Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Mother and Child Reunion

Written by Paul Simon
Performed by Paul Simon


No, I would not give you false hope
On this strange and mournful day
But the mother and child reunion
Is only a motion away

Oh, little darling of mine
I can't for the life of me
Remember a sadder day
I know they say let it be
But it just don't work out that way
And the course of a lifetime runs
Over and over again

No, I would not give you false hope (no)
On this strange and mournful day
But the mother and child reunion
Is only a motion away

Oh, little darling of mine
I just can't believe it's so
Though it seems strange to say
I never been laid so low
In such a mysterious way
And the course of a lifetime runs
Over and over again

But I would not give you false hope (no)
On this strange and mournful day
When the mother and child reunion
Is only a motion away

Oh, oh, the mother and child reunion
Is only a motion away
Oh, the mother and child reunion
Is only a moment away (oh oh)

Oh, the mother and child reunion
Is only a motion away
Oh (oh), the mother and child reunion
Is only a moment away

Oh, oh, the mother and child reunion
Oh, is only a motion away
Oh, the mother and child reunion
Is only a moment away (way, way, way)

Monday, January 11, 2021

Lyin' Eyes

Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey
Performed by The Eagles


City girls just seem to find out early
How to open doors with just a smile
A rich old man and she won't have to worry
She'll dress up all in lace go in style

Late at night a big old house gets lonely
I guess every form of refuge has its price
And it breaks her heart to think her love is only
Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

So she tells him she must go out for the evening
To comfort an old friend who's feelin' down
But he knows where she's goin' as she's leavin'
She is headed for the cheatin' side of town

You can't hide your lyin' eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you'd realize
There ain't no way to hide your lyin' eyes

On the other side of town a boy is waiting
With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal
She drives on through the night anticipating
'Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

She rushes to his arms they fall together
She whispers it's only for a while
She swears that soon she'll be comin' back forever
She goes away and leaves him with a smile

You can't hide your lyin' eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you'd realize
There ain't no way to hide your lyin' eyes

She gets up and pours herself a strong one
And stares out at the stars up in the sky
Another night it's gonna be a long one
She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

She wonders how it ever got this crazy
She thinks about a boy she knew in school
(Ooh...) Did she get tired or did she just get lazy?
(Ooh...) She's so far gone she feels just like a fool

My oh my you sure know how to arrange things
(Aaah...) You set it up so well so carefully
Ain't it funny (aaah...) how your new life didn't change things?
You're still the same old girl you used to be

You can't hide your lyin' eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you'd realize
There ain't no way to hide your lyin' eyes
There ain't no way to hide your lyin' eyes
Honey you can't hide your lyin' eyes

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Sunset Grill

Written by Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar and Greg Ladanyi
Performed by Don Henley


Let's go down to the Sunset Grill
We can watch the working girls go by
Watch the "basket people" walk around and mumble
And stare out at the auburn sky
There's an old man there from the Old World
To him, it's all the same
Calls all his customers by name

Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill

You see a lot more meanness in the city
It's the kind that eats you up inside
Hard to come away with anything that feels like dignity
Hard to get home with any pride
These days a man makes you somethin'
And you never see his face
But there is no hiding place

Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill

Respectable little murders pay
They get more respectable every day
Don't worry girl, I'm gonna stick by you
And someday soon we're gonna get in that car and get outa here

Let's go down to the Sunset Grill
Watch the working girls go by
Watch the "basket people" walk around and mumble
And gaze out at the auburn sky
Maybe we'll leave come springtime
Meanwhile, have another beer
What would we do without all these jerks anyway?
Besides, all our friends are here

Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill
Down at the Sunset Grill


Saturday, January 9, 2021

Three Little Birds

Written by Bob Marley
Performed by Bob Marley and the Wailers


Don't worry, about a thing
'Cause every little thing, gonna be all right
Singin', don't worry, about a thing
'Cause every little thing, gonna be all right

Rise up this mornin'
Smile with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you, whoo-hoo"

Singin', don't worry, about a thing
'Cause every little thing, is gonna be all right
Singin', don't worry, don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing, gonna be all right

Rise up this mornin'
Smile with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you, whoo-hoo"

Singin', don't worry, about a thing
Worry about a thing, no
Every little thing, gonna be all right
Don't worry
Singin', don't worry, about a thing
I won't worry!
'Cause every little thing, gonna be alright

Hmm don't worry, about a thing
'Cause a every little thing, gonna be all right
I won't worry
Baby don't worry, about a thing
'Cause every little thing, is gonna be all right
Say, don't worry about a thing, no girl
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right

Friday, January 8, 2021

Purple Rain

Written by Prince and Colombier Michel Jean Pierre
Performed by Price and the Revolution


I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain

I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain

Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin'
It's time we all reach out for something new,
That means you too
You say you want a leader,
But you can't seem to make up your mind
And I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singin' about up here,
Come on raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you,
Only want to see you in the purple rain

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Tequila Sunrise

Written by Glenn Frey and Don Henley
Performed by The Eagles


It's another tequila sunrise
Starin' slowly 'cross the sky
Said goodbye
He was just a hired hand
Workin' on the dreams he planned to try
The days go by

Every night, when the sun goes down
Just another lonely boy in town
And she's out runnin' 'round

She wasn't just another woman
And I couldn't keep from comin' on
It's been so long
Whoa, and it's a hollow feelin'
When it comes down to dealin' friends
It never ends

Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb

It's another tequila sunrise
This old world still looks the same
Another frame


Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Oh! Darling

Written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon
Performed by The Beatles

Oh darling, please believe me,
I'll never do you no harm;
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.

Oh darling, if you leave me,
I'll never make it alone;
Believe me when I beg you,
Don't ever leave me alone.

When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly fell down and died.

Oh darling, if you leave me,
I'll never make it alone.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.

Believe me, darling.

When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly fell down and died.

Oh darling, please believe me,
I'll never let you down.
Oh, believe me, darling.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

9 to 5 (Morning Train)

Written by Florrie Palmer
Performed by Sheena Easton

I wake up every mornin', I stumble out of bed
Stretchin' and yawnin', another day ahead
It seems to last forever and time goes slowly by
Till babe and me's together, then it starts to fly

'Cause the moment that he's with me, time can take a flight
The moment that he's with me, everything's alright
Night time is the right time, we make love
Then it's his and my time, we take off

My baby takes the morning train
He works from nine to five and then
He takes another home again
To find me waitin' for him

My baby takes the morning train
He works from nine to five and then
He takes another home again
To find me waitin' for him

He takes me to a movie or to a restaurant
To go slow dancing, anything I want
Only when he's with me, I catch light
Only when he gives me, makes me feel alright

My baby takes the morning train
He works from nine to five and then
He takes another home again
To find me waitin' for him

All day I think of him
Dreamin' of him constantly
I'm crazy mad for him
And he's crazy mad for me (crazy mad for me)
When he steps off that train, amazingly full of fight
Work all day to earn his pay, so we can play all night

My baby takes the morning train
He works from nine to five and then
He takes another home again
To find me waitin' for him

He's always on that morning train
(He works from nine to five and then)
He works so hard
(He takes another home again)
To find me waiting for him

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Girl of an Age

Written by I. Dench, Z. Foley, M. Decloedt, D. Brownson and J. Atkin 
Performed by EMF

It's a plentiful day
Holding us together this way
The only things that are real to us are the words
We know we can have it all
Upon the heads of our youthful charms
As far as I can see, all you see
Emotions flooding you to me

I feel, you're never cold
I touch, but we never seem to reach that far
Each time we fall, I call

You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age
You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age

It's a plentiful day
Holding us together this way
The only things that are real to us are the words
Words are fine, each one we say
At the time we fall, to each others arms
As far as I can see, all you see
Emotions flooding you to me, now

I feel, you're never cold
I touch, but we never seem to reach that far
Each time we fall, I call

You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age
You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age

All we belong to an age of love
All we belong to an age of love
All we belong to an age of love
All we belong to an age of

I feel, you're never cold
I touch, but we never seem to reach that far
Each time we fall, I call

You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age
You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age

You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age
You're a girl of an age
Who isn't touched by anyone
Out of reach, out of disbelief
You're a girl of an age

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Santa Claus in Comin' To Town

Written by John Coots and Haven Gillespie
Performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list,
He's checking it twice,
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you're sleeping
And he knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake

You better watch out!
You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
'Cause Santa Claus is coming to town
Oh let's go!

He sees you when you're sleeping
And he knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake

You better watch out!
You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

You better watch out!
You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming
I mean the big fat man with the long white beard
Is coming to town