IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING
By
Barry Manilow
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In the wee small hours of the morning
While the whole wide world is fast asleep
You lie awake and think about the girl
And never ever think of counting sheep
When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
You’d be hers if only she would call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That’s the time you miss her most of all
When the sun is high in the afternoon sky
You can always find something to do
But from dusk till dawn
As the clock ticks on
Something happens to you
When your lonely heart has learned its lesson
You’d be hers if only she would call
In the wee small hours of the morning
That’s the time you miss her most of all
RIVER
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It’s coming on Christmas
They’re cutting down trees
They’re putting up reindeer
And signing songs of joy and peace
Oh I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
But it don’t snow here
It stays pretty green
I’m going to make a lot of money
Then I’m going to quit this crazy scene
Oh I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long
I would teach my feet to fly
I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I made my baby cry
Well she tried hard to help me
You know, she put me at ease
And she loved me so naughty
Made me weak in the knees
Oh I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I’m so hard to handle
I’m selfish and I’m sad
Now I’ve gone and lost the best baby
That I ever had
Oh I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long
I would teach my feet to fly
I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
I made my baby say goodbye
Well It’s coming on Christmas
They’re cutting down trees
They’re putting up reindeer
Singing songs of joy and peace
God I wish I had a river
I could skate away on
MARRY ME A LITTLE
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Marry me a little
Love me just enough
Cry but not too often
Play but not too rough
Keep a tender distance
So we’ll both be free
That’s the way it ought to be
I’m ready
I’m ready
Marry me a little
Do it with a will
Make a few demands
I’m able to fulfill
Want me more than others
Not exclusively
That’s the way it oughta be
I’m ready
I’m ready now
You can be my best friend
I can be your right arm
We’ll go through a fight or two
No harm, no harm
We’ll look not too deep
We’ll go not too far
We won’t have to give up a thing
We’ll stay who we are
Right? ok then
I’m ready
I’m ready now
Someone marry me a little
Love me just enough
Warm and sweet and easy
Just the simple stuff
Keep a tender distance
So we’ll both be free
That’s the way it oughta be
I’m ready
I’m ready
Marry me a little
Body, heart, and soul
Passion
But always in control
Want me first and formost
Keep me company
That’s the way it oughta be
I’m ready
I’m ready now
Oh how gently we’ll talk
Oh how softly we’ll tred
All the stends, the ugly things
We’ll keep unsaid
We’ll build a cocoon
Of love and respect
You promise whatever you like
I’ll never collect
Right? ok then
I’m ready
I’m ready now
Someone
I’m ready
I’m ready
I’m ready now
RAGS TO RICHES
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I know I’d go from rages to riches
If you would only say you care
And though my pocket may be empty
I’d be a millionaire
My clothes may still be torn and tattered
But in my heart I’d be a king
Your love is all that ever mattered
It’s everything
So open your arms and you’ll open the door
To every treasure I’m hoping for
Hold me and kiss me and tell me you’re mine evermore
Must I forever be a begger
Whose golden dreams will not come true
Or will I go from rags to riches
My fate is up to you
Must I forever be a begger
Whose golden dreams will not come true
Or will I go from rags to riches
My fate is up to you
WRITTEN IN STONE
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I had a great time
And I wished you were there
New friends, good wine
I sure had my share
But I wouldn’t be here now
If I didn’t care
Didn’t I say we were written in stone
So how come you’re sittin’ alone?
And hey, did I shine
Did they open that door
That’s yours, that’s mine
It’s what we’re looking for
So I shoulda called baby
Trust me some more
Didn’t I say we were written in stone
So how come you hang back alone?
And the rain comes down
And the sea turns grey
And the waves beat hard
The stone wears away
Til there’s only sand
On a cold new day
Where once we were written in stone
Where once we were written in stone
Right now is my chance
I’m boiling inside
I’m needed, I’m known
And you wanna hide
It’s your party too, babe
C’mon for the ride
Didn’t I say we were written in stone
So how come I’m here all alone?
And the rain comes down
And the sea turns grey
And the waves beat hard
The stone wears away
Til there’s only sand
On a cold new day
Where once we were written in stone
Where once we were written in stone
SOME GIRLS
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Some girls will,some girls won’t
Some girls need alot of lovin’,and some
Girls don’t
Well,I know I’ve got the fever but I don’t know why
Some say they will and some girls lie
So here I am in front of you
Not really knowing what to do
My heart is feeling something new
Nervously I turn away from you
I see those looks you’re sending me
Is this the way it’s meant to be?
It’s something we should talk about
Just give me time to work it out
Some girls will,some girls won’t
Some girls need alot of lovin’ and some
Girls don’t
Well,I know I’ve got the fever but I don’t
Know why
Some say they will and some girls lie
I find your company to be
Something completely new to me
Now that I know you socially
Obviously I’ll fall heavily
I’ve seen those looks you’re sending me
This is the way it’s meant to be
There’s nothing left to talk about
Oh,how I wish you’d work it out
Some girls will,and some girls won’t
Some girls need a lot of lovin’ and some
Girls don’t
Well,I’ve got the fever but I don’t know why
Some say they will and some girls lie
Some girls will,and some girls won’t
Some girls need a lot of lovin’ and some
Girls don’t
Well,I’ve got the fever but I don’t know why
Some say they will and some girls
Some girls
Some girls
Well you know,you know what I mean
Some girls will,and some girls won’t
Some girls need a lot of lovin’ and some
Girls don’t
Well,I’ve got the fever but I don’t know why
Some say they will and some girls lie