(N. Rodgers/G. Smith)
What can one person do
More than a little bit
More than a little bit
Can I fight the battle
All by myself
Can I make a miracle happen
As long as I can think
And got my health
I'll never stop
I'm too strong for that
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
Everyone's gotta move
What they can move
The faithful can sometimes move mountains
When your faith is right
You will never lose your heart, your hope
Or your good friends
Don't be overcome by frustrations
Live up to your highest expectations
I'm tellin' you just for your information
Just for, just for your information
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
Looked into my soul and suspected
That I'm gonna take, gonna take on the unexpected
Walked into the fire unprotected
Walk into the fire
What can one person do
What can one person be
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
What can one person do
When it's one like you
When it's one like me
(N. Rodgers/G. Smith)
Stand up, stand tall, and be counted
Divided we fall, together we stand, together
Our love has all never doubt it
Alone we fall, together we stand, together
When we're playin' the game of life
What we pay is a heavy price
If you choose the wrong path
You will lose, that's so right
Be prepared, you might have to make some sacrifice
I can feel we can make it
I believe, when there's no longer seperation, we'll succeed
Here's a chance, better take it
Time won't wait for us, everyone come on
Stand up, stand tall, and be counted
Divided we fall, together we stand, together
Our love has all never doubt it
Alone we fall, together we stand, together
I'm afraid we will never learn
that's why I'm sayin' I'm so concerned
Turn around and look, this court is adjourned
Before we get beyond the point of no return
Leave us not be forsaken
Let me speak my peace
The pen is mightier than the sword, or so it seems
Here's a chance, better take it
Time won't wait for us, everyone come on
Stand up, stand tall, and be counted
Divided we fall, together we stand, together
Our love has all never doubt it
Alone we fall, together we stand, together
On the stage of a theatre
A production of all the feelings
That we're feeling all surrounding us
In the words of a playwright
One is not enough
To experience the act called love
Called trust-called love-called trust
(P. Glass/S. Ray/S. Birch)
You, heard somebody sayin'
That I loved another (ooh ooh ooh)
They don't know, it's not easy fakin'
Lies about your lover (ooh ooh ooh)
Nothing they could tell you
Would change the way it feels
But when they, try to come between us
We still have each other (ooh ooh ooh)
I've heard it all, and I have my faults
But I could never hurt you, I love you through it all
Take the bitter with the sweet
Two hearts are stronger together
Love can be forever
Take the bitter with the sweet
We can't let rumors affect us
We just, have to trust
I, want you more than ever
No matter what they told you (ooh ooh ooh)
If they pry, doesn't really matter
Long as I can hold you (ooh ooh ooh)
People can say what they want to say
But you know that I love you, it's better every day
Take the bitter with the sweet
Two hearts are stronger together
Love can be forever
Take the bitter with the sweet
We can't let rumors affect us
We just, have to trust
(N. Rodgers/C. Block)
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
I'm the type who takes love literally
If it's there I take it to the max
So if this is a propositioning
I recommend you understand the facts
Are you just posing
As a dream
The silly games
That people scheme
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
I like romance to spell tomorrow
Just want a thrilll I'll read a book, yeah
So if it's a good time you're after
I suggest you take another look
Oh the things
We put ourselves through
So we can find out
Who should be with you
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Listen, in my time I've seen them all
Go and come
Come and go
Listen, passing through revolving doors
Could it be
What I'm really waiting for
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
Just say we can
Say we can
Say yes
We can
(N. Rodgers/G. Smith)
Dancin', dancin'
Keep on dancing
So you don't have to fee the pain
Keep on, keep on, keep on dancing
So you don't have to feel the pain
Fate has dealt you a losing hand
Ever since the day that your life began
Wish you had some stronger ties
There's no one around to hear you cry
Move on up now, don't you see
Stop pretending you need a quick release
In the nighttime, in the rain
Like a moth drawn to the flame
Keep on dancing
So you don't have to fee the pain
Keep on, keep on, keep on dancing
So you don't have to feel the pain
Some people think they have everything
But they're living in emotional poverty
They use their fronts making deals oh, mighty sharp
There's no love and they're bankrupt in the heart
Sky above and earth below
You can't hide, there's no place you can go
From yourself you can't run
When truth hurts it's not much fun
Keep on dancing
So you don't have to fee the pain
Keep on, keep on, keep on dancing
So you don't have to feel the pain
Keep on dancing
So you don't have to fee the pain
Keep on, keep on, keep on dancing
So you don't have to feel the pain
Dancin', dancin', dancin'
Dancin'
Keep on
Keep on
Dancin'
Sky above and earth below
You can't hide, there's no place you can go
From yourself you can't run
When truth hurts it's not much fun
Keep on dancing
So you don't have to fee the pain
Keep on, keep on, keep on dancing
So you don't have to feel the pain
(Diana Ross/R. Chew)
All right
Get ready
We're gonna work that body
Reach 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Strech 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Push 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
(Up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Every morning when we wake
To make up for that piece of cake
We ate last night
What do you do?
We do what's right, alright
Throw our hands up in the air
One foot here
And one foot there
We're so tight
That's alright, alright
Take a look girls
At these numbers
We're still improving
Got these bodies moving
Everybody's gonna hate you
There will be no doubt
Eat your heart out
Don't think we're out of line
When all the men around
Begin to stop and stare
At the hottest girls
We're the hottest girls in town
Reach 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Strech 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Push 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
(Up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Reach 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Strech 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Push 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
(Up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Ah, you're looking good
You're looking good
Down, shake down
Right 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Move to the right foot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Shake down 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Shake down
Move to the left feet 1, 2, 3, 4
Work that body 5, 6
Right 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Left 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Shake down
Right 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Left 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Step, step, turn around
Step, step, turn around
Hang free
Right 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Left 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Right 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
You can make your body
Step, step, turn around
Shake down
Step, step, turn around
Left foot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and rest
Work that body
Work that body
You can do it
You can make your body 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Shake down 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Left 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Right ";2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Step, step, turn around
Step, step, turn around
Step, step, turn around
Step, step, turn around
You can make your body
Shake down
Don't think we're out of line
When all the men around
Begin to stop and stare
At the hottest girls
We're the hottest girls in town
Reach 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Strech 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Push 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
(Up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Work that body
Work that body
(T. Snow/D. Pitchford)
I used to get along
Tried hard to be so strong
What was I doing?
Honey, I thought I had it made
Proud of my masquerade
Who was I fooling?
I thought I was so smart
Nobody touched my heart
I took my chances
But then you opened up my heart
You made me realize
I had no answers
You came along at just the right time
Speaking these words
That made me change my mind
One can fake it
Two can make it
We don't need no more
Love feels better made together
Babe, ain't this what we've been waiting for?
Honey, two hearts can make a pair
We got so much to share as we get older
I'll keep on thanking you
All of my whole life through
Over and over
You came along
At just the right time
Speaking these words
That made me change my mind
One can fake it
Two can make it
We don't need no more
Love feels better made together
Babe, ain't this what we've been waiting for?
Ain't this what we've been waiting for?
Baby
One can fake it
Two can make it
We don't need no more
Love feels better made together
Babe, ain't this what we've been waiting for?
One can fake it
Two can make it
We don't need no more
Love feels better made together
Babe, ain't this what we've been waiting for?
One can fake it
Two can make it
We don't need no more
Love feels better made together
Babe, ain't this what we've been waiting for?
(L. Taylor)
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
He calls me up
He says
I'd like to see you
I hear his voice
And it's hard to say no
It's always so good
Each time that I'm with him
My head says watch out
But my heart always gives in
And I'm caught in the game again
'Cause after he leaves
I'm never the same again
I just got me to blame again
It's easy to see he wants to be free
I can never win
Oh, but wouldn't you know it
I think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
He says as he leaves
We both gotta be free now
I turn with a smile and I say
Don't worry 'bout me now
But deep down inside
I wish he could care for
A heart that would love him
But that's not what he's there for
And I'm caught in the game again
'Cause after he leaves
I'm never the same again
I just got me to blame again
It's easy to see he wants to be free
I can never win
Oh, but wouldn't you know it
I think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
I'm never the same again
I can never win
Oh, wouldn't you know it
I think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love again
(L. Stack/C. Christensen)
You keep running to me
And I keep running for cover
I'm not gonna give in
You may be my kind of lover
You move closer to me
Give a chance, you can find
I'm right in the thought of you
Overtakin' my mind
But ('cause) when you hold me close
So warm and tender
Oh, sweet surrender
You keep running to me
I keep running for cover
I won't give in to you
Though you're my kind of lover
But ('cause) when you hold me close
So warm and tender
Oh, sweet surrender
You're shaking me up
With just your touch
You know I wanted you so
I wanna give it all up
You can do what you wanna do
I can't resist, I surrender to you
It's gotta be fate
'Cause I can't deny you
Can't change the way I feel
No matter how I try to
But ('cause) when you hold me close
So warm and tender
Oh, sweet surrender
Oh, sweet surrender
You shake me up
With just a touch
You know I wanted you so
I'm gonna give it all up
You can do what you wanna do
I can't resist, I surrender to you
It's gotta be fate
'Cause I can't deny you
Can't change the way I feel
No matter how I try to
But ('cause) when you hold me close
So warm and tender
Oh, sweet surrender
I can't deny you
Hold me close
Hold me
(D. Hartman)
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
It's never too late
To try and reach for your desires
Even when your luck is down
You still got chances of turning around
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
It's never too late
To hold the power in your hands (power in your hands)
You will find a good, good feeling
Makin' new plans and starting again
It's never too late
No, it's never too late
No, it's never too late No, no, no, no
No, it's never too late
No, it's never too late
No, it's never too late
It's never too late
Time keeps changin' everything
Sometimes tearin' down
The treasures that it brings
Ever strong
You'll make it through
The secret lies in knowing
That it's up to you
Say it with me now
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
We got the time
There's no doubt in my mind
That it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
Get the message
Oh, it's never too late
(Toshifumi Hinata/Peter Asher/Bill Wray/DianaRoss)
Just close your eyes
And slowly drift away
Call the stars down from the skies
It's the end of another day
Let your spirits fly
Into this magic night
You should be fast asleep
Bathed in golden light
It's late at night
I watch you sleep
Holding you tight
My love will protect and keep you strong
All night long
Dreams are for dreamers
Who somehow lost their way
Once you find the secret
There's no need to be afraid
And tell the bad dreams to just go away
Dreams are like rainbows
Just follow where they lead
In your dreams you found the lock
In your prayers you'll find the key
My love will guide you
High above the stars
In dreams you can do many wonderful things
Even find out who you are
When you dream I'll be there
Just picture me in your mind
When you're scared
I'll take care of you
When you dream I'll be there
If you need someone to hold
Hold on to me
That's all you have to do
To make you dreams come true
Dreams can be magic
If the truth is what you seek
Open up your heart
And you'll be forever free
When you dream
And tell the bad dreams
To just go away...
(Toshifumi Hinata/John Bettis/PeterAsher/Diana Ross)
Time after time
And any time at all
I could turn to you
With my back to the wall
And you would always give to me
All I asked of you
That's why I call you my friend
You will be my friend
Now 'till my life is ended
So many tears
That you have turned to smiles
I can't believe we survived
All the endless miles
Two hearts broken together
Will heal into one
That's why I call you my friend
You will be my friend
Now 'till my life is ended
Sweet love and tenderness
All our hopes and dreams
Will take us through the hard times
Let winter come
As cold as it will be
My arms are open wide
You can just run to me
As warm as any summer
I am here for you
That's why I call you my friend
You will be my friend
Now 'till my life is ended
As friend
(Toshifumi Hinata/Bill Wray/Diana Ross)
Last night I had a dream
Lost in a golden paradise
Trying hard to find my way
Every day a new surprise
I found something wonderful
Here in my private world
All alone in the darkness
The truth can make you strong
Did you ever kiss the sky
Did you ever dream at night
Did you ever wonder why
Stars fall from the sky
Birds know how to fly
Day breaks and I'm awake
No dark clouds hanging over me
Holding on for heaven's sakes
Trusting's hard to do
It's a long road, where does it end
Hand in hand with you my friend
We can never give up, never give in
Look how far you've come
Did you ever kiss the sky
Did you ever dream at night
Did you ever wonder why
Stars fall from the sky
Birds know how to fly
My hopes, my fears, my dreams
Come shining through
As long as I have you
I have you
Did you ever kiss the sky
Did you ever dream at night
Did you ever wonder why
Stars fall from the sky
Birds know how to fly
Did you ever kiss the sky
Did you ever dream at night
Did you ever wonder why
Did you ever kiss the sky
Did you ever dream at night
Did you ever wonder why
(Toshifumi Hinata/Bill Wray/Diana Ross)
In a world of make believe
You can change all that you see
But in the world of reality
You've taught me all that I need
Time like a river flows
Twisting and turning all the way
Life is an endless road
You've been with me day by day
The only way I can thank you
Is to be the best that I can be
If we hold on together
Just you and me
A mother's love is forever
A mother's love is for free
It doesn't matter if you're good or bad
She's there for whatever you need
In the world of fantasy
Hold on to your dreams
Open up your heart and see
All the love you need is me
Time like a river flows
Twisting and turning all the way
Life is an endless road
You've been with me day by day
You are you and I am me
You've made me all that I am
Heart to heart and hand to hand
Always there to understand
A mother's love is forever
A mother's love is for free
It doesn't matter if you're good or bad
She's there for whatever you need
Doesn't matter if you're good or bad
There's nothing like a mother's love
(Marsha Malamet/Liz Vidal)
From your lips to God's ear
May every wish and every prayer find its way
Always be heard and every day
May you see them answered
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
Your hearts reflection comes shining through
Brighter than the sun
Stronger than you knew
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
With each tear, with each smile
May you hold life dear
Learning all the wise
What can't be changed, try to accept
And though you'll make mistakes
May you find forgiveness
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
Your hearts reflections comes shining through
Brighter than the sun
Stronger than you knew
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
And in the ones you love (love)
Find shelter and have faith (faith)
And through whatever comes (comes)
Rejoice and celebrate (celebrate)
In the ones who love you
Your hearts reflection comes shining through
Brighter than the sun (brighter)
Stronger than you knew (stronger)
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
Your hearts reflections comes shining through
Brighter than the sun (brighter)
Stronger than you knew (stronger)
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
Your hearts reflection comes shining through
Brighter than the sun (brighter)
Stronger than you knew
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
In the ones you love
In the ones who love you
Your hearts reflections comes shining through
Brighter than the sun
Brighter than the sunset
Stronger than you knew
(Diana Ross/Stan Scates)
What is this I hear
Falling softly in my ears
Quietly telling me to wipe away my tears
Yesterdays are gone
And love has cleared the way
No matter who you are
You can touch the stars
Life's interactions can make you smile
Just listen to the voice in your heart
The voice is near you, it's never too far
The voice is with you, where ever you are
It's closer than close, calling to your heart
I hear the voice of love
I hear the voice of love
The voice will never leave you
It lives deep down inside
It's calling you, asking you
To open up your heart
All things are achievable
Nothing is impossible
You can reach your highest high
You can make it if you try
Life's interactions can make you smile
Just listen to the voice in your heart
The voice is near you, it's never too far
The voice is with you, where ever you are
It's closer than close, calling to your heart
I hear the voice of love
I hear the voice of love
Follow where it leads you in the dark
The voice will guide your heart
The voice is always near
I hear the voice, I found the voice
From the mountains to the sea
The voice of love is calling me
Where ever you are, the voice is near you
It's never too far, the voice is with you
I hear the voice of love
I hear the voice of love
I hear the voice of love
(Deke Richards)
As I glance across the table
Your empty chair is out of place
Living here just ain't that easy now
But there are signs of trying on my face
We need you
You're the strength
You're the sunshine of our days
We need you
And the wisdom of your ways
In our dreams, you are here
When we wake you disappear
Without you
Life is one long lonely day
Both the kids, they still love you
You know, they always ask me
When is daddy coming home
Then we talk, and laugh about the good times
Without you, they still feel so alone
We need you
You're the strength
You're the sunshine of our day
We need you
And the wisdom of your way
In our dreams
You are here
When we wake you disappear
Without you, life is one long lonely day
Someone's knocking at the door of my heart
Telling me what we need
Is a brand new start
That ain't true
We need you
In our dreams
You are here
When we wake you disappear
Without you life is one long lonely day
We need you
We need you
In our dreams you are here
When we wake you disappear
Without you life is one long lonely day
We need you
We need you
In our dreams
You are here
When we wake you disappear
Without you life is one long lonely day
(Marvin Gaye/Al CLeveland)
I just want to ask a question
Who really cares?
To save a world
A world in despair
Who cares?
There'll come a time, when the world won't be singing
And flowers won't grow, no, bells won't be ringin'
But who cares?
Who really cares?
Who's willing to try to save the world
That is destined to die
When I look at the world it fills me with sorrow
Little children today really suffer tomorrow
Oh what a shame, what a sad way to live
All who is to blame, when we can't stop livin'
You gotta live, live for life
But let live everybody
Live life for the children
Oh, for the children
You see, we have to save the babies
Save the babies
Save the babies, save the babies
If you wanna love, save the babies
All the children all over the world
(Richard Rodgers/Lorentz Hart)
When I was very young
The world was younger than I
As merry as a carousel
The circustent was strong
With every star in the sky
Above the ring I loved so well
Now the young world has grown old
Gone are the tinsle and gold
Sit there and count your fingers
What can you do?
Oh girl you're through
All you can count on are your fingers
Unlucky little girl blue
Sit there and count the raindrops
Falling on you
It's time you knew
All you can count on are the raindrops
That fall on little girl blue
No use oh girl
You may as well surrender
Your hope is getting slender
Why won't somebody send a tender blue boy
To cheer little girl blue
(Michael Randall)
If your heart is breaking
'Cause your dream's not coming true
Leave a little room
To start again
If your faith is shaken
Though it seems you thought it through
Leave a little room
For it to mend
Leave a little room
To find a friend
Leave a little room
To start again
First you think you're alone
And the world's made of stone
And the game isn't fair
'Till you know someone cares
'Till someone cares
If your love is leaving
And you thought that it was true
Leave a little room
To think again
If your heart is bleeding
And you don't know what to do
Leave a little room
For it to mend
Leave a little room
To find a friend
Leave a little room
To start again
And you're glad you're alive
You've got nothing to hide
And the feeling is free
And the feeling is me
If your heart is breaking
'Cause your dream's not coming true
Leave a little room
To start again
If your love is leaving
And you thought that it was true
Leave a little room
To find it
Put a little faith behind it
Leave a little room
And start again
Leave a little room
To find it
Put a little faith behind it
Leave a little room
And start again
Leave a little room
To start again
(Paul Williams/R. Nichols)
Day after day I must face a world of strangers
Where I don't belong,
I'm not that strong
It's nice to know that there's someone I can turn to
Who will always care
You're always there
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my small list of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
So many times when the city seems to be
Without a friendly face,
A lonely place
It's nice to know that you'll be there if I need you
And you always smile
It's all worth while
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my small list of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
Touch me and I end up singing
Troubles seem to up and disappear
You touch me with the love you're bringin'
I can't really lose when you're near
When you're near my love
If all my friends have forgotten all their promisses
They're not unkind,
Just hard to find
One look at you and I know that
I could learn to live without the rest
I found the best
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my small list of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day without you
When there's no getting over that rainbow
When my small list of dreams won't come true
I can take all the madness the world has to give
But I won't last a day...
(Oscar Brown Jr.)
Brown baby
Brown baby
As you grow up
I want you to drink from the plenty cup
I want you to stand up
Tall and proud
I want you to speak up
Speak up clear and cloud
Brown baby
Brown baby
As years roll by
Walk with your head held high
I want you to live by
Live by the justice code
I want you to walk down
Walk down the freedom road
Brown baby
Brown baby
Now baby
Lie away
Lie away sleeping
Lie away here in my arms
While your mommy and daddy protect you
And keep you save from harm
Brown baby
Brown baby
It makes me so glad
That you will have things
I've never had
When out of men's hearts
All the hate is hurled
You're gonna live
You're gonna live in a better world
Brown baby
Mmammamama
Brown baby
Mmammamama
Sweet thing
Lie away sleeping
(Michael Masser/Gerry Goffin)
Feel like a fool
Not realizing all the value you had
I took a happy ending and made it sad
The day I walked away and left you alone
with hardly an explanation
You stood on your own
And handled the situation
And showed to me
How understanding you could be
Now I'm alone
Looking back at all the years that we shared
Thinking of the pain you should have been spared
Afraid to ask forgiveness
But where can I go
There's no one else to turn to
I still have my pride
But now its time to learn to cast it aside
And come to you with honesty
Give me just one more chance
Such a simple thing I'm asking for
Just one more chance
It would be a shame to close the door to
One more chance
Isn't that what we pray each night for?
One more chance
Isn't that what we're fighting for?
Why throw away a love that needs one more chance
Now I'm afraid that after all I've said
You'll still turn me down and you'll smile
And say I'll see you around
But remember that you still have a choice
And I hope and pray you'll make it
You'll think of my heart
And you won't wanna break it
And I'll prove to you the kind of lady I can be
Give me just one more chance
Such a simple thing I'm asking for
Just one more chance
It would be a shame to close the door to
One more chance
Isn't that what we pray each night for?
One more chance
Isn't that what we're fighting for?
One more chance
Don't you know that we belong together
One more chance
Now I really need you more than ever
One more chance
You and I can really make it baby
One more chance
All you have do is say the words to
One more chance
One more
One more chance
One more chance
(Michael Masser/Allee Willis)
How do you live with a broken heart?
Everytime you come too close
I just run away
I need you so much
And that's so hard to say
There is me and there is you
And I get confused
And sooner or later
I know that I'll have to choose
You know it's true
I'm crying my heart out for you
What can I do
I'm losing myself over you
Over and over again
I'm crying my heart out for you
No-one in love likes to lose
How do you live with a broken heart
And I can honestly say
I wanna be on my own
That too bare existence
When I was all alone
I know you're not asking me
To just live for you
But it's always how I've loved
And all I know how to do
You know it's true
I'm crying my heart out for you
What can I do
I'm losing myself over you
Over and over again
I'm crying my heart out for you
No-one in love likes to lose
But how do you live with a broken heart?
Once again I'm falling in love
Like a fool I'm falling in love
And I don't know what I'm doing
Once again it's somebody else
That I need, I'm losing myself
And I'm scared of what I'm feeling
It's true
I'm crying my heart out for you
What can I do
I'm losing myself over you
Over and over again
I'm crying my heart out for you
No-one in love likes to lose
Once again I'm falling in love
Like a fool I'm falling in love
And I don't know what I'm doing, doing
Once again it's somebody else
That I need, I'm losing myself
And I'm scared of what I'm feeling
About you
I'm crying my heart out for you
What can I do
I'm losing myself over you
Over and over again
I'm crying my heart out for you
What can I do
I'm losing myself over you
Over and over again
(Charlie Smalls)
You can't win
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
People keep sayin'
Things are gonna change
But they look just like they're staying the same
You get in
Way over your head
And you've only got yourself to blame
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win
The world keeps movin'
And you're standin' far behind
People keep sayin'
Things 'll get better
Just to ease your state of mind
So you lay back
And you smoke that smoke
And you drink your glass of wine
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win
You can't win
No way if your story stays the same
You ain't winnin'
But it's nice to see you
I'm awfully glad you came
Better cool it
'Cause it ain't about losin'
Then the world has got no shame
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win
You can't win
You can't break even
Ain't the way
It's supposed to be
You'll be spendin'
Your little bit of money
While someone else ride free
Learn your lesson, refuel your mind
Before some turkey blows out your flame
(Charlie Smalls)
What would I do
If I could suddenly feel
And to know once again
That what I feel is real?
I could cry
I could smile
I might lay back for a while
Oh, tell me what
What would I do if I could feel?
What would I do
If I could reach inside of me
And to know how it feels
To say I like what I see?
Then I'd be more
than glad to share
All that I have inside of here
And the songs
My heart might bring
You'd be more
Than glad to sing
And if tears should fall from my eyes
Just think of all the wounds
They could mend
And just think of all the time
I could spend
Just being vuln'rable again
Oh, tell me what
What would I do?
Oh, tell me what
What would I do?
Oh, tell me what
What would I do
If I could feel?
(Charlie Smalls)
Put your arms around me child
Like when you bumped your shin
Then you'll know I love you now
As I loved you then
Though you maybe trying sometimes
And I'll need you
And you're not there
You know I may get mad
And turn away
But you know that I still care
But you cannot ask for more
Than can come from me
I am older than you are
And one day you'll see
If I lose my patience with you
And I suddenly start to scream
It's only because I just want you to be
Everything that I see in my dreams
And I'd like to know it's there
The feeling that we have
When you know that you can come
Running to me
Whenever times are bad
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Though you are growing older now
And I'm watching you grow
I know I make you sad sometimes
And I see your feeling show
But one day I'll look around
And you will be grown
You'll be out in the world
Such a pretty girl
You'll be on your own
And I'd like to know it's there
The feeling that we have
Knowing that you can come to me
Whenever you are sad
And I'd like to know it's there
The feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
Don't lose the feeling that we have
(Charlie Smalls)
Miss One?
Munchkins?
There's a feeling here inside
That I cannot hide
And I know I've tried
But it's turning me around
I'm not sure that I'm aware
If I'm up or down
Or here or there
I need both feet on the ground
Maybe I'm just going crazy
Let myself get uptight
I'm acting just like a baby
But I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be alright
Soon as I get home
Soon as I get home
Soon as I get home
In a different place
In a different time
Different people around me
I would like to know of that different world
And how different they find me
And just what's a Wiz
Is he big, will he scare me?
If I ask to leave
Will the Wiz even hear me?
How will I know then
If I'll ever get home again?
Here I am alone
Though it feels the same
I don't know where I'm going
I'm here on my own
And it's not a game
And a strange wind is blowing
I'm so amazed
At the things that I see here
Don't want to be afraid
I just don't want to be afraid
I just don't want to be here
In my mind this is clear
What am I doing here?
I wish I was home
I wish
I wish
I wish
(Charlie Smalls)
Slide some oil to me
Let it trickle down my spine
If you don't have S.T.P.
Crisco will do just fine
Slide some to my elbows
And to my fingers if you would
Slide some oil to me, girl
Whoo! Don't that feel good!
Slide some oil to my feet, look
I got toes again
Come on and slide some oil to my knees
And let me see if I can bend
Slide some oil to me
I'm beginning to feel just fine
Slide some oil down my throat
And let me lubricate my mind
Slide some oil to me
go ahead, hit my shoulder blades
Those who don't have to lubricate
Sure got it made
Slide some oil to me
Let it slip down my side
Laying there in one position
Sure does make me tired
Now watch me dance!
And let me lubricate my mind
(Quincy Jones/Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Feeling?
Feeling?
Swear to God this is more than I can deal with
Thinkin' back on that old song
Where did I go wrong by caring and sharing
Mean together no matter
I can't stand not knowing
Is this what feeling gets
A hope for happy endings?
Alone and scared
Something I don't want to be
What did he see when he looked inside of me?
If this is just a dream
How come I feel like screaming?
This is the real world
Gotta do what you must, girl
Well
Can I?
Can I?
Is this what feeling gets?
So is there a happy ending?
There's nothing here but the fear of
Will I try?
And can I stare it in the eye
Not ever knowing why?
Please
Please
Can someone tell me why?
(Charlie Smalls)
Think of home
Home
When I think of home
I think of a place where there's love overflowing
I wish I was home
I wish I was back there with the things I been knowing
Wind that makes the tall trees bend into leaning
Suddenly the snowflakes that fall have a meaning
Sprinklin' the scene, makes it all clean
Maybe there's a chance for me to go back there
Now that I have some direction
It would sure be nice to be back home
Where there's love and affection
And just maybe I can convince time to slow up
Giving me enough time in my life to grow up
Time be my friend, let me start again
Suddenly my world has changed it's face
But I still know where I'm going
I have had my mind spun around in space
And yet I've watched it growing
If you're list'ning God
Please don't make it hard to know
If we should believe in the things that we see
Tell us, should we run away
Should we try and stay
Or would it be better just to let things be?
Living here, in this brand new world
Might be a fantasy
But it taught me to love
So it's real, real to me
And I've learned
That we must look inside our hearts
To find a world full of love
Like yours
Like me
Like home...
(Quincy Jones/Charlie Smalls)
EMERALD CITY GREEN:
I want to be seen green
Wouldn't be caught dead, red
'Cause if you are seen green
It means you got mean bread
You've got to be seen green
To show that you're stuff's layed
If you're not seen green
You better be wearing jade
Oh, you've got to be seen green
Don't tell them your cupboard's bare
That you gave up one week's feed
To pay for your colored hair
Oh, oh, oh
AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE GREAT POWERFUL OZ:
I thought it over and green is dead
'Till I change my mind, the color is red
EMERALD CITY RED:
I wouldn't be seen green
Ooo! Oo! Oo! Ah! Ah!
I wouldn't be caught dead
And if I'm caught at all
Then catch me in dead, red
Ooo!
You've got to be dead red
You've got to be real hot
So throw away those green gems
And wear rubies on your yacht
You've got to be dead, red
You've got to have flash and flair
And if you're not seen red
Then you shouldn't be seen nowhere
Ah!
How quickly fashion goes down the drain.
Last week when you all was wearin' pink
Already for me red was old.
The ultimate brick is gold.
That's the new color, children
EMERALD CITY GOLD:
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
You got to be seen gold
Watch out for the new kind
You got to have old gold
Like some from a gold mine
You got to be wearin' gold
The twenty four carat kind
And once you've shined it up
It should ought to make you blind, ah!
You got to be seen in gold
To show that you're super slick
It helps to pay tips and tolls
It's the ultimate yellow brick
It's the ultimate
Gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Golden gold
Gold, gold, gold, gold
Gold!
(Charlie Smalls)
Oh, there may be times
When you wish you wasn't born
And you wake one morning
Just to find your courage gone
But just know that feelin'
Only lasts a little while
You just stick with us
And we'll show you how to smile!
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on ease on down, ease on down the road
Eese on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on ease on down, ease on down the road
Eese on down, ease on down the road
(Charlie Smalls)
Come on!
'Cause there may be times
When you think you lost your mind
And each steps you're takin'
Leave you three, four steps behind
'Cause the road you're walking
Might be long sometimes
But just keep on steppin'
And you'll be just fine
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing
That might be a load
Come on, ease on down
Ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
(Charlie Smalls)
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Ease on down
Ease on down the road
Come on Dorothy,
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on
There it is!
Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on and ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down, down the road
Pick your left foot up
When your right foot's down
Come on legs keep movin'
Don't you lose no ground
You just keep on keepin'
On the road that you choose
Don't you give up walkin'
'Cause you gave up shoes, no
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
'Cause there maybe times
When you think you lost your mind
And the steps you're takin'
Leave you three, four steps behind
But the road you're walking
Might be long sometimes
You just keep on steppin'
And you'll be just fine, yeah
Ease on down, ease on down the road
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the road
Don't you carry nothing that might be a load
Come on, ease on down, ease on down the
Oh, there maybe times
When you wish you wasn't born
And you wake one morning
Just to find that your courage's gone
But just know that feeling
Only last a little while
You just stick with us
And we'll show you how to smile, yeah
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up, ease on down the road
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, goin' down, ease on down
Get 'em up, get 'em up, ease on down the road
(Charlie Smalls)
When I wake up in the afternoon
Which it pleases me to do
Don't nobody bring me no bad news
'Cause I wake up already negative
And I've wired up my fuse
So don't nobody bring me no bad news
If we're going to be buddies
Better bone up on the rules
'Cause don't nobody bring me no bad news
You can be my best of friends
As opposed to payin' dues
But don't nobody bring me no bad news
No bad news
No bad news
Don't you ever bring me no bad news
'Cause I'll make you an offer, child
That you cannot refuse
So don't nobody bring me no bad news
When you're talking to me
Don't be cryin' the blues
'Cause don't nobody bring me no bad news
You can verbalize and vocalize
But just bring me the clues
But don't nobody bring me no bad news
Bring some message in your head
Or in something you can't lose
But don't you ever bring me no bad news
If you're gonna bring me something
Bring me, something I can use
But don't you bring me no bad news
(Quincy Jones/Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Lose it?
Lose it?
I don't even know the first thing
About what they're feeling
What am I afraid of?
Don't know what I'm made of
Can I go on
Not knowing?
Feeling?
Feeling?
Something tells me
That it's more than I can deal with
Though I never knew the song
Some words still catch on
Like caring and sharing
Being together no matter
Can I go on
Not knowing?
Don't know what I'm made of
Why am I afraid of feeling?
Feeling?
If I dare to take a chance
Would someone lead me?
(Charlie Smalls)
If you believe
Within your heart
You'll know that no one can change
The path that you must go
Believe what you feel
And know you're right because
The time will come around
When you'll say it's yours
Believe that you can go home
Believe you can float on air
Then click your heels three times
If you believe
Then you'll be there
That's why I want you to
Believe in yourself
Right from the start
Believe in the magic
Right there in your heart
Go ahead believe all these things
Not because I told you to
But believe in yourself
If you believe in yourself
Just believe in yourself
As I believe in you
(Charlie Smalls)
There is a place we'll go
Where there is mostly quiet
Flowers and butterflies
A rainbow lives beside it
And from a velvet sky
A summer storm
You can feel the coolness in the air
But you're still warm
And then a mighty roar
Will start the sky to cryin'
But not even light'ning
Will be frightening my lion
And with no fear inside
No need to run
No need to hide
You're standing strong and tall
You're the bravest of them all
If on courage you must call
Then just keep on tryin'
And tryin', and tryin'
You're a lion
In your own way, be a lion
Come on be a lion
I am standing strong and tall
You're the bravest of them all
If on courage you must call
Keep on tryin'
And tryin', and tryin'
I'm a lion
In my own way
I'm a lion
A lion
A lion
A lion
(Luther Vandross)
Everybody look around
'Cause there's a reason to rejoice you see
Everybody come out
And let's commence to singing joyfully
Everybody look up
And feel the hope that we've been waiting for
Everybody's glad
Because our silent fear and dread is gone
Freedom, you see, has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Everybody be glad
Because the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up
Into the morning into happiness
Hello world
It's like a different way of living now
And thank you world
We always knew that we'd be free somehow
In harmony
And show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see, has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Everybody be glad
Because the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up
Into the morning into happiness
Hello world
It's like a different way of living now
And thank you world
We always knew that we'd be free somehow
In harmony
And show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see, has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
(Charlie Smalls)
Say what you wanna
But I'm here to stay
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
You can go where you're gonna
But don't get in my way
I'm a mean ole lion
You'll be standing in a draft
If you don't hear me laugh
And if you happen to come around
Well, you best not make me frown
For I just might knock you down
I'm a mean ole lion
You know I'm ready to fight
And turn your day into night
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
If you're half bright
You'll detour to the right
From a mean ole lion
All you strangers better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't just stand here
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
Look,
You better beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't stand here
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion
(Cydney Davis/Lloyd Tolbert)
We have been together much too long
God has given us a special bond
Let's take it and make it last forever
You have given me so much respect
You put your love for me above all else
Understand, you're my man
Can't wait to show you
What I'll do
When I say I do
I'll do it just for you
You're gonna love it
Think it's time for us to set a date
So much harder for us both to wait, so long
It's getting strong
And I can't hold it
I know this kind of love is heaven sent
And I've got faith that this was always meant to be
You and me
And I can't wait to show you
What I'll do
When I say I do
You know my love is true
You're gonna love it
What I'll do
When I say I do
I'll do it just for you
You're gonna love it
I've got a vision
Of passion's burning fire
I've made a decision
To give you all your desire
I've been thinking 'bout loving you
All night, all day, ain't gonna give you a break
Our honeymoon will last forever
I hope that you're in shape
For what I'll do
So what you want me to do?
I know this kind of love is heaven sent
I got faith that this was always meant to be
You and me
I can't wait to show you
What I'll do
When I say I do
You know my love is true
You're gonna love it
What I'll do
When I say I do
I'll do it just for you
You're gonna love it
What I'll do
When I say I do
You know my love is true
You're gonna love it
What I'll do
When I say I do
I'll do it just for you
You're gonna love it
(Joe Galdo/Lawrence Dermer/Rafael Vigil)
Nothing has changed, same as it was
It's time to think about the future
Forget about the past
Once it's all gone, you can't go back
So now it's up to us to find a way
To try and make it last
Until you give your heart completely
Unless you take that chance
Then it can't happen
It's not all in vain
We can make a change
Just you and I
Everythings is left in our hands
We've gotta make a resolution
We need a better plan
Don't go too slow
We must move fast
There has to be a way to make it work
To keep it in our grasp
Until you give your heart completely
Unless you take that chance
Then it can't happen
It's not all in vain
We can make a change
Just you and I
We gotta stay together
Gotta find a ray of hope in stormy weather
Trying to make it better
Till we find a way to make it last forever
Some things remain, others have gone
It's up to us to get solutions
We must come up with one
Can't get it wrong. It must be right
Because we lost too many battles
And we gotta win the fight
Until you give your heart completely
Unless you take that chance
Then it can't happen
It's not all in vain
We can make a change
Just you and I
Everything is the same as it was
It's up to us to try to find a way
To try to make it last
(Michael Sembello)
In the news today
Heavy weather
Oh, I can remember
The skies were so blue
That lucky old moon I promised to you
Now it's gone lately
Something's happening
I don't understand
Oh, how come Decembers
Are hotter that June?
And how come the flowers
Don't know when to bloom?
Something's wrong, people
Something's happening
Happening where we live
The rising smoke against an endless sea of cars
As mother nature gets another senseless scar
In the news today
I guess we're in for heavy weather
In the world today
We're heading for some heavy weather
The rain is falling harder each day
The faces keep changing
But the problem remains
Something's wrong, people
Right before our eyes
We've been hypnotized
The sound of silence
Broken by the sound of war
How can we heal
If we keep opening up the sore?
In the news today
I guess we're in for heavy weather
In the world today
We're heading for some heavy weather
Will we ever hear the message?
Read the signs?
Stop all this talking now
It's time to save our lives
In the news today
I guess we're in for heavy weather
In the world today
We're heading for some heavy...
The road ahead keeps leading back again
The train we're on is coming to an end
Let's open up our eyes
In the world today
We're heading for some heavy weather
In the news today
I guess we're in for heavy weather
In the news today
I guess we're in for heavy weather
(Diane Warren/Robbie Buchanan)
We said we'd try again
But trying's not enough
Acting like strangers
Ain't no way of making love
It's never gonna work
It's time we stop pretending
It's time to turn the page
All stories need an ending
It makes no sense to stay
Livin' my life in yesterday
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
And I'm begging you
Heart, don't change my mind
Oh, heart be strong this time and try
To help me tell him goodbye
It'll only bring pain for us to stay
Oh, heart it's hard for you I know
Let me, let him go
Don't let me think about
How good it was before
I know you'd try anything
To keep me from that door
It's hard to leave him
When you've loved him for so long now
How can I walk away
If you're still holding on now?
I've finally found the strength
Look at me, I can finally say
It's over, it's over
So, I'm begging you
Heart, don't change my mind
Oh, heart be strong this time and try
To help me tell him goodbye
It'll only bring pain for us to stay
Oh, heart it's hard for you I know
Let me, let him go
It makes no sense to stay
Sad that it has to end this way
It's over, it's over
Heart, don't change my mind
Oh, heart be strong this time and try
To help me tell him goodbye
It'll only bring pain for us to stay
Oh, heart it's hard for you I know
Let me, let him go
Heart, don't change my mind
Oh, heart it's hard for you I know
Let me, let him go
Let me, let him go
(Paul Carrack/Nick Lowe)
I live on a battlefield
Surrounding by the ruins of a love we built
And them destroyed between us
The smoke has cleared
As I stumble through the rubble
I'm dazed, seeing double
And I'm truly mystified
My new home is a shell-hole filled
With tears and muddy water
And bits of broken heart
All around, there is desolation
Scenes of devestation
Of a love been torn apart
I live on a battlefield
Though one where not one
Single drop of blood has spilled
Is no less horryfying
Sweet memories
Of a bygone situation
Lie shattered, torn and battered
And scattered all around
My new home is a shell-hole filled
With tears and muddy water
And bits of broken heart
All around, there is desolation
Scenes of devestation
Of a love been torn apart
Everything that can, has gone wrong
It's gonna take spine to carry on
Like a drownin' woman coming up for air
I'm looking for another survivor
I can't see one anywhere
My new home is a shell-hole filled
With tears and muddy water
And bits of broken heart
All around, there is desolation
Scenes of devestation
Of a love been torn apart
I live on a battlefield, hey
I live on a battlefield, hey
Can't go on, baby
Tears and muddy water
Scattered all around me, babe
I live on a battlefield
I live on a battlefield
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
No one, no one gets the prize
No one, no one
No one gets the prize
We were best of friends
It all began
He came in to town and changed the plan
I knew she felt, the same as me
Which one of us would it be
Just in fun, fight begun
Before long a web of hate was spun
she pretended same as me
Oh, but friends again we'd never be
No one, no one gets the prize
She told him lies, and I told him lies
No one, no one gets the prize
She schemed and dreamed and told him dirt
That I was wrong for him
I told him all the boys she'd hurt and I would number them
He was the ray of light that made our hearts live
But either one of us knew really how to give
So we scandalized and criticized
And then we learned how to despise
No one, no one gets the prize
She told him lies and I lied, I lied yeah
No one, no one gets the prize
No, no, no
Yeah, yeah
Back off
Tried to steal him, tried to steal him
Tried to steal him
Runnin' behind my back
Tried to steal him
Tried to show him where it was at
Watch it now
No, no I won't take second place
No, no tell him to his face
We were friends for so, so, so long
Messed around, now he's gone gone gone gone
No one, no one gets the prize
No, no
No one, no one gets the prize
I wasn't alive, a love that's satisfied
No one, no one gets the prize
It wasn't fair, the love I couldn't share
No one, no one gets the prize
No, no
No one, no one gets the prize
No one, no one gets the prize
She lied, I lied, we lied
No one, no one
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
I'm in the world
I'm in the world
I'm in the world
I must be part of it
At last convinced
To the right of it
I'm in the world
For some reason or another
Sometimes I get up
And sometimes I don't bother
But I'm here
I'm here for, oh Lord, who knows?
My light gets dim
Then it glows, ooh yeah
I'm in the world
I'm in the world
I'm in the world
And being what it is
I've learnt to look
To look beyond the tears
I'm in the world
Though hearts don't break even
I'll take my chances
'Cause it ain't about leaving
I'm here
I'm here and I won't apologize
Maybe at the end there'll be a surprise
Oh, yeah
'Cause I'm in the world
Good or bad
I'm in the world
Yes, I'm here
I'm in the world
I'm here, I'm here
I'm in the world
I'm in the world
I'm here
I'm in the world
Oh, yes, oh, yes
I'm in the world
Good or bad
I'm here in the world
(Nick Martinelli/A.Brown/B.Wayy)
Too many nights
Too many tears
Too many years
Too many nights I've waited around for you
As the nights turn into weeks, I couldn't even sleep
Too many tears I've cried but now I'm through
I'm ready to dry my eyes again, this time I won't pretend
I thought that I could make it on my own
And the thought of starting over again
Scared me into staying here with you
Long after all the heartache began
I'm through with waiting in an empty bed
One for dinner when it should be two
I'm tired of holding back what should be said
I'm gonna let it go and stand up to you
Hey, too many nights I've waited around for you
As the nights turn into weeks, I couldn't even sleep
Too many tears I've cried but now I'm through
I'm ready to dry my eyes again, this time I won't pretend
My pride was swallowed one too many times
I've kept on turning my back on the truth
Now I'm as serious as a heart attack
'Coz I've decided baby, we're through
I'm growing stronger from experience
The woman in me's taking a stand
You taught me good, I learned my lesson well
And I'm never gonna let it happen again, no
Too many nights I've waited around for you
As the nights turn into weeks, I couldn't even sleep
Too many tears I've cried but now I'm through
I'm ready to dry my eyes again, this time I won't pretend
I'm gonna turn the page
Put heartache in the past
I gotta think about getting strong
And I'll put all those memories on the shelf
And make the space for someone else
(Too many nights I've waited around for you)
Too many nights
(Too many nights)
Too many nights
Hey, too many tears I've cried but now I'm through
(I'm through)
I'm ready to dry my eyes again, this time I won't pretend
Too many nights I've waited around for you
I've waited around for you
As the nights turn into weeks, I couldn't even sleep
Too many tears I've cried but now I'm through
I cried, cried, cried
Too many nights
Too many tears
Too many years
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
All for one and one for all
You live, you give, you have a ball
There's no need to live on an island
Cause everyone here respects your opinion
It all adds up to
It's your strength we need
So get behind and push
If you don't want to lead
Cause it's all for one and one for all
You live, you give, you have a ball
I don't know your future plans
But divided I'm sure
You will not stand
I said all that to say
There's an easier way
If it's love that we share
Then there's no debt to pay
Cause we are all down here under the sky
Won't you try
Won't you try
We're all down here
You're not alone
You've been pushing and pulling and shoving
Since the day you were born
So let's try
All for one and one for all
You live, you give, you have a ball
And a smile will appear on your face
Cause suddenly, suddenly the world is a beautiful place
Cause it's all for one and one for all
You live, you give, you have a ball
All for one and one for all
You live, you give, you have a ball
All for one and one for all
Let's try, let's try
You live, you give, you have a ball
All for one and one for all
You live, you give, you have a ball
If it's love that we share
Love that we share
It's one for all
All for one and one for all
Get down inside
Together
(J.T.Stanley/John Bettis/B.Roberts)
Sometimes when your world seems so big and real
You may run to the shelter of walls
Sometimes you may wish
You could be like your shadow
It fits wherever it falls
Whenever the night's too deep to find
And the morning is too far away
Wherever you are
There's always a star to guide the way
There to guide the way
If you listen long enough
If you dream it strong enough
A door inside will open
And a light will flood the dark
Like a song too long unsung
Or a soul forever young
We all will find an answer
In the voice of the heart
Tonight if a dream should come to your sleep
With a picture you don't wanna see
Go where it leads, from secret to secret
You are what you want to be
Whenever the sun refuses to shine
And you can't chase the storm clouds away
Wherever you are there's always a star to guide the way
There to guide the way
If you listen long enough
If you dream it strong enough
A door inside will open
And a light will flood the dark
Like a song too long unsung
Or a soul forever young
We all will find an answer
In the voice of the heart
Living in a private world
There are times when it's hard to break through
So don't give up
Each time you hurt you've got nothing to lose
There's a voice inside of you
If you listen long enough
If you dream it strong enough
A door inside will open
And a light will flood the dark
Like a song too long unsung
Or a soul forever young
We all will find an answer
In the voice of the heart
If you listen long enough
(Listen)
If you dream it strong enough
(Dream it)
A door inside will open
And a light will flood the dark
Like a song too long unsung
Or a soul forever young
We will find the answer
In the voice of the heart
If you listen long enough
(Long enough)
If you dream it strong enough
(Strong enough)
A door inside will open
And a light will flood the dark
Like a song too long unsung
Or a soul forever young
We will find an answer
In the voice of the heart
If you listen long enough
If you dream it strong enough
In the voice
In the voice of the heart
We will find the answer
Like a song too long unsung
(Narada Michael Walden/S.J.Dakota/Germaine)
Take me to that place
Higher
Go, hold on
Go
(Take me higher)
(Take me higher)
In my mind I see the possibilities
When it comes to love there are no boundaries
Do you think that you and I can work it out
That's what true love's about
Baby we can find an answer if we look inside our hearts
Love will be there waiting for us
Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind us
We can learn to fly high above us
There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
See it on the news, there's trouble eveywhere
Gotta reach out show somebody that you care
It ain't good to let the bad news get us down
Let's spread some love around
Even if you want to go there
To a place above the clouds
Got to feel the power of love (power of love)
Baby we can rise above it if we leave our doubts behind
We can learn to fly high above us
There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
(repeat)
You gotta reach out
Feel the power of love
Show somebody you care
Take me...
Oh baby
Higher
Take me higher
There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
Where the birds are flying
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
(repeat)
Take me higher
Take me, take me
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
(repeat three times)
There's a place up in the sky
Where the sun is shining
Take me higher
(Take me higher)
There's a place I long to be
I want to go flying
(Take me higher)
(Jon-Jon/Babyface/R.Phillips)
Oh yeah
Hey hey
I wanna know, do you have style?
The kind of style that makes a woman want to lose her mind
And I wanna know when you make it worth my time
Will it be like all the rest won't give you best, just fall behind
'Coz I wanna know what turns you on
And you keep the loving strong
'Coz with me you don't have to ask
'Coz I'm the woman that'll give you what you need
Tell me
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
There's not a thing that I won't do
Once I find a man that gives me love it's kind of cool
Take any night by candlelight
I wanna be to you the one you never had before
'Coz I wanna know what turns you on
And you keep the loving strong
'Coz with me you don't have to ask
'Coz I'm the woman that'll give you what you need
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, come on
I'll be all that you need
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
Do you think you can swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
'Coz I wanna know what turns you on
Oh baby, keep it strong
You don't have to ask
'Coz I'm the woman that'll give you what you need
Tell me
Swing it, swing it, swing it with me
Come on baby
Swing it, swing it, swing it with me
Do you, do you
Swing it, swing it, swing it with me
Do you
Do you think that you could swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
Do you swing it
Do you think that you could swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
Do you think that you could swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
Do you think that you could swing a little time with me
Swing it, swing it
I'll be all that you need
Swing it, swing it, swing it
You can do it
(Nick Martinelli)
Kiss... Soul kiss...
If you wanna talk and you wanna laugh a while
Or you just want silence and a smile
If you wanna walk or just float along the Nile
If you wanna turn the day into something kind of night
All you have to do is breathe with your lips close to mine
Oh. baby. that's the kinda love we've got
We don't have to look too far to try to find a love that night
Soul kiss where love can't miss
We found a way to hold on to the wonders of a
Soul kiss kind of bliss
That finds its way straight into the one you love
If you wanna cry or just listen to your sighs
There's no judgement in these eyes
Boy. if you wanna fly or maybe settle in Versailles
We could just order pizza an' roll around and start a fire
All you have to do is breathe with your lips close to mine
oh. baby. that's the kinda love we've got
We don't even have to stop to check the clock we're so on time
Soul kiss where love can't miss
We found a way to hold on to the wonders of a
Soul kiss kind of bliss
That finds its way straight into the one you love
Baby... soul kiss...
Kiss... soul kiss...
Hey, come on...
Soul kiss where love can't miss
We found a way to hold on to the wonders of a
Soul kiss kind of bliss
That finds its way straight into the one you love
Kiss... kiss me... the soul kiss... straight into the one you love
If you wanna walk.. if you wanna talk... if you wanna fly... if you wanna cry
Kiss... come on... gimme a little soul kiss...
(Narada Michael Walden/S.J.Dakota/P.Glass)
They tell us it's better
That people should stay with their own kind
Divided by colour, afraid to be hurt by the other (yeah)
What if we try talking
We'll see we're the same on the inside
Can't let it, can't let hatred rule
Let your love in
Only love can conquer all
Only love can break down the walls
Only love can conquer all
Only love (only love)
Only love (only love)
Oh yeah
The wheel keeps, keeps on turning
We pass all our fears to our children
Rule the playground
The lines are all drawn into colours (yes)
What if we, we try harder
What if we reach out to each other (to each other)
Can't let it, can't let hatred rule
Let your love in
Let your love in
Only love can conquer all
Only love can break down the walls
Only love can conquer all
Only love (only love)
Only love (only love)
Oh yeah
Only love can conquer all
Only love can break down these walls
Only love can conquer all
Only love (only love)
Only love (only love)
Only love
(Only love)
Only love
(Only love)
Only only only
Only love
(Only love)
Only love
(Only love)
Only love
(B.Hull/Brenda Russell)
Love we all hope to find
It'll come so easy or can take its time
But I've never given up along the way
One day you're gonna raise your blinds
And evey little dew drop is a treasured find, oh my
When you say the things you have to say
Wake up and the day is dawning
It's another chance to change your mind
Reaching for the stars around you
I found you
Let somebody know what you really love
Show somebody just what you're made of
Always in a rush, don't you see the sign?
You can always take the time
(Let somebody know)
Just when you think you got it done
In just a moment it can turn around, oh my
When you're wishing for yesterday
Wake up and the day is dawning
It's another chance to change your mind
Reaching for the stars around you
I found you
Let somebody know what you really love
Show somebody just what you're made of
Always in a rush, don't you see the sign?
You can always take the time
To let somebody know that you really care
Let somebody see what you have to share
Oh yeah
It's a simple thing
To let somebody know
Always in a rush, don't you see the sign?
You can always take the time
Let somebody feel the tears that you cry
Let them know the love is still alive, oh alive
It's a simple thing
To let somebody know (somebody)
Let somebody know (somebody)
Let somebody know, oh yeah (somebody)
Somebody baby
Let somebody know, oh yeah (somebody)
You gotta let somebody know (somebody), somebody
Let somebody know (somebody)
(Jon-Jon/Babyface/C.Liscomb)
Something about you makes me feel this way
Boy I wanna know what you're startin'
Baby you can relax as a matter of fact
There's a time for love and that time's now
Since the mood's right
I only wanna see you by the moonlight
While we make sweet love
By the starlight
Baby let me take control
Oh baby
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
All night, baby all night
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
All night, baby all night
Can you stay right here and you hold me tight
All through the night
Doesn't that sound real nice
If control could be taken, would you take control of me
And lead me to extacy
Since the mood's right
I only wanna see you by the moonlight
While we make sweet love
By the starlight
Baby let me take control
Oh baby
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it there baby
All night, baby all night
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
All night, baby all night
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
All night, baby all night
Baby, keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
All night, baby all night
I've been waiting
Can't ignore what I feel inside my heart
I won't hold back I'll it go tonight
Gonna take control
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
Keep it right there
All night, baby all night
(repeat to fade)
(M.Seward)
Hey, oh
Hey yeah
Hey baby, hey baby
The phone is ringing
And I'm running late
I've no time to get it
'Coz I'm expecting you at eight
Heard your voice on the message
I'm surprised you called
Said you're all tied up
And you ain't comin' at all
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby don't love me at all
You're just gonna make me crazy
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby don't love me at all
If you're not gonna love me right, oh
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
At all
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
At all
Another box of roses outside on my porch
Twelve long excuses none of them stop the hurt
Where's this going, do you really care?
Is this real love, I don't know anymore I swear
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby don't love me at all
Baby don't make me crazy
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby don't love me at all
If you're not gonna love me right, yeah
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Oh baby
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
I really want you, oh baby
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
If you're not gonna love me right
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Baby just make me crazy
Baby, I want you here
If you're not here it makes me feel like
I can't trust you
You make me crazy if you really love me
You see
Oh, I get confused when you hold me next to you
I wanna go further, oh baby yes I do
I just can't hold on to something that won't last
So we'd better slow down, and maybe not go so fast
Maybe not go so fast
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby don't love me at all
You're just gonna make me crazy
(If you're not gonna love me right)
If you're not gonna love me
Baby don't love me, baby don't love me, baby don't love me
If you're not gonna love me right
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby, don't love me at all
You're just gonna make me crazy
If you're not gonna love me right
Baby, don't love me at all
You're just gonna make me crazy
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Baby don't love, baby don't love me
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Baby don't love, baby don't love me
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Baby don't love, baby don't love me
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
If you're not gonna do it right
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
If you're not gonna do it right
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
If you're not gonna do it right
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Baby don't love, baby don't love me
(Baby don't love, baby don't love me)
Baby don't love, baby don't love, baby don't love me
(Brenda Russel/A. Rich/Chris Difford)
What a sweet surprise
Can't believe my eyes
This has really made my day
It's so out of the blue
Runnin' in to you
That I just don't know what to say
It's so hard to forget the last time we met
How everything just went so wrong
I'm so happy to see you again
I'm so happy to see you again, yeah
Haven't been so happy
Since I don't know when to see you again
It does my heart good
Oh, you know I could
Just break down and cry
Always felt so bad
It still makes me sad for the way we said goodbye
Oh, but seeing you here brings it back so clear
We've been apart for too long
I'm so happy to see you again
I'm so happy to see you again, yeah
Haven't been so happy
Since I don't know when to see you again
I'm so happy now
But has another found a love that I let down
Love failed to recognize
And if you're still all alone
Well baby, come back home
And let's give it one more try
I'm so happy to see you again
I'm so happy to see you again, yeah
Haven't been so happy
Since I don't know, I don't know when to see you again
Ooh I'm so happy now
I'm so aah-aah-aah-aah-
I don't know when to see you again
To say it boy, you know, you know I'm so happy now
I'm so aah-aah-aah-aah-
I don't know when to see you again
Yeah, I'm so happy now
(Liz Vidal/Tom Snow)
Last night while we were talking the way that old friends do
I suddenly got lost in my yesterdays with you
I told you that in my heart you would always be the one
That I'd lie waking in the dark, pray that you will come
But I didn't mean to say that
Somehow it just slipped out
I swear that I would take it back
If I could right now
All I ask is you believe
I'd forgotten where I was
With you there so close to me
I thought that we were still in love
Oh I knew just what I'd done when you stood up so fast
And say the friends that we'd become can't hold on to the past
You said it's been a long long time since love came to an end
If I hadn't learned to draw the line, it's useless to pretend
But I didn't mean to say that
Somehow it just slipped out
I swear that I would take it back
If I could right now
All I ask is you believe
I'd forgotten where I was
With you there so close to me
I thought that we were still in love
I don't think I could take goodbye, that much is still the truth
Won't you forgive me just for one night, it's what a friend would do
'Coz I didn't mean to say that
Somehow it just slipped out
I swear that I would take it back
If I could right now
All I ask is you believe
I'd forgotten where I was
With you there so close to me
I thought that we were still in love
Still in love
I thought that we were still in love
(Chuck Boom/A-Tone)
Don't stop
Love me right
Don't stop doing what you're doing
The way you touch me makes me feel so good
There's something about the way you love me
Boy you got me calling out your name
I love the way you love me baby
I can never run away from you
Give me all of your good love
Until I overflow
Don't stop
Don't stop
Love me right
Love me right
Kiss me any time you want to
Love with you is where I wanna be
Could we do what you do to me
I just can't get enough
Don't stop
Don't stop
Love me right
Love me right
I like what you do boy
(I like what you do boy)
You bring me so much joy
(So much joy)
So much that I can't get enough
(I can't get enough)
And I l-o-v-e you
Don't stop
Don't stop
Love me right
Love me right
The time that you're givin' good
I like it a lot
It goes on and on
And you know it don't stop
As you relaxin' max as I kick dope tracks
And yo' it's on like that
With the D-I-A-N-A Ross
Yeah you can't touch the boss
'Coz baby got the bum love
And you're only one that I'm thinking of
It don't stop
Don't stop
Don't stop
Love me right
Love me right
Don't stop
Don't stop
Love me right
Love me right
Don't stop
(P. Castro/M.A. Kelly)
Waiting on the wings
On the wings of time
Wonder what's to come
And what we will find
Dancing on a dream
In the magic of our mind
Reaching for the sun
As long as it shines
Living day to day
While we're on our way
We'll find we're already there
We are the children
We are the children
We are the children of the world
Underneath the blue
In a solitary light
Guiding by a star
A star in the night
The enemy we see
Is the enemy inside
Knowing we can win
Without knowing why
We'd be lost in hope
While we search for more
We find we're already there
We are the children
We are the children
We are the children of the world
We are the children
We are the children
We are the children of the world
How many times do we look to the sky
Knowing we've nothing to lose
We are the children who wanted to fly
Now we can fly to the moon
We are the children
We are the children
We are the children of the world
We are the children
We are the children
We are the children of the world
(K. De Vito/R. Benson)
I made the first move on the floor
Hard on the points
And driving hard for more
But you weren't keeping score
I couldn't let you get away
I tried to think of something cool to say
So I'll beg you to stay
Nobody turns my head
Nobody knocks me dead
Nobody makes me crazy like you do
Like you do
You told me to call you on the phone
It's busy for hours
Then you're never home
Or you're not alone
You left me standing on the street
It's pouring down rain and burning up in heat
And I'm so incomplete
Nobody makes me a fool
Nobody breaks my rules
Nobody makes me crazy like you do
Like you do
Say it's alright
Say it's alright
Say we'll spend some time together
Beware the heart
Unleashed and unchained
I'm on the edge
And I'm not ashamed
Finally in my deepest hope
In my prison under my control
I'll never let you go
Nobody's half as tough
Nobody tears me up
Nobody makes me crazy like you do
Nobody turns my head
Nobody knocks me dead
Nobody makes me crazy like you do
Like you do
Like you do
Say it's alright
Say it's alright
Say we'll spend some time together
Say it's alright
Say it's alright
Say we'll spend some time together
(repeat to fade)
(S. Kipner/T. Shaddick)
I don't understand it
'Cause you won't say yes
But you don't say no
You say you know we shouldn't
You keep holding out
But you don't let go
I'm giving up on trying
To sell you things
That you ain't buying
It's your move
I've made up my mind
Time is running out
Make a move
Oh, we can go on
Do you understand
It's all in your hands
It's your move
You're giving me the business
With what old come-on
But you don't come across
You get me so excited
Don't you know you're such a tease
When I think you're getting hot
You're not
So what's the problem
What's wrong
This kiss and miss
You know it can't go on
It's your move
I've made up my mind
Time is running out
Make a move
'Cause we can't go on
I want you to know
It's your move
Your turn to go
I'm giving up on trying
To sell you things you ain't buying
It's your move
I've made up my mind
Time is running out
Make a move
Oh, we can't go on
Do you understand
It's all in your hands
It's your move
I've made up my mind
Time is running out
Make a move
Oh, we can't go on
Do you understand
It's all in your hand
It's your move
I've made up my mind
Time is running out
Make a move
Oh, we can't go on
Do you understand
It's all in your hands
It's your move
I've made up my mind
Time is running out
(B. Dylan)
May God bless
And keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb every road
And may you stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the light surrounding you
May you always be gracious
Stand upright and be strong
And may you stay
Stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
May you stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
With the winds changing shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay
Forever young
Forever young
Stay forever young
Stay forever young
Stay
Stay forever young
Forever young
Forever young
Stay forever young
(T. Renis/J. Iglesias/C. Weil)
I've never had this feeling before
I've never wanted anyone more
And something in your eyes tells me
You feel the way that I do
(I feel like you do)
If you would like to stay here all night
You know that I would say
It's all right
'Though I'm saying yes
I confess
I've got more on my mind
'Cause I want more of you
Than your time
All of you, your body and soul
Every kind of love you can express
All the secret dreams you've never told
I want everything
And I'll take nothing less
All of you as long as you live
Everything you've never shared before
I want all of you that you can give
All your joys and all your sorrows
Your todays and your tomorrows
How I long to feel the warmth of your touch
And then if I'm not asking too much
I'd like to spend my life wand'ring through
All the wonders of you
And when we're lying close in the dark
So close I feel each beat of your heart
I want you to reveal what you feel
All you hold deep inside
There is nothing I want you to hide
All of you, your body and soul
Everything you want this love to be
I want all of you
All that you can give
And in return for all your giving
Let me give you all of me
All of you, your body and soul
Every kind of love you can express
All the secret dreams you've never told
I want everything (everything) everything
All of you as long as you live
(As long as you live)
Everything you want this love to be
I want all of you
All that you can give
In return (in return) I wanna give you
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Bye baby, see you around
Didn't I tell you I wouldn't hold you down
Take good care of yourself, y'hear
Don't let me hear about you shedding a tear
You're gonna make it
You're gonna take it
Remember me as a sunny day
That you once had, along the way
Didn't I inspire you a little higher
Remember me as a funny clown
That made you laugh when you were down
Didn't I boy, didn't I boy
Remember me as a big balloon
At a carnaval that ended too soon
Remember me as a breath of spring
Remember me as a good thing
Bye baby, see you around
I already know about the new love you've found
What can I do but wish you well
What we had was really swell
I won't forget it, I have no regrets
Remember me as a sound of laughter
And my face the morning after
Didn't the sky beckon us to fly?
Yes, you'l remember the times we fought
But don't forget me in your tender thoughts
Please darlin' oh yeah
Remember me when you drink the wine
Of sweet succes and I gave you my best
Remember me every song you sing
Remember me as a good thing
Remember me as a sunny day
Please darling, remember me as a good thing
Remember me when you drink the wine
Remember me as a good thing
Remember me as a big balloon
Don't forget me darling
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
I roll the dice
Seven eleven
You'll either take me down
Or you'll take me to heaven
And I'm so glad
I took the chance on you baby
I said I'm so glad
I took the chance on you baby
My friends all say
He don't play by the rules
So listen
Don't you be no fool
Don't you know, you're just a beginner
So look at me now
I'm a winner
I'm a winner
Yes, I am
She's a winner
Yeah, yes I am
She's a winner
Like a roulette wheel
Spinning around in my head
I put my chips on nine
Gamblin' you'd be mine
And I'm so glad
I took a chance on you baby
Say I'm so glad
I took the chance on you baby
My friends all say
We just don't understand it
You play this game
You'll come out empty handed
'Cause here we arrange her
And then shortchange her
But I fooled them, y'all
I'm a winner
I'm a winner
Yes I am
She's a winner
Yes I am
Put that money down
and put 'dem chips on nine
I'm a gambling girl
And I give all I got
So I am at your love
And I hit the jackpot
And I'm so glad
I took a chance on you baby
I'm so glad
I took the chance on you baby
I'm a winner
Yes I am
I'm a winner
Yes I am
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Every star has a twinkle
Every palm has a wrinkle
Every leaf comes from a tree
I would agree
So if everything is made up of two
And the sky really needs the blue
For my other half
I'll settle for you
Every future has a past
Every first has a last
Every night has a day
Come what may
So if everything is made up of two
Whether it be old or new
For my other half
I'll settle for you
Who wants to be like a sea without a shore
The love just drifting forever more
Every smile has a frown
All you gotta do is turn it upside down
Every house has a door
Of that I'm sure
So if everything is made up of two
I think it would be best if you know
For my other half
I'll settle for you
Don't you know, I'll settle for you
I'll settle for you
If I had to settle, baby
I'll settle for you
Don't you know, I'll settle for you
(Brian Holland/Nickolas Ashford/ValerieSimpson)
Here's a tear, for a souvenir
And a dream, that's torn at the seams
Here's a promise you made to me
Of the tomorrow I'll never see
And then you're free to go
But I can't give back the love
I feel for you
I'm gonna be stuck with it
No matter what I do
Take these arms that held you close
I thought I was the one you needed the most
Take these hands, they're no good to me
That used to touch you so tenderly
But I can't give back the love
That's a part of me
If you want just a little bit
You have to take all of me
Here's a ring
That didn't mean a thing
And the letters you wrote
That gave my young heart hope
Take the pillow where my dreams were made
And the mind, where the thought of you stayed
But baby, you should know
That I can't give back the love
I feel for you
I'm gonna be stuck with it
No matter what I do
Take these eyes that once could see
Now reflections of a misery
The hapiness I thought would last
Now a becoming just a thing of the past
But I can't give back the love
That's a part of me
If you want just a little bit
You have to take all of me
No, I can't give back
No, I feel for you
Oh, I'm gonna be stuck
No matter what I do
'Cause it'll grow 'till the world
Don't go 'round no more
But I can't give back the love
I feel for you
I'm gonna be stuck with it
No matter what I do
But I can't give back the love
I feel for you
I'm gonna be stuck with it
No matter what I do
But I can't give back the love
I feel for you
I'm gonna be stuck with it
No matter what I do
(M. Pinkard/W. Tracy/D. Tauber)
I fell in love with you
The first time I looked into
Them there eyes
'Cause you have a certain
Little cute way of flirting with
Them there eyes
They make me feel so happy
They make me feel so blue
I'm falling, no stalling
In a great big way for you
My heart is jumping
You started something with
Them there eyes
You better look out
Little brown eyes
If you're wise
They sparkle, they bubble
Gonna get you in a whole lotta trouble
Ooh baby, them there eyes
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Remember when you left?
You had your own rules about playing the game
And any day, you could walk away feeling no pain
Now look at yourself
You're all hung up on somebody else
And in your eyes I see all the signs of the misery
That you laid on me
Baby, baby
Didn't you know you'd have to cry sometime?
Didn't you know
Didn't you know you'd have to hurt sometime?
Didn't you know that you'd lose your pride?
Didn't anybody tell you love had another side?
You used to be so proud
Now, your head's a little lower
And you walk slower
And you don't talk so loud
You've gotten wise
You know how love can build you up one moment
And the next, cut you down to size
Then you discover
All she told you was a bunch of lies
Baby, baby
Didn't you know you'd have to cry sometime?
Didn't you know
Didn't you know you'd have to hurt sometime?
Didn't you know that you'd lose your pride?
Didn't anybody tell you love had another side?
Baby, baby
Didn't you know you'd have to cry sometime?
Didn't you know
Didn't you know you'd have to hurt sometime?
Didn't you know you'd have to cry sometime?
Didn't you know you'd have to hurt sometime?
Didn't you know you'd have to hurt sometime?
Didn't you know you'd have to hurt sometime?
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson/R. Monica)
Did you read the morning paper
Did you see the front headline
Did you read the morning paper
Baby let me lend you mine
There on the front page was a picture
Of a crowd as they watched a parade passing by
And through the haze of last nights sleep
Something familiar caught my eye
There was a couple looking so much in love, yes
They had a front line view
And as I pulled the paper closer
I realized standing next to her it was you
Did you read the morning paper
Did you see the front headline
Did you read the morning paper
Baby let me lend you mine
Now I know why you've been working late each night
And no longer have desire to ever hold me tight
And your busy, busy schedule was all a lie
Oh, even the dream with a bonus, oh just another alibi
Did you read the morning paper
Did you see the front headline
Did you read the morning paper
Baby let me lend you mine
Did you get the news today
Did you read the morning paper
Isn't the picture very clear
Where do we go from here
Did you read the morning paper
Did you see the front headlines
Did you read the morning paper
Baby let me lend you mine
Oh, what now
Did you read the morning paper
Did you get the news today
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
And if you see him
Tell him I miss him
Tell him I feel so bad
For messing up what we had
And if you see him
Tell him I'm sorry
And I regret the day
I let him walk away
And I want to be by his side
And I need his love and pride
And I need him
And if you see him
Tell him I'm begging
I'll do a song and dance
Just for a second chance
And if you see him
Tell him just how I look
The circles underneath my eyes
The make up don't seem to hide
And I stay awake every night
And I pray that he just might walk in
And love me
Walk in and love me
I miss him more than he'll ever know
Tell him he was
My everything
He was more than just a flame
And I need him
I miss him
And if you see him
Tell him my fire
No, it's just won't burn
Till the day that he returns
And I want to be by his side
And I need his love and pride
And if you see him
Tell him I'm begging
(Alan Chapman/Michael Hanna)
Whenever I touch you
Lately you seem to pull away OK
Maybe I'm trying too hard to hang on
But whenever I hold you
You never look into my eyes, surprised
I guess I was fooling myself all along
Love lies
'Cause it doesn't last forever
Love lies
It makes you feel so clever
You give and it just takes
And leaves your heart to ache
Love lies
Whenever I kiss you
You never want to lose control so cold
Its taken so long to find out
But now I see that we can't even talk now
How your love always turned me on
They're gone
This isn't how I thought love is gonna be
Love lies
'Cause it doesn't last forever
Love lies
Though it makes you feel so clever
You can give and it just takes
And leaves your heart to ache
Love lies
Love lies
Love lies
Love lies
Love lies
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
Thought I could make it
Without you
Thought I could walk away
And never look back
Thought I had the secret
To stop these eyes from crying
Told myself he were no good
So what's the need in trying
But as you see, here I am
Loving you stronger than ever
Promising to be better
Getting into my head
I don't know how
To be nothing but yours
I guess I should have learned
From all the befores
I wrote a nice long letter
Explaining my reasons for leaving
Hoping it would tear you apart
And leave you grieving
I bet you didn't even read it
You're so familiar with the lines
You just glanced up at the clock
'Cause you knew the exact time I'd knock
Without pride
Here I stand
Waiting for your forgiveness
This is where I belong
Come what may
This time I'll stay
You might as well lock all the doors
I guess I should have learned
From all the befores
Promising to be better
And getting into my head
I don't know how to be nothing but yours
I guess I should have learned
From all the befores
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
If it didn't hurt so bad
If it didn't hurt so bad
Maybe I could cry
If I thought it was all a joke
And you were putting me on
If I could just make a wish
And this moment would be all gone
If I could see a trace of hope
Somewhere in your eyes
Maybe then I could do
A simple thing like cry
If it didn't hurt so bad
If it didn't hurt so bad
Maybe I could cry
Don't you know I plan to spend
Every moment of my life with you
Now you're trying to tell me
That my dreams just won't come true
Thanks for giving me a million reasons why
But it hurts too bad to do
A simple thing like cry
If I thought it was all a joke
And you were putting me on
If I could just make a wish
And this moment would be all gone
If I could see a trace of hope
Somewhere in your eyes
Maybe then I could do
A simple thing like cry
If it didn't hurt so bad
If it didn't hurt me so bad
Maybe I could
If it didn't hurt so bad
Maybe I could cry
I could cry, cry
If it didn't hurt me
If I didn't love you
Hurt me
Southern trees bear a strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the roots
Black bodies swingin' in the southern breeze
Strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees
Pastoral scene of the gallant south
The bulging eyes and twisted mouth
Scent of magnolias sweet and fresh
And the sudden smell of burning flesh
Here is the fruit
For the crows to pluck
For the rain to gather
For the wind to suck
For the sun to rot
For the tree to drop
(W. Wilson)
Up in Harlem every saturday night
Were the highbrows get together, just to write
They all congregate at an allnite hack
What they do is ooh papa dah
Ol' Hannah Brown, way cross town
Gets full of corn and starts brining 'em down
And at the break of day
You can hear ol' Hannah say
Gimme a pigfoot and a bottle of beer
Send me daddy, move right down
I feel just like I wanna clown
Give the piano player a drink
Because he's bringing me down
He's got rhythm, when he stomps his feet
He moves me right off to sleep
Check all your razors and your guns
We're gonna be arrested when the wagon comes
Gimme a pigfoot and a bottle of beer
Send me 'cause I don't care
I want a pigfoot and a bottle of gin
Send me daddy, move right in
Feel just like I wanna shop
Give the piano player a drink
Because he's knocking me out
He's got rhythm when he stomps his feet
He moves me right off to sleep
Check all your razors and your guns
We're gonna do the huckabuck until the rising sun
Gimme a pigfoot and a bottle of gin
Move me 'cause I don't care
I want a pigfoot and a bottle of beer
(Berry Blue/Rob Bowkett)
Who left my lover in the rain
Who washed away the colors in my life again
Who left my lover in the rain
Who washed away the colors in my life
There's no use crying, trying hard
What else can I do
But he becomes another man
Another case of fool
Why go on living and giving up
Much more than I receive
Its taken time to realize
But now I've opened my eyes to you
Who left my lover in the rain
Who washed away the colors in my life again
Who left my lover in the rain
Who washed away the colors in my life
But who is right, who was wrong
When love just fades away
It could've been me, it could've been you
But now I never find out who
Who left my lover in the rain
Who washed away the colors in my life again
Who left my lover in the rain
Who washed away the colors in my life again
Who left my lover in the rain
Hush now, don't explain
Just say you'll remain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain
What is there to gain?
Skip that lipstick
Don't explain
You know that I love you
And what love endures
All my thoughts are of you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
I'm glad you're back
Don't explain
You know that I love you
What love endures
All my thoughts of you
For I'm so completely yours
Cry to hear folks chatter
And I know you cheat
Right or wrong, don't matter
When you're with me, sweet
Hush now, don't explain
You're my joy and pain
My life's yours, love
(Diana Ross/Steve Goldstein)
Turn me over...
(Randy Handley)
Because I saw your face
A photograph I had misplaced
Now I'm stuck remembering
What can not be replaced
'Cause I spoke your name
I felt a sudden chill
'Cause I dream of you
I know I always will
I'm still in love
I can't let go
My heart's made up it's mind
A long, long time ago
I'm still in love
I haven't changed
After all I'm still in love
'Cause you were my friend
When no one seemed to care
Now I'm stuck remembering
Oh, I do wish that you were here
'Cause you knew my mind
Life will come apart
Because you showed me
I could make another start
I'm still in love
I haven't changed
After all I'm still in love
If there comes a time
And if you finally feel the way I do
Don't be afraid to call me
And tell me
I'm still in love
I can't let go
My heart's made up it's mind
Long, long time ago
I'm still in love
I will never change
After all I'm still in love
(Diana Ross/Bill Wray/Bob Mounsey)
So close
When I look into your eyes
So close
I feel I'm hypnotized
I wanna stay here
For the rest of my life
So close
When you smile at me that way
So close
It takes my breathe away
I love you more
With every beat of my heart
Ooh, I remember the night we met
I knew I'd never, ever be the same
Ooh, I remember the night you said you loved me
In and instant my whole world changed
So close (closer and closer)
Feel your body next to mine
So close (closer and closer)
(closer and closer and closer)
I'll lose a sense of time
I wanna stay here for the rest of my life
I wanna stay here for the rest of my life
Ooh, I remember the night we met
I knew I never ever be the same
Ooh, I remember the first time you said you loved me
I love you darling
In an instant my whole world changed
So close (closer and closer)
Being here with you
So close
And there's nothing I'd rather do
Than make you stay here
And I'll keep you always so close
Closer and closer
Come on closer to me boy
(Michael Masser/Lomda creed)
Hold me, touch me, make me your woman
I will love you with sweet surrender
Tonight our hearts will beat as one
So won't you hold me, make me your woman
Tonight, something in your eyes I see
A pure and simple honesty
Won't you hold me in your arms
Tonight will last forever
Let's not waste this precious time
This moment's ours to treasure
Won't you hold me in your arms
Don't make me wait forever
When the morning sun appears
We'll find our way together
Believe you when you say that you love me
Know that I won't take you for granted
Tonight our hearts will beat as one
Hold me, make me your woman
Tonight, something in your eyes I see
I won't betray your trust in me
Won't you hold me in your arms
Tonight will last forever
Let's not waste this precious time
This moment's ours to treasure
Won't you hold me in your arms
Don't make me wait forever
When the morning sun appears
We'll find our way together
Hold me, touch me
Make me your woman tonight
(David Roberts)
Who will be the one you run to
Whenever it's dark and cold outside
And where will you go
When you need a place to hide
Baby, did you know that I'd loved you still
But I won't relax until
You're back in my arms
Can't you see that my love is real
Darling, anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
And you know I'll find you
Anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
'Cause I must remind you
I would sail a boat across the sea
I would fly a plane to wherever you may be
Think you should know
That my love can only grow
But if it's the last thing that I'll ever do
I swear that I'll make it back to you
Before you leave
There's one thing that you must believe
Darling, anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
And you know I'll find you
Anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
'Cause I must remind you
I would sail a boat across the sea
I would fly a plane to wherever you may be
Think you should know
That my love can only grow
But if it's the last thing that I'll ever do
I swear that I'll make it back to you
Before you leave
There's one thing that you must believe
Darling, anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
And you know I'll find you
Anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
'Cause I must remind you
Anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
And you know I'll find you
Anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
'Cause I must remind you
Anywhere you run to
I will be right behind you
And you know I'll find you...
(R. Van Hoy/D. Allen/E. Struzick)
You don't have to say
I love you everyday
You do it
And you don't have to try
To keep me satisfied
You do it
Look what you have done
You're the only one
Who can take me away
And when you can't be mine
I spend all my time
Just waiting
Till you came back around
'Cause no one else I found
Can do it
The way you do it to me
When you love me baby
When I need to feel
The way I love to feel
You do it
I can't live without
The way you know how
To do it
Tell me what did I do right
To get you in my life
When I need you
Need you to stay
At times it almost seems
I stepped into a dream
And you hold me
I guess I'm tryin' to say
Can't do without the way
You do it
The way you do it to me
When you love me baby
I really do love the way that you do it to me
What did I do right
To get you in my life
When I need you
Need you to stay
At times it almost seems
I step into a dream
And you hold me
I guess I'm tryin' to say
Can't do without the way
You do it
The way you do it to me
When you love me baby
You don't have to say
I love you everyday
You do it
And you don't have to try
To keep me satisfied
You do it
(R. parker, Jr.)
I wanna get it straight up front
Let's tell each other what we want
So we can both decide up front
If we like it or we don't
Just as long as I'm single
I'm gonna do what the heck I please
And I dn't feel it's fair
For you to be restricting me
If you want a serious commitment
You gotta first make one yourself
If you want it one sided
You'd netter find somebody else
I wanna get it straight up front
Let's tell each other what we want
So we can both decide up front
If we like it or we don't
Now I've been in relatioships
Where I've given all of myself
I did everything for him
He did everyrthing for someone else
Now don't musuderstand me
I'm not prejudging you
But if you plan to fool around
Let me know so I can do it too
I wanna get it straight up front
Let's tell each other what we want
So we can both decide up front
If we like it or we don't
Now I know everything can't be predicted
Because love don't work that way
But we can at least agree on the rules
Before we start to play
I wanna get it straight up front
Let's tell each other what we want
So we can both decide up front
If we like it or we don't
(M. McDonald/E. Sanford)
It may seem like the wrong time
To let somebody near
But baby don't fear me
I just want to lend an ear
You can run for cover
Oh, but darling, don't you see
For every smile there's a teardrop
And that's just how it's gonna be
So it went wrong, somewhere down the line
But you can't hold on, it's just a waste of time
Boy you're gonna laugh (just a little bit)
And live through some tears (just a little bit)
Until you finally learn (that the point of it)
Is that love will come again
That's how you start over
That's how you begin again
That's how you start over
Anyone who's lost love
Always seems to swear
To never give your heart away
For someone to share
Listen to your heart, each beat brings you nearer
Till you understand, nothing seems too clear
Boy you're gonna laugh (just a little bit)
And live through some tears (just a little bit)
Until you finally learn (that the point of it)
Is that love will come again
That's how you start over
That's how you begin again
That's how you start over
Love will come again
(D. Fagen)
I knew from the first time I saw you
I wanted you for myself
You feel the same though it's got to be wrong
We each belong to somebody else
Once it was vague desire
Now it's a raging fire
Those things that people are saying
Can't keep our love on the shelf
How long can we talk about it
What good is life without it
Love will make it right
Love will make it right
Love will choose the night
Love will make it right
Four friends are driving on Sunday
Our smiles a useless disguise
By now they know what's inside our hearts
My sweet, it shows in your eyes
Through all the foolish laughter
They know just what we're after
How long can we keep on living
This life of unspoken lies
Some will be touched with sadness
But how can we stop the madness
Love will make it right
Love will make it right
Love will choose the night
Love will make it right
Some will be touched with sadness
But how can we stop the madness
Love will make it right
Love will make it right
Love will choose the night
Love will make it right
(R. Parker, Jr.)
Had a nice time
I enjoyed the picture show
When you walked me to my door
I knew I wanted more
When I asked you in
It was already getting late
Though I knew better
I didn't eaven hesitate
I like the way you hold me
And make me feel so good
Though I say I wouldn't
You kinda knew that I would
It's been so long since I've
Been with a man
Better ask myself
While I still can
Is this love or is it just loneliness
When the sun comes up is this something we will both regret
Is this love or is it just loneliness
We ought to stop and ask ourselves is it really worth it
And how about you
Do you really want me
Or am I just here
To please your masculinity
You don't see me emough
To let me know you care
You know the worst thing for a woman
Is a sometime love affair
Seems like every time
I satisfy your needs
You don't call me back
For two or three weeks
What am I gonna do
I just can't fight
The temptation of loving you
Is this love or is it just loneliness
When the sun comes up is this something we will both regret
Is this love or is it just loneliness
We ought to stop and ask ourselves is it really worth it
Sometimes it's hard
To tel the difference
I'm just not sure
if it's worth it
Is this love or is it just loneliness
When the sun comes up is this something we will both regret
Is this love or is it just loneliness
We ought to stop and ask ourselves is it really worth it
'Cause you never show up 'til midnight
Then you go home early
Now you know that ain't right
I've got a question I wanna ask you
Do you really love me or am I just a fool
Is this love or is it just loneliness
When the sun comes up is this something we will both regret
Is this love or is it just loneliness
We ought to stop and ask ourselves is it really worth it
(D. Ross/R. Chew)
Girls you are passion
With your every more
You set the fashion
Mirrors make you invisible
Magic in a vision
So tear down the walls
Get into action
Isn't it time you
Were the main attraction
You want to taste the fast life
And fall in love through the camera's eye
Girls show the world that you believe
Girls show the world you really care
Girls show the world that you belong
Girls show the world a miracle
You want to be that girl
The best in all the woorld
Next month's cover girl
You are passion
With your every move
You set the fashion
So tear down the walls
Get into action
Isn't it time you
Were the main attraction
You want to taste the fast life
And fall in love through the camera's eye
Girls show the world that you believe
Girls show the world you really care
Girls show the world that you belong
Girls show the world a miracle
(G. Wright/K. Patterson)
Yes I believe in fairy tales
And all my favorites come true
The handsome prince rides in
And he sweeps me of my feet
And then it turns out to be you
Baby, I am the romantic kind
But you're the hero in my eyes
I knew when you walked into the room
You were the one, you were the one
You are bringing me the sun and the moon
You were the one, you were the one
Though I don't think that it was just by chance
You must have felt it like I did
It was enchantment with just one glance
A fantasy we both can live
Into the sunset you and me
Just like an old harlequin movie scene
I knew when you walked into the room
You were the one, you were the one
You are bringing me the sun and the moon
You were the one, you were the one
I knew when you walked into the room
You were the one, you were the one
You are bringing me the sun and the moon
You were the one
It was you, yeah
It was you
It was you
I knew when you walked into the room
It was you
You are bringing me the sun and the moon
It was you, yeah, you were the one
You are bringing me the sun and the moon
You are the one, you are the one
I knew when you walked into the room
You were the one, you were the one
You are bringing me the sun and the moon
You were the one, you were the one
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
You've given me so much warmth
I don't see how I could ever grow cold
In my mind there's a picture of you and I
That nobody has the price to buy
I don't know what made you change your mind
But you'll be back
It's just a matter of time
'Cause what you gave me is more than enough to last
Ooh, baby
What you gave me is more than enough to last
Yeah, into my life you came
Like a breath of spring
Giving me a song to sing
Though I know you're leaving
But I won't be grieving
'Cause time has a way of showing us
The things that we really need
And no matter where you go
I know you'll find your way back home
'Cause though I know it's not reality
You'll always be a part of me
'Cause what you gave me is more than enough to last
What you gave me is more than enough to last
What you gave me
What you gave me is more than enough to last
Yes, yes it's more
It's more than enough to last
Yes, yes it's more
It's more than enough to last
What you gave me is more than enough to last
What you gave me is more than enough to last
What you gave me is more than enough to last
What you gave me is more than enough to last
(M. Masser/P. Sawyer)
Together, together
Like a leaf stuck to a tree
And that's the way it oughta be
With you and me, forever more
Never ooh, never
Do I ever think of you
Without including myself
Lying close to you, forever more
It's not so easy loving you
And yet still giving you your freedom
But like a butterfly with doubt
Without the room to breathe in
Don't you think I know?
So I let you go, so that we can stay
Together, however
Close I think we oughta be
We both should try to keep
Our own identity, seperately
Whatever, clever
Plans I make away from you
Disappear the moment that I'm holding you
So tenderly
Don't you think I know
So I let you go, so that we can stay
Together, together
Give and take boy we can make it
In this world, together, together
Love is all we're fighting for
And tell me what is worth more
Than togetherness, forever more
Together, together
We're so lucky that we met
And fell in love
Together, together
Our love is all we're fighting for
Tell me what is worth more
Than togetherness, forever more
Together, forever
We're so lucky that we met
And fell in love
Together, together
(M. Masser/G. Goffin)
When you smiled as if you knew me
There was nothing else that I could do
Without a word I tried to follow you
And it was good for me to know
That I could try to love again
And the feeling running through me
I remember from another time
I could even leave this world behind
And it was good for me to know
That I could try to love again
Wouldn't it be fine just to believe
Wouldn't it be wonderful
If life were like a song
And all the magic and the peace
That lovers feel could last forever
If only this time it were real
But memory in silence only fades away
So I woke up to reality
And all the life that no one wants to see
And how could I afford the fantasy
But if was good for me to know
That I could try to love again, to love again
Wouldn't it be fine if all the magic and the peace
That lovers feel could last forever
If only this time it were real
But memory in silence only fades away
To love again
When you smiled as if you knew me
There was nothing else that I could do
Without a word I tried to follow you
And it was good for me to know
That I could try to love again
(Brian Holland/Lamont Dozier/Edward Holland,Jr.)
If you feel that you can't go on
'Cause all your hope is gone
And your life is filled with confusion
And hapiness is just an illusion
And your world around is tumblin' down
Darling, reach out
Reach out, reach out
I'll give you all the love you need
I'll be there
You can always depend on me
I can tell by the way you hang your head
Your with out of love, now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around
But there's no peace of mind to be found
I know what you're thinking
You're alone now, no love of your own
Darling, reach out
Reach out for me boy
I'll give you all the love you need
I'll be there
Hey baby, I'm gonna be right there
You can always depend on me
You can always, depend on me
You can always, when things get tough
You can always, cuddle mee, see you through
You can always, depend on me
Whatever else you do
You can always, ring my phone
Yeah, you can always catch me at home
You can always cuddle me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
When you're lost and about to give up
'Cause your best ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold
And you're driftin' on your own
When you need a hand to hold
When you need a little love
Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out, I'll be there
To give you all the love you need
I'll try ro give you all the love you need
I'll be there to love and shelter you
I'll be there to always see you through
To give you all the love you need
I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I'll be there to love and shelter you
I'll be there to always see you through
To give you all the love you need
I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I'll be there...
(G. Wright/K. Patterson)
You know that I
I'm the restless kind
Seems like I'm always chasing time
But when I go I know you'll miss me so
Even though I just can't help myself
Maybe you need someone else
To spend more time to ease your mind
But never say I don't love you, I do
Never say I don't love you
'Cause I do
Though I've got to be free
Never worry about me
'Cause I love you
You see I've got the journey
And it's got me burning
To do the things I've never tried
But what you give to me
Is more than you'll ever see
'Cause when I leave your side
Your love goes with me
Never measure love by time
Let the doubt ones leave your mind
Everything is fine
And never say I don't love you, I do
Never say I don't love you
'Cause I do
Though I've got to be free
Never worry about me
'Cause I love you, I do
Never say I don't love, I do
Never say I don't love you
'Cause I do
Though I've got to be free
Never worry about me
'Cause I love you, I do
Never say I don't love you
I love you
Never say I don't love you
'Cause I do
(Wintley Phipps)
You alone know how I feel down deep inside
I promised you I'll never stray from by your side
But now I'm looking back on all those yesterdays
The many times I let you down
I'm begging I can hear you say
Tell me again that you love me
And you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Tell me again that you love me
And the love you have for me will never die
I can tell when first we start to drift apart
The emptiness just takes hold of my wounded heart
You know I need to feel you by my side
'Cause when the night is cold and I've been so bold
There's no need to hide
Just tell me again that you love me
That you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Tell me again that you love me
And the love you have for me will never die
And if you light the way
I will follow you into that land of gladness
No more sadness
Tell me again that you love me
That you'll love me till the stars fall from the sky
Tell me again that you love me
And the love you have for me
The love you have for me will never die
(George Weiss/Robert Thiele)
";This is a song
It's about our world
It's about our environment";
I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I say to myself
What a wonderful world
I said to myself
What a wonderful...
";You say it";
...world
";I love you";
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