I WRITE THE SONGS (ACOUSTIC)
By
Barry Manilow
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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
BUT THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
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Sometimes you’re happy
And sometimes you’re sad
But the world goes round
And sometimes you lose
Every nickel you had
But the world goes round
Sometimes you’re dreams get broken in pieces
But that doesn’t matter at all
Take it from me, there’s still going to be
A summer, a winter, a spring and a fall
And sometimes a friend starts treating you bad
But the world goes round
And sometimes your heart breaks
With a deafing sound
Somebody loses, and somebody wins
And one day it’s kicks
And it’s kicks in the shins
But the plant spins
And world goes round and round
Sometimes you’re happy and sometimes your sad
But the world goes round
And sometimes you lose
Every nickel you had
But the world goes round
Sometimes your dreams get broken in pieces
But that shouldn’t altar a thing
Take it from me, there’s till going to be
A summer, a winter, a fall and a spring
And sometimes a friend starts treating you bad
But the world goes round
And sometimes your heart breaks
With a deafing sound
Somebody loses, and somebody wins
And one day it’s kicks then it’s kicks in the shins
But the planet spins
And the world goes round
And round and round and round and round
The world goes round
And round
And round
And round
LOSING TOUCH
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I can tell something up
You havn’t touched your scotch
You’ve been starring out the window
Now your starring at you watch
And lately that’s been happening to much
I think we’re losing touch
Is it something that I’ve done
Or thing I never said
It’s been getting pretty quiet
There on you side of the bed
Remember when we used to talk so much
I think we’re loseing touch
After all the love we found together
Who had ever guessed ,that we could fall
After all the things we had in common
Where they to commom after all
Won’t you tell me what’s wrong
I haven’t got a clue
Is there something we can take for this
Or somethink we can do
Together you and I have had so much
There’s so much to lose
And I think we’re losing touch
WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND
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Last night I wave goodbye
Now its seems years
I’m back in the city
Where nothing is clear
But thoughts of me holding you
Bringing us near
And tell me
When will our eyes meet?
When can I touch you?
When will this strong yearning end
And when will I hold you again
Time in New England
Took me away
To long rocky beaches
And you by the bay
We started a story
Who’s end must now wait
And tell me
I feel the change coming
I feel the wind blow
I feel brave and daring
I feel my blood flow
With you I could bring out
All the love that I have
With you there’s a heaven
So earth ain’t so bad
And tell me
I’D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT
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Hello, yea it’s been awhile
Not much, how ’bout you
I’m not sure why I called
I guess I really just wanted to talk to you
And I was thinking maybe later on
We could get together for awhile
It’s been such a long time
And I really do miss your smile
I’m not talking ’bout moving in
And I don’t want to change your life
But there’s a warm wind blowing, the stars are out
And I really love to see you tonight
We could go walking through a windy park
Take a drive along the beach
Or stay at home and watch t.v.
You see it really doesn’t matter much to me
I’m not talking ’bout moving in
And I don’t want to change your life
But there’s a warm wind blowing, the stars are out
And I really love to see you tonight
I won’t ask for promise
So don’t have to lie
We both play that game before
Say I love you to say goodbye
I’m not talking ’bout moving in
And I don’t want to change your life
But there’s a warm wind blowing, the stars are out
And I really love to see you tonight
Babe
I’m not talking ’bout moving in
And I don’t want to change your life
But there’s a warm wind blowing, the stars are out
And I really love to see you tonight
I’m not talking ’bout moving in
And I don’t want to change your life
But there’s a warm wind blowing, the stars are out
And I really love to see you
I’m not talking ’bout moving in
And I don’t want to change your life
But there’s a warm wind blowing, the stars are out
And I really love to see you
Tonight
HE’S A STAR
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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