SINGIN’ WITH THE BIG BANDS
By
Barry Manilow
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If I wrote history
And could pocket a moment for me
It would be
Singin’ with the big bands
I would turn back the clock
For the time we’ll be in for a shock
Hearin me singin’ with the big bands
If I had me a genie inside Aladdin’s lamp
I’d tell him do your thing
And like that I would be
At the Paramount in ’43
And I sing
Ringin’ in the good times
Swingin’ with the big boys
Singin’ with the big bands
Singin’ with the big bands
If I had me a genie inside Aladdin’s lamp
I’d tell him Mr. Genie go on and do your thing
And like that I would be
At the Paramount in ’43
And I sing
Ringin’ in the good times
Singin’ with the big boys
Wingin’ it in swing time
Bringing back the big nose
I’m jumpin with the Duke
Stoppin with the King
Cooler than the Kid
Swinging everything
I’m singin’ with the big bands
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
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When I fall in love it will be forever
Or I’ll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it’s begun
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I’ll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you.
When I fall in love with you.
CAN’T SMILE WITHOUT YOU
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You know I can’t smile without you
I can’t smile without you
I can’t laugh and I can’t sing
I’m finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you’re sad
I feel glad when you’re glad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile without you
You came along just like a song
And brighten my day
Who would of believed that you where part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away
And now you know I can’t smile without you
I can’t smile without you
I can’t laugh and I can’t sing
I’m finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when your sad
I feel glad when you’re glad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile
Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well, I’m finding it hard leaving your love behind me
And you see I can’t smile without you
I can’t smile without you
I can’t laugh and I can’t sing
I’m finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when you’re glad
I feel sad when you’re sad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile without you
SAY GOODBYE
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Who is she?
This beautiful creature
Insisting on being alone?
It would all make sense
If you could hear her on the phone:
Hello,who’s there?
Oh no
How’d you find me
I gotta go
Don’t wanna hear
Another lie
You tell me that you love me
And you promise that you’ll change
You broke my heart
This time we’re through
Now say goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
It’s too late to give it one more try
You’ll always have my heart
I guess you knew it from the start
But if you love me
Say goodbye
I take you back
And then
You go and hurt me
I’ve had enough
I’m such a fool
I don’t know why
I’ve got to start my life again
It’s over can’t you see
This time it’s done
It’s really done
Please say goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
It’s too late to give it one more try
You’ll always have my heart
I guess you knew it from the start
But if you love me
Say goodbye
And the nights are gonna get easier
That’s what they say
See, sometimes I don’t even think about you
I don’t even dream about you
Sometimes I don’t even miss you
Night and day
Say goodbye
Please say goodbye
Baby it’s too late to give it one more try
You’ll always have my heart
I guess you knew it from the start
But if you love me
Say goodbye
If you love me
If you love me
Say goodbye
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
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We’ve only just begun to live,
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we’re on our way.
And yes, We’ve just begun.
Before the rising sun we fly,
So many roads to choose
We start our walking and learn to run.
And yes, We’ve just begun.
Sharing horizons that are new to us,
Watching the signs along the way,
Talking it over just the two of us,
Working together day to day
Together.
And when the evening comes we smile,
So much of life ahead
We’ll find a place where there’s room to grow,
And yes, We’ve just begun.
AND I LOVE HER
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I give her all my love
That’s all I do
And if you saw my love
You’d love her too
I love her
She gives me everything
And tenderly
The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love her
A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her