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Molly Malone
In Dublin’s fair city,
where the girls are so pretty,
I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone,
As she wheeled her wheel-barrow,
Through streets broad and narrow,
Crying, “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!”
“Alive, alive, oh,
Alive, alive, oh”,
Crying “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh”.
She was a fishmonger,
And sure ’twas no wonder,
For so were her father and mother before,
And they each wheeled their barrow,
Through streets broad and narrow,
Crying, “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!”
“Alive, alive, oh,
Alive, alive, oh”,
Crying “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh”.
She died of a fever,
And no one could save her,
And that was the end of sweet Molly Malone
Now her ghost wheels her barrow,
Through streets broad and narrow,
Crying, “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!”
“Alive, alive, oh,
Alive, alive, oh”,
Crying “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh”.
Lassie From Lancashire
From a dear little Lancashire town a boy had sailed away
Across the briny spray, to toil in USA
When American girls gathered round and sought his company
He’d say, ‘There’s only one girl for me.’
She’s a Lassie from Lancashire
Just a Lassie from Lancashire
She’s the Lassie that I love dear, oh so dear!
Though she dresses in clogs and shawl
She’s the prettiest of them all
None could be fairer, or rarer than Sarah
My Lass from Lancashire.
Night and day, of his lassie he’d dream
Recalling her sweet smell
He’d hear the factory bell, the sound he knew so well
Home from work he would walk once again
And though in reverie
He’d say, ‘There’s only one girl for me.’
She’s a Lassie from Lancashire
Just a Lassie from Lancashire
She’s the Lassie that I love dear, oh so dear!
Though she dresses in clogs and shawl
She’s the prettiest of them all
None could be fairer, or rarer than Sarah
My Lass from Lancashire.
Day by day he kept plodding away
And to his task he stuck
And by a stroke of luck, a paying vein he struck
When he wrote to tell that he’d shortly cross the sea
He’d say, ‘There’s only one girl for me.’
She’s a Lassie from Lancashire
Just a Lassie from Lancashire
She’s the Lassie that I love dear, oh so dear!
Though she dresses in clogs and shawl
She’s the prettiest of them all
None could be fairer, or rarer than Sarah, My Lass from Lancashire.
Hey Good Lookin’
Say, hey, good lookin’, whatcha got cookin’?
How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with me?
Hey, sweet baby, don’t you think maybe
We could find us a brand-new recipe?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill
There’s soda pop and the dancin’s free
So if you wanna have fun come along with me
Say, hey, good lookin’, whatcha got cookin’?
How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with me?
Hey, sweet baby, don’t you think maybe
We could find us a brand-new recipe?
I’m free and ready, so we can go steady
How’s about savin’ all your time for me?
No more lookin’, I know I’ve been token
How’s about keepin’ steady company?
I’m gonna throw my date-book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents
I’ll keep it ’til it’s covered with age
‘Cause I’m writin’ your name down on every page
Say, hey, good lookin’, whatcha got cookin’?
How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with me
Take Me Home Country Roads
Almost Heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains,
Blowin like a breeze
Country Roads, take me home, to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads
All my memories gather round her, miner’s lady
Stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, misty taste of moonshine, Teardrop in my eye
Country Roads, take me home, to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads
I hear her voice in the morning hours, she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And driving down the road I get a feeling
That I should have been home yesterday
Yesterday
Country Roads, take me home, to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads
Country Roads, take me home, to the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads
Take me home, country roads
Take me home, country roads
Achy Breaky Heart
You can tell the world you never was my girl
You can burn my clothes when I am gone
Or you can tell your friends just what a fool I’ve been
And laugh and joke about me on the phone
You can tell my arms go back into the farm
You can tell my feet to hit the floor
Or you can tell my lips to tell my fingertips
They won’t be reaching out for you no more
But don’t tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
I just don’t think he’d understand
And if you tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man, Ooh
You can tell your maw I moved to Arkansas
You can tell your dog to bite my leg
Or tell your brother Cliff his fist can tell my lip
He never really liked me anyway
Go tell your aunt Louise, tell anything you please
Myself already knows I’m not okay
Or you can tell my eye to watch out for my mind
It might be walkin’ out on me one day
But don’t tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
I just don’t think he’d understand
And if you tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man
But don’t tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
I just don’t think he’d understand
And if you tell my heart, my achy breaky heart
He might blow up and kill this man
Stand By Your Man
Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman
Giving all your love to just one man
You’ll have bad times
And he’ll have good times
Doing things that you don’t understand
But if you love him you’ll forgive him
Even though he’s hard to understand
And if you love him
Oh be proud of him
Cause after all he’s just a man
Stand by your man
Give him two arms to cling to
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man
And tell the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
Home On The Range
Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam,
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Home, home on the range,
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Where the air is so pure, and the zephyrs so free,
The breezes so balmy and light,
That I would not exchange my home on the range,
For all of the cities so bright.
How often at night when the heavens are bright,
With the light from the glittering stars,
Have I stood there amazed and asked as I gazed,
If their glory exceeds that of ours.
Oh, I love these wild flowers in this dear land of ours,
The curlew I love to hear cry,
And I love the white rocks and the antelope flocks,
That graze on the mountain slopes high.
Oh give me a land where the bright diamond sand,
Flows leisurely down in the stream;
Where the graceful white swan goes gliding along,
Like a maid in a heavenly dream.
Then I would not exchange my home on the range,
Where the deer and the antelope play;
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Home, home on the range,
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
When you’re weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all
I’m on your side, when times get rough
And friends just can’t be found
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down
When you’re down and out, when you’re on the street
When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you
I’ll take your part, When darkness comes
and pain is all a-round
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down
Sail on silvergirl, sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over trou-bled water, I will ease your mi-nd
Ooooooh …
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
Du du-du du du, Du du-du du du,
Du du-du du du, Du du-du du du,
Don’t know when, I’ve been so blue
Don’t know what’s, come over you
You’ve found someone new
And don’t it make my brown eyes blue
I’ll be fine, when you’re gone
I’ll just cry, all night long
Say it isn’t true
And don’t it make my brown eyes blue
Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies
Give me no reasons, give me – alibis
Tell me you love me, and don’t let me cry
Say anything but don’t say goodbye
I didn’t mean to treat you bad
Didn’t know just what I had
But honey now I do
And don’t it make my brown eyes blue
Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies
Give me no reasons, give me – alibis
Tell me you love me, and don’t let me cry
Say anything but don’t say goodbye
I didn’t mean to treat you bad
Didn’t know just what I had
But honey now I do
And don’t it make my brown eyes
Don’t it make my brown eyes
Don’t it make my brown eyes blue
Rhinestone Cowboy
I’ve been walkin’ these streets so long
Singin’ the same old song
I know every crack in these dirty sidewalks of Broadway
Where hustle’s the name of the game
And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the rain
There’s been a load of compromisin’
On the road to my horizon
But I’m gonna be where the lights are shinin’ on me
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don’t even know
And offers comin’ over the phone
Well, I really don’t mind the rain
And a smile can hide all the pain
But you’re down when you’re ridin’ the train that’s takin’ the long way
And I dream of the things I’ll do
With a subway token and a dollar tucked inside my shoe
There’s be a load of compromisin’
On the road to my horizon
But I’m gonna be where the lights are shinin’ on me
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo
Like a rhinestone cowboy
Getting cards and letters from people I don’t even know
And offers comin’ over the phone
King of the Road
Trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let fifty cents
No phone, no pool, no pets, I ain’t got no cigarettes, ah but
Two hours of pushin’ broom buys an
Eight-by-twelve four-bit room
I’m a man of means by no means
King of the road
Third boxcar, midnight train
Destination Bangor, Maine
Old worn out suit and shoes
I don’t pay no union dues
I smoke…old stogies I have found
Short, but not too big around
I’m a man of means by no means
King of the road
I know…every engineer on every train
All their children, ‘n all of their names
And…every handout in every town
And…every lock that ain’t locked when no one’s around
Trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let fifty cents
No phone, no pool, no pets, I ain’t got no cigarettes, ah but
Two hours of pushin’ broom buys an
Eight-by-twelve four-bit room
I’m a man of means by no means
King of the road
Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him just because you can
Your beauty is beyond compare
With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you, Jolene
He talks about you in his sleep
There’s nothing I can do to keep
From crying when he calls your name, Jolene
And I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man
But you don’t know what he means to me, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him just because you can
You could have your choice of men
But I could never love again
He’s the only one for me, Jolene
I had to have this talk with you
My happiness depends on you
And whatever you decide to do, Jolene
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
I’m begging of you, please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him just because you can
Bye Bye Love
Bye-bye love, bye-bye happiness, hello loneliness
I think I’m-a gonna cry-y
Bye-bye love, bye-bye sweet caress, hello emptiness
I feel like I could die-e, bye-bye my love good-bye
There goes my baby with someone new
She sure looks happy, I sure am blue
She was my baby ‘til he stepped in
Goodbye to romance that might have been
Bye-bye love, bye-bye happiness, hello loneliness
I think I’m-a gonna cry-y
Bye-bye love, bye-bye sweet caress, hello emptiness
I feel like I could die-e, bye-bye my love good-bye
I’m through with romance, I’m through with love
I’m through with countin’ the stars above.
And here’s the reason that I’m so free
My lovin’ baby is a through with me
Bye-bye love, bye-bye happiness, hello loneliness
I think I’m-a gonna cry-y
Bye-bye love, bye-bye sweet caress, hello emptiness
I feel like I could die-e, bye-bye my love good-bye
Bye-bye my love good-bye
Bye-bye my love good-bye
Your Cheating Heart
Your cheatin’ heart will make you weep
You’ll cry and cry and try to sleep
But sleep won’t come the whole night through
Your cheatin’ heart will tell on you
When tears come down like falling rain
You’ll toss around and call my name
You’ll walk the floor the way I do
Your cheatin’ heart will tell on you
Your cheatin’ heart will pine someday
And crave the love you threw away
The time will come when you’ll be blue
Your cheatin’ heart will tell on you
When tears come down like falling rain
You’ll toss around and call my name
You’ll walk the floor the way I do
Your cheatin’ heart will tell on you
Your cheatin’ heart is gonna tell on you
The Wild Side Of Life
You wouldn’t read my letter if I wrote you
You asked me not to call you on the phone
But there’s something I’m wanting to tell you
So I wrote it in the words of this song
I didn’t know God made honky tonk angels
I should have known you’d never make a wife
You cheated the only one that ever loved you
And went back to the wild side of life
The glamor of the gay night life has lured you
To the places where the wine and liquor flow
Where you wait to be anybodys baby
And forget the truest love you’ll ever know
I didn’t know God made honky tonk angels
I might have known you’d never make a wife
You gave up the only one that ever loved you
And went back to the wild side of life
Make The World Go Away
Make the world go away
And get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
Do you remember when you loved me
Before the world took me astray
If you do then forgive me
And make the world go away
Make the world go away
And get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
I’m sorry if I hurt you
I’ll make it up day by day
Just say you love me like you used to
And make the world go away
Make the world go away
And get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
Green Green Grass Of Home
The old home town looks the same, as I step down from the train
And there to meet me is my Mama and Papa
Down the road I look and there runs Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all come to meet me, Arms reaching, smiling sweetly
It’s good to touch the green, green, grass of home
The old house is still standing, tho’ the paint is cracked and dry
And there’s that old oak tree that I used to play on
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Then I awake and look around me
At the four grey walls that surround me
And I realize, yes, I was only dreaming
For there’s a guard and there’s a sad old padre –
Arm in arm we’ll walk at daybreak
Again I touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all come to see me in the shade of that old oak tree
As they lay me ‘neath the green, green grass of home
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin’ soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
‘Til the early morning light
All I’m takin’ is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don’t care what’s right or wrong
I don’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord, tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow’s out of sight
And it’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Lord it’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don’t care what’s right or wrong
I don’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord, tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow’s out of sight
And it’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don’t want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Castle On The Hill
– When I was six years old I broke my leg
I was running from my brother and his friends
And tasted the sweet perfume of the mountain grass I rolled down
I was younger then, take me back to when I
Found my heart and broke it here
Made friends and lost them through the years
And I’ve not seen the roaring fields in so long
I know I’ve grown, but I can’t wait to go home
I’m on my way, driving at ninety down those country lanes
Singing to Tiny Dancer, and I – miss the way
You make – me feel – and it’s real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Fifteen years old and smoking hand rolled cigarettes
Running from the law through the backfields and
Getting drunk with my friends
Had my first kiss on a Friday night, I don’t reckon I did it right
I was younger then, take me back to when we found
Weekend jobs when we got paid
We’d buy cheap spirits and drink them straight
Me and my friends have not thrown up in so long
Oh how we’ve grown, but I can’t wait to go home
I’m on my way, driving at ninety down those country lanes
Singing to Tiny Dancer and I – miss the way
You make – me feel – and it’s real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill, over the castle on the hill
One friend left to sell clothes, one works down by the coast
One had two kids but lives alone, one’s brother overdosed
One’s already on his second wife, one’s just barely getting by
But – these people raised me, and I-I-I can’t wait to go home
And I’m on my way, I still remember these old country lanes
When we did not know the answers, and I miss the way
You make – me feel – it’s real
When we watched the sunset over the castle on the hill
Over the castle on the hill, over the castle on the hill
Green, Green Grass
Throw a party, Throw a party, yeah, Throw a party
Well, she moves like lightning and she counts to three
Then she turns out all the lights, and says she’s coming for me
Now put your hands up, this is a heist
And there’s no one in here living, gonna make it out alive
Loaded up when the sun comes down
Getaway car for two young lovers
Me and the girl straight out of town
Over the hills and undercover, undercover, undercover
She said, green, green grass, blue, blue sky
You better throw a party on the day that I die
Green, green grass, blue, blue sky
You better throw a party on the day that I die
We go together, Adam and Eve
But the girl is so much more than just another apple thief
Yeah, she’s a genius, watch and learn
How she sets the world on fire, just to watch the sucker burn
Loaded up when the sun comes down
Getaway car for two young lovers
Me and the girl straight out of town
Over the hills and undercover, undercover, undercover
She said, green, green grass, blue, blue sky
You better throw a party on the day that I die
Green, green grass, blue, blue sky
You better throw a party on the day that I die
Throw a party, throw a party, yeah, Throw a party, on the day that I die
Throw a party, throw a party, yeah, Throw a party, on the day that I die
Loaded up when the sun comes down
Getaway car for two young lovers
Me and the girl straight out of town
Over the hills and undercover, undercover, undercover
She said, green, green grass, blue, blue sky …
Month of Musicals
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
When all the world Is a hopeless jumble
And the raindrops tumble all around
Heaven opens a magic lane
When all the clouds darken up the skyway
There’s a rainbow highway to be found
Leading from your window pane
To a place behind the sun
Just a step beyond the rain
Once by a word only lightly spoken
All your dreams are broken for a while
Sadness comes and joy goes by
But every tear, like the rain descending
Finds a happy ending in a smile
Doubts and fears all fade and die
To the blue beyond the grey
Love again will find its way
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There’s a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops, That’s where you’ll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops, That’s where you’ll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow, why then, oh why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing
I’d like to build the world a home And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow-white turtle doves
I’d like to teach the world to sing, In perfect harmony
I’d like to hold it in my arms And keep it company
I’d like to see the world for once All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills For peace throughout the land
That’s the song I hear (I’d like to teach the world to sing)
Let the world sing today (In perfect harmony)
I’d like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony
Laa la la laah, Do-do dooh do-do dooh
Ahh ha ha haah ahaa ha ha, La la laah
I’d like to build the world a home And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees And snow-white turtle doves
I’d like to teach the world to sing, In perfect harmony
I’d like to hold it in my arms And keep it company
I’d like to see the world for once All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills For peace throughout the land
Dancing Queen
You can dance, you can jive, you’re having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the Dancing Queen
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music’s high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You’re in the mood for a dance, And when you get the chance…
You are the Dancing Queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing Queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive, you’re having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the Dancing Queen
You’re a teaser, you turn ’em on
Leave them burning and then you’re gone
Looking out for another, anyone will do
You’re in the mood for a dance, And when you get the chance…
You are the Dancing Queen, young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing Queen, feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive, you’re having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the Dancing Queen
Memory
Daylight, see the dew on the sunflower
And a rose that is fading, Roses wither away
Like the sunflower I yearn to turn my face to the dawn,
I am waiting for the day
Midnight, not a sound on the pavement
Has the moon lost her memory? She is smiling alone
In the lamplight the withered leaves collect at my feet
And the wind begins to moan
Memory, all alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days, I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was,
Let the memory live again
Every street lamp seems to beat A fatalistic warning
Someone mutters and a street lamp gutters, And soon it will be morning
Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life, And I mustn’t give in
When the dawn comes tonight will be a memory too,
And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days, The stale cold smell of morning
A street lamp dies another night is over, Another day is dawning
Touch me, it’s so easy to leave me, All alone with the memory
Of my days in the sun, If you touch me
You’ll understand what happiness is,
Look, a new day has begun
I Have A Dream
I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope, with anything
If you see the wonder, of a fairy tale
You can take the future, even if you fail
I believe in angels, something good in everything I see
I believe in angels, when I know the time is right for me
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through, reality
And my destination, makes it worth the while
Pushin’ through the darkness, still another mile
I believe in angels, something good in everything I see
I believe in angels, when I know the time is right for me
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope, with anything
If you see the wonder, of a fairy tale
You can take the future, even if you fail
I believe in angels, something good in everything I see
I believe in angels, when I know the time is right for me
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
Leaning On A Lamppost
I’m leaning on a lamp, maybe you think, I look a tramp,
Or you may think I’m hanging ’round to steal a car.
But no I’m not a crook, and if you think, that’s what I look,
I’ll tell you why I’m here, and what my motives are.
I’m leaning on a lamp-post at the corner of the street,
In case a certain little lady comes by, Oh me, oh my,
I hope the little lady comes by.
I don’t know if she’ll get away, she doesn’t always get away,
But anyhow I know that she’ll try. Oh me, oh my,
I hope the little lady comes by.
There’s no other girl I would wait for,
but this one I’d break any date for,
I won’t have to ask what she’s late for,
she wouldn’t leave me flat,
She’s not a girl like that.
Oh, she’s absolutely wonderful, and marvellous and beautiful.
And anyone can understand why,
I’m leaning on a lamp-post at the corner of the street
In case a certain little lady passes by.
You’ll Never Walk Alone
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don’t be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Any Dream Will Do
I closed my eyes, drew back the curtain
To see for certain what I thought I knew
Far, far away, someone was weeping
But the world was sleeping, Any dream will do
I wore my coat, with golden lining
Bright colours shining, wonderful and new
And in the east, the dawn was breaking
And the world was waking, Any dream will do
A crash of drums, a flash of light, My golden coat flew out of sight
The colours faded into darkness, I was left alone
May I return to the beginning
The light is dimming, and the dream is too
The world and I, we are still waiting
Still hesitating Any dream will do
A crash of drums, a flash of light, My golden coat flew out of sight
The colours faded into darkness, I was left alone
May I return to the beginning
The light is dimming, and the dream is too
The world and I, we are still waiting
Still hesitating Any dream will do
Any dream will do Any dream will do
Give me my coloured coat, my amazing coloured coat
Give me my coloured coat, my ama-zing, co-loured coat!
Let’s Go Fly A Kite
Let’s go fly a kite up to the highest height,
Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring!
Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear,
Oh, let’s go fly a kite!
With tuppence for paper and strings,
You can have your own set of wings.
With your feet on the ground you’re a bird in flight,
With your fist holding tight to the string of your kite.
Oh, oh, oh!
Let’s go fly a kite up to the highest height,
Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring!
Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear,
Oh, let’s go fly a kite!
When you send it flyin’ up there,
All at once you’re lighter than air.
You can dance on the breeze over ‘ouses and trees,
With your fist ‘olding tight to the string of your kite.
Londoners: Oh, oh, oh!
Let’s go fly a kite up to the highest height,
Let’s go fly a kite and send it soaring!
Up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear,
Oh, let’s go fly a kite!
Yellow Submarine
New York, New York
Start spreading the news, I’m leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it, New York, New York
I wanna wake up, in a city that doesn’t sleep
And find I’m king of the hill, top of the heap
These little town blues are melting away
I’ll make a brand-new start of it, in old New York
If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere
It’s up to you, New York, New York
These little town blues are melting away
I’ll make a brand new start of it, in old New York
If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere
It’s up to you, New York, New York
Singin’ In The Rain
Doo dee doo doo, doodle
Doo dee doo doo, doodle
Doo dee doo doo, doodle
Doo dee doo doo
I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain
What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again
I’m laughing at clouds, so dark up above
The sun’s in my heart, and I’m ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, I’ve a smile on my face
I walk down the lane, with a happy refrain
Just singing, singing in the rain
Dancing in the rain
Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah
Dee-dee dee-dee dee, dee
I’m happy again
Dee-dee dee-dee dee-dee
Dee-dee dee-dee dee
I’m singing, and dancing in the rain
I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain
What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again
I’m laughing at clouds, so dark up above
The sun’s in my heart, and I’m ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, I’ve a smile on my face
I walk down the lane, with a happy refrain
Just singing, singing in the rain
Hello Dolly
I said hello, dolly, well, hello, Dolly
It’s so nice to have you back where you belong
You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly, I can tell, Dolly
You’re still glowin’, you’re still crowin’
You’re still goin’ strong
I feel that room swayin’ while the band’s playin’
One of our old favourite songs, from way back when
So, take her wrap, fellas, find her an empty lap, fellas
Dolly’ll never go away again
I said hello, dolly, well, hello, Dolly
It’s so nice to have you back where you belong
You’re lookin’ swell, Dolly, I can tell, Dolly
You’re still glowin’, you’re still crowin’
You’re still goin’ strong
I feel that room swayin’, while the band’s playin’
One of our old favourite songs, from way back when
So, golly, gee, fellas, find her an empty knee, fellas
Dolly’ll never go away, I said she’ll never go away
Dolly’ll never go away, again
Don’t Cry For Me Argentina
It won’t be easy, you’ll think it strange
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all that I’ve done.
You won’t believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew,
Although she’s dressed up to the nines, at sixes and sevens with you.
I had to let it happen, I had to change,
Couldn’t stay all my life down at heel,
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun.
So, I chose freedom, running around trying everything new,
But nothing impressed me at all, I never expected it to.
Don’t cry for me, Argenti – na, the truth is I never left you,
All through my wild days, my mad existence,
I kept my promise, don’t keep your distance.
And as for fortune, and as for fame, I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I desired.
They are illusions, they’re not the solutions they promised to be,
The answer was here all the time, I love you and hope you love me.
Don’t cry for me, Argenti – na, the truth is I never left you,
All through my wild days, my mad existence,
I kept my promise, don’t keep your distance.
Have I said too much?
There’s nothing more I can think of to say to you,
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true.
You’re The One That I Want
I got chills, They’re multiplying
And I’m losing control
‘Cause the power you’re supplying, It’s electrifying!
You better shape up
‘Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better understand
To my heart I must be true, nothing left, nothing left for me to do
You’re the one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo, honey
The one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo, honey
The one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo,
The one I need, Oh, yes, indeed
If you’re filled, with affection
You’re too shy to convey
Meditate in my direction, Feel your way
I better shape up
‘Cause you need a man (I need a man)
Who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up
And if I’m gonna prove (you’re gonna prove)
That my faith is justified, Are you sure? Yes I’m sure down deep inside
You’re the one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo, honey
The one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo, honey
The one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo,
The one I need, Oh, yes, indeed
You’re the one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo, honey
The one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo, honey
The one that I want, (you are the one I want) Oooooo,
The one I need, Oh, yes, indeed
You’re the one that I want!
Bare Necessities
Look for the bare necessities, The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities, Old Mother Nature’s recipes
That bring the bare necessities of life
Wherever I wander, wherever I roam, I couldn’t be fonder of my big home
The bees are buzzin’ in the tree To make some honey just for me
When you look under the rocks and plants
And take a glance at the fancy ants, Then maybe try a few
The bare necessities of life will come to you, they’ll come to you
Look for the bare necessities, The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities, Old Mother Nature’s recipes
That bring the bare necessities of life
Now when you pick a pawpaw, Or a prickly pear
And you prick a raw paw, Well, next time beware
Don’t pick the prickly pear by the paw
When you pick a pear, Try to use the claw
But you don’t need to use the claw
When you pick a pear of the big pawpaw, Have I given you a clue?
The bare necessities of life will come to you, They’ll come to you
Look for the bare necessities, The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities, Old Mother Nature’s recipes
That bring the bare necessities of life
So just try and relax, yeah, Fall apart in my backyard
If you act like that bee acts, uhuh, You’re working too hard
And don’t spend your time lookin’ around
For something you want that can’t be found
When you find out you can live without it
And go along not thinkin’ about it, I’ll tell you something true
The bare necessities of life will come to you
Jailhouse Rock
The warden threw a party in the county jail
Prison band was there and they began to wail
Band was jumpin’ and the joint began to swing
Should’ve heard those knocked out jail birds sing
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the jailhouse rock
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
Little Joe was blowin’ on the slide trombone
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
The whole rhythm section was the purple gang
Number forty-seven said to number three
You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see
I sure would be delighted with your company
Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me
The sad sack was a sittin’ on a block of stone
Way over in the corner weepin’ all alone
The warden said, hey, buddy, don’t you be no square
If you can’t find a partner use a wooden chair
Shifty Henry said to bugs, for heaven’s sake
No one’s lookin’, now’s our chance to make a break
Bugsy turned to shifty and he said, nix nix
I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks
Summer Nights
Summer lovin’ had me a blast, Summer lovin’, happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me, Met a boy, cute as can be
Summer days driftin’ away, to uh-oh those summer nights
[oh-wella-wella-wella-uh]
Tell me more, tell me more, did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more, like, does he have a car?
(Ah ha, du-du, ah-ha, du-du, ah ha, du-du, ah ha x2)
She swam by me, she got a cramp, He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned, He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something’s begun, but oh those summer nights
[oh-wella-wella-wella-uh]
Tell me more, tell me more, was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more, did she put up a fight?
[Dum-do-be-do, do-be-do, do-be-do-be-do-be x2]
Took her bowlin’ in the Arcade, We went strollin’, drank lemonade
We made out under the dock, We stayed up `til ten o’clock
Summer fling don’t mean a thing, but uh-oh those summer nights [woah-woah-woah]
Tell me more, tell me more, but you don’t gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more, cause he sounds like a drag
[shooda-bop-bop, shooda-bop-bop, shooda-bop-bop, shooda-bop-bop,
shooda-bop-bop, shooda-bop-bop, shooda-bop-bop, yeah]
He got friendly, holdin’ my hand, Well she got friendly, down in the sand
He was sweet, just turned eighteen, Well she was good, you know what I mean
Summer heat, boy and girl meet, but uh-oh those summer nights
[woah-woah-woah]
Tell me more, tell me more, how much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more, could she get me a friend?
It turned colder, that’s where it ends, So I told her, we’d still be friends
Then we made our true love vow, Wonder what she’s doin’ now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams, but oh, those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me mo–re.
VE Day 2026
I give you a toast, ladies and gentlemen
I give you a toast, ladies and gentlemen
May this fair land we love so well
In dignity and freedom dwell
Though worlds may change and go awry
While there is still one voice to cry
There’ll always be an England, While there’s a country lane
Wherever there’s a cottage small, Beside a field of grain
There’ll always be an England, While there’s a busy street
Wherever there’s a turning wheel, A million marching feet
Red, white and blue, What does it mean to you?
Surely you’re proud, shout it aloud, Britons, awake
The empire too, we can depend on you, freedom remains
These are the chains, nothing can break
There’ll always be an England, While there’s a busy street
Wherever there’s a turning wheel, A million marching feet
Red, white and blue, What does it mean to you?
Surely you’re proud, shout it aloud, Britons, awake
The empire too, we can depend on you, freedom remains
These are the chains, nothing can break
There’ll always be an England, And England shall be free
If England means as much to you, As England means to me
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 t’was 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
My own Lili Marlene.
Land of hope and glory,
Mother of the free
How shall we extol thee
Who are born of thee?
Wider still and wider
Shall thy bounds be set
God, who made thee mighty
Make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty
Make thee mightier yet
Bless ‘Em All / Roll Out The Barrel / Washing
Bless ‘em all, bless ‘em all
The long and the short and the tall
Bless all the sergeants and W.O. ones
Bless all the corporals and their blinkin’ sons
‘Cause we’re saying goodbye to them all
As back to the billets they crawl
You’ll get no promotion this side of the ocean
So cheer up my lads, bless ‘em all
Roll out the barrel, we’ll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we’ve got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now’s the time to roll the barrel, for the gang’s all here
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
Have you any dirty washing, mother dear
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
‘Cause washing day is here
Whether the weather may be wet or fine
We’ll rub along without a care
We’re gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried Line
If the Siegfried Line’s still there!
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England’s mountains green?
And was the Holy Lamb of God
On England’s pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark satanic mills
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of de-sire!
Bring me my spear! o Clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
‘Til we have built Jerusalem
In England’s green and pleasant land!
I’ll get by as long as I have you
Though there be rain and darkness, tooI’ll not complain, I’ll see it through
Poverty may come to me it’s true
But what care I, say, I’ll get by
As long as I have you
Poverty may come to me it’s true
But what care I, say, I’ll get by
As long as I have you
Oh give me land, lots of land under starry skies above
Don’t fence me in
Let me ride through the wide open country that I love
Don’t fence me in
Let me be by myself in the evening breeze
Listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees
Send me off forever but I ask you please,
Don’t fence me in
Just turn me loose, let me straddle my old saddle
Underneath the western skies
On my cayoose, let me wander over yonder
‘Til I see the mountain rise
I want to ride to the ridge where the west commences
Gaze at the moon until I lose my senses
I can’t look at hobbles and I can’t stand fences
Don’t fence me in
Anytime you’re Lambeth way, any evening, any day
You’ll find us all doin’ the Lambeth Walk – OI!
Every little Lambeth gal with her little Lambeth pal
You’ll find ‘em all doin’ the Lambeth Walk – OI!
Everything’s free and easy, do as you darn well pleasey
Why don’t you make your way there, go there, stay there
Once you get down Lambeth way, every evening, every day
You’ll find us all doing the Lambeth Walk – OI!
Every little Lambeth gal with her little Lambeth pal
You’ll find ‘em all
Doin’ the Lambeth
Doin’ the Lambeth
Doin’ the Lambeth Walk – OI!
I’m leaning on a lamp, maybe you think, I look a tramp
Or you may think I’m hanging ’round to steal a car
But no I’m not a crook, and if you think, that’s what I look
I’ll tell you why I’m here, and what my motives are
I’m leaning on a lamp-post at the corner of the street
In case a certain little lady comes by, Oh me, oh my
I hope the little lady comes by
I don’t know if she’ll get away, she doesn’t always get away
But anyhow I know that she’ll try, Oh me, oh my
I hope the little lady comes by
There’s no other girl I would wait for
but this one I’d break any date for
I won’t have to ask what she’s late for
She wouldn’t have to leave me flat
She’s not a girl like that
Oh, she’s absolutely wonderful, and marvellous and beautiful
And anyone can understand why
I’m leaning on a lamp-post at the corner of the street
In case a certain little lady passes by
Cathedral bells were tolling, and our hearts sang on
Was it the spell of Paris or the April dawn
Who knows if we shall meet again
But when the morning chimes ring sweet again
I’ll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In the 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 bright 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 bright 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.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
When Johnny comes marching home again, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We’ll give him a hearty welcome then, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Oh, the men will cheer the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out,
And we’ll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
And we’ll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
Get ready for the Jubilee, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We’ll give the hero three times three, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Well, the laurel wreath is ready now
To place upon his loyal brow
And we’ll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home
And we’ll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home.
In eighteen hundred and sixty-one Hurrah! Hurrah!
That was when the war begun, Hurrah! Hurrah!
In eighteen hundred and sixty-two,
Both sides were falling to,
And we’ll all drink stone wine when Johnny comes marching home.
And we’ll all drink stone wine when Johnny comes marching home.
In eighteen hundred and sixty-three, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Old Abe, he ended slavery, Hurrah! Hurrah!
In eighteen hundred and sixty-three
Old Abe, he ended slavery
And we’ll all drink stone wine when Johnny comes marching home.
And we’ll all drink stone wine when Johnny comes marching home.
In eighteen hundred and sixty-four, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Abe called for five hundred thousand more, Hurrah! Hurrah!
In eighteen hundred and sixty-five,
They talked rebellion–strife;
And we’ll all drink stone wine when Johnny comes marching home.
And we’ll all drink stone wine when Johnny comes marching home.
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love.
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best.
The love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
And there’s another country, I’ve heard of long ago,
Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know.
We may not count her armies, we may not see her King,
Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering.
And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
And her ways are ways of gentleness
And all her paths are peace.
Let Me Call You Sweetheart/If You Were The Only Girl In The World
Let me call you “Sweetheart,” I’m in love with you.
Let me hear you whisper that you love me too.
Keep the love-light glowing in your eyes so true.
Let me call you “Sweetheart,” I’m in love with you.
If you were the only girl in the world
and I were the only boy
Nothing else would matter in the world today
We could go on loving in the same old way
A garden of Eden just made for two
With nothing to mar our joy
I would say such wonderful things to you
There would be such wonderful things to do
If you were the only girl in the world
and I were the only boy
You’ve got to ac-cen-tuate the positive
Elim-I-nate the negative
Latch onto the af-firmative, don’t mess with Mr. In Be-tween
You’ve got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium liable to walk upon the scene
To illus-trate my last remark
Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark
What did they do
Just when everything looked so dark,
Man they said, we better
Ac-centuate the positive, elim-I-nate the negative an’
Latch onto the af-firmative, don’t mess with Mr. In Be-tween,
No, don’t mess with Mr. In Be-tween
To illus-trate my last remark
Jonah in the whale, Noah in the ark
What did they do
Just when everything looked so dark,
Man they said, we better
Ac-centuate the positive, elim-I-nate the negative an’
Latch onto the af-firmative, don’t mess with Mr. In Be-tween,
No, don’t mess with Mr. In Be-tween
Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree
I wrote my mother, I wrote my father
And now I’m writing you too
I’m sure of mother, I’m sure of father
Now I wanna be sure of you
Don’t sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me, No! No! No!
Just remember that I’ve been true to nobody else but you
So just be true to me
Don’t go walking down lovers’ lane with anyone else but me
Anyone else but me, anyone else but me, No! No! No!
Don’t start showing off all your charms in somebody else’s arms
You must be true to me
I’m so afraid that the plans we made
Underneath those moonlit skies
Will fade away and you’re bound to stray
If the stars get in your eyes
So, don’t sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me
You’re my L-O-V-E
Daisy Daisy give me your answer do
I’m half crazy all for the love of you
It won’t be a stylish marriage
I can’t afford a carriage
But you’ll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two
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
There’ll be love and laughter and peace ever after
Tomorrow when the world is free
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 chase those dark clouds far away
And won’t 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
God save our gracious King
Long live our noble King
God save the King
Send him victorious
Happy and glorious
Long too reign over us
God save the King
Thy choicest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour
Long may he reign
May he defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the King