HE’S A STAR
By
Barry Manilow
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It really doesn’t matter if he suffered all he claims
You know he started somewhere and he found his way to fame
And feeding on the lonely crowd, he finally belongs
A power by the microphone he sings his troubled songs
He’s a star
No one can tell him anymore
He’ll ride as far
As the road can go
And what it costs, he oughta know
He said he’d do it
He’s a star
They’re hangin’ on his music as it fills the concert hall
And he’s teasin’ them with moments, when you think he’ll give it all
But he’s holdin’ back the total, ’cause that’s how he works the spell
Yeah, he likes to leave ’em hungry, yeah he loves to hear ’em yell!
‘Cause he’s a star
No one can tell him anymore
He’ll ride as far
As the road can go
And what it costs, he oughta know
He said he’d do it
He’s a star
And finally, the wild applause that cleans his soul and saves
He’s left with no companions, only enemies and slaves
He’s scared again the show was slow, he felt it fall behind
Tomorrow night’s already raising riot in his mind
But he’s a star
No one can tell him anymore
He’ll ride as far
As the road can go
And what it costs, he oughta know
He said he’d do it
He’s a star
LONDON
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New York winter
Traffic squeals
The city feels…. so old
Late December
Taxi ride
Then run inside
It’s cold
Got your letter Monday
I think
Or Tuesday
I lose track
Since then I’ve been thinking of you…
And I’ve been
Looking back to
London
Can you believe it’s
So many years since
London
Hitching a ride and
Carrying knapsacks
London
In the park
By the Thames
Drinking tea
London
Sitting in the pubs and
Living in walk-ups
London
Learning the accent
Leavin’ to love you
London
We were young
We were sure
We were…..free
Was it really ages
Ago
The memories
Never fade
Can you hear Big Ben where
You are
And are you
Glad you stayed in
London
Dodging the rain with
Broken umbrellas
London
Reading the Times
On Saturday picnics
London
Counting stars
’til the stars
All were gone
London so many plans and
Nothing but time in
London
Nothing to fear ’cause
Nothing could last in
London
We grew close
We grew scared
I moved on
Oh London
What were we scared of
Why did I run from
London
Part of me still has
Never come back from
London
Is it fair
That I miss
You so much
Take good care
All my love
Keep in touch
New York winter
Taxi ride
Then run inside
It’s cold
STOMPIN AT THE SAVOY
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Let’s go, ready or no
Let’s take a chance
Let’s go, ready or no
Come on let’s dance
Gold from long ago
Savoy
The home of sweet romance
Savoy
It wins you at a glance
Savoy
Gives happy feet a chance to dance
Your form
Just like a clingin’ vine
Your lips
So warm and sweet as wine
Your cheeks
So soft and close to mine
Divine
How my heart is singin’
While the band is swingin’
Never tired of rompin’
And stompin’ with you
At the Savoy
What joy – Tonight’s the night
A perfect holiday
Savoy – The mood is right
Where we can glide and sway Savoy – What a delight
Where we can stomp away with you
Savoy – Stompin’ Stompin’
Savoy – Stompin’
Savoy – I’m stompin’ at the Savoy, Savoy
Savoy – Stompin’ with you
Savoy The home of sweet romance
Savoy
It wins you at a glance
Savoy
Gives happy feet a chance to dance
Oh how my heart is singin’ – You and I
While the band is swingin’ – Glidin’ by
Never tired of rompin’ – How I love
And stompin’ with you – To dance
At the – Romance
Savoy – Let’s dance
A perfect holiday – What a delight
Savoy – Romance
Where we can glide and sway – Into the night
Savoy – We’ll be
There let me stomp away – Feelin’ so right
Savoy – Baby you and me we’re gonna keep
We’ll keep on dancin’ – On dancin’
What a joy
Savoy
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
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When I’m worried and I can’t sleep
I count my blessings instead of sheep
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
When my bankroll is getting small
I think of when I had none at all
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
If you’re worried and you can’t sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings
I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
If you’re worried and you can’t sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings
I WRITE THE SONGS
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I’ve been alive forever
And I wrote the very first song
I put the words and the melodies together
I am music
And I write the songs
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
My home lies deep within you
And I’ve got my own place in your soul
Now when I look out through your eyes
I’m young again, even tho’ I’m very old
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
Oh, my music makes you dance and gives you spirit to take a chance
And I wrote some rock ‘n roll so you can move
Music fills your heart, well that’s a real find place to start
It’s from me, it’s for you
It’s from you, it’s for me
It’s a worldwide symphony
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
I am music and I write the songs
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM
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Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz I’m dreamin’ my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz I’m dreamin’ my life away
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream