HALFWAY OVER THE HILL
By
Barry Manilow
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I been working all my life
working hard for all my life
trying to find the reason fore living
tryin not to take to much with out giving
never saw no rainbows in my sky
but don’t you see I’m halfway over the hill
I’m passing over the hardest part
I’m halfway over the hill
its got to get easier from now on
I’ve been running all my life
lord , I’ve run for all my life
seeing joy and seeing people grieveing
seeing towns I don’t remember leaving
never saw no bluebirds in my sky
don’t you see I’m halfway over the hill
I’m passing over the hardest part
I’m halfway over the hill
It’s got to get easier from on now
I’m halfway over the hill
I’m passing over the hardest part
I’m halfway over the hill
It’s got to get easier from on now
WINNER GO DOWN
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Fame, fame, fame, is it worth it?
Fame, fame, fame, can you take it?
Fame, fame, fame, are you ready?
Fame, fame, fame, will you make it?
You were touched
With the gold
Of a warm summer morning
A symphony born in the sun
They loved you like pagans
And followed your climb
The strongest
Most beautiful one
You’ve flown to the clouds
Where the air’s very thin
And the word is out
All around town
They’ve lined up for miles
With their holiday grins
They love to see
A winner go down
Winner go down
Learning to lose
Lie in the gravel
Bathe in the blues
They’ll run to the rooftops
Screaming the news
Winner go down
Winner go down
And now the arena
Is quiet and darkened
The crowd is covered in smiles
They’re holding their breath
At the thought of the slaughter
But you sure kept ‘em waiting awhile
They built up your legend
And danced in your light
‘Til they longed
For the day to come ‘round
When they’d see you break down
And cry like a baby
They love to see a winner go down
Winner go down
Learning to lose
Lie in the gravel
Bathe in the blues
They’ll run to the rooftops
Screaming the news
Winner go down
Winner go down
Fame, fame, fame, is it worth it?
Fame, fame, fame, can you take it?
Fame, fame
The trial is over
The crowd has gone home
Yes, all their predictions came true
But even the thrill
Being there for the fall
It’s just glory they borrowed from you
Winner go down
Learning to lose
Lie in the gravel
Bathe in the blues
They’ll run to the rooftops
Screaming the news
Winner go down
They love to see a winner go down
Learning to lose
Lie in the gravel
Bathe in the blues
They’ll run to the rooftops
Screaming the news
Winner go down
I hate to see a winner go down
ALL THE WAY
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When somebody loves you
It’s no good unless she loves you – all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you – all the way
Taller than the tallest tree is
That’s how it’s got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That’s how deep it goes – if its real
When somebody needs you
It’s no good unless she needs you – all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years – come what may
Who know where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you’ll let me love you
It’s for sure I’m gonna love you – all the way
All the way
When somebody needs you
It’s no good unless she needs you – all the way
Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years – come what may
Who know where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you’ll let me love you
It’s for sure I’m gonna love you – all the way
All the way
LEAVING IN THE MORNING
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I tried to tell you there’s trouble on the way
I lost the feling that I once had
But when I held you there was nothing I could say
I couldn’t bare to see you hurt so bad
So I’ll be leaving in the morning
Wishing that I could stay
And though I’ll miss you every morning
It’s the only way
So I’ll be leaving in the morning
But how can I tell you why
I never gave you any warning
And now I don’t know how to say goodbye
I tried to tell you there was something that I miss
Something I couldn’t dare to find with you
But I was blinded by your love every time we kissed
Afraid I never find a love so true
So I’ll be leaving in the morning
But how can I tell you why
I never gave you any warning
And now I don’t know how to say goodbye
I waited too long but now I see
It’s no good for you, it’s no good for me
You can’t see it now
But one day you’ll know I just had to go
Oh, oh, oh, oh
So I’ll be leaving in the morning
Wishing that I could stay
And though I’ll miss you every morning
It’s the only way
So I’ll be leaving in the morning
But how can I tell you why
I never gave you any warning
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO
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(Hi there Tex, what you say?)
Step aside partner, it’s my day
Bend an ear, and listen to my version
Of a really solid Tennessee excursion
Pardon me boys, is that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo?
(Yes, Yes, Track 29)
Hey would you give me a shine?
(Can you afford to board Chattanooga Choo-Choo?)
I got my fare
And just the travel to spare
You leave the Pennsylvania Station by a quarter to four
You read a magazine and then you’re in Baltimore
Dinner in a diner
Nothing could be finer
And then to have a hammer in the Carolina
When you hear the whistle blowing into the bar
Then you now the Tennessee is not very far
Shove a all the coal in
Gotta keep a rollin’
Woo-woo Chattanooga there you are
There’s gonna be
A certain party at the station
Satin and Lace (ooh)
I use to call funny face
(doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo)
She’s gonna cry
Until I promise to never ever roll,
So Chattanooga choo-choo
Won’t you choo choo me home
(Chattanooga Chattanooga)
Get aboard
(Chattanooga Chattanooga)
Chattanooga choo choo
Won’t you choo-choo me home
Chattanooga choo choo
Let’s dance
EARLY MORNING STRANGERS
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Every mornin’ many late night lovers
Wake up to become early mornin’ strangers
Things always look different in the light of day
Every mornin’ many late night lovers
Just silently stare, seein’ all the changes
It’s hard to make small talk
When there’s nothin’ to say
Early mornin’ strangers
Lookin’ at each other
That is all we are to one another
Early mornin’ strangers
Who wake up to discover
It’s just no good without love
To live without love is no life at all
Somewhere baby
There’s got to be more
Somewhere baby there’s a life worth livin’
Where nobody takes more than they are givin’
Where love is forever
Not just for a day
Early mornin’ strangers
Lookin’ at each other
That is all we are to one another
Early mornin’ strangers
Who wake up to discover
It’s just no good without love
To live without love is no life at all
Bye bye baby
I hope you find your love
And I hope I find mine
I hope you find your love
And I hope I find mine