Let me introduce you I've heard that boredom's entered your life And you're feelin' real low Have you met Benny Bailey? Well he's a fella that you should know
They tell me lassitude's has laid you low An' you're losin' your grip you must meet Benny Bailey At least he's somebody who is hip
To cure an ennui, you need a bon nuit It's part o' the joie de vie And his attention, I'm loathe to mention Is, incident'ly, available
And so if providence should decree Who'll stand in the way So you'll meet Benny Bailey And you'll remember your lucky day
Background Vocals: Once you've met You won't forget No stuff Benny's tough (Repeat 1,2,3)
This could be your lucky day Incident'ly, he's the sort Tho' seen at court Carries an awful lotta weight In many less royal quarters Filled with less than regal daughters Quite the quixotic Romeo whom every Filly'll know because they find his Reputation wherever they go Whether it's here Or whether it's in another boudoir Whee! He's such a scandal, really T' handle him demands a savoir fairer And a great indulgence rarer Than any that I've encountered surveyin' the scene But never mind, I'll explain it later The fact is that he's always ready to please And that's aroused a lot o'chatter But it really doesn't matter, not to him No siree! It's 'bout as big t'him as any flea He's gotta be maitre'd Or so it seems to me Wait'll y'meet, you'll see what I'm sayin'
Background Vocals: Meet this cat He's where it's at That's right, outta sight Benny Bailey He's no slouch For this I'll vouch He's cool, he's no fool
To cure an ennui You need a bon nuit It's part of the joie de vie
He's the kind o'cat people hear about But in a second-handed way That there's nothing really clear about
Let me introduce you I've heard that boredom's entered your life And you're feelin' real low Have you met Benny Bailey? Well he's a fella that you should know
They tell me lassitude's has laid you low An' you're losin' your grip you must meet Benny Bailey At least he's somebody who is hip
We're glad you got to meet Benny Bailey I'm happy fin'lly meeting with you
The rule of the tyrants decline The year, 1979 From Uganda to Nicaragua It's bombs and bullets all the time So they corrupt, so they vile So it's coup after coup all the while Human rights they violate They think they too damn great So in disgrace now they live in exile
Gairy is a wanted man Idi Amin is a wanted man Shah of Iran tried so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive
Strikes, demonstrations & wars Injustice is always the cause Politicians turn too soon from poor people into tycoons Corruption must bring harass South African Vorster resign in disgrace Muzurewa take away Ian Smith place The Uganda devil was easily cat straddled Beaten up and chased, what a waste.
Gairy is a wanted man Bokassa is a wanted man Ali Bhutto try so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive.
The Shah had a short time to live Because the Ayatollah don't forgive When you see church ruling state With pure vengeance and hate Situation must be explosive General Somoza from Nicaragua Thought it was easy with the Sandanistas With the help of Venezuela, Panama and Cuba They kick him straight to America
Gairy is a wanted man Park Chung Hee was a wanted man Achem Pong tried so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive
Gairy is a wanted man Idi Amin is a wanted man Shah of Iran tried so hard to survive He too was wanted dead or alive
I'm here to just confirm what I've been really always sayin' About modern jazz It's the savior of the nation And I'll believe it if you do too The rhythm & blues
Like Bird When he thought of this melody The message he played on his horn Was the steady confirmation That he discovered The sound that makes the music be free
This may sound unstable But I know I'm able to concentrate in song to you My lyrics may go fast Sometimes a word may get past folks But so I keep it swingin' I know I've got to stay true
So like the Bird I'm gonna say that jazz is always A happiness groove So come on and I'll confirm it 'Cause certainly the Bird that I heard made the word of confirmation
IOA IOAE, IOA IOAE (Pronounced e-oh-ah, e-oh-ah-a) IOA IOAE, IOA IOAECuentame que te paso Cuentame que te pasoQue estaba alla en la playa Recorriendo las aguaritas Y vino una abejita y me pico ay ay!Cuentame que te paso Cuentame que te pasoYo me saque la loteria Corriendo fui de romeria Y fue alli donde to el dinero perderiPero las dos vienen las dos pao paoPao pao pao pao pao (chiquita) Pao pao pao pao pao (senorita) Pao pao pao pao paoPero las dos vienen la colococota E La la la la la la la la la pao paoPao pao pao pao pao (chiquita) Pao pao pao pao pao (senorita) Pao pao pao pao paoIOA IOAE, IOA IOAE IOA IOAE, IOA IOAECuentame que te paso Cuentame que te pasoQue estaba alla en la playa Recorriendo las aguaritas Y vino una abejita y me pico ay ay!Pero las dos vienen las dos pao paoPao pao pao pao pao (chiquita) Pao pao pao pao pao (senorita) Pao pao pao pao paoWoo-ooh!
Saints and sinners, come one, come all (Have a little revival) Losers, winners, answer my call "Cause right now the tent's up (Really it is) The word's out - (Truly, it is) An' has been since the dawn (Hear me tell ya) The call's out (Really it is) An' we're 'bout (Tendin' t'biz) To git this meetin' on - Hear me tellin' you Brothers n' sisters who want to repent (That's right!) You'll find what you've been lookin' for right here in the tent
Cheryl's solo: Lend an ear an' you'll see "Cause when it comes t' needin' savin' ain' nobody knows it better than me I was so low that I know that only a miracle like this is the only way t' heavenly bliss
It's really the truth, Lawdy, I know it I know it 'cuz I been taken through it Now the spirits in me an' allowed the Lord t'win me, I can testify to it
Sweet, sweet the angel's song Sweet the feelin' I been searchin' for for ever so long I never again imagine livin' life like I was livin' when I lived wrong
Git ready (Sing) Here they come! the choir's all set Be steady (Pray) See the people fillin' them pews Be willin' (All) To announce without a regret It's thrillin'! (Day) Tell the world the wonderful news
Folks are troopin' in from far 'n near f' news that they can hardly wait to hear They're nearly starved 'cause they're waitin' for food for the soul, yeah
Starved 'cause they're waitin' for what will not grow old
Preacher's openin' up the book He's gonna pause awhile an' take a look 'n then he'll start tellin' everyone 'jes how t' do, yeah
Start tellin' everyone jus' what's true, yeah
Sister Emmy Lou done gone t' shoutin' an jumpin' 'cause she feels the spirit the congregation's stompin' it's feet an' everybody's movin' outta their seat They really gonna get this meetin' on An' praise the Lord until the dawn
(Yeah) - Hear that preacher spread the word (Hear that Preacher) 'cause its the greatest word you ever heard He's our teacher When he says "I'm callin' sinners right now you hear? I'm callin' sinners right to me" When ol' Satan grabs your soul When he grabs you It takes the Lord's true word to break his hold, Trouble nabs you So I say, "You got to listen mostly to me. You got to listen closely."
Don't let the devil catch y' nappin' Gotta' keep the vigil every minute or the devil surely git you
"Watch your step 'n how you act Watch what you do Mister Scratch is here, an' that's a fact He wants you too If anyone can stop him, I can That's why I'm the Preacher Man"
We hear the word We hear your voice We know there really isn't any other choice
Head f'heaven t'day (We're on the gospel train) We can show you the way (Relieve all strain) Leave your cares and your woes (Yes!) Heaven knows (Yes!) Y' dodge that devil in his fine fancy clothes (Yes!) Come git aboard (We still got space) Hear the word of the Lord (We saved your place) Save your soul while y'can (Yes!) Sinner man (Yes!) Git on as fast as you can
(Repeat)
You've heard the sermon sublime Down South Camp Meetin' time!
See the white and fluffy clouds Adore the sun As he shines his light On each and every one Still, those clouds can hide his light Till the day becomes like night So my light heart would darken too If I ever lost you
As the clouds begin to shed Their tears of rain So my aching heart would Shed its tears of pain Till that happy moment when Darkened clouds roll by and then White and fluffy clouds Adore the sun once again
Cheryl's Solo: When I was young I'd long to touch a cloud On my back on a bed of green I'd contemplate the cloud scene They would form themselves into a lot o' different kinds o' pictures Of the kind that pre-existed in my mind Paintin' the kind o' scene That I never saw on a wide screen Look! Ain't that Moses on the mount! There! Monte Christo an' a gallant count! Four white horses and a coach Proceeding madly to approach the sunlit castle of his majesty the king
Isn't that a flying saucer and a pilgrim out of Chaucer going by? They're all right there in a cloud Standing tall and proud How thrilling to see! A panorama that will never end like the movies do "Cause they're yours alone an' under your direction How'd y'like the movie that was showin' t'day? An' what a cast! An' not only the casting but a story full of glory everlasting the errant, fluffy clouds doing everything they have always done Like adore the sun Come out an' do their thing again
Stephane Grappelli/Stochelo Rosenberg Solo See the white, fluffy clouds adore the sun As he shines his light on each and every one White and fluffy clouds adore the sun Once again.
A boy, a girl, two souls that grow Two different directions away they go How so? Well, to feel a flow, for love to show we must know To say what we mean, mean what we say It's just like it seems So take time to pray for her She will see love as a blur That's when the pain will occur Word!
She will fall so far and won't know who you are Her strange heart won't see the danger The passion for love, no way to save her So treasure her heavenly pleasure beyond all measure Just reassure her that You love her That you love her
It's such a mystery sharing your passionate pleasures You wrestle with your soul, your dreams won't last forever It hurts to love it so, who knows when the heart is a stranger's Then pray for one who sees, your way through the untold dangers
It's a world, it's alive, it's a look in your eyes It's a touch, it's a kiss, it's a reason to fly
Women in love (Searchin' the night, lookin' for light, prayin' for one who sees) Women in love (Hopin' to find some peace of mind not just a fantasy) Women in love (A hopeless dream of love supreme not what it seems to be) Fall so far
Your fallen angel's come time torn from the heavenly fire You'll have to bite your tongue, it's intensity's desire You can say what you mean, feel you know who you are Looking into the eyes like a child in the dark
(Repeat Chorus)
Fall so hard It's a world, it's alive, it's a look in your eyes It's a touch, it's a kiss, it's a reason to fly You can say what you mean feel you know who you are Looking into the eyes like a child in the dark
Women in love (Searchin' the night, lookin' for light, prayin' for one who sees) Women in love (Hopin' to find some peace of mind not just a fantasy) Women in love (Into the night, lover's delight, shakin' in ecstasy) Women in love (Searchin' the night, lookin' for light, prayin' for one who sees) Women in love (A hopeless dream of love supreme not what it seems to be) Fall so far
There ain't no good in our goodbye-in' True love takes a lot of tryin' Oh I'm cryin'
Chorus : Let's hang on to what we've got Don't let go girl we've got a lot Got a lot of love between us Hang on hang on hang on To what we've got Dooh doot! Dooh doot! Dooh doot!
You say you're gonna go and call it quits Gonna chuck it all and bring our love to bits Wish you never said it ( just breakin' up, forget it) Oh no we'll both regret it ( just breaking up and you'll regret it )
That little chip of diamond on your hand Ain't a fortune baby but you know it stands A love to tie and bind you (just for your love, the love babe) We just can't live behind us ( only the love , just for the love babe ) Baby ( don't you go ) Baby ( oh no no ) Think it over and stay - ay ! Chorus
There isn't anything I wouldn't do I'd pay any price to get in good with you Give me a second turning ( then patch it up, come get it ) Don't cool while I'm burning ( then patch it up, you won't regret it )
You've got cryin' dying at your door Don't shut me out oh let me in once more Your arms I need to hold you (then open up and mend it ) Your heart oh girl I love you ( just open up then you will mend it ) Baby ( don't you go ) Baby ( oh no no ) Chorus
Hangin' on to what we got (let's hang on ) Let's hang on to what we got ( we're hangin' on ) Hanging on to what we got ( let's hang on) Let's hang on to what we got ( we're hangin' on ) Hanging on to what we got Let's hang on on on
Just groovin' Groovin' woh oh oh Yeh e yeh e yeh groovin' Woh oh oh
(Verse 1) Groovin' On a Sunday afternoon Really Couldn't get away to soon
(Chorus 1) I can't imagine anything that's better The world is ours whenever we're together There ain't a place I'd like to be instead Yeh, just groovin'
Just groovin' Groovin' woh oh oh
(Verse 2) Groovin' Down a crowded avenue Doing Anything we like to do (anything, anything)
(Chorus 2) There's always lots of things that we can see We can be anyone we'd like to be And all those happy people we could meet
Yeh Groovin' On a Sunday afternoon Really Couldn't get away too soon No no no no
Ahh's
(Chorus 3) We'll keep on spending sunny days this way We're gonna talk and laugh the time away I feel it coming closer day by day
Life would be ecstasy you and me endlessly
(Repeat Verse 1)
Groovin' On a Sunday afternoon Really (really now) Couldn't get away Yeh Couldn't get away now No, no, no groovin'
(Fade) Just groovin' oh, oh yeh Just groovin' (Really) Just groovin' yeh, yeh, yeh (couldn't get away too soon, no, no, no) Just groovin'
I Maybe you wanna give me kisses sweet But for only one night with no repeat Maybe you'll go away and never call And a taste of honey is worse than none at all In that case I don't want no part That would only break my heart
But if you feel like loving me If you've got the notion I second that emotion Say if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion
Maybe you think that love will tie you down And you don't have the time to hang around Maybe you think that love was made for fools And so it makes you wise to break the rules In that case I don't want no part 'Cause that would only break my heart But if you feel like loving me If you've got the notion I second that emotion Say if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion
In that case I don't want no part That would only break my heart
But if you feel like loving me If you've got the notion I second that emotion But if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion
But if you feel like giving me A lifetime of devotion I second that emotion
Many loves have come to you With a line that wasn't true And you passed them by (passed them by)
Now you're in the center ring And their lines don't mean a thing Why don't you let me try (let me try)
Now I don't wear a diamond ring I don't even know a song to sing All I know is la la la la la la la la la means I love you La la la la la la la la la means I love you
If I ever saw a girl That I needed in this world You are the one for me (one for me)
Let me hold you in my arms Girl and fill you with my charms I'm sure that you will see (you will see)
*The things I am saying are true And the way I explain them to you Listen to me la la la la la la la la la means I love you, oh baby please La la la la la la la la la means I love you ...
The thrill is gone The thrill is gone away The thrill is gone The thrill is gone away You know you done me wrong baby And you'll be sorry some day
The thrill is gone It's gone away from me The thrill is gone baby The thrill is gone away from me Although I'll still live on But so lonely I'll be
The thrill is gone It's gone away for good The thrill is gone It's gone away for good Someday I'll be over it all Just like a good woman should
Y'know I'm free free now baby I'm free from your spell Y'know I'm free free now baby I'm free from your spell And now that it's all over All I can do is wish you well
