FREDDIE SAID
By
Barry Manilow
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Freddie’s got the dirt on
Everybody on the street
Don’t know how he does it
But it isn’t too discreet
Everybody says
It always winds up being true
He’s got somethin’ on everyone
Maybe even you!
Freddie know-oh yeah
Freddie goes-“Oh yeah,
I got the 411 in my head!”
That’s what Freddie said
One night Freddie’s goin’ home
He’s had a long, long day
When he see big Eddie
Runnin’ out the alleyway
Freddie looks at the shadow
Of a body with a shrug
There’s Slapsie layin’ deader
Then an ugly fire plug
Freddie know-oh yeah
Freddie goes-“Oh yeah!”
I’ll get the 411 to the feds!”
That’s what Freddie said
Personally i don’t think that
Was such a wise move on freddie’s part
If you see what i’m sayin’
Freddie now has the biggest news
He’s ever had
But Eddie knows that Freddie knows
And man, you knows, thats’s bad!
’cause next night
Freddie’s walking home
Just like he did before
Badda-boom! badda-bang!
Badda-bing!
He won’t be blabbin’ anymore!
See Eddie said-“oh yeah!
Freddie’s dead!-oh yeah
No more the 411 in his head
That’s ’cause Freddie’s dead
Now you know the skinny
All about the scuttlebutt
And the moral of this story is
To keep your big mouth shutt!
Cause Freddie said-“oh yeah!”
Now Freddie’s dead!-oh yeah
I’ll keep the 411 in my head!”
That’s what Freddie should’a said
IN SEARCH OF LOVE
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There is somebody
In this world somebody
She was but on earth for me
Where can her love be?
See, I’m no exception
I need real affection
What’s life worth living for
If no to give it all
So…I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
You’re everything that I’m dreamin’ off
I can’t give up, no!
I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
Been on my own for long enough
Well, I’m going crazy
Only you can save me
From the tears and loneliness
Girl, I must confess
That day or night time
There is no right time
For a heart to be alone
I just can’t go on
So…I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
You’re everything that I’m dreamin’ off
I can’t give up, no!
I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
Been on my own for long enough
Don’t make me beg
Don’t make me plead
Just go ahead and give me what I need
Set me free
Answer me
Can’t you hear me calling out to you
I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
You’re everything that I’m dreamin’ off
I can’t give up, no!
I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
You’re everything that I’m dreamin’ off
I can’t give up, no!
I’m in search of love
You’re everything that I’m dreamin’ off
I’m reaching out
I’m in search of love
You’re everything that I’m dreamin’ off
I can’t give up, no!
LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
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It’s very clear, our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we’re going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They’re only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
Oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we’re going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They’re only made of clay
Oh, but our love is here
Our love is here
But our love is here to stay
To stay
I’VE NEVER BEEN SO LOW ON LOVE
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Well, I’ve never been so low on love
And I know I never hurt so bad
I never tried so hard
Just to see it fall apart
Just to lose the sweetest love I ever had
Well I’ve never been so low on love
And I know I’ll never be the same
I know you meant to stay
So if I drove you away
Oh I know that I’m the only one to blame
They say that everyday should make me stronger
And one day I won’t think of you at all
But everyday you’re gone the days get longer
And all I do is wait for you to call
Well I’ve never been so low on love
And I know that as the years go by
I’ll still be lovin’ you
When I’m holdin’ someone new
And when I think about the tears you made
Me cry
I know you never really cared enough
And I’ve never been so low on love
HAPPY HOLIDAYS / WHITE CHRISTMAS
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Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
Why the merry bells keep ringing
May your every wish come true
Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
May the calender keep bringing
Happy holiday to you
I’m dreaming of a white christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I’m dreaming of a white christmas
With every christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your christmases be white
Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
Why the merry bells keep ringing
May your every wish come true
Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
May the calender keep bringing
The most happy holiday to you
THIS GUY’S IN LOVE WITH YOU
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You see this guy, this guy’s in love with you
Yes I’m in love who looks at you the way I do
When you smile I can tell it know each other very well
How can I show you I’m glad I got to know you ’cause
I’ve heard some talk they say you think I’m fine
This guy’s in love and what I’d do to make you mine
Tell me now is it so don’t let me be the last to know
My hands are shakin’ don’t let my heart keep breaking ’cause
I need your love, I want your love
Say you’re in love and you’ll be my guy, if not I’ll just die
Tell me now is it so don’t let me be the last to know
My hands are shakin’ don’t let my heart keep breaking ’cause
I need your love, I want your love
Say you’re in love and you’ll be my girl, if not I’ll just die