is a wealth of joy
No one can destroy
When I dream my dream
It's no common dream
It's a wondrous dream
Whippoorwills call, evenin' is nigh
Hurry to my Blue Heaven
Turn to the right, there's a little white light
Will lead you to my Blue Heaven
You'll see a smilin' face, a fireplace, a cozy room
Little nest that nestles where the roses bloom
Molly and me, and the baby makes three
We're happy in my, in my Blue Heaven
You're gonna see a smilin' face, fireplace, cozy room
And a little nest nestled where the roses bloom
Just Molly and me, and the baby is three
We're so happy in my Blue Heaven
We're happy in my Blue Heaven
Moonlight on the river Colorado
How I wish that I were there with you
As I sit and find each lonely lonely shadow
Takes me back to days that we once knew
We were to wed in harvest time you said
That's why I'm longing for you
When it's moonlight on the Colorado
I wonder if you're waiting for me too
We were to wed in havest time you said
That's why I'm longing for you
When it's moonlight on the river Colorado
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by, the chimney with care in hopes that
St. Nicholas would soon be there
The children were all nestled, all snug in their beds while
Visions of sugarplums danced in their heads
And momma in her kerchief and I in my cap
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter!
Away to the window, I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below
When what to my wandering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer!
With a little ol' driver so lively and quick
I knew in a moment, it must be St. Nick!
More rapid than eagles, his courses they came
As he whistled and shouted and called them by name
“Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet, on Doner, an' Blitzen
To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall
Now dash-away, dash-away all
And as dry leaves that before the wild hurricanes fly
When they meet with an obstacle mount sky
So up to the housetop the courses they flew
With a sleigh full of toys and St. Nicholas too
And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof
Ands I drew in my head and was turning around
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound
He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot
A bundle of toys, he sprung on his back
And he looked like a, a peddler just opening his pack
His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry
His drawl little mouth was drawn up like a bow
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow
The stump of a pipe, he held tight in his teeth
And the smoke it circled his head like a wreath
He had a broad little face and a, a little round belly
That shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly
He was chubby and plump, and a, a right jolly old elf
I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread
He spoke not a word but went straight to his work
And filled all the stockings, and then turned with a jerk
An' laying a finger aside side his nose
An' giving a nod up the chimney he rose
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
An' away they all flew like the down of a thistle
But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight
“Merry Christmas to all, Merry Christmas to all
(Trees)
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray
(Trees)
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair
Upon whose bosom snow has lain
Who intimately lives with rain
Poems are made by fools like me
But only God can make a tree
Poems are made by fools like me
But only God can make a tree
There is one in a million like you
A dream in a million come true
I confess that I really don't know why
But I know that I glow like I do
Only once in a lifetime is par
To find someone rare as you are
But now you're around, I have really found
That there's one in a million like you
Fate was surely kind to help my heart find
Someone like you to be my love
I give thinks each day that you came my way
Way out of heaven to try love
Oh yes, once in a lifetime you know
A love heaven started below
Though it may be rare, you and I do share
This love that has happened to few
For there's one in a million like you
Fate was surely kind to help my heart find
Someone like you to be my love
I give thanks each day that you came my way
Way out of heaven to try love
Oh yes, once in a lifetime you know
A love heaven started below
Though it may be rare, you and I do share
This love that has happened to few
Only because you're gentle
Only because you're sweet
I grow so sentimental
Anytime that we meet
Only because you're smiling
When others seem to frown
Strange how my heart keeps smiling
Only when you're around
The others may bring me excitement
It's just for a day
I know now for sure what that night meant
Our love is here to stay
Only because you guide me
I give my heart to you
Heaven is here beside me
Only because of you
Others may bring me excitement
It's just for a day
I know now for sure what that night meant
Our love is here to stay
Only because you guide me
I give my heart to you
Heaven is here beside me
Only because of you
Forever my darling our love will be true
Always and forever I'll love only you
just promise me darling your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear forever burn
My heart's at your command dear
To keep love and to hold
Making you happy is my desire dear
Keeping you is my goal
I'll forever love you
For the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
Or your loving ways
Just promise me darling your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear forever burn
My heart's at your command dear
To keep love and to hold
Making you happy is my desire dear
loving you is my goal
I'll forever love you
For the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
Or your loving ways
Just promise me darling your love in return
Alone from night to night you'll find me
Too weak to break the chains that bind me
I need no shackles to remind me
I'm just a prisoner of love
For one command I stand and wait now
From one who's master of my fate now
I can't escape for it's too late now
I'm just a prisoner of love
What's the good of my caring if someone is sharing
Those arms with me
Although she has another
I can't have another for I'm not free
She's in my dreams awake or sleeping
Up on my knees to her I'm creeping
My very life is in her keeping
Put your head on my shoulder
Hold me in your arms, baby
Squeeze me oh so tight
Show me that you love me too
Put your lips next to mine, dear
Won't you kiss me once, baby
Just a kiss goodnight, may be
You and I will fall in love
People say that love's a game
A game you just can't win
If there's a way
I'll find it someday
And then this fool with rush in
Put your head on my shoulder
Whisper in my ear, baby
Words I want to hear
Tell me, tell me that you love me too.
Put your head on my shoulder
Whisper in my ear, baby
Words I want to hear, baby
Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea}
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
{She sailed at the dawning, all day I've been blue}
Red sails in the sunset, I'm trusting in you
Swift wings you must borrow
Make straight for the shore
We marry tomorrow
And she goes sailing no more
{Red sails in the sunset, way out on the sea}
Oh, carry my loved one home safely to me
Swift wings you must borrow
Make straight for the shore
We marry tomorrow
And she goes sailing no more
{Red sails in the sunset}
Way out on the sea (ooh-wee-ooh, wee-ooh)
Oh, carry my loved one
Remember when I first met you
My lips were so afraid to say, "I love you"
Remember when to my surprise
The heaven in my heart leaped into your eyes
Remember how much I cried
Tears of joy to think you were mine
Darling, down deep inside
I still feel that feeling divine
I loved you then and I still do
I can't remember when I didn't love you
Remember how much I cried
Tears of joy to think you were mine
Darling, down deep inside
I still feel that feeling divine
I loved you then and I still do
Roses are shining in Picardy
In the hush of the morning dew
Roses are shining in Picardy
But there's never a rose like you
And the roses may die with the summertime
And our roads may be far apart
But there's one rose that dies not in Picardy
That's the rose that I wear in my heart
And the years roll on for ever
Till the shadow veils their skies
But still he loves to hold her hand
And look in her sea-blue eyes
And she sees the road by the poplars
Where they met in the bygone years
And the first song of the roses
Is the last song that she hears
Roses are shining in Picardy
In the hush of the morning dew
Roses are shining in Picardy
But there's never a rose like you
And the roses may die with the summertime
And our roads may be far apart
But there's one rose that dies not in Picardy
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
Gonna take a sentimental journey
Gonna set my heart at ease
Gonna make a sentimental journey
To renew old memories
Got my bag, got my reservation
Spent each dime I could afford
Like a child in wild anticipation
Long to hear that "All aboard"
Seven, that's the time we leave, at seven
I'll be waitin' up for heaven
Countin' every mile of railroad track
That takes me back
Never thought my heart could be so yearny
Why did I decide to roam?
Gotta take that sentimental journey
Sentimental journey home
Don't blame me for falling in love with you
I'm under your spell but how can I help it?
Don't blame me
Can't you see when you do the things you do?
If I can't conceal the thrill that I'm feeling
Don't blame me
I can't help it if that doggoned
Moon above makes me need
Someone like you to love
Blame your kiss, as sweet as a kiss can be
And blame all your charms that melt in my arms
Whispering Grass
The Ink Spots
Words by Fred Fisher and Music by Doris Fisher
Peaked at # 10 in 1940
Competing version by Erskine Hawkins managed # 13
Why do you whisper, green grass?
Why tell the tress what ain't so?
Whispering Grass, the trees don't have to know, no, no
Why tell them all your secrets?
Who kissed there long ago
Whispering Grass, the trees don't need to know
Don't you tell it to the trees
She will tell the birds and bees
And everyone will know
Because you told the blabbering trees
Yes, you told them once before
It's no secret anymore
Why tell them all the old things?
They're buried under the snow
Whispering Grass, don't tell the trees
'cause the trees don't need to know
MONOLOGUE: Now, don't you tell it to the trees, 'cause they'll just run 'n' tell the birds and
bees. Then everybody'd know 'cause you told them doggone trees! Yes you did, you know
you did, ya told 'em once before. Now look atcha, honey child, it ain't no secret no mo'.
Why tell them all the old things?
They're buried under the snow
Whispering Grass, don't tell the trees
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter
Du grunst nicht
Nur zur Sommerzeit
Nein, auch im Winter
Wenn es schneit
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
Wie oft hat nicht
Zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir
Mich hoch erfreut
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen
O Tannembaum, O Tannenbaum
When you return
I'll be around to welcome you
And then you'll learn
How much I missed you, dear
Oh yes, you'll learn
That though you were away from me
My heart had kept you locked inside
And you were near
When you return
I'll never ever let you go
Our flame will burn
As though you'd never gone
So come back soon
I'll wait to hold you close once more
I'll wait for you to say I do
In the chilly hours and minutes
Of uncertainty
I want to be
In the warm hold of
Your love and mine
To feel you all around me
And to take your hand
Along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try
And catch the wind
When the sundown pales the sky
I want hide a while
Behind your smile
Everywhere I look
Your eyes I'd find
For me to love you now
Would be the sweetest thing
It would make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try
And catch the wind
Oooooo
When rain has hung
The leaves with tears
I want you near
To kill my fears
And help me to leave all
My blues behind
Standing in your heart
Is where I wanna be
And long to be
Ah, but I may as well try
And catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try
And catch the wind
I want to Invite you Welcome you
To my hate To my scorn To myself
Saturate you Infest you Betray you
Stimulate you So eager for my lies
For my lies... Lies
Lies in the name of God
I take you I play you Invade you
Lacerate you I scar you Innocence
Masticate you Ingest you Become you
Defenseless I fill your emptiness
With my lies... Lies
Lies in the name of God
In this world of shit I exist
Perfect world conforms I resist
Disconnect the nerves from the spine
Desecrate the walls of the mind
Through these eyes no love is alive
Through these eyes unrest never dies
Through these lies compassion is lost
Through these lies await the Ungod
Antichrist is the name of God
Antichrist is the name of God
Antichrist is the name of God
I'll take you home again, Kathleen
Across the ocean wild and wide
To where your heart has ever been
Since first, you were my bonny bride
The roses all have left your cheek
I watch them fade away and die
Your voice is soft whenever you speak
And tears bedim your lovely eye
Oh, I will take you home, Kathleen
To where your heart shall feel no pain
And when the fields are soft and green
Gather 'round old friends and neighbors
And share a cup of a cheer
It's that time to cease our labors
For Christmas time is here
Yes, Christmas time is here
And then comes the new year
Drink a toast
To good old Merry Christmas
Saw you dancing last night with someone
Wish it were me, wish it were me
Dancing with you, wish it were true
Saw you holding your arms around him
Wish it were me, wish it were me
Clinging to you, wish it were true
Don't say it's hopeless
Won't you learn to tell
How I'd like to touch you
With my prayer
Yes, I pray that my prayers
Will touch you, touch you for true
So you'd love me too
And the whole world would see
Wish it were me
And the whole world would see
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait for me
We'll stroll along together
Once more our love will be free
At the corner drugstore
Each Saturday we would meet
I'd walk you home in the moonlight
All of these things we'll repeat
So, darling, as I
Write this letter
Here's hoping you're
Thinking of me
My mind's made up
So long until I'll be home
To start serving you
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait for me
I'd walk you home in the moonlight
Once more our love will be free
Darling, as I
Write this letter
Here's hoping you're
Thinking of me
My mind's made up
So long until I'll be home
To start serving you
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait for me
I'll walk you home in the moonlight
Oh, it's a long, long while from May, May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few
September, November
And these few precious days I'll spend with you
The leaves of brown, came tumbling down,
Remember
that September, in the Rain.
The sun went out just like a dying ember
that september
in the rain.
Through every word of love I heard you whisper
the raindrops seemed to play a sweet refrain.
Though spring is here to me its still September
That September
A sleepy lagoon
A tropical moon and two on an island
A sleepy lagoon
And two hearts in tune
In some lullaby land
The fireflies gleam
Reflect in the stream
They sparkle and shimmer
A star from on high
Falls out of the sky
And slowly grows dimmer
The leaves from the trees
All dance in the breeze
And float on the ripples
I'm lost in the spell
That nightingales tell of roses and dew
The memory of this moment of love
Will haunt me forever
A tropical moon
A sleepy lagoon, and you
Stand still
Oh heaven and earth and river
Atand still
Oh time in your endless flight
If love can but command
The moon will stand
The sun won't wake
The day won't break and it will always be tonight
The leaves from the trees
All dance in the breeze
And float on the ripples
I'm lost in the spell
That nightingales tell of roses and dew
The memory of this moment of love
Will haunt me forever
A tropical moon
Some people say man's made out mud,
Well, a good man's made out of muscle and blood
Muscle and blood, and skin and bones,
And mind that's weak and the back that's strong.
You load 16 tons,
And what do you get?
Another day older,
And deeper in debt.
Saint Peter, don't you call me,
Cause I can't go,
I owe my soul to the company store
I was born one morning when sun didn't shine,
I picked up my shovel and I went to the mine,
Loaded 16 tons of number nine coal,
And the straw boss said: "Well, bless my soul!"
You load 16 tons,
And what do you get?
Another day older,
And deeper in debt.
Saint Peter, don't you call me,
Cause I can't go,
I owe my soul to the company store
If you see me coming, you better step aside,
A lot of men didn't and a lot of men died.
My one fist is iron, the other one's steel,
And if the left don't getcha, then the right one will
You load 16 tons,
And what do you get?
Another day older,
And deeper in debt.
Saint Peter, don't you call me,
Cause I can't go,
I owe my soul to the company store
I was born one morning, it was drizzling rain,
Fighting and Trouble 's my middle name,
I was raised down the Canebrake by an old mountain mine,
And there ain't no hard hearted women make me walk that line!
You load 16 tons,
And what do you get?
Another day older,
And deeper in debt.
Saint Peter, don't you call me,
Summertime and the living is easy
Fish are jumping and the cotton is high
Your dad is rich and your mom's good looking
So hush little baby baby don't you cry
One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But till that morning
There ain't nothing can harm you
With daddy and mommy mommy standing by
One of these mornings you're gonna rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky
But till that morning
There ain't nothing can harm you
With daddy and mommy mommy standing by
Don't know why
There's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Life is bare
Gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't get my poor old self together
I'm weary all the time
The time
So weary all the time
When she went away
The blues walked in and met me
And if she stays away
Old rocking chair's bound to get me
Now all I do is pray
That the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more
I can't go on
Everything I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
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
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Christ, the Saviour is born
Shine on, shine on harvest moon up in the sky
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July
Snow time ain't no time to sit outdoors and spoon
Shine on, shine on harvest moon for me 'n' my gal
MONOLOGUE: C'mon, shine on harvest moon way up there in the sky. Don'tcha
know I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, AND July? Now, looka
heredon't you know better than to set out there in the snow 'n' spoon? C'mon, I don't
want no half moon, I want a full moon.
Oh, won't you shine on, shine on harvest moon(shine on, shine on)
Up in the sky? (shine on)
I ain't had no lovin' since January, February, June, or July
(ah-ooba, ah-ooba, ah-ooba , ah-ooh)
Don't you know you're gonna freeze to death
Settin' out there in the snow tryin' to spoon?
Sincerely, oh, yes, sincerely.
'Cause I love you so dearly,
Please say you'll be mine.
Sincerely, oh, you know how I love you.
I'll do anything for you,
Please say you'll be mine.
Oh, Lord, won't you tell me why,
I love that girlie so?
She doesn't want me,
Though I'll never, never, never, never let her go!
Sincerely, oh, you know how I love you.
I'll do anything for you,
Please say you'll be mine.
Oh, Lord, won't you tell me why,
I love that girlie so?
She doesn't want me,
Though I'll never, never, never, never let her go!
Sincerely, oh, you know how I love you.
I'll do anything for you,
Please say you'll be mine.
Christmas makes you feel emotional
It may bring parties or thoughts devotional
Whatever happens or what may be,
Here is what Christmas time means to me.
City sidewalk, busy sidewalks
dressed in holiday style.
In the air there's
a feeling of Christmas.
Children laughing, people passing,
meeting smile after smile,
And on every street corner you'll hear:
Silver bells, silver bells,
It's Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,
soon it will 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 crunch,
see the kids bunch,
This is Santa's big scene,
And above all this bustle you'll hear:
Silver bells, silver bells,
It's Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring,
Whispering Grass
The Ink Spots
Words by Fred Fisher and Music by Doris Fisher
Peaked at # 10 in 1940
Competing version by Erskine Hawkins managed # 13
Why do you whisper, green grass?
Why tell the tress what ain't so?
Whispering Grass, the trees don't have to know, no, no
Why tell them all your secrets?
Who kissed there long ago
Whispering Grass, the trees don't need to know
Don't you tell it to the trees
She will tell the birds and bees
And everyone will know
Because you told the blabbering trees
Yes, you told them once before
It's no secret anymore
Why tell them all the old things?
They're buried under the snow
Whispering Grass, don't tell the trees
'cause the trees don't need to know
MONOLOGUE: Now, don't you tell it to the trees, 'cause they'll just run 'n' tell the birds and
bees. Then everybody'd know 'cause you told them doggone trees! Yes you did, you know
you did, ya told 'em once before. Now look atcha, honey child, it ain't no secret no mo'.
Why tell them all the old things?
They're buried under the snow
Whispering Grass, don't tell the trees
'cause the trees don't need to know
Are you sincere when you say I love you?
Are you sincere when you say you love me too?
Oh, and are you really mine every day, all the time?
I've gotta know which way to go
Will our love grow? Are you sincere?
Are you sincere when you say I love you?
Honey, are you sincere when you say you love me too?
And are you really mine every day, all the time?
I've gotta know which way to go
Will our love grow? Are you sincere
I believe for every drop of rain that falls
A flower grows,
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night
A candle glows,
I believe for everyone who goes astray,
Someone will come to show the way,
I believe, I believe.
I believe above the storm a smallest prayer
Will still be heard,
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Hears every word,
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry,
Or touch a leaf, or see the sky,
Then I know why,
I believe.
Every time I hear a newborn baby cry,
Or touch a leaf, or see the sky,
Then I know why,
I believe.
Blow me a kiss from across the room
Say I look nice when I'm not
Touch my hair as you pa*s my chair
Little things mean a lot
Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot
Don't have to buy me diamonds or pearls
Champagne, sables, and such
I never cared much for diamonds and pearls
'cause honestly, honey, they just cost money
Give me a hand when I've lost the way
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray
Give me your heart to rely on
Send me the warmth of a secret smile
To show me you haven't forgot
For now and forever, that's always and ever
Honey, little things mean a lot
You saw me crying in the chapel.
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
Now I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where humble people go to pray
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day
I've searched and I've searched
But I couldn't find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
We gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord
Ev'ry sinner looks for something
That will put his heart at ease
There is only one true answer
He must get down on his knees
Meet your neighbor in the chapel
Join with him in tears of joy
You'll know the meaning of contentment
Then you'll be happy with the Lord
You'll search and you'll search
But you'll never find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find the way
Sleigh bells ring are you listening
In the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight oh we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He's singing a song as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
Well in the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say are you married we say no man
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid of the plans that we made
Walking in a winter wonderland
(In the meadow we can build a snowman)
And pretend he's a circus clown
We have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down
Oh when it snows ain't it filling
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland
When no-one else can understand me
When everything I do is wrong
You give me hope and consolation
You give me strength to carry on
And you try to show your love for me
In everything I do
Thats the wonder
The wonder of you
And when you smile the world is brighter
You touch my hand and Im a king
Your kiss to me is worth a fortune
Your love for me is everything
And you're always there to lend me a hand
In all I try to do
That's the wonder, the wonder
The wonder of you
Oh, you'll never know how much I love you
My love for you is yours alone
And oh, it's so wonderful to have you
To have you for my very own
Quess I'll never know the reason why
You love me like, love like you do
Thats the wonder, the wonder
The wonder of you
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by, the chimney with care in hopes that
St. Nicholas would soon be there
The children were all nestled, all snug in their beds while
Visions of sugarplums danced in their heads
And momma in her kerchief and I in my cap
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter!
Away to the window, I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below
When what to my wandering eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer!
With a little ol' driver so lively and quick
I knew in a moment, it must be St. Nick!
More rapid than eagles, his courses they came
As he whistled and shouted and called them by name
?Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet, on Doner, an' Blitzen
To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall
Now dash-away, dash-away all
And as dry leaves that before the wild hurricanes fly
When they meet with an obstacle mount sky
So up to the housetop the courses they flew
With a sleigh full of toys and St. Nicholas too
And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof
Ands I drew in my head and was turning around
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound
He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot
A bundle of toys, he sprung on his back
And he looked like a, a peddler just opening his pack
His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples how merry
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry
His drawl little mouth was drawn up like a bow
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow
The stump of a pipe, he held tight in his teeth
And the smoke it circled his head like a wreath
He had a broad little face and a, a little round belly
That shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly
He was chubby and plump, and a, a right jolly old elf
I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread
He spoke not a word but went straight to his work
And filled all the stockings, and then turned with a jerk
An' laying a finger aside side his nose
An' giving a nod up the chimney he rose
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
An' away they all flew like the down of a thistle
But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight
?Merry Christmas to all, Merry Christmas to all
And to all a goodnight?
Are you sincere when you say I love you?
Are you sincere when you say you love me too?
Oh, and are you really mine every day, all the time?
I've gotta know which way to go
Will our love grow? Are you sincere?
Are you sincere when you say I love you?
Honey, are you sincere when you say you love me too?
And are you really mine every day, all the time?
I've gotta know which way to go
There's a somebody I'm longin' to see I hope that he turns Out to be Someone to watch over me
I'm a little lamb Who's lost in the wood I know i could Always be good To one Who'll watch over me
Although he may Not be the man some Girls think Of as handsome To my heart He carries the key
Won't you tell him please To put on some speed Follow my lead Oh, how i need Someone to watch over me
Although he may Not be the man some Girls think Of as handsome To my heart He carries the key
Dozens of girls[guys] would storm up; I had to lock my door, Somehow I couldn't warm up To one before. What was it that controlled me? What kept my love-life lean? My intuition told me You'd come on the scene. Lady[Baby], listen to the rhythm of my heartbeat, And you'll get just what I mean.
Embrace me, My sweet embraceable you. Embrace me, You irreplaceable you. Just one look at you - my heart grew tipsy in me. You and you alone bring out the gypsy in me. I love all The many charms about you; Above all, I want my arms about you. Don't be a naughty baby, Come to papa - come to papa - do! My sweet embraceable you.
Give thanks, give thanks and the glow will like joy give thanks, give thanks, get down on your knees and pray I will dream it alone (people have a place to call my home)x2
And make believe it came from you
I'm gonna write words, oh, so sweet
They're gonna knock me off my feet
A lot of kisses on the bottom, I'll be glad I've got 'em
And I'm gonna smile and say, I hope you're feeling better
And close with love, the way you do
Baby, and make believe it came from you
And I'm gonna smile and say, I hope you're feeling better
And close with love, the way you do
I give you my word I'll never love again I give you my word This is my first and last romance
I gave my lips My heart and soul to you My heart will break If you don't take me too
I give you my word You are the only one All heaven has heard What your love has done
Darling, what's the good of life Without love or love without you I'll never change I give you my word
I give you my word You are the only one All heaven has heard What your love has done
I'll take you home again, Kathleen
Across the ocean wild and wide
To where your heart has ever been
Since first, you were my bonny bride
The roses all have left your cheek
I watch them fade away and die
Your voice is soft whenever you speak
And tears bedim your lovely eye
Oh, I will take you home, Kathleen
To where your heart shall feel no pain
And when the fields are soft and green
I will take you to your home, Kathleen
Goodnight, sweetheart
Well. it's time to go
Goodnight, sweetheart
Well, it's time to go
I hate to leave you, but I really must say
Goodnight, sweetheart, goodnight
Well it's three o'clock in the mornin'
Baby, I just can't do right
Well, I hate to leave you, baby
I don't mean maybe
Because I love you so
(chorus)
Mother, and, oh, your father
Won't like it if we stay out too late
Well, I hate to leave you, baby
Don't mean maybe
You know I hate to go
(chorus)
(chorus to fade
The closer you get The better you look baby
The better you look The more I want you
When you turn on your smile I feel my heart go wild
I'm like a child with a brand new toy And I get the Sweetest feeling Honey the Sweetest (Sweetest Feeling) Baby the Sweetest (Sweetest Feeling) Loving you, ya
The warmer your kiss The deeper you touch me baby
The deeper your touch The more you thrill me
It's more than I can stand Girl, when you hold my hand I feel so grand That I could cry
And I get the (Sweetest Feeling) Moma the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling) Baby the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling) Loving you
uhh The greater your love The stronger you hold me baby The stronger your hold The more I need You.
With every passing day I love you more in everyway I'm in love to stay And I wanna say
I get the (Sweetest Feeling) Baby the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling) Honey the sweetest (Sweetest Feeling) Loving You
Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Pretending that I'm doing well
My need is such I pretend too much
I'm lonely but no one can tell
Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I've played the game but to my real shame
You've left me to grieve all alone
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
Yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' and gay like a clown
I seem to be, what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can't conceal
Yes, I'm the great pretender
Just laughin' and gay like a clown
I seem to be, what I'm not, you see
I'm wearing my heart like a crown
Pretending that you're still around
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some
Mistletoe help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies
On his sleigh
And ev'ry mother's
Child is gonna spy to see if
Reindeer really know how to fly
And so, I'm offering this
Simple phrase to kids from
One to ninety-two
Altho' it's been said many times
Many ways
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year
We want some milk and cookies
We want some milk and cookies
We want some milk and cookies
Please bring it right here
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring it out here
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Glad tidings for Christmas
Where is the heaven that we hoped would be?
Where is the gladness my heart came to see?
Where is the rapture we can't recapture?
Where is the future your love promised to me?
Where is the promise of the joy we knew?
Where are you, princess, are you crying too?
Why has it ended, was love pretended?
Where is the splendid world I shared with you?
Where are you? Where are you?
Why, oh, why they all now have died?
Heavenly shades of night are falling, it's twilight time
Out of the mist your voice is calling, "It's twilight time"
When purple colored curtains mark the end of day
I'll hear you, my dear, at twilight time
Deepening shadows gather splendor as day is done
Fingers of night will soon surrender the setting sun
I count the moments, darling, 'til you're here with me
Together, at last, at twilight time
Here, in the afterglow of day
We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
Here, in the sweet and same old way
I fall in love again as I did then
Deep in the dark, your kiss will thrill me like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me with dreams untold
Each day, I pray for evening just to be with you
Together, at last, at twilight time
Here, in the afterglow of day
We keep our rendezvous beneath the blue
Here, in the sweet and same old way
I fall in love again, as I did then
Deep in the dark, your kiss will thrill me like days of old
Lighting the spark of love that fills me with dreams untold
Each day, I pray for evening just to be with you
Together, at last, at twilight time
Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
Yeah girl
So many times you told me, baby
So many times you made me feel
That this love will last forever
And that this love was real
But now the tide has changed
And all the love you stole
You took out of your sweet little heart
And just threw it overboard
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
Yeah girl
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
Oh yeah girl
My life is filled with emptiness baby
The sadness filled with tears
How long can I survive without ya, honey
How many lonely lonely years
I'm deserted on the isle of sadness
Log on to Top40db.
Where the forgetting is hard to do
Memories are eating my life away
Those memories of you
Yeah! yeah yeah girl
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
No yeah, ha
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
And with the love you tossed away
With all my heart and all my soul
Floating on a sea of shattered dreams
To a isle of tears and woe
No other love could rescue me, baby
From this isle of loneliness
Until you come and save me, baby
I'll be marooned like this
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
Yeah yeah girl
(Washed ashore on a lonely island in the sea)
Oh washed ashore
Gone, gone, gone
With the love I had for you, baby
With all my heart and all my soul
I'll never let you go
A rose must remain with the sun and the rain
Or its lovely promise won't come true
To each his own, to each his own
And my own is you
What good is a song if the words just don't belong?
And a dream must be a dream for two
No good alone, to each his own
For me there's you
CHORUS
If a flame is to grow there must be a glow
To open each door there's a key
I need you, I know, I can't let you go
Your touch means too much to me
Two lips must insist on two more to be kissed
Or they'll never know what love can do
To each his own, I've found my own
One and only you
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you'll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
When no-one else can understand me
When everything I do is wrong
You give me hope and consolation
You give me strength to carry on
And you try to show your love for me
In everything I do
Thats the wonder
The wonder of you
And when you smile the world is brighter
You touch my hand and Im a king
Your kiss to me is worth a fortune
Your love for me is everything
And you're always there to lend me a hand
In all I try to do
That's the wonder, the wonder
The wonder of you
Oh, you'll never know how much I love you
My love for you is yours alone
And oh, it's so wonderful to have you
To have you for my very own
Quess I'll never know the reason why
You love me like, love like you do
Thats the wonder, the wonder
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A simpering, whimpering child again
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Then love came and told me I shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I
Lost my heart, but what of it?
She is cold, I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long for the day when I'll cling to her
Away in a manger
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Lay down His sweet head
The stars
In the bright sky
Look down where lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying he makes
I love you Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle
'Til morning is night
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all
The dear children
In thy tender care
And feen us for Heaven
I'll be down to get you in a taxi, Honey,
You better be ready about half past eight,
Now dearie, don't be late,
I want to be there when the band starts playing,
Remember when we get there, Honey,
The two-steps, I'm goin' to have 'em all,
Goin' to dance out both my shoes,
When they play the "Jelly Roll Blues,"
You saw me crying in the chapel.
The tears I shed were tears of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
Now I am happy with the Lord
Just a plain and simple chapel
Where humble people go to pray
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day
I've searched and I've searched
But I couldn't find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind
Now I'm happy in the chapel
Where people are of one accord
We gather in the chapel
Just to sing and praise the Lord
Ev'ry sinner looks for something
That will put his heart at ease
There is only one true answer
He must get down on his knees
Meet your neighbor in the chapel
Join with him in tears of joy
You'll know the meaning of contentment
Then you'll be happy with the Lord
You'll search and you'll search
But you'll never find
No way on earth
To gain peace of mind
Take your troubles to the chapel
Get down on your knees and pray
Your burdens will be lighter
Won't you please come home for Christmas?
Everyone will be there
When it's time, come home for Christmas
We'll have your favorite chair
When your heart starts reminiscing
Things like kissing mistletoe
The glistening, you'll be missing
On the tree decked with cotton snow
So if you come home for Christmas
Oh, how the bells will ring
As we gather in the chapel
How we'll sing
It's been long but please remember
[Incomprehensible]
The faithful all come home for Christmas
It's been long but please remember
[Incomprehensible]
I'll have a blue christmas without you
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green christmas tree
Won't be the same dear, if youre not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue christmas
(instrumental break)
You'll be doin' all right, with your christmas of white,
First the tide rushes in
Plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea
And the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side
Like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought
Will your arms open wide
At last we're face to face
And as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, I can feel
You are love, your are real
Really mine in the rain
In the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb
Earth Angel, Earth Angel,
Will you be mine?
My darling dear,
Love you all the time.
I'm just a fool,
A fool in love with you.
Earth Angel, Earth Angel,
The one I adore,
Love you forever
And ever more.
I'm just a fool,
A fool in love with you.
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of your lov-lovliness.
I hope and I pray
That someday
I'll be the vision of your hap-happiness.
Earth Angel, Earth Angel,
Please, be mine.
My darling dear,
Love you all the time.
I'm just a fool
A fool in love with you.
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of your lov-lovliness.
I hope and I pray
That someday
I'll be the vision, the vision of your happiness.
Woah-wo-oh-ah-oh-oh,
Earth Angel, Earth Angel,
Please, be mine.
My darling dear,
Love you for all time.
I'm just a fool
Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
As I walk through this world
Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl
And-a you, you are my girl
And no one can hurt you, oh no
Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
Come on let me hold you darlin'
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So hey yea yea yeah
And when I hold you
You'll be my Duchess, Duchess of Earl
We'll walk through my dukedom
And a paradise we will share
Yes-a, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
Nothing can stop me now
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So hey yeah yeah yeah
Well, I, oh I'm gonna love you, oh oh
Nothing can stop me now
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
Deck the halls
With boughs of holly
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
This the season
To be jolly
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Don't we now
Our gay apparel
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Troll the ancient Yule
Tide carol
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
See the blazing Yule
Before us
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Strike the harp
And join the chorus
Fa, la, la, la, la
La la la la
Follow me
In merry measure
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
While I tell of Yule
Tide treasure
Fa la la la la
La, la, la, la
All these stars
Have come out
To shine so bright
On this Christmas night
(Christmas night)
We can share
This special time
Deck the halls
With boughs of holly
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
This the season
To be jolly
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Sing we joy us
All together
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
Hold the noise
Forgets my letter
Fa, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
(Deck the halls)
Deck the halls
(Deck the halls)
Deck the halls
Fa, la, la, la, la
You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
And I am a fool for beauty
Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I could have bound you too
You are too beautiful for one man alone
For one lucky fool to be with
When there are other men
With eyes of their own to see with
Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs
If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty
You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty
You are too beautiful
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
They used to call me the wanderer
Who never wanted to settle down... Yeah
But I'll tell you, baby
I wander no more, got to stay around 'cause
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
Got nothing but this old heart of mine
Baby, please, believe in me
Girl, you know, sweet heart,
I'll always try to keep you satisfied, 'cause
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
Baby, I never thought so much love
Could fit in a little band of gold
But I'm telling you, darling
I feel it in my heart, got it in my soul
With this ring I promise I'll always love you, always love you
Sleigh bells ring are you listening
In the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight oh we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He's singing a song as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
Well in the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say are you married we say no man
But you can do the job when you're in town
Later on we'll conspire as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid of the plans that we made
Walking in a winter wonderland
(In the meadow we can build a snowman)
And pretend he's a circus clown
We have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down
Oh when it snows ain't it filling
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
Winner take all
(Winner take all)
Winner take all
(Winner take all)
I'm playing a game
Called winner take all
Your kiss is the bet
(Your kiss is best)
My heart the stake
(My heart's the stake)
And my love is the gamble
I'm willing to take
Oh, maybe I'll win
Log on to kill this message.
(Maybe I'll win)
And maybe I'll lose
(Maybe I'll lose)
But this is the chance
This fool can't refuse
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So spin' the wheel
Around, and 'round, and 'round
And let the chips begin to fall
Winner take all
Winner take all
Maybe I'll win
And maybe I'll lose
But this is the chance
This fool can't refuse
(You'll never know)
You'll never, never know I care
You'll never know the torch I bear
You'll never know it, for I won't show it
Oh no you'll never, never know
(You'll never know)
You'll never, never see me cry
Not even when you're glancing by
For I won't weaken, when we're speaking
Oh no you'll never, never know
You'll know the use to me
That I was before
You'll see the used to be
That one you did adore
(You'll never know)
No, no I know I won't reveal
The way I really, truly feel
But if you guess it, I'll confess it
Oh darling now's the time to glow
Or else you'll never, never know
You'll know the use to me
That I was before
You'll see the used to be
That one you did adore
(You'll never know)
No, no, I, no I won't reveal
The way I really, truly feel
But if you guess it, I'll confess it
Oh darling now's the time to glow
Or else you never, no, no you'll never
Oh no you'll never ever know
I'd like to thank the guy, who wrote the song
That made my baby fall in love with me
Who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
Who put the bop in the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip in the dip da dip da dip?
Who was that man? I'd like to shake his hand
He made my baby fall in love with me
When my baby heard bomp bah bah bomp bah bomp bah bomp bomp
Every word went straight into her heart
And when she heard them singing rama lama lama lama lama ding dong
She said we'd never have to part
Well, who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
Who put the bop in the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip in the dip da dip da dip?
Who was that man? I'd like to shake his hand
He made my baby fall in love with me
Each time that we're alone bugdi bugdi bugdi bugdi bugdi bugdi shoo
Sets my baby's heart all aglow
And every time we dance to dip da dip da dip, dip da dip da dip
She always says she loves me so
Well, who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
Who put the bop in the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip in the dip da dip da dip?
Who was that man? I'd like to shake his hand
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops 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 tree tops 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
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases
May all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white
Christmas with you
Jingle Bells