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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Winds may blow over the icy sea
I'll take with me the warmth of thee A taste of honey A taste much sweeter than wine I will return I'll return I'll come back for the honey and you I'll leave behind my heart to wear And may it ever remind you of A taste of honey A taste much sweeter than wine I will return I'll return I'll come back for the honey and you He never came back to his love so fair And so she died dreaming of his kiss His kiss of honey A taste more bitter than wine I will return I will return I'll come back for the honey and you I'll come back for the honey and you! |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
All my hopes and dreams are forgotten now
All the apples in my barrel are rotten now Standing on a mountain of misery Loneliness is my only company Oh, when are gonna come cindy When will you be homeward bound I'm in need of you and the love of you Cindy I thought we were birds of a feather now And we would always be together now And where ever i would go you would follow me A life of love with you was my destiny Oh, when you gonna come come home cindy When will you be homeward bound there's an empty space since you left this place Cindy, my cindy Come back cindy comeback Cindy you have made a great mistake But mistakes were sometimes made to save Cindy love is made of give and take Let a move be made for love's sake Come on home Cant you see I was made for you, you were made for me! People tell me I'm not the same now I only half respond to my name now But no one knows it better than me myself baby Without your love I can never be myself Ohhhhhh, when you gonna come home cindyCindy, my cindy |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Once a wiseman said to me. This advice I give you free. A woman is made of fantasy so fan the flame. Always keep her hopes up high. Make her laugh don't make her cry and don't let her love die, so fan the flame.
A woman needs love and affection and little things mean alot (little things mean alot). And when she has an emotional baby. That's why you got to fan the flame to keep it burning hot. Make her feel she ten feet tall, even though she short and small. so fan the falme. Her love is your reality let her go and you will see just how lonely life can be. So fan the falme. A woman needs love and praising so give her them each day. Tell her you love her, its added protection. That's why you got to fan the falme to keep it burning hot. Once a wiseman said to me. This advice I give you free. A woman is made of fantsy so fan the flame. |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
For once in my life
I have someone who needs me. Someone I needed so long. For once unafraid I can go where life leads me. Some how I know I'll be strong. For once I can touch What my heart used to dream of. Long before I knew. Aww, someone like you Would make my dream come true. For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me. Not like it's hurt me before. For once I have something I know won't desert me. I'm not alone anymore. For once I can say This is mine, you can't take it. As long as I know I have love I can make it. For once in my life I have someone who needs me. For once I can say This is mine, you can't take it. Long as I know I have love I can make it. For once I can feel That somebody heard my plea. For once in my life I have someone who needs me. (For once in my life) (In my life) |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Alright...hmm...alright...hooo
A rose is a beautiful flower. To me the prettiest in the world. And that goes double, double for a girl cause she's like no other flower in the world. Remember, they're not perfect you see. So you got to take the bitter with the sweet. And remember fellas: he who picks a rose must accept the thorns it bears. (yeah, yeah, yeah). Talking about the goood and the bad in a woman. A rose remains so pretty if you treat it with loving care (yeah yeah yeah) And that goes double double for a girl Treat her right and her love she'll truly share But you've got to take the bitter with the sweet and return the lowly moments of despair. And remember fellas he who picks a rose must accept the thorns that's there...yeah yeah yeah yeah Talking 'bout the good and bad in a woman... I tell ya, tell ya...that a rose remains the same if you handle it with care (yeah yeah yeah) And now that goes double double for a girl; Treat her right and she'll stand besides you anywhere I know sometimes they get carried away, say some things they don't mean to say. Just remember fellas: he who picks a rose must accept the thorns it bears...yeah Talking bout the good and bad in a woman (He who picks a rose must accept the thorns it bears) Gotta remember when you choose your lover (He who picks a rose must accept the thorns it bears) The day you take one, you've got to take the other (He who picks a rose must accept the thorns it bears) |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
I'm sending you red roses and violets.
(Violets of...) blue, girl. The roses mean I love you. The violets mean I'll always be true, girl. (Be true, girl) Because I really love you. And I truly, truly believe, yes I do. Inspite of the way you acting, that you love me too. Come on and say it dear. Hmm, you try, to keep me away, girl. Just to prove you don't really care. But I believe you feel the same way I do. And this torture just ain't fair. (No, this torture just ain't fair) I'm sending you a bracelet. In grave in gold that, "I love you" girl. (Love you, girl) And I'll send my heart if I could, to prove I'll always be true, girl. Because I really love you. And I truly, truly believe, yes I do. Inspite of the way you acting, that you love me too. Come on and say it dear. Oh, say it dear. [Instrumental] I hope you'd understand. That the red roses and violets of blue, girl, (Hope you'd understand) And that bright shining bracelet, help me, baby, say 'I love you'. (I love you. Love you) And I really love you. And I truly, truly believe, yes I do. (Yes, I do) I believe that you love me. So baby, come on and say it. A-Say it. (I truly believe, yes I do, yes I do, yes I do) I truly, truly believe. (I truly believe, yes I do, yes I do, yes I do) (I truly believe, yes I do, yes I do, yes I do) |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Sunshine blue skies please go away
The girl has found another and gone away. With her went my future my life is filled with gloom So day after day I stay locked up in my room. I know to you, it might sound strange but I wish it would rain, Cause so badly I wanna go outside But everyone knows that a man ain't supposed to cry Listen, I gotta cry 'cause crying eases the pain, Oh yeah, people this hurt I feel inside. Words could never explain, I just wish it would rain. Day in day out my tear-stained face Pressed against the window pain, My eyes search the skies desperately for rain, Cause rain-drops will hide my tear -drops And no one will ever know that I'm crying, Crying when I go outside. To the world outside my tears, I refuse to explain, oh I wish it would rain, let it rain, let it rain. I need rain to disguise the tears in my eyes. Oh, let it rain. I'm a man and I got my pride Til' it rains I'm gonna stay inside and let it rain. |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
As I stand alone on this moonful night.
For the first time I feel alone in life. As I watched the moon kissed the star-lit skies. I feel the need for your lips to press close to mine. For so long, I've been afraid to love. But right now I feel a need for love. And you have the love, love I need. (Right now) Aw, to comfort me. Ooo, and I'm ready for love. (Ready for love) I'm truly ready for love. (Ready for love) Your wonderful sweet, sweet love. (Sweet, sweet love) Ooo, and I'm ready for love. I tried to shield my heart from love tender touch. 'Cause to lose a love, aw, would hurt so much. But as I softly walked in my solitude. I search my heart and I found there's a need for you. And for the first time I feel alone. 'Cause I need a love, aw, to call my own. And only you, have the love, the love I need. Aw, to comfort me. Ooo, and I'm ready for love. (Ready for love) I'm truly ready for love. (Ready for love) Your wonderful sweet, sweet love. (Sweet, sweet love) Aw, and I'm ready for love. I ready (right now.) And for the first time I feel alive. Have the tender love, deep down inside. And just as soon as I see a smiling face, I rush into your warm embrace. Right now, I'm ready for love. I'm truly ready for love. Your wonderful sweet, sweet love. Right now, I'm ready for love. Comfort me, baby. (?) Aw, I'm ready for love. Wonderful sweet, sweet love. Aw, I'm ready for love |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
NO MAN CAN LOVE HER LIKE I DO!
Ah, he can buy her diamonds, he can buy her pearls, He can send her on a trip, all around this world. He can buy her anything her little heart desires But he don't know how to set that little girl's soul on fire Even though he drives a big fine Cadillac car, And he keeps her dressed up (ah!) like a movie star. Anything she asks of him, his money can buy But when it comes down to love, she gives me a try! No man can love her like I doa| Tell the truth, no man can love her like I do, No man can love her like I doa| Even though I don't have one thin dime, Everytime I call her, you know she's right on time. No man can love her like I doa| Ain't no man in this land who can love her like I do! No man can love her like I do! |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Here we all work 'long the Mississippi
Here we all work while the white folk play Pullin' them boats from the dawn till sunset Gettin' no rest till the judgment day Don't look up and don't look down Ya don't dast make the white boss frown Bend your knees and bow your head And pull that rope until you're dead Let me go 'way from the Mississippi Let me go 'way from the white man boss Show me that stream called the River Jordan That's the old stream that I long to cross Ol' Man River, that Ol' Man River He must know somepin', but he don't say nothin' He just keeps rollin', he keeps on rollin' along He don't plant taters, and he don't plant cotton And them what plants 'em is soon forgotten But Ol' Man River, jest keeps rollin' along You and me, we sweat and strain Bodies all achin' and wracked with pain Tote that barge and lift that bale Ya get a little drunk and ya lands in ja-ail I gets weary and so sick of tryin' I'm tired of livin', but I'm feared of dyin' And Ol' Man River, he just keeps rollin' along |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
please return your love to me girl/ forgive me for the wrong i've done/ and oh baby
i cry myself to sleep at night for fear of another holdin you tight and oh baby/ oh baby i miss you more with each passin day/ every night on my knees i pray oh please return your love to me girl/ forgive me for the wrong i've done/ without your love im just no good/ i am just a lonely one im sorry for the wrong i've done now i know how it feels to lose that special someone and oh baby/ i need you more than words can say/ without your love i can pass another day chorus i want you to know as long as there's/ a heaven above/ you'll be my one and only love/ and oh baby/ i cant control this growin' need girl come and see about me chorus |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Someday, somewhere
We'll find a new way of living Will find a way of forgiving Somewhere... There's a place for us Somewhere a place for us Peace and quiet and open air Wait for us Somewhere There's a time for us Someday there'll time for us Time together and time to spare Time to learn, time to care Someday, somewhere We'll find a new way of living Will find there's a way of forgiving Somewhere... There's a place for us A time and place for us Hold my hand and we're half way there Hold my hand and I'll take you there Somehow... Someday, somewhere... |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
That's life, that's what people say.
You're riding' high in April, Shot down in May. But I know I'm gonna change that tune, When I'm back on top in June. That's life, funny as it seems. Some people get their kicks, Steppin' on dreams; But I don't let it get me down, 'Cause this ol' word keeps getting around. I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, A poet, a pawn and a king. I've been up and down and over and out And I know one thing: Each time I find myself flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race. That's life, I can't deny it, I thought of quitting, But my heart just won't buy it. If I didn't think it was worth a try, I'd roll myself up in a big ball and die. |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
To dream
the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe 불가능한 꿈을 갖는 것, 패배시킬수 없는 적과 싸우기 위해서... To bear with unbearable sorrow to run where the brave dare not go 참을수 없는 슬픔을 견뎌내는 것, 용사들도 감히 갈 수 없는 곳으로 전진하기 위해서... To right the unrightable wrong To love pure and chaste from afar 잘못을 바로잡는 것, 저멀리 순수와 순결함을 지켜내기 위해서... To try when your arms are too weary To reach the unreachable star 당신 두 팔이 움직일 수 없을 만큼 지쳤을 때도 포기하지 않는 것, 하늘의 별을 따려는 것 같이 무모해 보이고 불가능해 보이는 목표를 이루기 위해서 ... This is my quest To follow that star No matter how hopeless No matter how far 제 바램은 비록 가망이 없고, 멀어보인다 하더라도.. 도저히 이룰 수 없을 것 같은 목표를 따르는 거예요. To fight for the right Without question or pause To be willing to march into hell For that heavenly cause 의심하거나 머뭇거림없이 정의를 위해 싸우는 것, 저 신성한 명분을 위해서라면, 지옥과 같은 곳일지라도 기꺼이 나아가는 것, And I know If I'll only be true To this glorious quest 전 알고 있습니다. 이렇게 영광스러운 요구에 제가 진실할 수만 있다면, That my heart Will lie peaceful and calm When I'm laid to my rest 제가 죽음에 가까이 이르렀을 때에 제 마음은 평화롭고도 침착해 질 수 있을 것을.. And the world will be better for this That one man, scorned and covered with scars, 세상은 이보다 나아질겁니다. 경멸과 상처로 범벅된 , 저 한 인간이.. Still strove with his last ounce of courage To reach, to reach the unreachable the unreachable star~ 마지막 남은 힘을 다하고도 여전히 투쟁하여 , 하늘의 별을 따려는 것처럼 불가능한 일을 이루어 내기 위해서.. |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Try to remember the kind of September
When life was slow and oh so mellow Try to remember the kind of September When grass was green and grain so yellow Try to remember the kind of September When you were a young and a callow fellow Try to remember and if you remember Then follow-follow, oh-oh Try to remember when life was so tender That no one wept except the willow Try to remember when life was so tender That dreams were kept beside your pillow Try to remember when life was so tender That love was an ember about to billow Try to remember and if you remember Then follow-follow, oh-oh [brief instrumental interlude] Deep in December it's nice to remember Although you know the snow will follow Deep in December it's nice to remember Without a hurt, the heart is hollow Deep in December it's nice to remember The fire of September that made you mellow Deep in December our hearts should remember Then follow-follow, oh-oh Follow, oh-oh |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
Who can I turn to
When nobody needs me My heart wants to know So I must go Where destiny leads me With no star to guide me And no one beside me I'll go on my way And after the day The darkness will hide me But maybe tomorrow I'll find what I'm after I'll throw off my sorrow Beg, steal or borrow My share of laughter 'Cause with you I could learn to With you on a new day But who can I turn to If you turn away With you I could learn to With you on a new day But who can I turn to If you turn away |
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from The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain / In a Mellow (1967)
With these hands, I will cling to you
I'm yours forever and a day. With these hands, I will bring to you A tender love as warm as May. With this heart I will sing to you Long after stars have lost their glow And with these hands, I'll provide for you Should there be a stormy sea I'll turn the tide for you And I'll never No, I'll never let you go |
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from The Temptations - Cloud Nine (1969)
Dennis: The childhood part of my life
Wasn't very pretty, see... Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: I was born and raised In the slums of the city, Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: It was a one-room shack That slept ten other children beside me, Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: We hardly enough food Or room to sleep Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: It was hard times... I needed somethin' to ease my troubled mind Dennis: Oooh listen... My father didn't know the meaning of work Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: He disrespected mama, And treated us like dirt Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: I left home seeking a job That I never could find Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Dennis: The pressure came down hard And I took to cloud nine Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom Paul: I'm doing fine Up here, on cloud nine Dennis: A one more time Paul: I'm doing fine Up here, on cloud nine Dennis: Folks down there tell me... Dennis: They say give yourself a chance And don't let life pass you by, Temptations: Woo, woo, woo Dennis: But the world, say, is a rat race Where only the strongest survive, It's a dog-eat-dog world And that ain't no lie, Temptations: Ain't no lie Dennis: It ain't even safe no more To walk the streets at night Temptations: I'm doing fine On cloud nine Dennis: Let me tell 'bout cloud nine... Temptations: Cloud nine Paul: You can be what you want to be Temptations: Cloud Nine Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility Temptations: Cloud Nine Eddie: And every man, every man is free Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You're a million miles from reality Paul: Reality Temptations: I wanna' say up Eddie and Otis: Higher Temptations: Up and up, Up and away Temptations: Cloud nine Eddie: I wanna' say I love the life I live, And I'm going to live, the life I love Or be on cloud nine... I, I, I, I, I, I'm ridin' high Temptations: On cloud nine Dennis: You're as free as a burning flame Temptations: Cloud nine Melvin: There's no difference between day and night Temptations: Cloud nine Eddie: It's a world of love and harmony Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You're a million miles from reality Paul: Reality Temptations: I wanna' say up Eddie and Otis: Higher Temptations: Up and up, up and away Temptations: Cloud Nine Paul: You can be what you want to be, ah Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility Temptations: Cloud nine Eddie: Every man in his mind is free Temptations: Cloud nine Dennis: You're a million miles from reality Temptations: Cloud nine Paul: You can be what you want to be Temptations: all of them weave in and out with ad libs and es of "Boom-booms" fade to end |
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from The Temptations - Cloud Nine (1969)
hey girl (tell me) whats ur name
i like your style (i like your style) can i stick around enrapture you a little while and hey girl dont turn away (dont turn away) please listen to what i have to say dont tell me some other day please wont u stay all my life i've prayed for someone like u oh yeah oh the look in your eyes tell me you feel the same way too oh yeah hey girl (hey girl hey girl hey girl) cant i be your friend can i see u again no dont walk away (dont walk away) if in your heart u really want to stay girl what u feel is for real and believe me its ok |
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from The Temptations - Cloud Nine (1969)
I bet you're wondering how I knew.
Ah, what you're plans to make me blue. With some other guy you knew before. Between the two of us, you know I love you more. Dennis: It took me by surprise I must say, when I found out yesterday. Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine) Not much longer would you be mine. (Not much longer would you be mine) Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine) And I'm just about to lose my mind. I know a man ain't supposed to cry. But these tears I can't hold inside. Losin' you would end my life you see. 'Cause you mean that much to me. Eddie: You could have told me yourself, Oh, that you love someone else. Instead I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine) Not much longer would you be mine. (Not much longer would you be mine) Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine) Oh, and I am, and I am just about lose my mind. Ah, boom, boom, boom,...(ect.) Dennis: People say believe half of what you see. Oh, and none of what you hear. Whoa, I jus' can't help being confused. If it's true please tell me dear. Eddie: Do you plan to let me go For the other guy you left me for Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine) Not much longer would you be mine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) Oh, heard it through the grapevine.(Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) Woo, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) Oh, heard it throught the grapevine.(Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it) |
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from The Temptations - Cloud Nine (1969)
You played hookie from school and you can't go out to play, yeah!
Mama said, "For the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah!" Now you feel like the whole world's pickin'[ on you, But deep down inside, you know it ain't true. You're in punishment 'cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah! But you don't care, 'cause you already made up your mind you wanna run away yeah! You're on your way, Runaway Child, Running Wild, Runaway Child Running Wild, Better go back home where you belong. Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you're on your own at last, Hey! It's gettin' late. Where will you sleep? You're gettin' kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat. Oh, lost with no money you start to cry, But remember, you left home wantin' to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes. Sirens screamin' down neon lighted streets. You want your mama. Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run. Are they looking for you? You're frightened and confused. I want my mama. Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, but she's much too far away, she can't hear a word you say. You've heard some frightening news on the radio, about little boys running away from home, And the parents don't see them no more. You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know, But your mama told you never trust a stranger And you don't know which way to go. Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life. How you long to hear your mother's voice, 'cause you're lost and alone. But remember, you made the choice, Runaway Child Running Wild. You better go back home where you belong, Oh, Runaway Child Running Wild, You better go back home where you belong. You're lost in this great big city, Go back home where you belong. Not a familiar face, ain't it a pity, Go back home where you belong. Runaway Child, Running Wild, You better go home where you belong. |
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from The Temptations - Puzzle People (1969)
Ow, people gather round me, it's whom it may concern.
I'm not trying to run your life. But you're never too old to learn, huh. Stop worrying about your neighbors and the fancy things they got. 'Cause if you do you'll find it sure, you're gonna wind up on the spot. Don't let the Jones Don't let the Jone: Get you down, oh down. One more time. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Woo, woo oh oh oh Huh, you may not believe it but nine times out of ten it's true. The people you're trying to keep up with Are trying to keep up too. Remember that old saying, "All that glitters ain't gold". Take heed, don't ignore it until your money time will hold. Oh Don't let the Jones Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Hear me now, now. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Who-har-har-who-who, Who-har-har-do-do-do-do You're lying to yourself but you don't even know it. You're so busy following the Joneses, you ain't got time to show it. Keeping up with the Joneses, it'll only makes your life a mess. Bill collectors, tranquilizers and getting deeper in debt. You better leave The Joneses alone. Tell 'em one more time. You better leave, oh leave The Joneses alone. Otis: Joneses got a new car today. Here's what you should say Harray for the Joneses! Instead you worry till your whole head turns gray. Worry 'bout the Joneses. Melvin Remember it's their car and they're the ones who had to pay. So leave Jo-Jo-Joneses alone. Listen, your car might be old, but remember it never fails to get you where you want to go. Oh, don't let the Jones Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Hear me now, now. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Do do do do do do You're doing fine. Don't let the Joneses get you down. Now listen, if you see something you want and you know you can't afford it, The very next thing for you to do is start saving towards it. The Joneses have been a downfall for many persons, you see. So people, take my advice and let the Joneses be. Ow. Don't let the Jones Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. Hear me now, now. Don't let the Joneses Don't let the Jones Don't let the Joneses Get you down, oh down. You're doing fine. Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who) You're doing fine. Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who) Do do do do do do Boom-boom-boom-boom |
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from The Temptations - Puzzle People (1969)
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better Hey Jude, don't be afraid You were made to go out and get her The minute you let her under your skin Then you begin to make it better And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain Don't carry the world upon your shoulders For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool By making his world a little colder Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah Hey Jude, don't let me down You have found her, now go and get her Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin You're waiting for someone to perform with And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do The movement you need is on your shoulder Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah yeah Hey Jude, don't make it bad Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her under your skin Then you'll begin to make it Better better better better better better, oh |
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[Melvin]
Yes, my skin is black, But that's no reason to hold me back. [Eddie] Why don't you think about it? Think about it, think about it, think about it, Think about it... I have wants and desires, Just like you. So move on the side, 'Cause I'm comin' through, oh! [Temptations] No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now. [Eddie and Temptations] No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now, oooh... [Melvin] Yes, your skin is white... Does that make you right? [Eddie] Why don't you think about it? Think about it, think about it, think about it, Think about it... This is a message, A message to y'all: Together we stand, Divided we fall, oh! [Dennis] Black is a color, Just like white. Tell me: how can a color determine whether You're wrong or right? We all have our faults... Yes we do. [Eddie] So look in your mirror. [Temptations] Look in the mirror. [Eddie] What do you see? [Temptations] What do you see? [Eddie] Two eyes. [Temptations] Two eyes. [Eddie] A nose, and a mouth, just like me, oh! [Eddie] Your eyes are open, But you refuse to see, The laws of society Were made for both you, and me. Because of my color, I struggle to be free. Sticks and stones, May break my bones, But in the end, You're gonna' see my friend, oh! [Temptations] No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now. [Temptations] Say it loud! No matter how hard you try, You can't stop me now. |
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from The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack (1970)
Calling out to everyone across the nation
Said the world today is in a desperate situation Stealing, burning, fighting, killing Nothing but corruption It look like mankind in on the eve of destruction Oh yes it is now people let me tell you now We've got to learn to live with each other No matter what the race, creed or color I just got to tell you what the world needs now Is love and understanding get aboard the friendship train Everybody shake a hand make a friend now Listen to us now, we're doing our thing On the friendship train We've got to start today to make tomorrow A brighter day for our children Oh calm down people now we can do it I can prove it but only if our hearts are willing So get aboard the friendship train Everybody, shake a hand, shake a hand Yes I'm talking about the friendship train Get on board shake a hand, make a friend It don't matter what you look like People or who you are If your heart is in the right place In the right place Talking about the right place You're welcome aboard now This train stands for justice, This train stands for freedom This train stands for harmony and peace This train stands for love Come on get on the friendship train People listen to me now Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers Oh yes it is I say Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers People can't wait cause another day might be too late Come on get on the friendship train |
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Ain't no words to this song.
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Oh no-there's got to be a better way
Say it again There's got to be a better way-yeah What is it good for? War has caused unrest Among the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die? War-huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Say it again War-huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing Yeah War-I despise 'Cos it means destruction Of innocent lives War means tears To thousands of mothers how When their sons go off to fight And lose their lives I said War-huh It's an enemy of all mankind No point of war 'Cos you're a man War has caused unrest Among the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die? Give it to me one time-now Give it to me one time-now War has shattered Many young men's dreams We've got no place for it today They say we must fight to keep our freedom But Lord, there's just got to be a better way It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker War Friend only to the undertaker War War War-Good God, now Now Give it to me one time now Now now What is it good for? |
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from The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack (1970)
Kumba ya-ya
Oh my soul, of my whole ya-ya-ya Price so right, my whole ya-ya-ya Born into this world a baby, You're mind is clear as the air Time passes... You learn to walk and talk Time passes... You learn right from wrong Time passes... You leave home seeking a life Of your own... I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world Listen to me people... You make your own heavens and hell Right here on earth I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world You make you own heaven and hell Right here on earth On earth, on earth, on earth... Time passess... And your values change Life becomes a strange, confusing game Suddenly you want the finer things in life But you find it takes a lots of hard work Now you're standing At the crossroads of life To satisfy your personal wants... Will you do wrong Or will you do right? Well one thing you must admit, And you know it's true The final decision, Is still up to you I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world Listen to me people... You make your own heaven and hell Right here on earth Let me tell you one more time... I'm tellin' you the natural facts For way this world You make your own heaven and hell Right here on earth Listen people... Life is a giant, invisible scale with two sides; Good and bad You and your beliefs Are the weights The things you do each day Determine the balance Your conscience is a flawless Judge and jury; The only question is what you want I'm tellin' you |
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from My Girl (마이걸) by James Newton Howard [ost] (1991)
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May *I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way My girl, talking about my girl I've got so much honey the bees envy me I've got a sweeter song than any bird you got in any tree * Repeat ho~ ho~ I don't need no money, fortune nor fame I've got all the riches, baby One man can claim, oh yes I do * Repeat I've sunshine on a cloudy day with my girl I've even got the month of May with my girl So I can think about |
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from Motown's Greatest Love Songs (1992)
Ooo Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by. I say to myself, you're such a lucky guy. To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true. Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to me. But it was just my 'magination, running away with me. It was just my 'magination, running away with me. (Soon) Soon we'll be married and raise a family. (Oh, yeah) A cozy little home out in the country with two children, maybe three. I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems. But it was just my 'magination, once again. Running away with me. Tell you it was just my 'magination, Running away with me. Paul: Every night on my knees I pray. Dear Lord, hear my plea. Don't ever let another take her love from me. Or I will surely die. Hmm (Her love is) heavenly. When her arms enfold me. I hear a tender rhapsody. But in reality, she doesn't even know me. Just my 'magination, once again. Running away with me. Oh, tell you it was just my 'magination, Running away with me. I never met her but I can't forget her. Just my 'magination, Ooo yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Running away with me. Ooo, just my 'magination running away with me. She's in my mind and hard to find. Just my 'magination... |
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from My Girl 2 (마이 걸 2) by Cliff Eidelman [ost] (1994)
I've got sunshine
On a cloudy day And when it's cold outside, I've got the month of May Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin''bout my girl (my girl) I've got so much honey The bees envy me I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees Well, I guess you'll say what can make me feel this way? My girl(my girl, my girl) Talkin''bout my girl (my girl) Oooo~~h, Hoooo~~ I don't need no money, Fortune, or fame I've got all the riches, baby, One man can claim Well~ I guess you'll say What can make me feel this way My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin''bout my girl (my girl) I've got sunshine on a cloudy day With my girl I've even got the month of May with my girl |
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from A Tribute To Berry Gordy [tribute] (1995)
You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You didn't even want me around. And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down. Do you love me? (I can really move, ) Do you love me? (I'm in the groove.) Now do you love me? (Do you love me now that I can dance?) Watch me, now. (Work, work) Ah,work it out baby. (work, work) Well, you're drivin' me crazy. (work, work) With just a little bit of soul, now (work!) Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist, Tell me, baby, do you like it like this? Tell me, (Tell me,) Tell me. Do you love me? (I can really move, ) Do you love me? (I'm in the groove.) Now do you love me? (Do you love me now that I can dance?) Watch me, now. (Work, work) Ah,work it out baby. (work, work) Well, you're drivin' me crazy. (work, work) With just a little bit of soul, now (work!) Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist, Tell me, baby, do you like it like this? Tell me, (Tell me,) ------------- Lyrics Powered by LyricFind Written By GORDY, BERRY JR <i>Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing</i> |
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from A Tribute To Berry Gordy [tribute] (1995)
Power, boom boom
Power, boom boom boom Power, boom boom Power, boom boom boom Power, boom boom boom Power boom boom Power boom boom boom Power boom boom Power boom boom boom Power My hands are clean My heart is so pure The world is sick I am the cure I don't want no money, gold or gifts Give me your minds and souls to lift Put you faith and trust in me I'll move your mountains Part your sea All you poor all you needy All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy All you poor all you needy All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy Get off your knees, believe in me I'll set you free All I need's a little more power Power, power, power, power, power, Power, power, power, power. I have for you a master plan To lead you to the Promised Land I give you peace, I give you pride I save you from mass suicide I'm your hope, your one salvation I'm your one man United Nation All you poor all you needy All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy All you poor all you needy All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy Tell me your sins, I'll be your friend I won't do you in. All I need's a little more power Power, power, power, power, power, Power, power, power, power. I'll make you all the master race Just put me in my godly place We'll march the world down in defeat Take the fields of oil and the lands of wheat Power, I need it, more, I got to have it One thing I must make perfectly clear Nuclear weapons, all men fear Their hands sweat, their fingers itch I'm the only one you can trust with the switch Give it to me, more power More, give it to me More, give it to me |
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from Dead Presidents, Vol. 2 (데드 프레지던트) by Danny Elfman [ost] (1996)
Ooo
Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by. I say to myself, you're such a lucky guy. To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true. Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to me. But it was just my 'magination, running away with me. It was just my 'magination, running away with me. (Soon) Soon we'll be married and raise a family. (Oh, yeah) A cozy little home out in the country with two children, maybe three. I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems. But it was just my 'magination, once again. Running away with me. Tell you it was just my 'magination, Running away with me. Paul: Every night on my knees I pray. Dear Lord, hear my plea. Don't ever let another take her love from me. Or I will surely die. Hmm (Her love is) heavenly. When her arms enfold me. I hear a tender rhapsody. But in reality, she doesn't even know me. Just my 'magination, once again. Running away with me. Oh, tell you it was just my 'magination, Running away with me. I never met her but I can't forget her. Just my 'magination, Ooo yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Running away with me. Ooo, just my 'magination running away with me. She's in my mind and hard to find. Just my 'magination... |
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from The Temptations - For Lovers Only (1996)
Night and day, you are the one
Only you, beneath the moon, under the sun. Whether near to me, or far, It's no matter, darling, where you are I think of you night and day. Night and day day and night why's it so, That this longin' for you follows wherever I go? In the roaring traffic's boom, In the silence of my lonely room I think of you night and day. Night and day, under the hide of me There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me And this torment won't be through, Till you let me spend my life makin love to you Day and night, Night and day Only you, beneath the moon, under the sun. Whether near to me, or far, It's no matter, darling, where you are I think of you night and day. Night and day, under the hide of me There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me And this torment won't be through, Till you let me spend my life makin love to you Day and night, Night and day |
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from The Temptations - For Lovers Only (1996)
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Writers Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein 11 Some enchanted evening you may see a stranger You may see a stranger across a crowded room And somehow you know, you know even then That somewhere you'll see her again and again Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing You may hear her laughing across a crowded room And night after night, as strange as it seems The sound of her laughter will sing in your dreams Who can explain it, who can tell you why Fools give you reasons, wise men never try Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love When you feel her call you across a crowded room Then fly to her side and make her your own Or all through your life you may dream all alone Once you have found her, never let her go Once you have found her, never let her go |
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TIME AFTER TIME
WRITERS SAMMY CAHN, JULE STYNE What good are words I say to you? They can't convey to you what's in my heart If you could hear instead The things I've left unsaid Time after time I tell myself that I'm So lucky to be loving you So lucky to be The one you run to see In the evening, when the day is through I only know what I know The passing years will show You've kept my love so young, so new And time after time You'll hear me say that I'm So lucky to be loving you I only know what I know The passing years will show You've kept my love so young, so new And time after time You'll hear me say that I'm So lucky to be loving you Lucky to be loving you |
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from The Temptations - For Lovers Only (1996)
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
WRITERS STANLEY ADAMS, MARIA GREVER What a diff'rence a day makes Twenty-four little hours Brought the sun and the flowers Where there used to be rain My yesterday was blue, dear Today I'm part of you, dear My lonely nights are through, dear Since you said you were mine What a diff'rence a day makes There's a rainbow before me Skies above can't be stormy Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss It's heaven when you Find romance on your menu What a diff'rence a day makes And the difference is you What a diff'rence a day makes There's a rainbow before me Skies above can't be stormy Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss It's heaven when you Find romance on your menu What a diff'rence a day makes And the difference is you. |
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from Born On The Fourth Of July (1996)
I've got sunshine
On a cloudy day When it's cold outside I've got the month of May I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl Talkin' 'bout my girl My girl I've got so much honey The bees envy me I've got a sweeter song Than the birds in the trees Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl Talkin' 'bout my girl My girl Ooo-ooo, hoo-ooo Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey Ooh yeah I don't need no money Fortune or fame I got all the riches, baby One man can claim Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl Talkin' 'bout my girl My girl (Talkin' 'bout my girl) I got sunshine on a cloudy day with my girl I've even got the month of May with my girl (Talkin' 'bout my girl) Talkin' bout, talkin' 'bout, talkin' 'bout my girl |
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from Feeling Minnesota (1997)
Lady luck and a 4 leaf clover
wanting this hurt I feel all over my life was one special occasion till your leavin ended the situation thats why I'm standin on shakey ground ever since you put me down standin on shakey ground ever since you put me down my car got repossesed this morning hardest times I've seen in years lord, you got to throw me a life preserver cause I'm about to drown in my own tears thats why I'm standin on shakey ground ever since you put me down standin on shakey ground ever since you put me down |
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I like the sound of funky music
Let me hear you sing it (I like the sound of funky music) I like it 'Cause funky music sho nuff turns me on I like the sound of funky music Bless my soul, I can't control The feeling I get when I hear the funky music People, it does something to my brain What it is I can't explain Keep it right there I don't want to lose it Come on, come on, come on people now Express yourself Come on come on come on people now I like the sound of funky music My mind is singing Everybody sing it sing it I like it 'Cause funky music sho nuff turn me on Music's got my soul on fire I can feel the blood boiling in my veins People I get a feeling deep down inside Something like a rollercoaster ride And I ain't ashamed to say that I feel alright Funky now Come on come on come on people and express yourself Don't it make you feel alright All you crazy people from the big city Get on down to the nitty gritty I like the sound of funky music Everybody sing it with me (I like the sound of funky music) 'Cause funky music sho nuff turn me on Boom boom boom Like a river turns me Boom boom boom |
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It was the third of September That day I'll always remember, yes I will 'Cause that was the day that my daddy died I never had a chance to see him Never heard nothin' but bad things about him Mama I'm depending on you to tell me the truth Mama looked up and said son Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died all he left us was alone Mama is it true what they say That papa never worked a day in his life? And mama there's some bad talk goin' round town That papa had three out-side children And another wife, and that ain't right Heard some talk about papa Doin' some store-front prechin' Talking about saving souls and all the time leaching Dealin' in dirt and stealing in the name of the Lord Mama looked up and said son Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died all he left us was alone I heard papa call himself a jack of all trades Tell me is that what sent papa to an early grave? Folks say papa would beg, borrow or steal To pay his bills Hey mama, folks say papa wasn't much on thinkin' Spent most of his time chasing women and drinkin' Mama I'm depending on you to tell me the truth Papa was a rolling stone Wherever he laid his hat was his home And when he died all he left us was alone |
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from The Temptations - All Directions (1999)
I watch you go to church on Sunday
But you forget all you learned on Monday You see your smiling face can't hide How you hate your brother inside So Ima telling you Run, Charlie, run Look! The niggers are coming! (The niggers are coming?!) Run, Charlie, run Look! The niggers are coming! (The niggers are coming?!) You built this great big beautiful city But you ran away and left it to die. What a pity. You could have made friends with your neighbor But you are much too prejudiced to try; tell me why! So Ima telling you Run, Charlie, run Look! The niggers are coming! (The niggers are coming?!) Run, Charlie, run Look! The niggers are coming! (The niggers are coming?!) But the greatest wrong you know you've done Is you passed this sickness onto your son (your one and only boy) He came into this world with a mind so clean You took it, molded it, and made it mean! So Ima telling you Run, Charlie, run Look! The niggers are coming! (The niggers are coming?!) Run, Charlie, run Look! The niggers are coming! (The niggers are coming?!) |
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from The Temptations - All Directions (1999)
THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE
WRITER EWAN MacCOLL The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the empty skies, my love, To the dark and the empty skies. The first time ever I kissed your mouth And felt your heart beat close to mine Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That was there at my command, my love That was there at my command. The first time ever I lay with you I felt the earth move in my hand I thought our joy would fill the earth And last 'till the end of time, my love, And last |
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