The Pointer Sisters are an American R&B recording act from Oakland, California that achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. Spanning over three decades, their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country and rock.
The group had its early origins when sisters June and Bonnie Pointer began performing in clubs in 1969 as "Pointers, a Pair". The line-up grew to a trio when sister Anita Pointer joined them. They scored a record deal with Atlantic Records and released several unsuccessful singles. The trio grew to a quartet when sister Ruth joined in December 1972. They then signed with Blue Thumb Records, recorded their debut album, and began seeing more success. The group achieved its greatest commercial success as a trio during the 1980s consisting of the line-up of June, Ruth, and Anita. Bonnie had left the group in 1978 to commence a solo career with only modest success.
As children in West Oakland, California, the Pointer sisters and brothers were encouraged to listen to and sing gospel music by their parents Reverend Elton and Mrs Sarah Pointer. However, they were told rock and roll and the blues were "the devil's music", and it was only when they were away from their watchful parents that they could sing these styles. They regularly sang at the Church Of God (Anderson, IN) in West Oakland, but as the sisters grew older their love of other styles of music began to grow. When June, the youngest sister, brought home a copy of the Elvis Presley record All Shook Up, she was surprised that her mother allowed her to play it, until discovering that her mother had been pacified by the song "Crying in the Chapel" on the "B" side of the record.
Well, the rock still rolls
The beat goes on after all of this time
The faces change but the song's the same
So roll over Mister Dylan for the next in line
They want American music for drivin' with the radio
She said, I know that I would be alright
If I could just make somebody my baby tonight
American music for dancin' with the stereo
Oh do what you like feel what you feel
The music is right
Well, it almost feels real American
From the purple peaks to the city streets
People searching for the rock and roll scene
The power of the pounding beat
The magic in the dream
They want American music for travelin' with the radio
She said, I know that I would be alright
If I could just make somebody my baby tonight
American music for dancin' with the stereo
Oh do what you like feel what you feel
The music is right
Well, it almost feels real American
Just when you think that you've heard enough
Well, somebody say turn it up
Virgil Caine is the name
And I served on the Danville train
'Til Stoneman's cavalry came
And they tore up the tracks again
In the winter of '65
We were hungry, just barely alive
By May the tenth, Richmond had fell
It's a time I remember, oh so well
The night they drove Old Dixie down
And all her bells were ringing
The night they drove Old Dixie down
And all the people were singin', they went, na na na
Back with my wife in Tennessee
When one day she called to me
Said, "Virgil, quick, come see
There goes Robert. E. Lee"
Now, I don't mind choppin' wood
And I don't care if my money's no good
You take what you need and you leave the rest
But they should never have taken the very best
The night they drove Old Dixie down
And all her bells were ringing
The night they drove Old Dixie down
And all the people were singin', they went, na na na
Like my father before me
I will work the land
And like my brother up above me
Who took a rebels stand
He was just eighteen, proud and brave
But a Yankee laid him in his grave
And I swear by the mud below my feet
You can't raise a Caine back up when he's in defeat
The night they drove Old Dixie down
When all her bells were ringing
The night they drove Old Dixie down
And all the people were singin', they went, na na na
The night they drove Old Dixie down
When all her bells were ringing
The night they drove Old Dixie down
Oooo-ooo- twist my arm
Oooo-ooo- twist my arm
I'll give you something
Don't you want it that bad
Do you want it
I can give it
'Cause I've got it
You just twist it
If you wanna hold it
If you wanna show it
Come and let me know it
Just twist my arm
I'll be here to please it
Always here to feed it
Love you like you need
Just twist my arm
Oooo-ooo- twist my arm
Oooo-ooo- twist my arm
I've got a sweet tooth
I like sweet things
Nothing turns me loose
Like the sugar you bring
Do you want it
Can you use it
I can fix it
You just twist it
Don't save it for someone else
Don't slip it to me on the sly
Just tell me what you want
No one can see what you been doin'
No one but me, I'm always watching you
I'm your conscience
I'm your conscience
No one can see what you been hidin'
No one but me knows what's inside of you
I'm your conscience
And I'm talkin' to you
Boy, come back here
I'm the voice that you're hearin'
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
And no matter where you go
I'll, I'll be there
Just come back
I want you back in my arms, oh, yeah, yeah
When you're hot I feel the fire
Until I'm caught up in your sweet desire
I'm your conscience
Listen to me
Boy, come back here
I'm the voice that you're hearin'
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
And no matter where you go
I'll, I'll be there
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
What I feel
You may not understand
Oh, but you, oh you're still the only one
The only one for me
Boy, come back here
I'm the voice that you hear
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
And no matter where you go
I'll, I'll be there
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
Boy, come back here
I'm the voice that you're hearin'
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
And no matter where you go
I'll, I'll be there
Just come back
I want you back in my arms
Boy, come back here
I'm the voice that you're hearin'
Just come back
I've got a chip on my shoulder with you name on it knock it off
So don't just stand there foolin' if you don't want it knock it off
I say you're either a lover or you are a liar
So don't you push too hard you're playin' with fire
Baby make your move step across the line,
Touch me one more time come on dare me!
I wanna take you on
I know I can't lose
I'll be loving you if you just dare me
Looks like you're lookin' for trouble
And I'd say you found it you found it
You'll have to come right through me
There's no way around it you found it
I hope that lean hungry look means what it's saying
'Cause I'm just sittin' on ready ready and waiting
Baby make your move step across the line
Come on and dare me
If there's any truth behind your intentions
This night's gonna end up on fire
You better believe it
You better believe it oh baby
Oh dare me dare me dare me
Baby make your move step across the line
Look what you're doing to me
I'm utterly at your whim
All of my defenses down
Your camera looks through me
With its X-ray vision
And all systems run aground
All I can manage to push from my lips
Is a stream of absurdities
Every word I intended to speak
Wind up locked in the circuitry
No way to control it
It's totally automatic
Whenever you're around
I'm walking blindfolded
Completely automatic
All of my systems are down
Down down down
Automatic
Automatic what is this madness
That makes my motor run
And my legs too weak to stand
I go from sadness
To exhilaration
Like a robot at your command
My hands perspire and shake like a leaf
Up and down goes my temperature
I summon doctors to get some relief
But they tell me there is no cure
They tell me
You call me up at two in the morning
Honey ya burnin' up the telephone wire
You say you can't wait til tomorrow
And that you need me to put out your fire
I say now, now, now, now sweet darlin'
You sure want alot for your dime
Then you talk so - sp sweet and dirty
You drive me right out of my mind
I wanna tell you no
But there I go again sayin'
Baby come and get it
Baby come and get it
Come and get it while it's hot
Baby come and get it
Baby come and get it
You always get the best I got
I swear that every time is the last time
'Cause I know there ain't no future in this
And then from the heart of the darkness
Comes that call that I can never resist
I say now, now, now, now sweet darlin'
Why can't you leave me some pride
Then you whisper 'cause baby I need you
And I go all to pieces inside
I wanna tell you no
But there I go again sayin'
Baby come and get it
Baby come and get it
Come and get it while it's hot
Baby come and get it
Baby come and get it
You always get the best I got
I say now, now, now, now sweet darlin'
Why can't you leave me some pride
Then you whisper 'cause baby I need you
And it tears me all to pieces inside
I wanna tell you no
But there I go again sayin'
Baby come and get it
Baby come and get it
Come and get it while it's hot
Baby come and get it
Baby come and get it
Stayin' up all night my heart won't stop
There's a fire in me to feed
I can't touch you baby
All you've got to do is beam it into me
So won't you hurry
Telegraph telegraph your love to me
Telegraph telegraph your love to me
Won't you telegraph your lovin'
That's what I need
Send your kisses here, send them through the air
My heart's ready to receive
Please don't stop no baby don't let up
You got the open line to me
So won't you hurry
Telegraph telegraph your love to me
Telegraph telegraph your love to me
Won't you telegraph your lovin'
That's what I need
Telegraph your lovin'
I just want to love you baby
Won't you telegraph your lovin'
That's what I need
Sweet, sweet kisses here, comin' through the air
Fire raging in me
Feel you coming in so loud and clear
No I don't ever want you to leave
So don't you hurry
Telegraph telegraph your love to me
Telegraph telegraph your love to me
Won't you telegraph your lovin'
You don't have to tell me
What you say with your eyes
What I want to hear is
There's more here tonight
I know I can't be sure
You're not mine, I'm not yours
But my heart needs to believe
More than it wants to see sometimes
And if I run from you
I'll miss the best of you
I need some easy persuasion
To take me through the night
Just tell me you love me
And be with me tonight
You don't have to spell out
Each letter to me
One word, one whisper, one sweet invitation
Is all that I need
Something that I can feel
Some traction for my wheels
Oh my heart needs to believe
More than it wants to see sometimes
Don't let me run from you
I'll miss the best of you
I need some easy persuasion
To take me through the night
Just tell me you love me
And it will be alright
Easy persuasion
All I need tonight
Just tell me you love me
And be with me tonight
I need some easy persuasion
To take me through the night
Just tell me you love me
(Anita Pointer/Trevor Lawrence/Mario Henderson)
Through the night while I was fast asleep
I could feel you touching me
Felt like a dream
Then I slowly opened my eys
You were laying by my side
Oh, what a night!
Could I be dreamin'?
Are you really with me, are you right
here by my side?
Could I be dreamin'?
I'v waited for this moment oh so long
and now you're mine
No, it's not a dream
Boy, you know I like your company
And I'm glad you said to me
"Baby, Can I come inside?"
Aren't you glad I opened up my door
Because we both knew the score
And the time was right
No, I'm not dreamin'
You're really, really with me and I love
the way it feels
No, I'm not dreamin'
I've waited for this moment oh so long
and now it's real
No, it's not a dream
Life will come to show that
All things come and go but
I'm sure glad to know
I've got you here, and I love the feeling
So sincere, your love has got me spinning
I'm not dreamin'
You're really, really here with me and I love
the way it feels
No, I'm not dreamin'
I've waited for this moment oh so long
and now it's here
I should be screamin', Oh
Telling everybody just how good
you make me feel
No, I'm not dreamin', no
I've got you here beside me and this time
my love is real
Could I be dreamin'?
Or are you really with me, are you right
here in my arms?
No, I'm not dreamin'
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh yeah
Oh, if you really love her
You know you got to tell her so, yes, you do
If you wanna get back your lady
Communicate for real, hey baby
Or ain't no way your lady's gonna find out
How you really feel, ooh
I was a young shy girl
I thought I found my world in you the day we met
You were so cool and wise
One look into your eyes and my heart started gettin' upset
Never had no trouble tellin' you I love you
But you never did me the same
You kept it all inside as if you had to hide your love
And that's a cryin' shame
Now we're apart, what can I do?
But get this message straight to you
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh, yeah
Oh, if you really love her
You know you got to tell her so, yes, you do
Hey, baby
Take some time and figure out
If I'm the one you really miss
It's gettin' 4 a.m. and I'm lyin' here again
And I cant take much more of this
Didn't mean to hurt you, walk out and desert you
But I didn't know what else to do
It's just the chance I'm takin', hopin' I can wake you up
To what I'm goin' through
If you could find a way to start
The door's still open to my heart
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh yeah
Oh, if you really love her
You know you got to tell her so, yes, you do
If you wanna get back your lady
Communicate for real, hey baby
Or ain't no way your lady's gonna find out
How you really feel, ooh
If you wanna get back your lady
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh baby
If you wanna get back your lady
I Don't Wanna Loose You
This Good Thing, That I Got
Coz If I Do I Would Surely
Surely Loose Alot
Coz Your Love Is Better
Than Any Love I Know
It's Like Thunder, Lightning
The Way You Love Me Its Frightening
Ah You Better Knock, Knock
On Wood Baby (pause) Baby
I'm Not Superstitious About Ya
But I Can't Take No Chance
You Got Me Spinnin' Baby
You Know That I'm In A Trance
Coz Your Love Is Better
Than Any Love I Know
It's Like Thunder, Lightning
The Way You Love Me Its Frightening
You Better Knock, Knock, Knock
On Wood Baby, Baby
Think I Better Knock Knock Knock On Wood (x4)
Think I Better Knock
It's No Secret About It
Coz With His Loving Touch
He Sees To It
That I Get Enough
Feel His Touch All Over
You Know It Means So Much
It's Like Thunder burst of Lightning
The Way You Love Me Its Frightening
You Better Knock, Knock, Knock
On Wood Baby, Baby
Doodle wop a-rat-a-tat boom
I'll make the sound of a jet plane zoom
Doodle wop a-rat-a-tat boom
I'll make the sound of a fire
You got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
You got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
What have I, I done to you
To make you mean
And treat me the way you do?
Go on and wave your flag, brother
Start your revolution
I'm willin' to let you do your thing
Tell me why are you plannin' a compromise?
Oh, you got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
You gotta believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
Take the chain off your brain
Take the chain off your brain
Stop, take a look at yourself
Stop ridiculin' everybody else
You've got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
You got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
You got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
You got to believe in somethin'
Why not believe in me?
You got to believe in somethin'
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side
I know you want us both and I know the reason why (I know why you want her)
I can give you so much lovin', but presents she can buy ya (how much can money buy)
Last night you're in my arms, but tonight I'm all alone
How long (how long) will this game go on, How long (how long) Oh oh how long?
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side
It's plain, plain enough to see that you're not happy with me
I can't keep playing gamest o keep my heart straight
I want to turn to walk away but it's harder to do than it is to say
How long (how long) will this game go on, How long (how long) Oh oh how long?
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side (i bet you got another, yeah you got another lover)
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side (I caught you, I caught you with her twice)
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side (can she love you? Can she love you like me?)
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side (can she love you? Can she set you free)
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side (iYou got another lover, you got another lover)
Betcha got a chick on the side
Show you another trick, I know you got a chick on the side (I know you got another, another chick on the side)
It might hurt me for a while
but one thing I am sure
I'll get over you, yes I'll find someone new
each time I open up my heart
it seems to just get torn apart
How long
will this game go on
how long
Easy days, when we can just relax
Easy days, that's when love can make you feel
That life is for real
We're just dreamin' and hopin' that someday soon
We'll have those easy days when we can lay around
And let the children play
And let choirs of angel sing our love to the world
Without a worry or care
And your thoughts are as clear as the air
There's so much to share
When the sky's blue above and you're happy
Dreamin' of who you love but you only
Make believe he is near
There so much for you to see, do and go here
So relax your mind I'm sure you'll find
Without a worry or care
And your thoughts are as clear as the air
There's so much to share
Easy days, sitting there all alone
Easy days, no one rings a telephone
They think you're not home
And you're glad that they could not get through it
You were headed in another direction
And then you saw me
I knew that
You were ready for the connection
And I could feel your desire
Slow down
I think you're scaring me
You're really getting me and
Everything is moving too fast
Hold on
Don't leave me now
I can't let you leave
Because I want you so bad
You're just an operator
Oh, you could make a
Girl do things she'd never done
Operator, motivator
You're one of a kind
I got a notion
You know just how to move me all over
I'm caught in a motion
Like I've never been here before
Slow down
I think you're scaring me
You're getting me and
Everything is moving too fast
Hold on
Don't leave me now
Can't let you leave
Because I want you so bad
You're just an operator
Oh, you could make a
Girl do things she'd never done
Operator, motivator
You're one of a kind
I couldn't think of anything better
I couldn't leave it alone
Don't know how I'll ever resist you
I really want to go on
Slow down
I think you're scaring me
You're really getting me and
Everything is moving too fast
Hold on don't leave me now
Can't let you leave
Because I want you so bad
You're just an operator
Oh, you could make a
Girl do things she'd never done
Operator, motivator
Your eyes tell me how you love me
Can feel it in your heart beat
I know you like what you see
Hold me I'll give that you need
Wrap your love around me
You're so excited I can feel you
Getting hotter oh baby
I'll take you down I'll take you down
Where no one's ever gone before
And if you want more if you want more
More more more
Jump for my love
Jump in and feel my touch
Jump you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump jump for my love
Jump I know my heart can make you happy
Jump in you know these arms
Can feel you up
Jump you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump jump for my love
You told me I'm the only woman for you
Nobody does you like I do
Then make a move before you try and
Go much farther oh baby
You're the one you you are the one
And heaven waits here at my door
And if you want more
If you want more more more then
When you are next to me oh I come alive
Your love burns inside
Feels so right
Come to me if you want me tonight jump
Jump if you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump jump jump
Jump you know my heart can
Make you happy
Jump you know theese arms can feel you up
Jump in you want to taste my kisses
In the night then
Jump jump for my love
Tonight’s the night we’re going to make it happen
Tonight we’ll put all other things aside
Give in this time and show me some affection
We’re going for those pleasures in the night
I want to love you, feel you
Wrap myself around you
I want to squeeze you, please you
I just can’t get enough
And if you move real slow I’ll let it go
I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it
I’m about to lose control and I think I like it
I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know I want you, want you
We shouldn’t even think about tomorrow
Sweet memories will last a long, long time
We’ll have a good time baby don’t you worry
And if we’re still playing around boy that’s just fine
Let’s get excited and we just can’t hide it
I’m about to lose control and I think I like it
I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know I want you, I want you
As the midnight moon was drifting through
The lazy sway of the trees
I saw the look in your eyes lookin' into mine
Seeing what you wanted to see
Darlin' don't say a word cause I already heard
What your body's sayin' to mine
I'm tired of fast moves
I've got a slow groove
On my mind
I want a man with a slow hand
I want a lover with an easy touch
I want somebody who will spend some time
Not come and go in a heated rush
I want somebody who will understand
When it comes to love I want a slow hand
On shadowed ground with no one around
And a blanket of stars in our eyes
We are drifting free, like two lost leaves
On the crazy wind of the night
Darlin' don't say a word 'cause I already heard
What your body's sayin' to mine
If I want it all night
You say it's alright
We got the time
'Cause I got a man with a slow hand
I got a lover with an easy touch
I found somebody who will spend some time
Not come and go in a heated rush
I found somebody who will understand
When it comes to love I want a slow hand
If I want it all night
Please say it's alright
It's not a fast move
But a slow groove
On my mind
'Cause I got a man with a slow hand
I got a lover with an easy touch
I found somebody who will spend some time
Not come and go in a heated rush
I found somebody who will understand
When it comes to love I want a slow hand
Everybody wants the real thing, no imitations
Everybody wants the same thing, some tender love
Everybody on the rebound, breaking up in two
Everybody going downtown, I'm reaching out for you
Gotta wonder what the score is, sure is a shame to me
Don't you see the little children begging but no one ever sees
In the middle of the night time ohh I, I got to know
CHROUS
Hey You, tell me what's been going on X2
Verse II
People living in the city, don't know their fellow man
People living in country, don't buy no master plan
People sent in from Erasure, to seek the promise land
Everybody wants their freedom, but do they understand
Gotta wonder what the score is, sure is a shame tome
Don't you see the lonely people, we've been following to believe
In the middle of the night time, Oh I, I got to know
CHROUS
Hey you, tell me, what's been going on
This world, our world, what's been going on (repeat)
OOhh, woooooo, oohhhh, (Repeat Chours) Adlib
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
Don't get in too deep, brother
Don't get in too heavy
Don't fix, so you can't move about
Whenever you get ready
Born free, John see
But he sees just a little too late
Losing his freedom and losing his soul
Now all he can do is just wait for the others
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down, yeah
Don't you get in too deep, sister
Don't get in too heavy
Don't you fix it so you can't move about
Whenever you get ready
Born free, Mary see
Bu you see just a little too late
Had her history rectified
Now, all she can do is just wait for it to happen
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
Don't get in too deep, brother
Don't get in too heavy
Don't fix, so you can't move about
Whenever you get ready
Born free, John see
But he sees just a little too late
Losing his freedom and losing his soul
Now, all he can do is just wait for the others
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Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
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Girl's got a goldmine and he's so fine
Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Loves me rain or shine, my baby's divine
Flowers arrive, who else whould think of that but my guy
He's all heart and all mine
Ooh and I don't have to be Miss Perfect One
For him to love what he sees
And I can feel it in the little things he does
What I found is every woman's dream
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps my heart in love, woah
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, all he does just keeps me here in love
Keeps me right here in love
Five times a day
He calls me up to say
"How you doin' babe"
He's just that way
Leaves me little notes by my coffee cup
The sweetest poetry to me
Ooh and every night he tells me with his touch
The way he moves just makes me want to scream
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps my heart in love
Oh woa my baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, all he does just keeps me so in love
Keeps me right here in love, right here in love
His eyes were fire when my heart was cold
My arms were ready for new love to hold
He makes me feel something that I've never known
When you find someone like him, you don't let go
Girl's got a goldmine and he's so fine
Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Loves me rain or shine, my baby's divine
Gotta love that
Ooh I can feel it in the little things he does
What I found is every woman's dream
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps my here in love, oh
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps me here, keeps me here in love
My baby he's a goldmine
He treats me kind, rain or shine
My baby he's a goldmine
Oh yeah baby, baby, baby bay oh baby
My baby he's a goldmine
Your eyes, your hands, your lips, your nose
Baby your tongue so
If you wanna get back your lady
Oh, yeah
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh, yeah
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh, yeah
Ah, if you really love her
You know you got to tell her so, yes, you do
If you wanna get back your lady
Communicate for real, hey, baby
Ah, ain't no way your lady's gonna find out
How you really feel, ooh
I was a young shy girl
I thought I found my world in you the day we met
You were so cool and wise
One look into your eyes and my heart started gettin' upset
Never had no trouble tellin' you I love you
But you never did the same
You kept it all inside as if you had to hide your love
And that's a cryin' shame
Now we're apart, what can I do
But get this message straight to you
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh, yeah
Ah, if you really love her
You know you got to tell her so, yes, you do
Hey, baby
Take some time and figure out
If I'm the one you really miss
It's gettin' 4: 00 a.m. and I'm lyin' here again
And I can't take much more of this
Didn't mean to hurt you, walk out and desert you
But I didn't know what else to do
It's just the chance I'm takin', hopin' I can wake you up
To what I'm goin' through
If you could find a way to start
The door's still open to my heart
If you wanna get back your lady
Your lady needs to know, oh, yeah
Ah, if you really love her
You know you got to tell her so, yes, you do
If you wanna get back your lady
Communicate for real, hey, baby
Ah, ain't no way your lady's gonna find out
How you really feel, ooh
Get you lady back
Get you lady back
Get you lady back (Now hear what I say)
Get you lady back (Hey, baby)
Get you lady back (Gotta get this message straight to you)
Get you lady back (Gonna keep on tryin' until I do)
Get you lady back (I'll be right there by your side)
Get you lady back (Oh, you can't run, you can't hide, come on)
Get (Come on, come on, come on, come on)
Come on, baby [Yeah], come on, baby, [Yeah], come on, baby [Ooh]
Come on and get me, yes, you can get me, oh, yeah
Do you remember
Back in '64
You came knocking
Knocking on my door
Yeah, you really got me going
But you kept me on ice
I didn't care where I was going
No, I didn't think twice
I was such a young girl
I was so green
You were so experienced
You know what I mean
Still you really got me going
But you kept me on ice
I didn't care where I was going
No, I didn't think twice
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
You said I never thanked you
For everything you'd done
Had to do a lot of walking
Before I could run
Still you really got me going
But you kept me on ice
I didn't care where I was going
No, I didn't think twice
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad, yes it did
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
Oh! Blind faith was all
Yeah yeah
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad, yes it did
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
All I know is the way I feel
anything that makes me feel so good
just got to be
I can' help myself, it's the way I feel
it's scarin' me to death to think
what you could do to me
You're the one that I've been searching for
you were so hard to find
when you're near I need nothing more
you're so deep inside my heart
my soul and my mind
Lost in space is the way I feel
you got me sailin' way beyond
my wildest dreams
when we're lyin' here soft and warm
all the world is turnin' slow
nothin' ever came so easy
wonder just how far, how long
and where it will go
All I know is the way I feel
nothin' in my life ever was so real
I know I said it a million times
and it always will be true
all I know is the way I feel
all I need to do is to
keep on lovin' you
all I know is the way I feel
you got me goin' round in circles like
a spinning wheel
I can't help myself, it's got to be
it's scarin' me to death to think
what you could do to me
All I know is the way I feel
If you stick with me baby, I won’t do you wrong,
And we’re gonna have some fun.
We’re so good together, in this crazy world,
Where you can’t count on anyone.
I’d climb any mountain, just to get you free,
I would swim the ocean, can you do the same for me?
Chorus
Got no money, lying at the bank,
Got no banquet on my table, got no gas in my tank.
With my life we’re, laying on the line
And I’m saying my prayer,
I know you’re gonna be there, be there.
(Ooh)
You know that, you can lie to me baby,
I will understand,
As long as in the end you tell the truth.
‘Cos it’s give and it’s take,
It’s no piece of cake,
And I know it works with you.
You don’t need no doctor,
You don’t need no pills,
You don’t need some cozy friends,
Running up your bills.
(Hey)
Got no money, lying at the bank,
Got no banquet on my table, got no gas in my tank.
With my life we’re, laying on the line
And I’m saying my prayer,
I know you’re gonna be there, be there.
(Bah boom, Bah boom, Bah boom, Bah)
(Bah boom, Bah boom, Bah boom, Bah)
(Hey, Hey)
Drop my kind of nectar, jam it to the floor.
Where my best clothes out at night,
And I’ll just give you more.
(Oh)
Got no money, lying at the bank,
Got no banquet on my table, got no gas in my tank.
With my life we’re, laying on the line
And I’m saying my prayer,
I know you’re gonna be there, be there.
Look what you're doin'to me
I'm utterly at your whim
All of my defenses down.
Your camera looks through me with it's x-ray visions
And all systems run aground.
All I can manage to push from my lips
is a stream of absurdities.
Every word I intended to speak winds up locked in the circuitry.
No way to control it
it's totally automatic
Whenever you're around.
I'm walking blindfolded
completely automatic
All of my systems are down
down
down
down.
Automatic
automatic.
What is this madness
that makes my motor run
My legs to weak to stand.
I go from sadness to exhilaration
like a robot at your command.
My hands perspire and shake like a leaf
Up and down goes my temperature.
I summon doctors to get some relief
But they tell me there is no cure.
No way to control it
it's totally automatic
...
Look what you're doin' to me
I'm utterly at your whim
.
No way to control it
it's totally automatic
...
I love the way you love to live
you got life, you're inspiration
i love the way that you do
your heart's so freely
you're a sweet sensation
you're my invitation to happiness
you're full of sweet surprises happiness
you fill my heart desire
more, more, more and more
and over and over again
keep that goodness coming
I love the way you watch the world
through kind eyes
that's why you're never sad, sad
things don't bother you like dos, don'ts and whys
you hold on to the good and you let the bad go by
Yeah, yeah
happiness
i want your love forever
happiness
give me your love forever
more, more, more and more
and over and over again
keep that goodness coming
Happiness
give me your love forever
happiness
say you'll leave me never
more, more, more and more
and over and over again
keep that goodness coming
keep it coming, keep it coming
keep it coming, coming
keep it coming, keep it coming
Girl's got a goldmine and he's so fine
Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Loves me rain or shine, my baby's divine
Flowers arrive, who else whould think of that but my guy
He's all heart and all mine
Ooh and I don't have to be Miss Perfect One
For him to love what he sees
And I can feel it in the little things he does
What I found is every woman's dream
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps my heart in love, woah
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, all he does just keeps me here in love
Keeps me right here in love
Five times a day
He calls me up to say
"How you doin' babe"
He's just that way
Leaves me little notes by my coffee cup
The sweetest poetry to me
Ooh and every night he tells me with his touch
The way he moves just makes me want to scream
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps my heart in love
Oh woa my baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, all he does just keeps me so in love
Keeps me right here in love, right here in love
His eyes were fire when my heart was cold
My arms were ready for new love to hold
He makes me feel something that I've never known
When you find someone like him, you don't let go
Girl's got a goldmine and he's so fine
Girl's got a goldmine and he's all mine
Baby's got a goldmine, treats me so kind
Loves me rain or shine, my baby's divine
Gotta love that
Ooh I can feel it in the little things he does
What I found is every woman's dream
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps my here in love, oh
My baby he's a goldmine
And ooh, what he does just keeps me here, keeps me here in love
My baby he's a goldmine
He treats me kind, rain or shine
My baby he's a goldmine
Oh yeah baby, baby, baby bay oh baby
My baby he's a goldmine
Your eyes, your hands, your lips, your nose
(Ellison Chase/Bill Haberman/Art Jacobson)
Save this night for love--- just me and you
When the darkness falls
We'll melt into the shadows of our fantasies
And leave them dancing on the wall
Make this night the one that never ends
And all we're dreaming of
Tracing every moment for remembering
In colors made from shades of love
Save this night for love
(Have ya ever been to heaven, baby)
Save this night for love
(We're gonna be there)
Save this night for love
(Oh, won't you save it for me)
Save this night for love--- let no one in
We'll take it on our own
And with our bodies pressing hard and closing in
We'll hang on 'til we can't go on
Save this night for love
(Can you feel the magic, baby)
Save this night for love
(We're gonna be there)
Save this night for love
(Oh, won't you save it for me)
I can't hide what I'm feelin'
Wanna let it go all the way
Your love is the reason
And I can't enough of your touch and your taste
Save this night for love--- and let it sing
In echoes with no end
We'll take it further, baby, sharing everything
Go back and do it all again
Save this night for love
(Let's go to heaven, baby)
Save this night for love
(I wanna be there)
Save this night for love
(Oh, won't you save it for me)
Save this night for love
(I feel the magic, baby)
Save this night for love
(Late in the midnight hour)
Save this night for love
When I first saw him standing there
I longed to speak but did not dare
Something inside whispered to me
You'd better move in carefully
And then he smiled and turned away
That told me all he could not say
That's when I knew he wanted me too
But I had to do some breaking through
He's so shy, he's so shy
That sweet little boy who caught my eye
He's so shy, he's so shy
And he's much too good to let get by, oh yes he is
Now holding him gently through the night
Nothing has ever felt so right
And I'm so glad I took the time
That I had to take to make him mine
He can still do things to my heart
Just like he did right from the start
Each time I see that quality
That never stops attracting me
He's so shy, he's so shy
That sweet little boy who caught my eye
He's so shy, he's so shy
That I'll love him 'till the day I die
He's so shy, he's so shy
That sweet little boy who caught my eye
I said, he's so shy, he's so shy
That I'll love him 'till the day I die, oh yeah
And he's so shy
He's so shy
He's so shy
I walked down feelin' sad and confused
Just out lookin' for someone to use
Have to find somethin' sweet and complete
Let these high heels hit the street now
So I made my way to Tony's grill
That's a place where I could find a thrill
Saw a man who can fit the bill
I need love so bad I could kill
He took control of me
The heart and soul of me
He gave me such good love
Now he's all that I dream of
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
I never knew how good it could be
He turned out the light
And turned on the love in me
In a flash, he touched me so deep
No more secrets I could keep
He set a spark in me
He lit the dark in me
He got that magic stuff
Now I can't get enough
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He took control of me
The heart and soul of me
He gave me such good love
Now he's all that I dream of
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Turned me, turned me out
He turned me, turned me, turned me
Tell Automatic Slim, tell Razor Totin' Jim
Tell Butcher Knife Totin' Annie, tell Fast Talking Fanny
A we gonna pitch a ball, a down to that union hall
We gonna romp and tromp till midnight
We gonna fuss and fight till daylight
We gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
All night long, All night long, All night long
Tell Kudu-Crawlin' Red, tell Abyssinian Ned
Tell ol' Pistol Pete, everybody gonna meet
Tonight we need no rest, we really gonna throw a mess
We gonna to break out all of the windows,
We gonna kick down all the doors
We gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
All night long, All night long, All night long
Tell Fats and Washboard Sam, that everybody gonna to jam
Tell Shaky and Boxcar Joe, we got sawdust on the floor
Tell Peg and Caroline Dye, we gonna have a time
When the fish scent fill the air, there'll be snuff juice everywhere
We gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
Do you remember
Back in '64
You came knocking
Knocking on my door
Yeah, you really got me going
But you kept me on ice
I didn't care where I was going
No, I didn't think twice
I was such a young girl
I was so green
You were so experienced
You know what I mean
Still you really got me going
But you kept me on ice
I didn't care where I was going
No, I didn't think twice
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
You said I never thanked you
For everything you'd done
Had to do a lot of walking
Before I could run
Still you really got me going
But you kept me on ice
I didn't care where I was going
No, I didn't think twice
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad, yes it did
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
Oh! Blind faith was all
Yeah yeah
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad, yes it did
We just sat around and watched it all go bad
Blind faith was all we had
Looking back it all seemed kinda sad
(Burt Bacharach/Carole Bayer Sager)
Hey you, where did the time go
Never saw it passin' by me
You knew how to occupy me
Hey darlin'
Where did the time go
Never let a moment linger
Wrapped me up around your finger
Fools say anyone who ever loved
someone like you and me
Anyone who ever loves becomes too blind
to see the time go by
And I'm tellin' you that I'm searchin'
Where did the time go
Ev'ry day became about you
Till I couldn't do without you
Where did our lives go
Slipped away without me knowing
(Michael Brooks/Bob Esty)
I know the rules for foolish games
They only fill a heart with pain
We need a rest, a change of pace
Come take my heart to a silent place
Where our dreams run wild
The simple joy of a little child lives here
Telling us to hold on a little longer
We can climb a mountain
To the top of the world
We've got the power
We've got the power
To take us anywhere we wanna go
We can live forever
At the top of the world
We've got the power
We've got the power
To live our dreams chasing after rainbows
With what we have is where we start
And what we biuld or tear apart
Depends on what we gain or lose
What we reject and what we choose
When I see your smile
The simple joy of a baby child is born
Reminding us to hold on a little longer
We can climb a mountain
To the top of the world
We've got the power
We've got the power
To take us anywhere we wanna go
We can live forever
At the top of the world
We've got the power
We've got the power
Freedom, freedom
freedom let me go
Do you want to know me
I would like to know you
do you want to talk to me
I would like to talk to you
Oh, oh, I just wanna love you
if you don't trust me
I'm never gonna trust you
if you don't try to understand me
I'll never understand you
Oh, oh, I just wanna love you
Talking about freedom
(do you want to know me)
Talking about freedom
(I would like to know you)
Talking about freedom
oh let me go
If you hold me know
I'll keep prayin'
that you will come around
and hear what I'm saying
Oh, oh, I just wanna love you
If you take my eyes
I'll still be watching you
and if you take my voice
I'll still hear me saying
Oh, oh, I just wanna love you
(Anita Pointer)
Special things from far away
Far beyond the dream
It was not so long ago
Out of reach they seemed
They're closer, I can see them passing through
They cannot stay
Take from it what is needed
What they cost is what you pay
Everything your life is for
Are the things you will endure
Everything your life is for
Are the very things you are
Special things from far away
I've thought them, time to see them now
Life is motion not display
Even special things leave somehow
Everything your life is for
Are the things you will endure
Everything your life is for
Are the very things you are
It's important at the time
You created in your mind
But your heart will come to see
What you want may not be what you need
Everything your life is for
Are the things you will endure
Everything your life is for
Are the very things you are
Everything your life is for
Are the things you will endure
Everything your life is for
I'll pack up all my things and walk away
I don't want to hear another word you have to say
I've been waiting for so long,
(so long)
I just found out there's something wrong,
(something is wrong)
nothing will get better if I stay
There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you,
now I'm walkin' out the door
(walking out the door)
You used me, you've deceived me,
(what you trying to do to me?)
and you never seem to need me
but I'll bet, you won't forget me when I go
(Oh no, no, no)
Seems I've been lost in a dream,
pretending that you care
and now I've opened up my eyes,
and found it's all been just a great big fairytale
I've been lovin' you so long,
(my love's so strong)
don't think I'll even know how to forget you
(I can't forget you)
but now the way that things have been,
I think I'm better off alone,
than to be with you
You don't love me it's plain to see
You played around, you broke my heart,
told me we would never part,
but that wasn't true,
so what else can I do but move on?
I've been loving you so long,
(my love's so strong)
don't think I'll even know how to forget you
(I can't forget you)
but now the ways that things have been,
I think I'm better of alone,
than to be with you
You don't love me it's plain to see
There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you,
now I'm walkin' out the door
(walking out the door)
ahh, you used me, you've deceived me,
(what you trying to do to me?)
and you never seem to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go
(Oh no, no, no)
Seems I've been lost in a dream,
pretending you were mine
someday you'll open up your eyes
and realize that a good woman's hard to find
Yes I've been lost in a dream
pretending that you care
and now I've opened up my eyes
and found it's all been just a great big fairytale
(I'll move on)
move on... got to move on
move on... got to move on
move on... got to move on
move on
Hit it Nellie
You better watch out!
You better not cry!
Better not pout,
I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He's making a list,
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He sees you when you're sleeping.
He knows when you're awake.
He knows if you've been bad or good.
So be good for goodness sake!
O! You better watch out!
You better not cry!
Better not pout,
I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Santa Claus is coming to town!
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Everyone can see we're together
As we walk on by
And we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
All of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
High hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
No we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family Jewel
(Bill Champlin)
When the morning comes
I find myself just missing you
I find myself just wishing you were
laying by my side
As the day goes on
I'm wondering if you're missing me
I'm wondering if you're wishing we were
laying side by side
Let me know if you
Feel the way I do
I'll get the message loud and clear
Let yourself come home
Forget the others, bring it
Here is where your love belongs
Here is where your love belongs
When my evening comes
I'm wishing I was kissing you
I'm fishing for the words to lay on you
To make it right, make it right
Let me know if you
Feel the way I do
I'll get the message loud and clear
Let yourself come home
Forget the others, bring it
Here is where your love belongs
I'm ridin' in your car you turn on the radio
You're pullin' me close I just say no
I say I don't like it but you know
I'm a liar 'Cause when we kiss ooh,fire
Late at night you're takin' me home
You say you wanna stay
I say I wanna be alone
I say I don't love you but you know I'm a liar 'Cause when we kiss ooh fire
You had a hold on me right from the start
A grip so tight I couldn't tear it apart
My nerves all jumpin' actin' like a fool
Well your kisses they burn but my heart stays cool
Well Romeo and Juliet Samson and Delilah
Baby you can bet a love they couldn't deny
My words say split but my words they lie 'Cause when we kiss ooh fire
Ooh fire...
Kisses like fire...
Burn me up with fire
I like what you're doin now fire
Touchin me fire
Touchin me burnin me fire
Take me home
I swore when he hurt me so, I wouldn't see him anymore,
But today he called my name - oh,
I could feel the same old flame.
Should I do it, should I fall?
Should I do it after all oh?
Is it crazy, is it right?
I really wanna love him tonight.
Should I do it, should I play?
Can I help it anyway?
When I feel him hold me tight,
I'm gonna turn on like a light.
I know when we're in his car,
I couldn't go just so far.
I wanna give him everything
So, when I hear the telephone ring, yeah:
Should I do it, should I fall?...
Oh, I'm so lonely and he's so fine,
Maybe I should swallow my pride
Just one, one, one more time, yeah.
Baby, I've got to know:
Should I do it, should I fall?...
Should I do it, should I do it, should I do it,...
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
His wings as drifted snow
His eyes as flame
"All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary,
Most highly favoured lady," Gloria!
"For known a blessed mother thou shalt be,
All generations laud and honor thee,
Thy Son shall be Emanuel,
By seers foretold
Most highly favoured lady," Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said,
"My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name."
Most highly favoured lady Gloria!
Of her Emanuel, the Christ was born
In Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn
And everyone throughout the world forever saved
Most highly favoured lady Gloria!
Something's wrong
Things aren't right
And it turns into a silly fight
You walk out
I get mad
And we both just end up feeling bad
Through the heat
Of the fire
And the trouble that we're going through
There's no harm
There's no danger
Because our love is really tried and true
And I want you here beside me
I need you
'cause nobady's going to love me
the way that you do
baby won't you come and hold me
hold me in your arms
didn't tell you that I need you
I need you
By my side
And although we're going to
Fight sometimes
I need you
By my side
Please don't walk away and we'll be fine
Through the heat
of the fire
and the trouble that we're going through
there's no harm
there's no danger
because our love is really tried and true
You know I need you
You know I won't you
I got to have you
Easy days, when we can just relax
Easy days, that's when love can make you feel
That life is for real
We're just dreamin' and hopin' that someday soon
We'll have those easy days when we can lay around
And let the children play
And let choirs of angel sing our love to the world
Without a worry or care
And your thoughts are as clear as the air
There's so much to share
When the sky's blue above and you're happy
Dreamin' of who you love but you only
Make believe he is near
There so much for you to see, do and go here
So relax your mind I'm sure you'll find
Without a worry or care
And your thoughts are as clear as the air
There's so much to share
Easy days, sitting there all alone
Easy days, no one rings a telephone
They think you're not home
And you're glad that they could not get through it
Can feel the power surging underneath the wires
It's calling us, urging to come into the fire
There's a chain reaction when the music hits the streets
It's a transformation of current into body heat
Dance electric, you are the power, let the energy flow
Come on and dance electric, baby
Let yourself go
Dance electric, we're gonna shower sparks
All over the night
Dance electric, join in this dance electric
Come on and dance
There's a red hot circuit in the heart of the machine
And the force that's working it is taking over you and me
Then it synchronizes every movement that we make
When the voltage rises, we let all the circuits break
Dance electric, you are the power, let the energy flow
Come on and dance electric, baby
Let yourself go
Dance electric, we're gonna shower sparks
All over the night
Dance electric, join in this dance electric
Come on and dance
There's a chain reaction when the music hits the streets
It's a transformation of current into body heat
Dance electric, you are the power, let the energy flow
Come on and dance electric, baby
Let yourself go
Dance electric, we're gonna shower sparks
All over the night
Dance electric, join in the dance electric
Come on and dance
Dance electric, you are the power, let the energy flow
Come on and dance electric, baby
Now's the time for all good men
To get together with one another
We got to iron out our problems
And iron out our quarrels
And try to live as brothers
And try to find peace within
Without stepping on one another
And do respect the women of the world
Remember, you all had mothers
We got to make this land a better land
Than the world in which we live
And we got to help each man be a better man
With the kindness that we give
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it work
I know that we can make it if we try
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can great gosh Almighty
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
And we gotta take care of all the children
The little children of the world
'Cause they're our strongest hope for the future
The little bitty boys and girls
We got to make this land a better land
Than the world in which we live
And we gotta help each man be a better man
With the kindness that we give
I know we can make it
I know, darn well we can work it out
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it work
I know that we can make it if we try
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can great gosh Almighty
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it work
I know we can make it if we try
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can great gosh Almighty
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
Oh, yes, we can, I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we want it, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
I know we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we want it, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it
I know darn well, we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we want it, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it
I know darn well we can work it out
Yes, we can, can
Yes, we can, can, why can't we?
If we want it, yes, we can, can
I know we can make it
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
Don't get in too deep, brother
Don't get in too heavy
Don't fix, so you can't move about
Whenever you get ready
Born free, John see
But he sees just a little too late
Losing his freedom and losing his soul
Now all he can do is just wait for the others
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down, yeah
Don't you get in too deep, sister
Don't get in too heavy
Don't you fix it so you can't move about
Whenever you get ready
Born free, Mary see
Bu you see just a little too late
Had her history rectified
Now, all she can do is just wait for it to happen
Going down slowly
Slowly going down
Holy moly slowly going down
Don't get in too deep, brother
Don't get in too heavy
Don't fix, so you can't move about
Whenever you get ready
Born free, John see
But he sees just a little too late
Losing his freedom and losing his soul
Now, all he can do is just wait for the others
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Holy moly slowly going down
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Now's the time
to lay it on the line, boy
you better believe it
You had your chance
to break it down and dance
but you blew it
by trying to tell me how to
run my life
Look at me
just sit down and think it over
can't you see
that I wasn't born yesterday
working girl
in a world full of confusion
far too cool
to be taken for a fool
This is my life
and I'm livin' like I'm walkin'
crazy high life
so you better learn how to play
doin' that fast life
got you going 'round in circles
this is my life
and I'm calling all the shots this time
Boys like you
I know the way you do
waiting something for nothing
all talk, no work
go ahead and do the jerk
'cause you blew it
you'll never hold me with your gangster love
Look at me
it should be so elementary
can't you see
you know that I'm no stranger to the street
mama said
in a world full of confusion
take control
Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen
Tonight we'll put all other things aside
Within this time and show me some affection
We're going for those pleasures in the night
Bridge
I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you
I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow
I'll let it go
Chorus
I'm so excited
And I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control
And I think I like it
I'm so excited
And I just can't hide it
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know I want you
We shouldn't even think about tomorrow
Sweet memories will last a long long time
We'll have a good time baby don't you worry
And if we're still playin' around boy that's just fine
Chorus II
Let's get excited
We just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and
I think I like it
I'm so excited
And I just can't hide it
I know I want you, I want you
Piano Solo
Bridge
I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you
I want to squeeze you, please you, Oh, I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow I'll let it go
Chorus* I'm so excited
And I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control
And I think I like it
I'm so excited
And I just can't hide it
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know I want you, want you
Chorus II
Move closer to me
You've got me burnin' up
Oh oh oh oh oh!
I get too carried
I got to give it up
Oh oh oh oh oh!
My body's hot and my palms are sweaty baby
don't look surprised when you
know you got me ready for you
got me ready for you baby
temperature's risin', you know I'm hungry for ya
just close your eyes and give me
just a taste of your love
just a taste of your love baby
I've been waiting such a long time for your lovin'
don't make me think I'm spending my
time just for nothing
Oh, baby please, give me just a taste
of your love, ooh.
I need a taste of your love
give me just a taste of your love, oh
a taste of love, give me just a taste of your love
I need a taste of love, every single day,
it's your love
you start me up, don't ever quit
I need a taste, give just a little bit
my spirit's high and my pulse is steady baby
you can't deny that you know you
got me ready for you
got me ready for you baby
ain't nothing taxing, I'll make it easy on you
just try relaxing
give me just a taste of your love baby
you've been saying that your love
is more that passion
I'm tired of listening
now you know I want some action
oh, baby please give me just a taste of your love
I need a taste of your love
don't be afraid of my love
a taste of love, give me just a taste of your love
I need a taste of love,
every single day, it's your love
you wind me up, I must admit
I need a taste, give just a little bit
I've been waiting such a long time for your loving
don't make me think I'm spending
my time just for nothing
Oh, baby please, give just a taste
He's the master of persuasion
he's so hot to be so cool
and he shatters my defenses
when he walks into the room
He possesses me with sexual power
he possesses me with sexual power
I can feel his magnetism
he's seducing me again
I can feel his magnetism
he's seducing me again
he consumes me with emotions
and I'm falling deep with
He possesses me with sexual power
he possesses me with sexual power
Come to me, I hear him calling
come to me
helplessly, I feel myself fallin'
come to me, come to me
He possesses me with sexual power
he possesses me with sexual power
He controls the deepest part of me
he fulfills my every fantasy
Overcome by sweet temptation
there's no resisting him
so I release my inhibitions
and surrender once again
He possesses me with sexual power
Everybody wants the real thing, no imitations
Everybody wants the same thing, some tender love
Everybody on the rebound, breaking up in two
Everybody going downtown, I'm reaching out for you
Gotta wonder what the score is, sure is a shame to me
Don't you see the little children begging but no one ever sees
In the middle of the night time ohh I, I got to know
CHROUS
Hey You, tell me what's been going on X2
Verse II
People living in the city, don't know their fellow man
People living in country, don't buy no master plan
People sent in from Erasure, to seek the promise land
Everybody wants their freedom, but do they understand
Gotta wonder what the score is, sure is a shame tome
Don't you see the lonely people, we've been following to believe
In the middle of the night time, Oh I, I got to know
CHROUS
Hey you, tell me, what's been going on
This world, our world, what's been going on (repeat)
We could be so hot together, hot together
We could be so hot together, together
We happened to be at the same party
We left it up to chance
I'm remembering the time you kissed me
Now you're asking me to dance
They way we moved with each other
We could dance this dance forever
Chorus:
*We could be so hot, hot together
Hot, so hot together
Wherever else you get down
You've got to free it up
We could be so hot, hot together
So hot together
We both know that it could feel good, so good*
You led me through the crowded room
And out into the night
You kissed me like you did before
In the quiet of the moonlight
We're wondering if the other's alone
And thinking about taking it home
*We could be so hot, hot together
Hot, so hot together
Wherever else you get down
You've got to free it up
We could be so hot, hot together
So hot together
We both know that it could feel good, so good*
We could be so hot together, hot together
We could be so hot together, together
The way we moved with each other
We could dance this dance forever
*We could be so hot, hot together
Hot, so hot together
Wherever else you get down
You've got to free it up
We could be so hot, hot together
So hot together
(Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Peter Allen)
Here come the night
If I could be in the light of you
I would not be thinkin' about you
Here comes the rain
I don't know how to explain to you
What it feels like living without you
Isn't it sad
When you think we had the love
Too good to last
It burned too hot too fast
Too good to last
The best of love gone bad
Ain't it a shame
Here comes the blame
What if I swear in the name of you
Could you see I need to be with you
Won't you come back
Fill in the hurt from the lack of you
There's so much I still want to give you
Could we save the love
I don't want to take it anymore
I'll just stay here locked behind the door
Just no time to stop and get away
'Cause I work so hard to make it everyday
Whoo oooh
Whoo oooh
There's no money falling from the sky
'Cause a man took my heart and robbed me blind
Someone stole my brand new Chevrolet
And the rent is due I got no place to stay
Whoo oooh
Whoo oooh
(Chorus)
And it's hard to say
Just how some things never change
And it's hard to find
Any strength to draw the line
I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance
I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance
Industry don't pay a price that's fair
All the common people breathing filthy air
Roof caved in on all the simple dreams
And to get ahead your heart starts pumping schemes
(Chorus)
Whoo oooh
Whoo oooh
I'm on fire
I'm on fire
(Chorus)
I know there's a pot of gold for me
All I got to do is just believe
I'm so happy doin' the neutron dance
And I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance
I'm so happy doin' the neutron dance
I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance