Verlan is an argot in the French language, featuring inversion of syllables in a word, and is common in slang and youth language. It rests on a long French tradition of transposing syllables of individual words to create slang words.[citation needed] The name verlan is an example: it is derived from inverting the syllables in l'envers ("the inverse," pronounced lan-ver).
Words in verlan are formed by switching the order in which syllables from the original word are pronounced. For example, français [fʁɑ̃sɛ] becomes cèfran [sɛfʁɑ̃].
Verlan generally retains the pronunciation of the original syllables. In particular, French words that end in a silent e (a schwa, eu, such as femme) and words that end in a pronounced consonant and which usually have an e muet added at the end (such as flic) retain the sound of the e muet in verlan. In addition, verlan often drops the final vowel sound after the word is inverted, so femme and flic become meuf and keuf, respectively.
Different rules apply for one-syllable words, and words with more than one syllable may be verlanised in more than one way. For example, cigarette may yield garetsi or retsiga.
Jacques Dutronc (born 28 April 1943 in Paris; French pronunciation: [ʒak dytʁɔ̃]) is a French singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, and actor. He has been married to singer Françoise Hardy since 30 March 1981 and the two have a son (jazz guitarist Thomas Dutronc, born 1973). He also has been a longtime songwriting collaborator with Jacques Lanzmann. Some of Dutronc best known hits include "Il Est Cinq Heures, Paris S'éveille" (a chanson tune akin to "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks that All Music Guide has called "his finest hour"), "Le Responsable", and "Les Cactus".
Dutronc played guitar in the rock group El Toro et les Cyclones. He wrote successful songs for Françoise Hardy in the 1960s before moving on to pursue a successful solo career. His music incorporated traditional French pop and French rock as well as styles such as psychedelic rock and garage rock. He later branched out into film acting, starting in 1973. He earned a Cesar for Best Actor for the leading role in Van Gogh, which was directed by Maurice Pialat. According to the All Music Guide, Dutronc is "one of the most popular performers in the French-speaking world", although he "remains little known in English speaking territories" aside from a cult following in the U.K.
KERREDINE SOLTANI - Le verlan (LYRICS VIDEO)
A Quick Guide to Verlan
"ET SI...Le verlan n'existait pas" (ou si le français n'avait jamais evolué) Ep.02
The Verlan - Le Verlan - American Parigot
French Lesson 161 - Slang Spoken Informal Most Common words - Argot français Verlan Langage familier
Depuis quand on parle verlan?
NORMAN - Luigi Clash Mario (Retourné)
L.C.D.K - verlan
Verlan #1
French Verlan for Dummies
Rush Hour 3 : Chinois et nonne verlan
KERREDINE SOLTANI « Je suis candidat pour 2012 ! » - Le Verlan (Episode 4) avec Jack Lang
Luc Le Verlan-Pierrot
usher parle en verlan ! - C'Cauet sur NRJ
KERREDINE SOLTANI - Le verlan (LYRICS VIDEO)
A Quick Guide to Verlan
"ET SI...Le verlan n'existait pas" (ou si le français n'avait jamais evolué) Ep.02
The Verlan - Le Verlan - American Parigot
French Lesson 161 - Slang Spoken Informal Most Common words - Argot français Verlan Langage familier
Depuis quand on parle verlan?
NORMAN - Luigi Clash Mario (Retourné)
L.C.D.K - verlan
Verlan #1
French Verlan for Dummies
Rush Hour 3 : Chinois et nonne verlan
KERREDINE SOLTANI « Je suis candidat pour 2012 ! » - Le Verlan (Episode 4) avec Jack Lang
Luc Le Verlan-Pierrot
usher parle en verlan ! - C'Cauet sur NRJ
CELEZINO parle encore contre Grace Mbizi en verlan
Jacques Dutronc J'avais la cervelle qui faisait des vagues " En Verlan "
Luna's song (Robag's Verlan-Lanu rework)
Le verlan comme une langue d'exclusion et un signe d'identité sociale
LA MUSIQUE EN VERLAN - Retro/Grade
Luc le verlan Faut pas grand chose
Versi Verlan - Un Visionario
French Verlan
Jesus Is Not A Little Baby Anymore - Verlan Brock
Underneath the lantern
By the barrack gate
Darling I remember
The way you used to wait
'Twas there that you whispered tenderly
That you loved me
You'd always be
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
Time would come for roll call
Time for us to part
Darling I'd caress you
And press you to my heart
And there neath that far off lantern light
I'd hold you tight
We'd kiss good night
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
Orders came for sailing
Somewhere over there
All confined to barracks
'Twas more than I could bear
I knew you were waiting in the street
I heard your feet
But could not meet
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
Resting in our billet
Just behind the line
Even though we're parted
Your lips are close to mine
You wait where that lantern softly gleamed
Your sweet face seems
To haunt my dreams
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene
My Lili of the lamplight
Yours 'til the stars lose their glory
Yours 'til the birds fail to sing
Yours to the end of life's story
This pledge to you dear, I bring
Yours in the grey of December
Here or on far distant shores
I've never loved anyone the way I love you
How could I, when I was born to be
Just yours
This night has music, the sweetest music
It echoes somewhere within my heart
I hold you near me, oh darling hear me
I have a message I must impart
Yours 'til the stars lose their glory
Yours 'til the birds fail to sing
Yours to the end of life's story
This pledge to you dear, I bring
Yours in the grey of December
Here or on far distant shores
I've never loved anyone the way I love you
How could I, when I was born to be
Just yours
Just yours
I'm looking for a star tonight
The star we looked for so long ago
I'm wondering how you are tonight
I hope that your alright
And want you to know dear
I shall be waiting as the days go slowly by
I shall be waiting though the poppies bloom and die
Each day at sunset and with every morning too
I wont forget to say a prayer for you
In the firelight gleaming yourface I seem to see
My eyes grow dim with dreaming you are so near to me
I shall be waiting though the years may come and go
I shall be waiting dear I love you so
.........
I shall be waiting though the years may come and go
I shall be waiting dear I love you so
WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover,
Tomorrow, just you wait and see.
There'll be love and laughter
And peace ever after.
Tomorrow, when the world is free
The shepherd will tend his sheep.
The valley will bloom again.
And Jimmy will go to sleep
In his own little room again.
There'll be bluebirds over
The white cliffs of Dover,
Tomorrow, just you wait and see.White
You will find me waiting there
Over the hill
All your troubles you can share
Over the hill
and at times when things go wrong
If they make the road seem long
There's a smile and there's a song
Over the hill
There's a welcome there for you
Over the hill
and the sky's are always blue
Over the hill
You will find content and rest
for you'll be a mothers guest
In the place that you love best
Over the hill
....
There's a welcome there for you
Over the hill
and the sky's are always blue
Over the hill
You will find content and rest
for you'll be a mothers guest
In the place that you love best
Over the hill
If the sun should tumble from the sky
If the sea should suddenly run dry
If you love me, really love me
Let it happen, I won’t care
If it seems that everything is lost
I should smile and never count the cost
If you love me, really love me
Let it happen, darling, I won’t care
Shall I catch a shooting star?
Shall I bring it where you are?
If you want me to, I will
You can set me any task
I’ll do anything you ask
If you’ll only love me still
When at last our life on earth is through
I shall share eternity with you
If you love me, really love me
Then whatever happens, I won’t care
Then whatever happens, I won’t care
A house with love in it is rich indeed
Although there are a thousand things that house may need
The carpet may be old, the room so plain and bare
And yet it’s beautiful somehow, when love is living there
A house with love in it just seems to bloom
As though the month of May were filling every room
So, darling, through the years with all my heart I’ll pray
A house with love in it is where we’ll stay
A house with love in it just seems to bloom
As though the month of May were filling every room
So darling, through the years with all my heart I’ll pray
A house with love in it is where we’ll stay
When a star is born
They possess a gift or two
one of them is this
they have the power to make a wish come true
when you wish upon a star
makes no difference who you are
anything your heart desires
will come to you
if your heart is in your dream
no request is too extreme
when you wish upon a star
as dreamers do
fate is kind
she brings to those who love
the sweet fulfillment of
their secret longing
like a bolt out of the blue
fate steps in and sees you through
when you wish upon a star
your dream comes true
....................
like a bolt out of the blue
fate steps in and sees you through
when you wish upon a star
Why are the stars always winkin' and blinkin' above?
What makes a fella' start thinkin' of fallin' in love?
It's not the season. The reason, it's plain as the moon,
It's just Elmer's tune.
What makes a lady of eighty go out on the loose?
Why does a gander meander in search of a goose?
What puts the kick in a chicken, the magic in June?
It's just Elmer's tune.
Listen! Listen! There's a lot you're liable to me
missin'.
Sing it! Swing it any ol' way and any ol' time.
The hurdy-gurdies, the birdies, the cop on the beat,
The candy maker, the baker, the man on the street,
The city charmer, the farmer, the Man in the Moon,
One evening long ago
A big ship was leaving
One evening long ago
Lover's were greaving
A crimsom sun went down
The lights began to glow
Across the harbour
One evening long ago
I saw the Harbour Lights
They only told me we were parting
The same old Harbour Lights
That once brought you to me
I watched the Harbour Lights
How could I help if tears were starting
Goodbye to tender nights
Beside the silver sea
I long to hold you near
And kiss you just once more
But you were on the ship and I was on the shore
Now I know lonley life
While all the while my heart is wispering
Someother Harbour Lights
Will steal your love from me
Now I know lonley life
While all the while my heart is wispering
Someother Harbour Lights
My wonderful one, whenever I'm dreaming
'Tis lovelight a-gleaming I see
My wonderful one, my heart I would fold you
Forever to hold you to me
Though bright be the light of stars shining o'er me
And golden the rays of the sun
I long for the splendour of eyes true and tender
My wonderful, wonderful one
(Orchestral Break)
(Though bright be the light of stars shining o'er me)
(And golden the rays of the sun)
I long for the splendour of eyes true and tender
I've traveled far, the land and the sea
Beautiful places i happened to be
One little town i'll never forget
Is lourdes, the village of st. bernadette
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-a
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-i-ia
There, like a dream, this wonderful night
I gazed at the grotto aglow in the light
A feeling divine swept over me there
I fell to my knees as i whispered the prayer
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-a
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-i-ia
Now i am home, i'm happy to be
Telling of places i've traveled to see
One little town i'll never forget
Is lourdes, the village of st. bernadette
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-a
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-i-ia
Ave, ave, ave ma-ri-a
It's a lovely day tomorrow
Tomorrow is a lovely day
Come and feast your tear dimmed eyes
On tomorrow's clear blue skies
If today your heart is weary
If ev'ry little thing looks gray
Just forget your troubles and learn to say
Tomorrow is a lovely day
When I was young my mother would watch me
On the days when it would rain
She'd see me so unhappy
My nose against the dripping windowpane
You have a heart that right from the start
was filled with a love for me, yes just for me.
You helped me bear my trouble and care
With your sweet, sweet sympathy
A lady sweet and old
You're lovely to behold
For though your hair is grey with care
You have a heart of gold.
I'm glad that I have you
To tell my troubles to
You helped me so because I know
You have a heart of gold
You're kind and sweet in all you do
And when the world was hard to you
You smiled and let the sunshine through
That's why I love you so.
Your years of service hold
The sweetest story told
And though your brow is silver now
Christmas comes but once a year for every girl and boy
The laughter and the joy they find in each new toy
I'll tell you of a little boy who lives across the way
This little fella's Christmas is just another day
He's the little boy that Santa Claus forgot
And goodness knows, he didn't want a lot
He sent a note to Santa
For some soldiers and a drum
It broke his little heart
When he found Santa hadn't come
In the street he envied all those lucky boys
Then wandered home to last year's broken toys
I'm so sorry for that laddie
He hasn't got a daddy
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
And make believe it came from you
I'm gonna write words oh so sweet they're gonna knock me off my feet
A lot of kisses down at the bottom and I'll be glad I got 'em
I'm gonna smile and say I hope you're feeling better
And close with love the way you do
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
And make believe it came from you (I'm gonna smile and say I hope you're feeling better
And close with love the way you do)Yeah I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
Be sure it's true when you say I love you
Be sure it's true when you say I love you
It's a sin to tell a lie
Millions of hearts have been broken
Just because these words were spoken
I love you, yes, I do, I love you
If you break my heart I'll die
So be sure it's true when you say I love you
Rose Of England
Grown in one land alone,
Where proud winds have blown;
There's not a flow'r
Born of the show'r
Braver than England's own.
Though gales of winter blow
Piercing hail and snow,
Shining she stays,
Bright as in days of yore,
Old England's pride still blossoms
fresh on England's shore.
REFRAIN:
Rose Of England, thou shalt fade not here,
Proud and bright from rolling year to year.
Red shall thy petals be as rich wine untold
Shed by thy warriors who served thee of old.
Rose Of England, breathing England's air,
Flower of Chivalry beyond compare;
While hand and heart endure to cherish thy prime,
Thou shalt blossom to the end of Time.
Music by Ivor Novello from "Crest of the Wave"
Faraway places
With strange soundin' names
Faraway over the sea
Those faraway places
With the strange soundin' names
Are callin', callin' me
Goin' to China
Or maybe Siam
I want to see for myself
Those faraway places
I've been readin' about
In a book that I took from a shelf
I start getting restless
Whenever I hear
The whistle of a train
I pray for the day
I can get underway
And look for those castles in Spain
They call me a dreamer
Well, maybe I am
But I know that I'm burnin' to see
Those faraway places
With the strange soundin' names
You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As Time Goes By
And when two lovers woo
They still say I love you
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As Time Goes By
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
Man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As Time Goes By
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
Somewhere the sun is shining
Somewhere the songbirds dwe-ell
Hush then, thy sad repining
God lives and a-all is well
Somewhere, somewhere
Beautiful I-isle of So-omewhere
Land of the true
Where we live anew
Beautiful I-isle of Somewhere
Somewhere the load is lifted
Close by an open ga-ate
Somewhere the clouds are rifted
Somewhere the a-angels wait
Somewhere, somewhere
Beautiful I-isle of So-omewhere
Land of the true
Where we live anew
When the lights go on again all over the world
And the boys are home again all over the world
And rain or snow is all that may fall from the skies above
A kiss won't mean "goodbye" but "Hello to love"
When the lights go on again all over the world
And the ships will sail again all over the world
Then we'll have time for things like wedding rings and free hearts will sing
When the lights go on again all over the world
When the lights go on again all over the world
And the ships will sail again all over the world
Then we'll have time for things like wedding rings and free hearts will sing
You're not a dream
You're not an angel
You're a woman
I'm not a king,
I'm a man,
Take my hand
We'll make a space
In the lives that we planned
And here we'll stay
Until it's time for you to go
Yes, we're diff'rent worlds apart
We're not the same
We laughed and played
At the start like in a game
You could have stayed
Outside my heart
But in you came
And here you'll stay
Until it's time for you to go
Don't ask why,
Don't ask how
Don't ask forever,
Love me now
This love of mine
Had no beginning
It has no end
I was an oak,
Now I'm a willow
Now I can bend
And tho' I'll never
In my life see you again
I still stay
Unforgettable, thats what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more
Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, thats how youll stay
Thats why, darling, its incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too
Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, thats how youll stay
Thats why, darling, its incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through,
Just like you always do
Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away
So will you please say "Hello"
To the folks that I know
Tell them I won't be long
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song
We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
We'll meet again,
Don't know where
Don't know when.
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day.
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do,
'Til the blue skies
Drive the dark clouds far away
So will you please say Hello
To the folks that I know.
Tell them I won't be long.
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go,
I was singin' this song.
We'll meet again,
Don't know where,
Don't know when
(My son, my son)
My son, my son you're everything to me
My son, my son you're all I hoped you'd be
My son, my son my only pride and joy
God bless and keep you safe
My own, my precious boy
For all the care and heartache
Life has brought to me
One precious gift has made it all worthwhile
For heaven blessed and with great joy rewarded me
For I can look and see my own beloved son
My son, my son just do the best you can
Then in my heart I'm sure
You'll face life like a man
My pride and joy
My life, my boy
Strangers in the night exchanging glances
Wond'ring in the night
What were the chances we'd be sharing love
Before the night was through.
Something in your eyes was so inviting,
Something in you smile was so exciting,
Something in my heart,
Told me I must have you.
Strangers in the night, two lonely people
We were strangers in the night
Up to the moment
When we said our first hello.
Little did we know
Love was just a glance away,
A warm embracing dance away and
Ever since that night we've been together.
Lovers at first sight, in love forever.
It turned out so right,
For strangers in the night.
Love was just a glance away,
A warm embracing dance away and
Ever since that night we've been together.
Lovers at first sight, in love forever.
It turned out so right,
For strangers in the night.
For strangers in the night
Wishing will make it so
just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
Wishing are the dreams we dream when we're awake
The curtain of night will pass
If you are certain within your heart
So if you wish long enough wish strong enough
You will come to know
Wishing will make it so
Just imagine that you are
Back in childhood days
Wishing on the evening star
For a load of hay
It worked wonders for you then
Who knows why or how
Though your older try again
It can help you now
Wishing will make it so
just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
Wishing are the dreams we dream when we're awake
The curtain of night will pass
If you are certain within your heart
So if you wish long enough wish strong enough
You will come to know
Again, this couldn't happen again,
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What' more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I'm holding you now and yet
Never so near
Mine to have till the now
And the then disappear
What matters dear for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
[Verse 1:]
I'm dreaming dreams,
I'm scheming schemes,
I'm building castles high.
They're born anew,
Their days are few,
Just like a sweet butterfly.
And as the daylight is dawning,
They come again in the morning.
[Chorus:]
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
They fly so high,
Nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams,
They fade and die.
Fortune's always hiding,
I've looked everywhere,
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
[Verse 2:]
When cattle creep,
When I'm asleep,
To lands of hope I stray.
Then at daybreak,
When I awake,
My bluebird flutters away.
Happiness new seemed so near me,
Happiness come forth and heal me.
[Chorus:]
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
They fly so high,
Nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams,
They fade and die.
Fortune's always hiding,
I've looked everywhere,
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
We just discovered each other
Tonight when the lights were low
One dance led up to another
And now I can't let you go
So tell me I may always dance
The Anniversary Waltz with you
Tell me this is real romance
An anniversary dream come true
Let this be the answer
To our future years
Through millions of smiles
And a few little tears
May I always listen to
The Anniversary Waltz
With you
Let this be the answer
To our future years
Through millions of smiles
And a few little tears
May I always listen to
The Anniversary Waltz
What a Wonderful World
I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
It had to be you, it had to be you
I wandered around and finally found the somebody who
Could make me be true, could make me be blue
And even be glad just to be sad thinkin' of you
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Might never be cross or try to be boss, but they wouldn't
For nobody else gave me a thrill
With all your faults, I love you still
If the sun should tumble from the sky
If the sea should suddenly run dry
If you love me, really love me
Let it happen, I won't care
If it seems that everything is lost
I should smile and never count the cost
If you love me, really love me
Let it happen, darling, I won't care
Shall I catch a shooting star?
Shall I bring it where you are?
If you want me to, I will
You can set me any task
I'll do anything you ask
If you'll only love me still
When at last our life on earth is through
I shall share eternity with you
If you love me, really love me
Then whatever happens, I won't care
I'll be seeing you
In all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine
Embraces all day through
In that small cafe
The park across the way
The children's carousel
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
In every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
Up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire
Heading for the land of dreams
When I look back to those happy childhood days
Like yesterday it seems
It was grand my mother held my hand
Daddy was the old gee gee
The old wooden hill was the old wooden stairs
and Bedfordshire of course where I knelt to say my prayers
Climbing up the wooden hill toBedfordshire
They were happy happy days for me.
Last night I dreamt about the place where I was born
The village school the winding lane the fields of waving corn
Seems that dream brought memories to me
My childhood days in fancieness I could see
When the sun had gone to rest and I was tired of play
Dad would put me on his back and then to me he'd say
My darling, here's my letter I'm writing through my tears
A few sweet words to thank you for lovely souvenirs
Memories you gave me still echo in my heart
I'll dream if then while we're apart
I haven't said thanks for that lovely weekend
Those two days of heaven you helped me spend
The thrill of your kiss as you stepped off the train
The smile in your eyes like the sun after rain
To mark the occasion we went out to dine
Remember the laughter, the music, the wine
That drive in the taxi when midnight had flown
Then breakfast next morning, just we two alone
You had to go, the time was too short
We both had so much to say
Your kit to be packed, the train to be caught
Sorry I cried but I just felt that way
And now you have gone, dear, this letter I pen
My heart travels with you till we meet again
Keep smiling, my darling, and someday we'll spend
A lifetime as sweet as that lovely weekend
And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, Ill say it clear,
Ill state my case, of which Im certain.
Ive lived a life thats full.
Ive traveled each and evry highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Regrets, Ive had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.
I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, Im sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.
Ive loved, Ive laughed and cried.
Ive had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
No, oh no not me,
I did it my way.
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
I'm writing you, my dear,
Just to tell you,
In September, you remember
'Neath the old apple tree
You whispered to me
When it blossomed again, you'd be mine.
I've waited until I could claim you,
I hope I've not waited in vain.
For when it's spring in the valley,
I'm coming, my sweetheart, again!
I'll be with you in apple blossom time,
I'll be with you to change your name to mine.
One day in May
I'll come and say:
"Happy the bride the sun shines on today!"
What a wonderful wedding there will be,
What a wonderful day for you and me!
Church bells will chime
You will be mine
In apple blossom time.
I'll be with you in apple blossom time,
I'll be with you to change your name to mine.
One day in May
I'll come and say:
"Happy the bride the sun shines on today!"
What a wonderful wedding there will be,
What a wonderful day for you and me!
Church bells will chime
You will be mine
When my dreamboat comes home then my dreams no more will roam
I will meet you and I'll greet you hold you closely my own
Moonlit waters will sing of the tender love you bring
We'll be sweethearts yes forever when my dreamboat comes home
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Please think of me whenever you're lonely
Whenever you're lonely, please think of me
While I'm away, I'll dream of you only
I'll dream of you only, while I'm away
No other one can make me happy
Can make me happy as you my love
When you feel blue for someone to love you
When two lovers meet in Mayfair So the legands tell
Songbirds sing and winter turns to spring
Every winding street in Mayfair falls beneath the spell
I know such enchantment can be
'cause it happened one evening to me
That certain night, the night we met,
there was magic abroad in the air,
There were angels dining at the Ritz
andA Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
I may be right, I may be wrong,
but I'm perfectly willing to swear
That when you turn'd and smiled at me
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
The moon that lingered over London town;
poor puzzled moon, he wore a frown
How could he know we two were so in love,
the whole darn world seemed upside down
The streets of town were paved with stars,
it was such a romantic affair,
And as we kissed and said goodnight,
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
Our homeward step was just as light
as the tap dancing feet of Astair
And like an echo far away,
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I'll cherish The Old Rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to The Old Rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
To The Old Rugged Cross I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
then he'll call me someday to my home far away
where his glory forever I'll share
So I'll cherish The Old Rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to The Old Rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
In The Old Rugged Cross stained with blood so devine
a wonderous beauty I see
for t'was on that old cross
Jesus suffered and died
to pardon and sanctify me
So I'll cherish The Old Rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to The Old Rugged Cross
When you are in love
It's the loveliest night of the year
Stars twinkle above
And you almost can touch them from here
Words fall into rhyme
Anytime you are holding me near
When you are in love
It's the loveliest night of the year
Waltzing along in the blue
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
And the wonderful touch of your hand
And my heart starts to beat
Like a child when a birthday is near
So kiss me, my sweet
It's the loveliest night of the year
Waltzing along in the blue
Like a breeze drifting over the sand
Thrilled by the wonder of you
And the wonderful touch of your hand
And my heart starts to beat
Like a child when a birthday is near
So kiss me, my sweet
They met at a dance in a waltz of romance
Strangers, but strange as it seems
The girl's heart was thrilled, a dream was fulfilled
At these words from the boy of her dreams
Who's taking you home tonight
After the dance is through?
Who's going to hold you tight
And whisper, "I love you, I do"
Who's the lucky boy that's going your way
To kiss you goodnight at your doorway?
Who's taking you home tonight?
I'm pleading, please let it be me
Who's taking you home tonight?
Darling, it's plain to see
Vera Lynn - It hurts to say Goodbye
Take me in your arms and hold me tight,
Tell me that your love is mine tonight,
Say that everything will turn up right,
It hurts to say goodbye.
Let me know the thrill of your embrace,
Memories that time can not erase,
Why'd I kiss the teardrops from your face,
It hurts to say goodbye.
Wherever you are,
You will always be near to me,
Wherever I go,
You'll be here in my heart.
Till the sun comes shining through again,
Till we see a skie of blue again,
Till I'm back with you, my loved, till then,
It hurts to say goodbye.
Wherever you are,
You will always be near to me,
Wherever I go,
You'll be here in my heart.
Till the sun comes shining through again,
Till we see a skie of blue again,
Till I'm back with you, my loved, till then,
It hurts to say goodbye.
Till I'm back with you, my loved, till then,
Jealousy, night and day, you torture me
I sometimes wonder if this spell that I'm under
Can only be a melody for I know no one but me
Has won your heart, but when the music starts
My peace departs from the moment
They play that lovely strain
And we surrender to all its charm again
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
We dance to a tango of love
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
You eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
But it's only the tango you love
I feel that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
And, it's only the tango you love
Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
I paid for the lie that I told you,
Paid with a million tears;
Why should a moment of madness
Bring me a lifetime of sadness?
I'm sorry now,
And darling I vow
I'll die if we ever part;
I paid for the lie that I told you,