SOME KIND OF FRIEND
By
Barry Manilow
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I saw you at the Beechwood Cafe
You looked at me and then you looked away
That was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
You said you had places you had to be
Now who is gonna be there for me
That was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Lady that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Baby that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
They say that women like you can’t get enough
Got our Maserati built for two
They say that women like you like to play
With love
Is that true?
When I ran into you the other day
You smiled at me but you had nothing to say
That was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Tell me why’d you do what you did to me
Covered up in your life so I couldn’t see
Now that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Lady that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Baby that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
I never should have let you get to me
Never should have let you bring me down
Didn’t know that I was just some fantasy
That you found.
Some kind
Some kind of friend
Some kind
Some kind
Some kind of friend
Some kind
Some kind
Some kind of friend
Some kind
Some kind
Some kind of friend
Some kind
Lady that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Baby that was some kind
Some kind of friend you turned out to be
Some kind of friend
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEARS EVE
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When the bells all ring
And the horns all blow
And the coubles we know
Are fondly kissing
Will I be with you
Or will I be amoung the missing
Maybe it’s much too early in the game
Oh, but I thought I’d ask you just the same.
What are you doing New Year’s… New Year’s eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it’s exactly twelve o’clock that night?
Welcoming in the New Year… New Year’s eve
Maybe I’m crazy to suppose
I’d ever be the one you chose …
Out of the thousand invitations you’ll received ?
But in case I stand one little chance,
Here comes the jackpot question in advance…
What are you doing New Year’s… New Year’s Eve?
Out of the thousand invitations you’ll received ?
Oh, but in case I stand one little chance,
Here comes the jackpot question in advance…
What are you doing New Year’s… New Year’s Eve?
What are you doing New Year’s Eve
JINGLE BELLS
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Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bop tails ring
Making spirts bright
What fun it is to
Ride a sleighing song tonight
Jingle Bells
Ji, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Ba la la la bop
Jingle Bells
Ji, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bop tails ring
Making spirts bright
What fun it is to
Ride a sleighing song tonight
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
IF YOU WERE HERE WITH ME TONIGHT
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Sometimes late at night
When the shadows made by street lamps
Cast a darkened silver light
You’ll drift into my mind
Reminding me of all I’ve lost
And all I’ve yet to find
So many things I know I should have told you
Now what I wouldn’t give if I could hold you
If you were here with me tonight
This time I’d never let it end
We’d find those feelings we once had
And feel them all again
We’d make love stronger than before
And give each other even more
And finally find a way to make it right
If you were here with me tonight
Here with me tonight
Somehow now I see
How time can soften
Even the most painful memory
Now what we had is gone
And the sooner I believe in that
The sooner I’ll go on
But love like ours
Comes just once in a lifetime
So I tell myself it just wasn’t the right time
If you were here with me tonight
This time I’d never let it end
We’d find those feelings we once had
And feel them all again
We’d make love stronger than before
And give each other even more
And finally find a way to make it right
If you were here with me tonight
Here with me tonight
The minutes seem like hours
How long before the light of day
Helps to chase these thoughts away
If you were here with me tonight
This time I’d never let it end
We’d find those feelings we once had
And feel them once again
We’d make love stronger than before
And give each other even more
And finally find a way to make it right
If you were here with me tonight
If you were here with me tonight
If only you were here with me tonight
Here with me tonight
TIME AFTER TIME
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Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion –
Is nothing new
Flashback – warm nights –
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after –
Sometimes you picture me –
I’m walking too far ahead
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear
What you’ve said –
Then you say – go slow –
I fall behind –
The second hand unwinds
If you’re lost you can look – and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you – I’ll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows – you’re wondering
If I’m OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time –
If you’re lost…
You said go slow –
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds –
If you’re lost…
…Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
LIFE WILL GO ON
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Goodbye
There’s a word I hated
All my life
Unanticipated tears
Can hurt so much
My friend
It’s so sad to see you
At love’s end
I’ve been through the pain myself
It’s really wrong
To play it strong
Go on and cry
’til you run dry
It’s alright
Go on and scream
At broken dreams
It’s alright
Let sorrow have it’s day
And when it’s done
Life will go on
In time
Thoughts of “might have been”
Will leave your mind
And sweet forgetfulness
Will come
Don’t worry now
Just when or how
Go on and cry
’til you run dry
It’s alright
Go on and scream
At broken dreams
It’s alright
Let sorrow have it’s day
To cry out
It’s no crime
In no time
Life will go on
Go on and cry
’til you run dry
It’s alright
Go on and scream
At broken dreams
It’s alright
Let sorrow have it’s day
And when it’s done
Life will go on and on
It’s alright
Yes it’s alright
Let sorrow have it’s day
And when it’s done
Life will go on and on