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<blockquote data-quote="Floyd" data-source="post: 807" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>Where Have All The Good Times Gone!</strong></p><p>All my life I've never stopped to worry `bout a thing,</p><p>Open up and shout it out,an' never try to sing,</p><p>Wondering if I've done it wrong,</p><p>Will this depression last for long,wont you tell me,</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Once we had an easy ride and always felt the same,</p><p>Time was on our side and we had everything to gain,</p><p>This could be like yesterday,</p><p>Is thst me with your happydays,</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Ma and pa look back on all the things they used to do,</p><p>Never had no money and they always told the truth,</p><p>Daddy didnt need no little toys,</p><p>Mommy didnt need no little boys,wont you tell me,</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Ow!</p><p>Yesterday was such an easy game for you to play,</p><p>Ah but then lets face it,things are easier today,</p><p>Yes you need some bringing down,</p><p>Get your feet back on the ground,</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p>Where have all the good times gone.</p><p><strong>Hang 'Em High</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Somewhere,lost it in a turn</p><p>Trouble seems to fit him like a glove.</p><p>First come,first served,he's serving it back,</p><p>Travels light,without a pack,without love.</p><p>He comes from nowhere,returns on his own,</p><p>Late for the hanging,yes he's heading for the moon</p><p>Hang `em high.</p><p>Leather,across his thighs,</p><p>Blasting out the night,he's terrified to drive.</p><p>One eye on the road, crashed upon his head,</p><p>One ear to the ground,he's listening to the dead.</p><p>He comes from nowhere,returns on his own,</p><p>Late for the hanging,yes he's heading for the moon</p><p>Hang `em high.</p><p>Alone to himself,he's laughing up his sleeve,</p><p>Looking back in anger,the city is rleaved.</p><p>Vision of light,</p><p>Child of the night,</p><p>Passing by.</p><p><strong>Cathedral</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>[instrumental]</p><p><strong>Secrets</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>She ain't waiting til she gets older,</p><p>Her feet are making tracks in teh winter snow,</p><p>She got a rainbow that touches her shoulder,</p><p>She be headed where the thunder rolls,</p><p>Ah,ah,ah</p><p>She got rhythm,</p><p>Got that rhythm,of the road</p><p>Ah,ah,ah</p><p>She get crazy,</p><p>Woman get crazy if she cant go</p><p>Ah but ah,she just looking good.</p><p>She comes like the secret wind</p><p>Shes as strong as the mountains,walks tall as a tree.</p><p>She been there before,she'll never give in,</p><p>She'll be gone tomorrow like the silent breeze.</p><p>Ah,ah,ah</p><p>She got rhythm,</p><p>Got that rhythm,of the road</p><p>Ah,ah,ah</p><p>She get crazy,</p><p>She get crazy if she cant go</p><p>Ah but ah,she just looking good.</p><p>You know how sometimes,you got to rush,</p><p>You're running blind,but she jumps the gun.</p><p>Question is,not does love exist,but when,she leaves,where she goes.</p><p>I got a feeling she don't know either,</p><p>Wait like the wind,watch where she blows.</p><p>Oh,oh, got that rhythm,</p><p>That sweet rhythm,of the road</p><p>Oh,oh,oh she get crazy,</p><p>Woman get crazy,if she cant go</p><p>Oh,oh a looking good</p><p>Ah yes!</p><p><strong>Intruder</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>[instrumental]</p><p><strong>(Oh) Pretty Woman</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Whoo!</p><p>Pretty woman, walking down the street</p><p>Pretty woman, the kind I'd like to meet</p><p>Pretty woman, I don't believe you, it must be true</p><p>No one can look as good as you</p><p></p><p>Mercy</p><p></p><p>Pretty woman, won't you pardon me?</p><p>Pretty woman, I couldn't help but see</p><p>Pretty woman. Oh you look lovely as you can be</p><p>Are you lonely just like me?</p><p></p><p>Ahhrrrr!</p><p></p><p>Pretty woman, stop awhile</p><p>Pretty woman, talk awhile</p><p>Pretty woman, give your smile to me</p><p></p><p>Pretty woman, yeah yeah yeah</p><p>Pretty woman, look my way</p><p>Pretty woman, say you'll stay with me</p><p></p><p>'Cause I need you, need you tonight. Ah!</p><p></p><p>Pretty woman, don't walk on by</p><p>Pretty woman, don't make me cry</p><p>Pretty woman. Don't walk away-yay. Okay.</p><p></p><p>If that's the way it must be, okay</p><p>I guess I'll go on home, it's late</p><p>There'll be tomorrow night, but wait...What do I see?</p><p>She's walking back to me</p><p></p><p>Whoa, whoa, pretty woman</p><p><strong>Dancing In The Street</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Woo!</p><p>Ah, yeah!</p><p>Callin' out, around the world</p><p>Are you ready for a brand new beat?</p><p>Summer's here, and the time is right</p><p>For dancin' in the street</p><p></p><p>They're dancin' in Chicago (They'll be dancin')</p><p>Down in New Orleans (Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>Up in New York City (Dancing in the streets)</p><p></p><p>All we need is music (Sweet sweet)</p><p>Sweet music (sweet sweet music)</p><p>There'll be music everywhere (sweet music everywhere)</p><p></p><p>(Ooh-oo-ooh) There'll be swingin', swayin', records playin'</p><p>Dancin' in the street</p><p></p><p>(Ah) Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear</p><p>Just as long as you are there</p><p>So come on (Ah) every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, 'round the world</p><p>There'll be dancin', dancin' in the street</p><p></p><p>(Ooh-oo-ooh) It's just an invitation, 'cross the nation</p><p>A chance for the folks to meet</p><p>There'll be laughin', singin', music swingin'</p><p>Dancin' in the street</p><p></p><p>Philadelphia, PA (Dancin' in the street)</p><p>Baltimore, in D.C. now (Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>Can't forget the Motor City (Dancin' in the streets)</p><p></p><p>All we need is music (Sweet sweet)</p><p>Sweet music (sweet sweet music)</p><p>There'll be music everywhere (sweet music everywhere)</p><p></p><p>(Oooh-oo-ooh) There'll be swingin', swayin', records playin'</p><p>Dancin' in the street, oh!</p><p>(Ah) Doesn't matter what you wear</p><p>Just as long as you are there</p><p>Come on, (Ah) every guy, grab your girl, everywhere, 'round the world</p><p></p><p>Wow!</p><p>Hey hey hey!</p><p>Ow yeah, ow!</p><p></p><p>(Guitar Solo)</p><p></p><p>Dancin', they're dancin' in the street</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>Way down in L.A. everyday</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>Dancin' in the street</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>San Francisco way (Ooh-ooh-ooh)</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>They do it everyday now</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>Across the ocean blue, )Ooh-ooh-ooh) me an' you</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p>Dancin' in the street</p><p>(Dancin' in the streets)</p><p><strong>Little Guitars</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>[instrumental]</p><p><strong>Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, I went down yonder in Louisville</p><p>Lived a cat named Big Bad Bill</p><p>I wants ta tell ya</p><p>Ah, the cat was rough and tough he would strut his stuff</p><p>Had the whole town scared to death</p><p>When he walked by, they all held their breath</p><p>He's a fightin' man, sure enough</p><p>And then Bill got himself a wife, now he leads a different life</p><p></p><p>Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now</p><p>Married life done changed him somehow</p><p>He's the man the town used to fear</p><p>Now they all call him Sweet Papa Willy Dear</p><p>Stronger than Sampson I declare</p><p>'Til a brown-skinned woman's bobbed his hair</p><p></p><p>Big Bad Bill don't fight anymore (No, no, no)</p><p>He's doin the dishes an' moppin' up that floor (Yes he is)</p><p>Well he used to go out drinkin' lookin' for a fight</p><p>Now he gotta see that sweet woman every night</p><p>Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now</p><p></p><p>Aw, play it boys</p><p></p><p>(Clarinet Solo)</p><p></p><p>Aw, yeah!</p><p></p><p>Whoo!</p><p>I likes that, yeah ("Yeah," say I)</p><p></p><p>Ah, y-well, Big Bad Bill don't fight anymore (No, he don't)</p><p>He's doin' the dishes 'n moppin' up that floor (Yes he is)</p><p>Well he used to go out drinkin' lookin' for a fight</p><p>Now he gotta see that sweet woman every night</p><p></p><p>Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now (Doin' the dishes)</p><p>Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now (Moppin' up that floor!)</p><p>Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now</p><p></p><p>Cha!</p><p>Yeah!</p><p><strong>The Full Bug</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Mmmm,da yeah!</p><p>Mmmm,im tell you now</p><p>You corner my dog, it don't let you past,</p><p>Got a bad lil' woman, gon' bite yo' ass</p><p>Yeah,</p><p>Wont let you past</p><p>Ah yeah!</p><p>Wah!</p><p>Ah precious sweetheart,</p><p>Woman all you want is good as it can get,oh yeah!</p><p>An inspiration,</p><p>Girl you're sensational and this gets better yet, ah yeah!</p><p>( ah ) well all your dreams of riches, are based on magazines,</p><p>( ah ) no this ain't television,but it's more than it seems</p><p>( ah ) `take those',`need' and `give all',this much you understand</p><p>All I wanna give you woman ( oh )</p><p>Is the best part of a man,yeah</p><p>Lemme show you,</p><p>Babe to make the best of what you havent had, ah yeah!</p><p>Just remember when you follow through,when the over isnt planned ah yeah!</p><p>( ah ) looks just like an angel,but he's just talking trash</p><p>( ah ) he'll make conversation,but she's listening to your cash</p><p>( ah ) `take those',`need' and `give all',this much you understand</p><p>All I wanna give you woman ( oh )</p><p>Is the best part of a man,yeah</p><p>Oh,mmm,uh,mm,mm</p><p>Love that woman,heart and soul</p><p>In the grooves,on the go,</p><p>You know</p><p>Ah yeah!</p><p>Yeah you corner my dog,it don't let you past,</p><p>Got a bad lil' woman, gon' bite yo' ass</p><p>For sure ah</p><p>( ah ) looks just like an angel,but he's just talking trash</p><p>( ah ) he'll make conversation,but she's listening to your cash</p><p>( ah ) `take those',`need' and `give all',this much you understand</p><p>All I wanna give you woman ( oh )</p><p>Is the best part of a man,yeah</p><p>Best part of a man wow!</p><p><strong>Happy Trails</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Mmmnnnnmmmmmm dup dup mmmnnnnmmmmm</p><p>Bom-ba-dee-da-bom-ba-dee-da</p><p>Happy trails to you,</p><p>Until we meet again,</p><p>Happy trails to you,</p><p>Keep smiling on til then</p><p>Who ( oooh ) cares about the clouds when we're together</p><p>Just ( aaah ) sing a song an' think bout sunny weather</p><p>...two...three</p><p>Happy trails to you,</p><p>Til we meet again</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Floyd, post: 807, member: 1"] [B]Where Have All The Good Times Gone![/B] All my life I've never stopped to worry `bout a thing, Open up and shout it out,an' never try to sing, Wondering if I've done it wrong, Will this depression last for long,wont you tell me, Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Once we had an easy ride and always felt the same, Time was on our side and we had everything to gain, This could be like yesterday, Is thst me with your happydays, Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Ma and pa look back on all the things they used to do, Never had no money and they always told the truth, Daddy didnt need no little toys, Mommy didnt need no little boys,wont you tell me, Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Ow! Yesterday was such an easy game for you to play, Ah but then lets face it,things are easier today, Yes you need some bringing down, Get your feet back on the ground, Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. Where have all the good times gone. [B]Hang 'Em High[/B] Somewhere,lost it in a turn Trouble seems to fit him like a glove. First come,first served,he's serving it back, Travels light,without a pack,without love. He comes from nowhere,returns on his own, Late for the hanging,yes he's heading for the moon Hang `em high. Leather,across his thighs, Blasting out the night,he's terrified to drive. One eye on the road, crashed upon his head, One ear to the ground,he's listening to the dead. He comes from nowhere,returns on his own, Late for the hanging,yes he's heading for the moon Hang `em high. Alone to himself,he's laughing up his sleeve, Looking back in anger,the city is rleaved. Vision of light, Child of the night, Passing by. [B]Cathedral[/B] [instrumental] [B]Secrets[/B] She ain't waiting til she gets older, Her feet are making tracks in teh winter snow, She got a rainbow that touches her shoulder, She be headed where the thunder rolls, Ah,ah,ah She got rhythm, Got that rhythm,of the road Ah,ah,ah She get crazy, Woman get crazy if she cant go Ah but ah,she just looking good. She comes like the secret wind Shes as strong as the mountains,walks tall as a tree. She been there before,she'll never give in, She'll be gone tomorrow like the silent breeze. Ah,ah,ah She got rhythm, Got that rhythm,of the road Ah,ah,ah She get crazy, She get crazy if she cant go Ah but ah,she just looking good. You know how sometimes,you got to rush, You're running blind,but she jumps the gun. Question is,not does love exist,but when,she leaves,where she goes. I got a feeling she don't know either, Wait like the wind,watch where she blows. Oh,oh, got that rhythm, That sweet rhythm,of the road Oh,oh,oh she get crazy, Woman get crazy,if she cant go Oh,oh a looking good Ah yes! [B]Intruder[/B] [instrumental] [B](Oh) Pretty Woman[/B] Whoo! Pretty woman, walking down the street Pretty woman, the kind I'd like to meet Pretty woman, I don't believe you, it must be true No one can look as good as you Mercy Pretty woman, won't you pardon me? Pretty woman, I couldn't help but see Pretty woman. Oh you look lovely as you can be Are you lonely just like me? Ahhrrrr! Pretty woman, stop awhile Pretty woman, talk awhile Pretty woman, give your smile to me Pretty woman, yeah yeah yeah Pretty woman, look my way Pretty woman, say you'll stay with me 'Cause I need you, need you tonight. Ah! Pretty woman, don't walk on by Pretty woman, don't make me cry Pretty woman. Don't walk away-yay. Okay. If that's the way it must be, okay I guess I'll go on home, it's late There'll be tomorrow night, but wait...What do I see? She's walking back to me Whoa, whoa, pretty woman [B]Dancing In The Street[/B] Woo! Ah, yeah! Callin' out, around the world Are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer's here, and the time is right For dancin' in the street They're dancin' in Chicago (They'll be dancin') Down in New Orleans (Dancin' in the streets) Up in New York City (Dancing in the streets) All we need is music (Sweet sweet) Sweet music (sweet sweet music) There'll be music everywhere (sweet music everywhere) (Ooh-oo-ooh) There'll be swingin', swayin', records playin' Dancin' in the street (Ah) Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on (Ah) every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, 'round the world There'll be dancin', dancin' in the street (Ooh-oo-ooh) It's just an invitation, 'cross the nation A chance for the folks to meet There'll be laughin', singin', music swingin' Dancin' in the street Philadelphia, PA (Dancin' in the street) Baltimore, in D.C. now (Dancin' in the streets) Can't forget the Motor City (Dancin' in the streets) All we need is music (Sweet sweet) Sweet music (sweet sweet music) There'll be music everywhere (sweet music everywhere) (Oooh-oo-ooh) There'll be swingin', swayin', records playin' Dancin' in the street, oh! (Ah) Doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there Come on, (Ah) every guy, grab your girl, everywhere, 'round the world Wow! Hey hey hey! Ow yeah, ow! (Guitar Solo) Dancin', they're dancin' in the street (Dancin' in the streets) Way down in L.A. everyday (Dancin' in the streets) Dancin' in the street (Dancin' in the streets) San Francisco way (Ooh-ooh-ooh) (Dancin' in the streets) They do it everyday now (Dancin' in the streets) Across the ocean blue, )Ooh-ooh-ooh) me an' you (Dancin' in the streets) Dancin' in the street (Dancin' in the streets) [B]Little Guitars[/B] [instrumental] [B]Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)[/B] Well, I went down yonder in Louisville Lived a cat named Big Bad Bill I wants ta tell ya Ah, the cat was rough and tough he would strut his stuff Had the whole town scared to death When he walked by, they all held their breath He's a fightin' man, sure enough And then Bill got himself a wife, now he leads a different life Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now Married life done changed him somehow He's the man the town used to fear Now they all call him Sweet Papa Willy Dear Stronger than Sampson I declare 'Til a brown-skinned woman's bobbed his hair Big Bad Bill don't fight anymore (No, no, no) He's doin the dishes an' moppin' up that floor (Yes he is) Well he used to go out drinkin' lookin' for a fight Now he gotta see that sweet woman every night Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now Aw, play it boys (Clarinet Solo) Aw, yeah! Whoo! I likes that, yeah ("Yeah," say I) Ah, y-well, Big Bad Bill don't fight anymore (No, he don't) He's doin' the dishes 'n moppin' up that floor (Yes he is) Well he used to go out drinkin' lookin' for a fight Now he gotta see that sweet woman every night Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now (Doin' the dishes) Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now (Moppin' up that floor!) Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now Cha! Yeah! [B]The Full Bug[/B] Mmmm,da yeah! Mmmm,im tell you now You corner my dog, it don't let you past, Got a bad lil' woman, gon' bite yo' ass Yeah, Wont let you past Ah yeah! Wah! Ah precious sweetheart, Woman all you want is good as it can get,oh yeah! An inspiration, Girl you're sensational and this gets better yet, ah yeah! ( ah ) well all your dreams of riches, are based on magazines, ( ah ) no this ain't television,but it's more than it seems ( ah ) `take those',`need' and `give all',this much you understand All I wanna give you woman ( oh ) Is the best part of a man,yeah Lemme show you, Babe to make the best of what you havent had, ah yeah! Just remember when you follow through,when the over isnt planned ah yeah! ( ah ) looks just like an angel,but he's just talking trash ( ah ) he'll make conversation,but she's listening to your cash ( ah ) `take those',`need' and `give all',this much you understand All I wanna give you woman ( oh ) Is the best part of a man,yeah Oh,mmm,uh,mm,mm Love that woman,heart and soul In the grooves,on the go, You know Ah yeah! Yeah you corner my dog,it don't let you past, Got a bad lil' woman, gon' bite yo' ass For sure ah ( ah ) looks just like an angel,but he's just talking trash ( ah ) he'll make conversation,but she's listening to your cash ( ah ) `take those',`need' and `give all',this much you understand All I wanna give you woman ( oh ) Is the best part of a man,yeah Best part of a man wow! [B]Happy Trails[/B] Mmmnnnnmmmmmm dup dup mmmnnnnmmmmm Bom-ba-dee-da-bom-ba-dee-da Happy trails to you, Until we meet again, Happy trails to you, Keep smiling on til then Who ( oooh ) cares about the clouds when we're together Just ( aaah ) sing a song an' think bout sunny weather ...two...three Happy trails to you, Til we meet again [/QUOTE]
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