In Friday's tie-dye nightmare
I was trying to get from here to there
Walking to, passing through people everywhere
I got on at my station, running through the fire
Looking for an elevation that would get me a little higher
News of people dying, someone lying on the stair
Crying for the nation, can we offer up a prayer
There'll be a coronation, a fancy dress affair
We'll be lined up in formation, but we won't be going anywhere
Down the hellhole, trying to make my way
I couldn't get where I wanted, due to an unforeseen delay
The man was apologetic as he turned his head to say
Sorry, kid, you're not gonna make it home today
Hey mister, why'd you take my ticket away
Even more to the point, how come I let you
I could blame it all on you, or make up my mind to stay
I wish I knew a way I could forget you
I didn't read the fine print, y'gotta be on the ball
Some days I'm less confident, up against a wall
I wonder where my mind went, I should have made the call
I like to think I'm innocent, but then, don't we all
I got to the next location, hoping for the best
But another situation put me to the test
A man in black pants, a white shirt, and a red vest
Had fallen on the track and no one even got depressed
Or even guessed he wasn't putting on an act
Someone said he'd drunk too much
'Cause he was lying on his back
It was also duly noted that he happened to be black
There was a serious lack of anything right at all here
What's the difference - I didn't stop
The very least I could have done was call a cop
But I passed the news vendor, pursuing my agenda
And I like everyone else, I dropped the ball here
Still trying to get home, I saw a telephone
And put some coins I had found
They were supposed to work, they did for the man beside me
But when I dropped them in, they wouldn't go down
What is going on here
Will I ever know the truth
How do to deal with the time stealing away your daddy's youth
Story after story of disaster barely missed
You see, common miracles somehow do exist
And anyone can be kissed by lady fortune
So I gathered up my skirt and tucked my wallet in
Grabbed my bag and the sling I carried my girl child in
Funny she didn't cry, she wasn't scared at all
She could see a happy outcome in the patterns on the wall
And y'know
The next train was the right one, but not for the vested man
I try, but there's too many things I'll never understand
Y'gotta keep on going knowing someone's got a plan
For Friday's tie-dye nightmare and Monday's promised land
And there it is
Just One Thing lyrics - Carole King
Holding it together with barely any motion
Like so many motes of dust
My dreams keep stirring in me
But all I see are
Rivers of violence
Running red on the streets below me
While passionate strangers whisper desire
All I know is I'm on fire
I need just one thing I can believe in
Oh, just one thing
Just one thing I can believe in
Hiding in the shadows
I want to stand in the light
Trust is unknown to me
I've been betrayed by the night so long
I can never belong to anyone any more
Why does everybody think they know me
I go through the motions, playing my role
Nobody knows what's deep in my soul
I need just one thing I can believe in
Give me just one thing
Oh, just one thing I can believe in
Love let me down
I wanted to believe that love was the one thing
But every time I turned around, love let me down
In my imagination
I come out of the darkness
The moon in my fantasy smiles down on me
I am a child running wild and free
But then the fight for survival
Takes me out of my illusion
And I'm back in the emptiness, fear and defeat
Trapped in a rhythm I don't want to repeat
The taste of freedom is so close and sweet
I've just gotta find a way off this dead-end street
I need just one thing I can believe in
I gotta find one thing
Just one thing I can believe in
I need one thing I can believe in
Let me find one thing
Gotta find one thing
Just one thing I can believe in
Like so many motes of dust
My dreams keep stirring in me
But all I see are
Rivers of violence
Running red on the streets below me
While passionate strangers whisper desire
All I know is I'm on fire
I need just one thing I can believe in
Oh, just one thing
Just one thing I can believe in
Hiding in the shadows
I want to stand in the light
Trust is unknown to me
I've been betrayed by the night so long
I can never belong to anyone any more
Why does everybody think they know me
I go through the motions, playing my role
Nobody knows what's deep in my soul
I need just one thing I can believe in
Give me just one thing
Oh, just one thing I can believe in
Love let me down
I wanted to believe that love was the one thing
But every time I turned around, love let me down
In my imagination
I come out of the darkness
The moon in my fantasy smiles down on me
I am a child running wild and free
But then the fight for survival
Takes me out of my illusion
And I'm back in the emptiness, fear and defeat
Trapped in a rhythm I don't want to repeat
The taste of freedom is so close and sweet
I've just gotta find a way off this dead-end street
I need just one thing I can believe in
I gotta find one thing
Just one thing I can believe in
I need one thing I can believe in
Let me find one thing
Gotta find one thing
Just one thing I can believe in
Do You Feel Love lyrics - Carole King
She lives in the land of the used to be
These days, baby that's all she's got
She tries so hard just to stay in touch
But auld acquaintance long forgot
A half cup of coffee steaming in her hand
Too bad things didn't turn out quite the way she planned
She had hold of the brass ring but it came back sand
And broken promises
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Yesterday I ran into an old friend
Standing on a corner in a cold sweat
So I took him walking down on Deal Street
To make a payment on a years-old debt
He told me what he's feeling; I told him all I know
He told me all about the fear when the night winds blow
Hey you don't need to hold on to wrongs of long ago
And broken promises
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
You write your life story in your dreams at night
And hope your life turns out that way
In your racy lacy underwear you long for love
But love eludes you every day
All the old suspicions well up in your mind
You always look for trouble, so trouble's what you find
But you got the power to get out of the line
Of broken promises
Y'got to get out, get out, get out of the line
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love,
Do you feel love tonight
These days, baby that's all she's got
She tries so hard just to stay in touch
But auld acquaintance long forgot
A half cup of coffee steaming in her hand
Too bad things didn't turn out quite the way she planned
She had hold of the brass ring but it came back sand
And broken promises
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Yesterday I ran into an old friend
Standing on a corner in a cold sweat
So I took him walking down on Deal Street
To make a payment on a years-old debt
He told me what he's feeling; I told him all I know
He told me all about the fear when the night winds blow
Hey you don't need to hold on to wrongs of long ago
And broken promises
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
You write your life story in your dreams at night
And hope your life turns out that way
In your racy lacy underwear you long for love
But love eludes you every day
All the old suspicions well up in your mind
You always look for trouble, so trouble's what you find
But you got the power to get out of the line
Of broken promises
Y'got to get out, get out, get out of the line
Do you feel love
Do you feel love tonight
Do you feel love,
Do you feel love tonight
It's Never Too Late lyrics - Carole King
I used to watch all the couples going by
Feeling left out and so alone
But now I feel so much a part of them
Because I've got a man of my own
It's never too late to fall in love again
And I know, and I know
That it's true
You treat me with so much tenderness, love and respect
And I just love everything that you do
When I needed the comfort of a strong man's arms
You chased away my blues
Remember the first time when we made love
Brothers and sisters, have you heard the news
It's never too late to fall in love again
It don't pay, it don't pay
To sit there remembering when
No matter how much pain and heartache you've known
It's never too late
Never too late to love again
It's never too late to fall in love again
It's never too late to fall in love again
It's never too late to fall in love again
And I know, and I know
That it's true
It's never too late to fall in love again
I just love every little thing that you do
It's never too late to love again
Feeling left out and so alone
But now I feel so much a part of them
Because I've got a man of my own
It's never too late to fall in love again
And I know, and I know
That it's true
You treat me with so much tenderness, love and respect
And I just love everything that you do
When I needed the comfort of a strong man's arms
You chased away my blues
Remember the first time when we made love
Brothers and sisters, have you heard the news
It's never too late to fall in love again
It don't pay, it don't pay
To sit there remembering when
No matter how much pain and heartache you've known
It's never too late
Never too late to love again
It's never too late to fall in love again
It's never too late to fall in love again
It's never too late to fall in love again
And I know, and I know
That it's true
It's never too late to fall in love again
I just love every little thing that you do
It's never too late to love again
City Streets lyrics - Carole King
River wind is icy
Chills run through my bones
Tides of life are ebbing out
Between the cobblestones
The streets are on fire
With the burning sunrise
And over the water I look in vain
For love in someone's eyes
Oh, city streets
The stories that they tell
Oh, city streets
They can be heaven, they can be hell
Winter-colored morning
Gray and dirty brown
Reflecting the mood I'm in
Despair is all around
I long for sweet oblivion
To take me from my pain
Maybe bring me dreams of hope and faith
So I can break this chain
Oh, city streets
The stories that they tell
Oh, city streets
They can be heaven, they can be hell
Lovers with their arms entwined
Silhouettes against the light
A warm bed is waiting as they head home
After staying up all night
For them the city is magic
That's all they've ever known
I wish I could find the magic
But I'm scared and I'm feeling so alone
Oh, city streets
The stories that they tell
Oh, city streets
They can be heaven, they can be hell
Oh, city streets
The stories they have known
Oh, city streets, city streets, city streets
Chills run through my bones
Tides of life are ebbing out
Between the cobblestones
The streets are on fire
With the burning sunrise
And over the water I look in vain
For love in someone's eyes
Oh, city streets
The stories that they tell
Oh, city streets
They can be heaven, they can be hell
Winter-colored morning
Gray and dirty brown
Reflecting the mood I'm in
Despair is all around
I long for sweet oblivion
To take me from my pain
Maybe bring me dreams of hope and faith
So I can break this chain
Oh, city streets
The stories that they tell
Oh, city streets
They can be heaven, they can be hell
Lovers with their arms entwined
Silhouettes against the light
A warm bed is waiting as they head home
After staying up all night
For them the city is magic
That's all they've ever known
I wish I could find the magic
But I'm scared and I'm feeling so alone
Oh, city streets
The stories that they tell
Oh, city streets
They can be heaven, they can be hell
Oh, city streets
The stories they have known
Oh, city streets, city streets, city streets
Sweet Life lyrics - Carole King
So you think you got the weight
Of the world on your shoulders
And it's getting too hard to bear
You feel like you're getting older and older
And nobody seems to care
It isn't what you do, it's who you know
Ain't that the way it is any more
Makes you keep on wondering
Don't it make you wonder now
What are you living for
Well, it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
We got a sweet life, baby, why don't you take a good look around
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
Y'say you feel snowed under by circumstances
You can make of it what you will
You can look at the downside or take your chances
And try to make it uphill
Now you can't keep living inside your head
In a prison cell all your own
Just let yourself go, get your body out of bed
You don't have to do it all alone
Well it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
Y'know this is real life, baby,
Why don't you take another look around
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
It's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can stop and taste the honey
It's a sweet life, baby, it's all about the sugar
It ain't about money
It's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's a sweet life, baby, and I'm not ready to say goodbye
It's a sweet life, baby
It's a sweet life, baby
It's a sweet life, baby
Of the world on your shoulders
And it's getting too hard to bear
You feel like you're getting older and older
And nobody seems to care
It isn't what you do, it's who you know
Ain't that the way it is any more
Makes you keep on wondering
Don't it make you wonder now
What are you living for
Well, it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
We got a sweet life, baby, why don't you take a good look around
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
Y'say you feel snowed under by circumstances
You can make of it what you will
You can look at the downside or take your chances
And try to make it uphill
Now you can't keep living inside your head
In a prison cell all your own
Just let yourself go, get your body out of bed
You don't have to do it all alone
Well it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
Y'know this is real life, baby,
Why don't you take another look around
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
It's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can stop and taste the honey
It's a sweet life, baby, it's all about the sugar
It ain't about money
It's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's a sweet life, baby, and I'm not ready to say goodbye
It's a sweet life, baby
It's a sweet life, baby
It's a sweet life, baby
Down To The Darkness lyrics - Carole King
Everything's lost in illusion
I keep moving, but I can't seem to get out of the shadows
Out into the light of day
Everyone's out in the afternoon
Turning their faces up to the sun like a spotlight
What's wrong with me, I don't want to play
You're my obsession, I just can't get you out of my mind
I look around and I see all the signs
They say danger
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Down to the darkness
Oh, but I want you to
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Down to the darkness
Oh, but you know I want you to
Oh, yes I want you to
I'm afraid of the dark
Oh, but I'm attracted to it
I'm afraid of the dark
I want to run away, but I can't do it
Through my hazy confusion
I close my eyes, but your image is indelibly burned there
Seared into my memory
Now as I stand on the edge of the precipice
Looking down into the black abyss
I know I'll be lost with just one kiss
But I want to be
Even as the tongues of fire lick at me from below
No turning back, I just can't let go of the danger
I know you're gonna take me down
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Oh, but I want you to
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Oh, down to the darkness
Oh, but you know I want you to
Oh, yes I want you to
I want you to take me down to the darkness
Down, down, down to the darkness
I keep moving, but I can't seem to get out of the shadows
Out into the light of day
Everyone's out in the afternoon
Turning their faces up to the sun like a spotlight
What's wrong with me, I don't want to play
You're my obsession, I just can't get you out of my mind
I look around and I see all the signs
They say danger
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Down to the darkness
Oh, but I want you to
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Down to the darkness
Oh, but you know I want you to
Oh, yes I want you to
I'm afraid of the dark
Oh, but I'm attracted to it
I'm afraid of the dark
I want to run away, but I can't do it
Through my hazy confusion
I close my eyes, but your image is indelibly burned there
Seared into my memory
Now as I stand on the edge of the precipice
Looking down into the black abyss
I know I'll be lost with just one kiss
But I want to be
Even as the tongues of fire lick at me from below
No turning back, I just can't let go of the danger
I know you're gonna take me down
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Oh, but I want you to
I know you're gonna take me down to the darkness
Oh, down to the darkness
Oh, but you know I want you to
Oh, yes I want you to
I want you to take me down to the darkness
Down, down, down to the darkness
Lovelight lyrics - Carole King
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the longing in your eyes
When you look at me
I want it to be the way it used to be
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to feel the passion in your touch
I want to feel the burning love I need so much
When I reach for you
I want you to hold me like you used to do
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
You used to walk with me on the street of dreams
I remember you telling me
You said nothing is what is seems
Now as I walk alone, cold in the morning after
Thoughts of you in someone else's arms
In someone else's bed
Explode inside my head
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the fire back in your eyes
When you look at me
I want it to be the way it used to be
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the longing in your eyes
When you look at me
I want it to be the way it used to be
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to feel the passion in your touch
I want to feel the burning love I need so much
When I reach for you
I want you to hold me like you used to do
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
You used to walk with me on the street of dreams
I remember you telling me
You said nothing is what is seems
Now as I walk alone, cold in the morning after
Thoughts of you in someone else's arms
In someone else's bed
Explode inside my head
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the fire back in your eyes
When you look at me
I want it to be the way it used to be
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I want to see the lovelight in your eyes
I Can't Stop Thinking About You lyrics - Carole King
A candle's burning in my window
And it's burning just for you
I had some big plans for tomorrow
But you had something else to do
You came to me right out of nowhere
You gave me shelter in your eyes
And though you let the walls come caving in
When the cold wind blew
I can't stop thinking about you
You let me walk into your dream world
You gave me things I couldn't steal
And in the wee hours of the morning
I still believe the dream was real
Why did you show me all your colors
When you knew that I was blind
Still I keep looking for the reasons
That'll see me through
I can't stop thinking about you
I can't stop thinking about you
I can't stop thinking about you
The night is dark, indeed
Ah, but I can't hide
There are voices in my house
But nobody's inside
I'll hit the town tonight
But even if I do
The party lights won't shine tonight
'Cause I can't stop thinking about you
And it's burning just for you
I had some big plans for tomorrow
But you had something else to do
You came to me right out of nowhere
You gave me shelter in your eyes
And though you let the walls come caving in
When the cold wind blew
I can't stop thinking about you
You let me walk into your dream world
You gave me things I couldn't steal
And in the wee hours of the morning
I still believe the dream was real
Why did you show me all your colors
When you knew that I was blind
Still I keep looking for the reasons
That'll see me through
I can't stop thinking about you
I can't stop thinking about you
I can't stop thinking about you
The night is dark, indeed
Ah, but I can't hide
There are voices in my house
But nobody's inside
I'll hit the town tonight
But even if I do
The party lights won't shine tonight
'Cause I can't stop thinking about you
Legacy lyrics - Carole King
You used to be as a child
Full of hope and wonder
Hey, now, do you remember those days
Your mind was free and running wild
Now the sound of thunder
Has got you trapped in a corner hiding out
You're running in a rat maze
You better think about the legacy
That you want to leave behind
It's all getting burnt-out, used-up
Bought and sold to the bottom line
That ain't the way it's gotta be
You can leave a better world than you find
You can look down, turn aside, run away
But you can't put it out of your mind
'Cause it's your legacy
Don't it make your heart bleed
Passing through the meadowland
Wheel of fortune jackpot is what it looks like
That's okay, go on, run your motor at high speed
Rev it up to five grand
Shades on, top down
But as you barrel down the turnpike
You better think about the legacy
That you're gonna leave behind
Things are getting wasted out of hand
People stealing each other blind
Hey, that ain't the way it oughta be
You can leave a better world than you find
You can look down, turn around, run away
But you can't put it out of your mind
'Cause it's your legacy
It isn't easy when you think your voice
Doesn't matter to anyone
Maybe you believe there's nothing you can do
But if you just do nothing, you've made a choice
To perpetuate the destruction
Why don't you stand up, dig in
When it all comes down, it's gotta begin with you
It's you
It's your legacy
Baby, whatcha gonna do about it
You better think about the legacy
That you want to leave behind
Things are getting wasted, out-of-hand, burnt-out, used-up
Sold to the bottom line
Hey, that ain't the way it's gotta be
Oh, don't you want to leave a better world than you find
You can look down, turn aside, run away and hide
But you can't put it out of your mind
'Cause it's your legacy
Oh, your legacy
Look here
It's gotta start somewhere, Jack
If you don't go forward, you're gonna go back
Hey, you better get a plan of attack
'Cause that's the only way that you're gonna keep track
Of your legacy
Full of hope and wonder
Hey, now, do you remember those days
Your mind was free and running wild
Now the sound of thunder
Has got you trapped in a corner hiding out
You're running in a rat maze
You better think about the legacy
That you want to leave behind
It's all getting burnt-out, used-up
Bought and sold to the bottom line
That ain't the way it's gotta be
You can leave a better world than you find
You can look down, turn aside, run away
But you can't put it out of your mind
'Cause it's your legacy
Don't it make your heart bleed
Passing through the meadowland
Wheel of fortune jackpot is what it looks like
That's okay, go on, run your motor at high speed
Rev it up to five grand
Shades on, top down
But as you barrel down the turnpike
You better think about the legacy
That you're gonna leave behind
Things are getting wasted out of hand
People stealing each other blind
Hey, that ain't the way it oughta be
You can leave a better world than you find
You can look down, turn around, run away
But you can't put it out of your mind
'Cause it's your legacy
It isn't easy when you think your voice
Doesn't matter to anyone
Maybe you believe there's nothing you can do
But if you just do nothing, you've made a choice
To perpetuate the destruction
Why don't you stand up, dig in
When it all comes down, it's gotta begin with you
It's you
It's your legacy
Baby, whatcha gonna do about it
You better think about the legacy
That you want to leave behind
Things are getting wasted, out-of-hand, burnt-out, used-up
Sold to the bottom line
Hey, that ain't the way it's gotta be
Oh, don't you want to leave a better world than you find
You can look down, turn aside, run away and hide
But you can't put it out of your mind
'Cause it's your legacy
Oh, your legacy
Look here
It's gotta start somewhere, Jack
If you don't go forward, you're gonna go back
Hey, you better get a plan of attack
'Cause that's the only way that you're gonna keep track
Of your legacy
Ain't That The Way lyrics - Carole Kine
Ain't that the way
Whenever you think you've got it made
Everything changes on you
Ain't that the way
Nothing is stranger than the truth
And how it comes to you
Ain't that the way
In this life we are living
Moment to moment, day by day
And through all our tribulations
We reach out for each other
And if we're lucky, someone cares enough to say
Ain't that the way
Whenever you think you're in control
Everything turns around
Ain't that the way
One day you're flying
Next day you're on the ground
Ain't that the way
So it goes
You never know what's gonna happen
You never know, but something always does
And sometimes in quiet desperation
You realize it's never gonna be the way it was
Ain't that the way
Whenever you think you've got it all
There's a wall in front of you
Ain't that the way
You gotta go through it, it's life
And it's all okay
Ain't that the way
Whenever you think you've got it made
Everything changes on you
Ain't that the way
Nothing is stranger than the truth
And how it comes to you
Ain't that the way
In this life we are living
Moment to moment, day by day
And through all our tribulations
We reach out for each other
And if we're lucky, someone cares enough to say
Ain't that the way
Whenever you think you're in control
Everything turns around
Ain't that the way
One day you're flying
Next day you're on the ground
Ain't that the way
So it goes
You never know what's gonna happen
You never know, but something always does
And sometimes in quiet desperation
You realize it's never gonna be the way it was
Ain't that the way
Whenever you think you've got it all
There's a wall in front of you
Ain't that the way
You gotta go through it, it's life
And it's all okay
Ain't that the way
Midnight Flyer lyrics - Carole King
The flashing neon excites my blood
Breathing in the carnival air
That old street of dreams has got my head spinning
Being there at the pleasure fair
I'm no stranger to danger
He's been my lifelong friend
I can feel the pulse of the city
Who knows how it will end
Midnight flyer, higher and higher
And the sun won't rise till five
And I don't care if I'm spending my money
At least I feel alive
Midnight flyer
Suburban village has gone to sleep
But I'm just waking up
The night holds a promise I intend to keep
To fill my loving cup
I know it's a long shot
But tonight I'm gonna take a chance
I can feel the rhythm of the city
It's my turn to dance
Midnight flyer, higher and higher
And the sun won't rise till five
I don't care if I'm spending my money
At least I feel alive
Midnight flyer, I'm on fire
Nothin's gonna stand in my way
I'm gonna keep on moving to the beat of the city
Until the break of day
Midnight flyer, I'm on fire
Midnight flyer, I'm on fire
Nothin's gonna stand in my way
Midnight flyer
Homeless Heart lyrics - Carole King
The lantern moon hung high and gold
In the cold November sky
The locust sang a midnight song
And starlight wind was a sigh
And you moved me with no hand
Like the moon moves the sea
What I wouldn't give for the love that used to be
The icy roofs below me now
Shelter all the souls within
But oh, nothing shelters me
From the thought of what could have been
Why does laughter remembered
Always lead me to tears
I've got the life I want, but I don't have what I need
Homeless heart
Why do you do this to yourself
Homeless heart
You ought to leave the dust on the shelf
Homeless heart
There must be someone else in the dark
With a homeless, homeless, homeless heart
I ache in a place so deep
I can't hide, even in my sleep
Slow torture
If you walked in on me right now
I'd love you so hard
You'd wonder how
You let me go
Why did you let me go
The telephone, just sitting there
Brings your number to my mind
Another piece of yesterday
That I should be leaving behind
Will I make it to the morning
Without hearing your voice
Or will I surrender to my
Homeless heart
Why do you do this to yourself
Homeless heart
You ought to leave the dust on the shelf
Homeless heart
There must be someone else in the dark
With a homeless, homeless, homeless heart
In the cold November sky
The locust sang a midnight song
And starlight wind was a sigh
And you moved me with no hand
Like the moon moves the sea
What I wouldn't give for the love that used to be
The icy roofs below me now
Shelter all the souls within
But oh, nothing shelters me
From the thought of what could have been
Why does laughter remembered
Always lead me to tears
I've got the life I want, but I don't have what I need
Homeless heart
Why do you do this to yourself
Homeless heart
You ought to leave the dust on the shelf
Homeless heart
There must be someone else in the dark
With a homeless, homeless, homeless heart
I ache in a place so deep
I can't hide, even in my sleep
Slow torture
If you walked in on me right now
I'd love you so hard
You'd wonder how
You let me go
Why did you let me go
The telephone, just sitting there
Brings your number to my mind
Another piece of yesterday
That I should be leaving behind
Will I make it to the morning
Without hearing your voice
Or will I surrender to my
Homeless heart
Why do you do this to yourself
Homeless heart
You ought to leave the dust on the shelf
Homeless heart
There must be someone else in the dark
With a homeless, homeless, homeless heart
Someone Who Believes In You lyrics - Carole King
When there's a dark storm on your horizon
And you think you can't get through it
Just put your hand in my hand
And I'll show you how to do it
When the future looks uncertain
You can count on me to be there
And when your heart and soul are hurtin'
Just look and you'll see me there
Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
A love that's always true
And someone who believes in you
It's time to come alive
Your moment has arrived
I'll bring out the best in you
We can have it all
No, we will never fall
Looking down from our celestial view
So when you're searching for that rainbow
I will help you find it
And when a mountain stands before you
I will help you climb it
Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
And I'll tell you something else
You'll start believing in yourself
It's an easy thing to do
When you have someone who believes in you
Someone who believes
Someone who believes
I'm someone who believes
You've got someone who believes in you
And you think you can't get through it
Just put your hand in my hand
And I'll show you how to do it
When the future looks uncertain
You can count on me to be there
And when your heart and soul are hurtin'
Just look and you'll see me there
Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
A love that's always true
And someone who believes in you
It's time to come alive
Your moment has arrived
I'll bring out the best in you
We can have it all
No, we will never fall
Looking down from our celestial view
So when you're searching for that rainbow
I will help you find it
And when a mountain stands before you
I will help you climb it
Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
And I'll tell you something else
You'll start believing in yourself
It's an easy thing to do
When you have someone who believes in you
Someone who believes
Someone who believes
I'm someone who believes
You've got someone who believes in you
Computer Eyes lyrics - Carole King
Computer Eyes - it hurts to tell you I don't really want you
But I know if I leave you, it won't really grieve you
'Cause y'really don't have a soul to haunt you
Computer Eyes - you made me happy for a while but now I'm going
The coldness that you show me tells me you don't know me
And that leaves our love so little room for growing
Don't want to program making love
I like it real and with feeling
And every time y'say you love or you're thinking of me
It's like I kind of get the feeling that I'm stealing
Computer Eyes - I must have been crazy to ever try you
Y'see, I'm just a human being, and I don't like what I'm seeing
So you're gonna have to find another computer eyes to lie to
Computer Eyes - you're gonna have to learn to cry
But I know if I leave you, it won't really grieve you
'Cause y'really don't have a soul to haunt you
Computer Eyes - you made me happy for a while but now I'm going
The coldness that you show me tells me you don't know me
And that leaves our love so little room for growing
Don't want to program making love
I like it real and with feeling
And every time y'say you love or you're thinking of me
It's like I kind of get the feeling that I'm stealing
Computer Eyes - I must have been crazy to ever try you
Y'see, I'm just a human being, and I don't like what I'm seeing
So you're gonna have to find another computer eyes to lie to
Computer Eyes - you're gonna have to learn to cry
One Small Voice lyrics - Carole King
The Emperor's got no clothes on
No clothes? That can't be - he's the Emperor
Take that child away
Don't let the people hear the words he has to say
One small voice
Speaking out in honesty
Silenced, but not for long
One small voice
Speaking with the values we were taught as children
So you walk away and say, Isn't he divine?
Don't those clothes look fine on the Emperor?
And as you take your leave, you wonder why you're feeling
So ill-at-ease - don't you know?
Lies take your soul
You can't hide from yourself
Lies take their toll on you
And everyone else
One small voice speaking out in honesty
Silenced, but not for long
One small voice speaking with the values we were taught as children
Tell the truth
You can change the world
But you'd better be strong
The Emperor's got no clothes on, no clothes
He doesn't want to know what goes on, though everyone knows
One small voice: The Emperor's got no clothes on
One small voice: The Emperor's got no clothes on
One small voice can change the world
But you'd better be strong
No clothes? That can't be - he's the Emperor
Take that child away
Don't let the people hear the words he has to say
One small voice
Speaking out in honesty
Silenced, but not for long
One small voice
Speaking with the values we were taught as children
So you walk away and say, Isn't he divine?
Don't those clothes look fine on the Emperor?
And as you take your leave, you wonder why you're feeling
So ill-at-ease - don't you know?
Lies take your soul
You can't hide from yourself
Lies take their toll on you
And everyone else
One small voice speaking out in honesty
Silenced, but not for long
One small voice speaking with the values we were taught as children
Tell the truth
You can change the world
But you'd better be strong
The Emperor's got no clothes on, no clothes
He doesn't want to know what goes on, though everyone knows
One small voice: The Emperor's got no clothes on
One small voice: The Emperor's got no clothes on
One small voice can change the world
But you'd better be strong
Crying In The Rain lyrics - Carole King
I'll never let you see
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All my sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You'll never know that I still love you so
Though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Could never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I look for stormy weather
To hide the tears I hope you'll never see
Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool, but till then, darling, you'll
Never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All my sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You'll never know that I still love you so
Though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Could never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I look for stormy weather
To hide the tears I hope you'll never see
Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool, but till then, darling, you'll
Never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Sacred Heart Of Stone lyrics - Carole King
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Even the sword of love cannot penetrate you
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
I used to love you
Now I think I hate you
When I was younger I believed your lies
Your shield and armor that would not compromise
You won your war with a ghostly kiss
Whoever thought it would come to this
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Maybe if I saw you shed a tear
The feeling of love might re-appear
You're all alone now
You've got nothing to fear
It'll be your own doin'
To survive in the ruin
I think its time for me to turn away
You invented the world we're living in today
When you inherit the earth and all its gold
It's not my hand you will get to hold
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Even the sword of love cannot penetrate you
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
I used to love you
Now I think I hate you
Sacred heart of stone
Even the sword of love cannot penetrate you
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
I used to love you
Now I think I hate you
When I was younger I believed your lies
Your shield and armor that would not compromise
You won your war with a ghostly kiss
Whoever thought it would come to this
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Maybe if I saw you shed a tear
The feeling of love might re-appear
You're all alone now
You've got nothing to fear
It'll be your own doin'
To survive in the ruin
I think its time for me to turn away
You invented the world we're living in today
When you inherit the earth and all its gold
It's not my hand you will get to hold
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
Even the sword of love cannot penetrate you
Sacred heart, sacred heart of stone
I used to love you
Now I think I hate you
Sacred heart of stone
Speeding Time lyrics - Carole king
Decades pass in just one year
And your illusions disappear
And you fear the speeding time
You find a dream that you embrace
Look the other way and it's a race
Trying to keep pace with the speeding time
Don't see no more dancin' on the street
And its not easy to laugh at your defeat
But hang in - hold on
There will be relief
Y'gotta try, gotta try to keep your love alive
In this speeding time
Get your feet on solid ground
It's a nightmare you have found
The howling sound of speeding time
Y'hear the cries behind stone walls
Decipher echoes down the halls
But don't you fall in the speeding time
Drifting back is no way to begin
Y'gotta try to find the strength within
And hang in - hold on
There will be relief
Y'gotta try, gotta try to keep your love alive
In this speeding time
You never listened when the prophets said
Prepare yourself for times that lie ahead
Now that you know they didn't speak a lie
There's nothing for you to do except to try
And hang in - hold on
Oh, hang in - hold on
There will be relief
Y'gotta try, gotta try to keep your love alive
In this speeding time
And your illusions disappear
And you fear the speeding time
You find a dream that you embrace
Look the other way and it's a race
Trying to keep pace with the speeding time
Don't see no more dancin' on the street
And its not easy to laugh at your defeat
But hang in - hold on
There will be relief
Y'gotta try, gotta try to keep your love alive
In this speeding time
Get your feet on solid ground
It's a nightmare you have found
The howling sound of speeding time
Y'hear the cries behind stone walls
Decipher echoes down the halls
But don't you fall in the speeding time
Drifting back is no way to begin
Y'gotta try to find the strength within
And hang in - hold on
There will be relief
Y'gotta try, gotta try to keep your love alive
In this speeding time
You never listened when the prophets said
Prepare yourself for times that lie ahead
Now that you know they didn't speak a lie
There's nothing for you to do except to try
And hang in - hold on
Oh, hang in - hold on
There will be relief
Y'gotta try, gotta try to keep your love alive
In this speeding time
Standin' On The Borderline lyrics - Carole king
We're standin' on the borderline
Between falling in love and falling apart
I'm ready to cross the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
Nothing really holds a candle to love
But y'gotta know how to handle your love
If y'want it to last
Y'just can't let it burn out too fast
Y'can't stand still on the borderline
You either make your move or y' turn away
I'm too close to the borderline
I'm coming across it, y' want me to stay
Y'know I'm experienced
Every day can't be a fireworks show
But when y'walk in the room
And it starts to glow
You don't have to tell me
I already know
We're ready to cross the borderline
Between falling in love and falling apart
We're ready to cross the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
We're standin' on the borderline
Ready to cross the borderline
Standin' on the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
We're standin' on the borderline
Ready to cross the borderline
Standin' on the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
Between falling in love and falling apart
I'm ready to cross the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
Nothing really holds a candle to love
But y'gotta know how to handle your love
If y'want it to last
Y'just can't let it burn out too fast
Y'can't stand still on the borderline
You either make your move or y' turn away
I'm too close to the borderline
I'm coming across it, y' want me to stay
Y'know I'm experienced
Every day can't be a fireworks show
But when y'walk in the room
And it starts to glow
You don't have to tell me
I already know
We're ready to cross the borderline
Between falling in love and falling apart
We're ready to cross the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
We're standin' on the borderline
Ready to cross the borderline
Standin' on the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
We're standin' on the borderline
Ready to cross the borderline
Standin' on the borderline
If I can't have you, it'll break my heart
So Ready For Love lyrics - Carole King
I've been waiting to find someone just like you
I knew when I saw you
I'd be someone who could bring out the best in you
I would be good for you
I can tell
Though I don't know you well
You're so ready for love
The time is right
It's a new moon tonight
And you're so ready for love
Sure, you say that you've been hurt by love
In the past
Well, haven't we all been
Whatcha gonna do for the rest of your life
Hide your head in the sand
Well, that won't last
Don't you hear love callin'
I can see
By the way you look at me
You're so ready for love
The time is right
It's a new moon tonight
And you're so ready for love
How many people get the chance to love again
Though you might think that you can do without it
But if you pass and lose someone who's really right for you
There won't be a thing that you can do about it
Maybe I've been on too heavy for you
But I believe we can do it
I can see
By the way you look at me
You're so ready for love
The time is right
It's a new moon tonight
And you're so ready for love
I knew when I saw you
I'd be someone who could bring out the best in you
I would be good for you
I can tell
Though I don't know you well
You're so ready for love
The time is right
It's a new moon tonight
And you're so ready for love
Sure, you say that you've been hurt by love
In the past
Well, haven't we all been
Whatcha gonna do for the rest of your life
Hide your head in the sand
Well, that won't last
Don't you hear love callin'
I can see
By the way you look at me
You're so ready for love
The time is right
It's a new moon tonight
And you're so ready for love
How many people get the chance to love again
Though you might think that you can do without it
But if you pass and lose someone who's really right for you
There won't be a thing that you can do about it
Maybe I've been on too heavy for you
But I believe we can do it
I can see
By the way you look at me
You're so ready for love
The time is right
It's a new moon tonight
And you're so ready for love
Chalice Borealis lyrics - Carole King
Chalice Borealis, lighting up the night
No wonderland for Alice - she don't have the right
Chalice Borealis - how does your garden glow
Molly don't work in Dallas
But the river has to go
Oh, whatcha gonna do when time runs out on you
Run down, ghost town
Barren pastures all around
How y'gonna explain it to your grandkids
Where did the mountain go
How y'gonna tell them you sold it
Where did the mountain go
Didn't turn out quite the way y'wanted
How were you to know
Boom town broke down - what a let down
Where did the mountain go
Chalice Borealis - will you ever learn
Your mother bears you no malice
But she will have her turn
Chalice Borealis - lighting up the sky
No wonderland for Alice
She's just passin' by, passin' by
No wonderland for Alice - she don't have the right
Chalice Borealis - how does your garden glow
Molly don't work in Dallas
But the river has to go
Oh, whatcha gonna do when time runs out on you
Run down, ghost town
Barren pastures all around
How y'gonna explain it to your grandkids
Where did the mountain go
How y'gonna tell them you sold it
Where did the mountain go
Didn't turn out quite the way y'wanted
How were you to know
Boom town broke down - what a let down
Where did the mountain go
Chalice Borealis - will you ever learn
Your mother bears you no malice
But she will have her turn
Chalice Borealis - lighting up the sky
No wonderland for Alice
She's just passin' by, passin' by
Dancing lyrics - Carole King
I dance a little closer to you and watch you dance away
Hard selling what we both know tomorrow you may
Not be able to give away
And as I leave the stage
Dancing through my rage
I feel helpless as the music goes on, and we turn to another page
Dancing - everybody's dancing
Moving through the ballet
Never missing a cue
How sad, but how beautiful it can be
To watch the choreography
As we play out our fantasy
Red hair flashing under amber-colored lights
You pirouette too smoothly as you move around your ladies
And your fear of lonely nights
As you leap across the air
You're so perfectly aware
Of your audience in rapt attention
As you hang suspended there
You do have a tender side
I can feel it, though you've always tried to hide
It from me
'Cause you know that I'm one woman who's strong enough to see you
As you've always been afraid to be
Dancing - everybody's dancing
Hard selling what we both know tomorrow you may
Not be able to give away
And as I leave the stage
Dancing through my rage
I feel helpless as the music goes on, and we turn to another page
Dancing - everybody's dancing
Moving through the ballet
Never missing a cue
How sad, but how beautiful it can be
To watch the choreography
As we play out our fantasy
Red hair flashing under amber-colored lights
You pirouette too smoothly as you move around your ladies
And your fear of lonely nights
As you leap across the air
You're so perfectly aware
Of your audience in rapt attention
As you hang suspended there
You do have a tender side
I can feel it, though you've always tried to hide
It from me
'Cause you know that I'm one woman who's strong enough to see you
As you've always been afraid to be
Dancing - everybody's dancing
Alabaster Lady lyrics - Carole King
Alabaster Lady
I have always wanted to be a girl like you
Long of leg and seeing the world the way you do
But you're in tiny golden chains
Somehow I think you know it don't make sense for you
To let your wings be held by someone
Who's too intense for you
Alabaster Lady
You are such a sweet and sensual spirit
There's a joy within him singing
And he loves you 'cause he knows that you can hear it
Still the child within remains
And though he knows that you have pains to talk about
He sees your soul as you walk about
And doesn't dare to let himself get near it
You're so very young
Your life is just beginning
Your consciousness begun
Like a sleepy child awakening
As you reach out for me
With confidence still to come
Can you teach me to be free
Of my fear of being struck down by the pendulum
Alabaster Lady
As you weave a web of love with azure flowers
The early morning hours
Bring to you the misty light of dawn
And he, knowing you'll be gone, only tries
To hold you closer to him
If you only knew your powers
You could save him
You could save him by just saying,
NO SIR to him
Come on, Alabaster Lady
You say that you love him - just be yourself
You can save him if you try
Come on Alabaster Lady
Y'know just where you're goin'
Keep on growin'
And let yourself just fly
Come on, Alabaster Lady
Come on now, Alabaster Lady
I have always wanted to be a girl like you
Long of leg and seeing the world the way you do
But you're in tiny golden chains
Somehow I think you know it don't make sense for you
To let your wings be held by someone
Who's too intense for you
Alabaster Lady
You are such a sweet and sensual spirit
There's a joy within him singing
And he loves you 'cause he knows that you can hear it
Still the child within remains
And though he knows that you have pains to talk about
He sees your soul as you walk about
And doesn't dare to let himself get near it
You're so very young
Your life is just beginning
Your consciousness begun
Like a sleepy child awakening
As you reach out for me
With confidence still to come
Can you teach me to be free
Of my fear of being struck down by the pendulum
Alabaster Lady
As you weave a web of love with azure flowers
The early morning hours
Bring to you the misty light of dawn
And he, knowing you'll be gone, only tries
To hold you closer to him
If you only knew your powers
You could save him
You could save him by just saying,
NO SIR to him
Come on, Alabaster Lady
You say that you love him - just be yourself
You can save him if you try
Come on Alabaster Lady
Y'know just where you're goin'
Keep on growin'
And let yourself just fly
Come on, Alabaster Lady
Come on now, Alabaster Lady
One To One lyrics - Carole King
If I am the question,
You are the answer
If you are the music,
I am the dancer
Through all of the madness
And all of the sadness
Of day-to-day living
We gotta keep giving
One to one
Me to you
Pure and simple,
Sweet and true
One to one, you to me
Sending the love so it's
Spreading out endlessly
Now there are those moments
When life loses meaning
And we lose our faith in
The dreams we've been dreaming
When people seem mindless
And plain human kindness
Appears to be dying
We gotta keep trying
One to one
Me to you
Pure and simple,
Sweet and true
One to one, you to me
Sending the love so it's
Spreading out endlessly
I know this world needs changin'
I know the shape we're in
But with all the confusion
I've reached the conclusion
There's only one place to begin
And that's
One to one
Me to you
Pure and simple,
Sweet and true
One to one, you to me
Sending the love so it's
Spreading out endlessly
You are the answer
If you are the music,
I am the dancer
Through all of the madness
And all of the sadness
Of day-to-day living
We gotta keep giving
One to one
Me to you
Pure and simple,
Sweet and true
One to one, you to me
Sending the love so it's
Spreading out endlessly
Now there are those moments
When life loses meaning
And we lose our faith in
The dreams we've been dreaming
When people seem mindless
And plain human kindness
Appears to be dying
We gotta keep trying
One to one
Me to you
Pure and simple,
Sweet and true
One to one, you to me
Sending the love so it's
Spreading out endlessly
I know this world needs changin'
I know the shape we're in
But with all the confusion
I've reached the conclusion
There's only one place to begin
And that's
One to one
Me to you
Pure and simple,
Sweet and true
One to one, you to me
Sending the love so it's
Spreading out endlessly
It's A War lyrics - Carole King
The moon is full and I'm awake
And I don't know how much
I can take
Before I get too angry to be sad
Too many people thinkin' mean
Good ones few and far between
Takin' out on you
What they never had
It's a war, war
War any more
It's a war, war
War every day
You've got to keep your guard up
If someone else is hard up
He'll try to steal your dreams away
Once I thought of compassion as
A feelin' everybody has
Do unto others
That's the golden rule
But I found to my regret
People I had never met
Were out to get me - I was just a fool
It's a war, war
War any more
It's a war, war
War every day
You've got to keep your guard up
If someone else is hard up
He'll try to steal your dreams away
And I don't know how much
I can take
Before I get too angry to be sad
Too many people thinkin' mean
Good ones few and far between
Takin' out on you
What they never had
It's a war, war
War any more
It's a war, war
War every day
You've got to keep your guard up
If someone else is hard up
He'll try to steal your dreams away
Once I thought of compassion as
A feelin' everybody has
Do unto others
That's the golden rule
But I found to my regret
People I had never met
Were out to get me - I was just a fool
It's a war, war
War any more
It's a war, war
War every day
You've got to keep your guard up
If someone else is hard up
He'll try to steal your dreams away
Lookin' Out For Number One lyrics - Carole King
What kind of fool do you think I am
To believe you really give a damn
You're just lookin' out for number one
You wanna win, no way you're gonna lose
Between me and you, which one will you choose
I know you're lookin' out for number one
Just look behind the silver screen you've built around yourself
You will find you're just the same as anybody else
And that's allright
What kind of fool are you gonna be
There's a locked-up soul and you hold the key
But you're too busy lookin' out for number one
What will you do, will you go through the day
Only half alive, who are you anyway
Just lookin' out for number one
What kind of chance are you willing to take
Are you willing to give just a little bit for your own sake
That's really lookin' out for number one
Really lookin' out for number one
Lookin' out for number one
To believe you really give a damn
You're just lookin' out for number one
You wanna win, no way you're gonna lose
Between me and you, which one will you choose
I know you're lookin' out for number one
Just look behind the silver screen you've built around yourself
You will find you're just the same as anybody else
And that's allright
What kind of fool are you gonna be
There's a locked-up soul and you hold the key
But you're too busy lookin' out for number one
What will you do, will you go through the day
Only half alive, who are you anyway
Just lookin' out for number one
What kind of chance are you willing to take
Are you willing to give just a little bit for your own sake
That's really lookin' out for number one
Really lookin' out for number one
Lookin' out for number one
Life Without Love lyrics - Carole King
It ain't no contest
And it sure ain't no conquest
It's giving and sharing
And a whole lot of caring
It's a look in his eye
That needs no explanation
And I feel sorrow for the ones who
Haven't had this sensation
Life without love
Ain't no life at all
Just take that road
Adn you're bound to fall
Life without love
Is one dead end street
Just thank you lucky stars
We happened to meet
Now to sum up all the pages
They've written about it
You're better off with it
Than you are without it
This moment is our chance
And I hope we don't lose it
We might live to regret it
If we should refuse it
Life without love
Ain't no life at all
Just take that road
Adn you're bound to fall
Life without love
Is one dead end street
Just thank you lucky stars
We happened to meet
Sure you can make it alone
And live in a world of your own
But it hurts to keep feelings inside
I know because we both tried
And life without love
Ain't no life at all
Just take that road
And you're bound to fall
Life without love
Is so bittersweet
Just thank you lucky stars
We happened to meet
And it sure ain't no conquest
It's giving and sharing
And a whole lot of caring
It's a look in his eye
That needs no explanation
And I feel sorrow for the ones who
Haven't had this sensation
Life without love
Ain't no life at all
Just take that road
Adn you're bound to fall
Life without love
Is one dead end street
Just thank you lucky stars
We happened to meet
Now to sum up all the pages
They've written about it
You're better off with it
Than you are without it
This moment is our chance
And I hope we don't lose it
We might live to regret it
If we should refuse it
Life without love
Ain't no life at all
Just take that road
Adn you're bound to fall
Life without love
Is one dead end street
Just thank you lucky stars
We happened to meet
Sure you can make it alone
And live in a world of your own
But it hurts to keep feelings inside
I know because we both tried
And life without love
Ain't no life at all
Just take that road
And you're bound to fall
Life without love
Is so bittersweet
Just thank you lucky stars
We happened to meet
Golden Man lyrics - Carole king
Golden man
You hold my heart in your hand
You made me understand
The pain the earth is feeling
You know what love is worth
You're real, and you know
Your purpose on earth
And I can see the sun
Shining in your eyes
Golden man
Beneath the crescent moon you stand
You speak to the wind and
Unmistakably it answers
And just like two dancers
We move together
In perfect harmony
And I can see the sun
Shining in your eyes
Son, lover, brother
Father and friend
From the mountain
You've come down
You wrap your love around me
And I know my soul has found me
By the way we blend again and again
And again
Golden man
My now and forever's planned
The land is our destiny and
You have brought me home to it
Together we'll build our dream
I know that we can do it
'Cause I can see the sun
Shining in your eyes
You hold my heart in your hand
You made me understand
The pain the earth is feeling
You know what love is worth
You're real, and you know
Your purpose on earth
And I can see the sun
Shining in your eyes
Golden man
Beneath the crescent moon you stand
You speak to the wind and
Unmistakably it answers
And just like two dancers
We move together
In perfect harmony
And I can see the sun
Shining in your eyes
Son, lover, brother
Father and friend
From the mountain
You've come down
You wrap your love around me
And I know my soul has found me
By the way we blend again and again
And again
Golden man
My now and forever's planned
The land is our destiny and
You have brought me home to it
Together we'll build our dream
I know that we can do it
'Cause I can see the sun
Shining in your eyes
Read Between The Lines lyrics - Carole king
I wrote you a letter the other day
And I told you I was happy for you
And your new love
Now there was much more
I wanted to say
But it's hard for me to get over
My last bit of pride
But if you read between the lines
You will know that I still love you
Oh, and I'll love you forever
And always
When we were together
I never thought
You would ever be anything else
But a friend and a true love
But time has thrown its net
And now I'm caught
And I'm helpless to tell you
How much I miss you by my side
But if you read between the lines
You will know that I still love you
Oh, and I'll love you forever
And always
Do you remember smiling at me
When I looked at you
And I first saw you
And I wanted you
And you wanted me
But it's over now and I just can't see
How I'm gonna live without you
But if you read between the lines
You will know that I still love you
Oh, and I'll love you forever
And always
(Love Is Like A) Boomerang lyrics - Carole King
If you want to give your heart
Don't be afraid to try
Love is like a boomerang
It comes right back to you
You've got a need for company
Someone you know will be there
Don't let your bruised and battered soul deny it
My scars are plain to see
But love's been good to me
And I know it's because I was willing to try it
So if you want to love again
Don't hesitate any more
Love is like a boomerang
It comes right back to you
Throw it out, let it fly
Let it soar, watch it sail across the sky
Mountains are there for you to climb
People are doing it all the time
You can make it to the top if you make your attempt a strong one
So if you want to give your heart
Don't be afraid to try
Love is like a boomerang
It comes right back to you
Comes right back to you
Right back
Let it fly
Don't be afraid to try
Love is like a boomerang
It comes right back to you
You've got a need for company
Someone you know will be there
Don't let your bruised and battered soul deny it
My scars are plain to see
But love's been good to me
And I know it's because I was willing to try it
So if you want to love again
Don't hesitate any more
Love is like a boomerang
It comes right back to you
Throw it out, let it fly
Let it soar, watch it sail across the sky
Mountains are there for you to climb
People are doing it all the time
You can make it to the top if you make your attempt a strong one
So if you want to give your heart
Don't be afraid to try
Love is like a boomerang
It comes right back to you
Comes right back to you
Right back
Let it fly
Goat Annie lyrics - Carole King
When I was young I used to see her
Herdin' her goats on the hillside
No one knows
And she ain't tellin' her age
I'd say she's just about seventy-five
She's an old timer tryin'
To hold on to what she's got
They call her Goat Annie
I still remember the stories
The townspeople told to each other
Just because she liked her goats
Better than people
They said the devil was her brother
She never paid them no mind
She just kept on
Bein' herself - Goat Annie
She's a rare individual
One of a dying breed
Everything she's got
Right now
Is all she'll ever need
One day the government decided
They had to have
The land she lived on
They came with the papers
Polite as could be
They said she had just thirty days
To get gone
You could see them smirking
We're just doin' our job here
You understand, Goat Annie
She said, I was born and raised here
Ain't never done wrong to no one
You ain't gonna
Throw me off my land, not
Me or my goats or my shotgun
Then she leveled her 12-gauge
With a blast, she sent 'em packin'
Go, Goat Annie
Next day they came with the lawmen
But that didn't get 'em nowhere
Rather than shoot
At a poor old lady
They decided to let her
Live her days out there
It doesn't happen very often
But there are still some people
With heart
Like Goat Annie
Herdin' her goats on the hillside
No one knows
And she ain't tellin' her age
I'd say she's just about seventy-five
She's an old timer tryin'
To hold on to what she's got
They call her Goat Annie
I still remember the stories
The townspeople told to each other
Just because she liked her goats
Better than people
They said the devil was her brother
She never paid them no mind
She just kept on
Bein' herself - Goat Annie
She's a rare individual
One of a dying breed
Everything she's got
Right now
Is all she'll ever need
One day the government decided
They had to have
The land she lived on
They came with the papers
Polite as could be
They said she had just thirty days
To get gone
You could see them smirking
We're just doin' our job here
You understand, Goat Annie
She said, I was born and raised here
Ain't never done wrong to no one
You ain't gonna
Throw me off my land, not
Me or my goats or my shotgun
Then she leveled her 12-gauge
With a blast, she sent 'em packin'
Go, Goat Annie
Next day they came with the lawmen
But that didn't get 'em nowhere
Rather than shoot
At a poor old lady
They decided to let her
Live her days out there
It doesn't happen very often
But there are still some people
With heart
Like Goat Annie
Someone You Never Met Before lyrics - Carole King
When the sun goes down
Over the canyon
And you're feeling
Lost and abandoned
Some stranger may knock
Upon your door
And it may be like knowing
Someone you never met before
Now it may be a common sensation
It may lead to sadness or elation
But it's a chance
That you never had before
And it may be like knowing
Someone you never met before
Don't be afraid
The game's not been played
Until you discover your love
She's waiting for you
And all you gotta do
Is let her in, and get her in
And don't live life lonely
So when the sun
Goes down on the city
Don't give in to feeling self-pity
Your lover may be
Knocking on the door
And it may be like knowing
Someone you never met before
Someone you never met before
Over the canyon
And you're feeling
Lost and abandoned
Some stranger may knock
Upon your door
And it may be like knowing
Someone you never met before
Now it may be a common sensation
It may lead to sadness or elation
But it's a chance
That you never had before
And it may be like knowing
Someone you never met before
Don't be afraid
The game's not been played
Until you discover your love
She's waiting for you
And all you gotta do
Is let her in, and get her in
And don't live life lonely
So when the sun
Goes down on the city
Don't give in to feeling self-pity
Your lover may be
Knocking on the door
And it may be like knowing
Someone you never met before
Someone you never met before
Little Prince lyrics - Carole king
Little prince - livin' in a dream world
Using everybody at your beck and call
You could have it all
If you only knew who you really are
Little prince - livin' in a fantasy
You're lonely, though illusion keeps you company
Take a look around
Does your little town exist
Or is it just too far from your reality
I know it can't be very easy
To be brought up treated royally
To have so-called friends all around
Who cater to you loyally
Don't it make you wonder
As you listen for the thunder
Little prince - though you may deny it
There's something in the quiet
Of your deepest soul
That's an empty hole
Though I know you don't
Want to hear it
You will never find your spirit
Until you see and be
Who you really are
Little prince, oh, little prince
You know who you are
Using everybody at your beck and call
You could have it all
If you only knew who you really are
Little prince - livin' in a fantasy
You're lonely, though illusion keeps you company
Take a look around
Does your little town exist
Or is it just too far from your reality
I know it can't be very easy
To be brought up treated royally
To have so-called friends all around
Who cater to you loyally
Don't it make you wonder
As you listen for the thunder
Little prince - though you may deny it
There's something in the quiet
Of your deepest soul
That's an empty hole
Though I know you don't
Want to hear it
You will never find your spirit
Until you see and be
Who you really are
Little prince, oh, little prince
You know who you are
Dancin' With Tears In My Eyes lyrics - Carole King
Never been the kind to stay at home
Even when I'm feeling down
So every night I go out on the town
Circulating around
Well, I thought I could forget about you
But every night I find
It's not as easy as I thought it would be
To dance you out of my mind
You've got me dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
You've got me dancin' with a hurt in my soul
I can't control my emotions
Ever since we said our goodbyes
Don't you know you can find me any old time
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Now anything can happen in this day and age
Just take a look at me
My body keeps moving to the happy beat
While my spirit's in misery
You can't see it with the strobe lights flashing
No, I don't look out of place
But there's a whole different picture you'll see of me
When you get a look at my face
You'll see me dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
You'll see me dancin' with a hurt in my soul
I can't control my emotions
Ever since we said our goodbyes
Don't you know you can find me, you know you can find me
Don't you know you can find me any old time
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Even when I'm feeling down
So every night I go out on the town
Circulating around
Well, I thought I could forget about you
But every night I find
It's not as easy as I thought it would be
To dance you out of my mind
You've got me dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
You've got me dancin' with a hurt in my soul
I can't control my emotions
Ever since we said our goodbyes
Don't you know you can find me any old time
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Now anything can happen in this day and age
Just take a look at me
My body keeps moving to the happy beat
While my spirit's in misery
You can't see it with the strobe lights flashing
No, I don't look out of place
But there's a whole different picture you'll see of me
When you get a look at my face
You'll see me dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
You'll see me dancin' with a hurt in my soul
I can't control my emotions
Ever since we said our goodbyes
Don't you know you can find me, you know you can find me
Don't you know you can find me any old time
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
Dancin' with tears in my eyes
The Loco-Motion lyrics - Carole King
Everybody's doin' a brand new dance now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
My little baby sister can do it with ease
It's easier than learning your ABC's
So come on, come on, do the locomotion with me
You gotta swing your hips now
Come on, baby, jump up, jump back
Oh, well, I think you've got the knack
Now that you can do it let's make a chain now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
Chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
Do it nice and easy now and don't lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on, do the locomotion with me
Move around the floor in a locomotion
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
Do it holdin' hands if you get the notion
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
Come on, come on, do the locomotion with me
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
My little baby sister can do it with ease
It's easier than learning your ABC's
So come on, come on, do the locomotion with me
You gotta swing your hips now
Come on, baby, jump up, jump back
Oh, well, I think you've got the knack
Now that you can do it let's make a chain now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
Chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train now
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
Do it nice and easy now and don't lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on, do the locomotion with me
Move around the floor in a locomotion
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
Do it holdin' hands if you get the notion
Come on, baby, do the locomotion
There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
Come on, come on, do the locomotion with me
One Fine Day lyrics - Carole King
One fine day, you'll look at me
And you will know our love was, meant to be
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
The arms I long for, will open wide
And you'll be proud to have me
Walkin' right by your side
One fine day
You're gonna want me for your girl
Though I know you're the kind of boy
Who only wants to run around
I'll keep waiting, and, someday darling
You'll come to me when you want to settle down
Oh
One fine day, we'll meet once more
And then you'll want the love you threw away before
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
One fine day, oh
Oooh, one fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
And you will know our love was, meant to be
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
The arms I long for, will open wide
And you'll be proud to have me
Walkin' right by your side
One fine day
You're gonna want me for your girl
Though I know you're the kind of boy
Who only wants to run around
I'll keep waiting, and, someday darling
You'll come to me when you want to settle down
Oh
One fine day, we'll meet once more
And then you'll want the love you threw away before
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
One fine day, oh
Oooh, one fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
Hey Girl lyrics - Carole King
Hey, girl, I want you to know
I'm gonna miss you so much if you go
And, hey, girl, I tell you no lie
Something deep inside of me's going to die
If you say so long
If this is goodbye
Hey girl, this can't be true
How am I supposed to exist without you
And, hey, girl, now don't put me on
What's gonna happen to me when you're gone
How will I live
How can I go on
How can I go on
Hey, girl
Hey, girl, now sit yourself down
I'm not ashamed to get down on the ground
And then beg you to stay
Don't go away
Hey, girl
Don't go away
I'm gonna miss you so much if you go
And, hey, girl, I tell you no lie
Something deep inside of me's going to die
If you say so long
If this is goodbye
Hey girl, this can't be true
How am I supposed to exist without you
And, hey, girl, now don't put me on
What's gonna happen to me when you're gone
How will I live
How can I go on
How can I go on
Hey, girl
Hey, girl, now sit yourself down
I'm not ashamed to get down on the ground
And then beg you to stay
Don't go away
Hey, girl
Don't go away
Snow Queen lyrics - Carole King
High on a snow-covered mountain
From her throne she looks down at the clowns
Who think youth can be found in a fountain
High on the wings of her rhythms
She will smile at the guys who come on with their eyes
But she'll never dance with them
And in smoke-filled rooms of electric sound
A legend is built around
The Snow Queen
You may believe you're a winner
But with her you will soon bite the dust
And discover you're just a beginner
You may not think you're a loser
But in mid-air you'll be hung while you trip on your tongue
And it'll only amuse her
In the morning air you are frozen there
Caught in the icy stare of
The Snow Queen
No, my friend, she doesn't want what you're selling
My friend, there must be a place you can hide
And into the night you'll fade, knowing you lost the game
And just how she got her name of
The Snow Queen
From her throne she looks down at the clowns
Who think youth can be found in a fountain
High on the wings of her rhythms
She will smile at the guys who come on with their eyes
But she'll never dance with them
And in smoke-filled rooms of electric sound
A legend is built around
The Snow Queen
You may believe you're a winner
But with her you will soon bite the dust
And discover you're just a beginner
You may not think you're a loser
But in mid-air you'll be hung while you trip on your tongue
And it'll only amuse her
In the morning air you are frozen there
Caught in the icy stare of
The Snow Queen
No, my friend, she doesn't want what you're selling
My friend, there must be a place you can hide
And into the night you'll fade, knowing you lost the game
And just how she got her name of
The Snow Queen
Chains lyrics - Carole King
Chains, my baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
Chains, well, I can't break away from these chains
Can't run around
'Cause I'm not free
Whoa, these chains of love won't let me be, yeah
Now believe me when I tell you
I think you're fine
I'd like to hold you
But I can't break away from all of these chains
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
I wanna tell you, pretty baby
Your lips look sweet
I'd like to kiss them
But I can't break away from all these chains
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
Chains, chains of love
Chains of love
Chains of love
Oh, these chains of love got a hold on me
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
Chains, well, I can't break away from these chains
Can't run around
'Cause I'm not free
Whoa, these chains of love won't let me be, yeah
Now believe me when I tell you
I think you're fine
I'd like to hold you
But I can't break away from all of these chains
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
I wanna tell you, pretty baby
Your lips look sweet
I'd like to kiss them
But I can't break away from all these chains
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
My baby's got me locked up in chains
And they ain't the kind that you can see
Whoa, it's chains of love got a hold on me, yeah
Chains, chains of love
Chains of love
Chains of love
Oh, these chains of love got a hold on me
Oh No, Not My Baby lyrics - Carole King
When my friends told me you had someone new
I didn't believe a single word was true
I showed them all I had a faith in you
I just kept on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
You're not like those other guys
Who lead you on and tell you lies
My mama told me when rumors spread
There's truth somewhere and I should use my head
But I didn't listen to what she said
I kept right on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
You're not like those other boys
Who play with hearts like they were toys
Well, you might have had a last minute fling
But I am sure it didn't mean a thing
'Cause yesterday you gave me your ring
And I'm so glad that I kept on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
You're not like those other guys
Who lead you on and tell you lies
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
I didn't believe a single word was true
I showed them all I had a faith in you
I just kept on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
You're not like those other guys
Who lead you on and tell you lies
My mama told me when rumors spread
There's truth somewhere and I should use my head
But I didn't listen to what she said
I kept right on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
You're not like those other boys
Who play with hearts like they were toys
Well, you might have had a last minute fling
But I am sure it didn't mean a thing
'Cause yesterday you gave me your ring
And I'm so glad that I kept on saying
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
You're not like those other guys
Who lead you on and tell you lies
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
Oh, no, not my baby
Oh, no, not my sweet baby
Hi-De-Ho (That Old Sweet Roll) lyrics - Carole King
Hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi
Gonna get me a piece o' the sky
Gonna find me some o' that old sweet roll
Singing hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-ho
I've been down so low
Bottom looked like up
Once I felt like second saves
Was enough to fill my cup
Now I offered all I had
But it ain't no way to live
Being taken by the ones who have the least amount to give
Singing hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi
Gonna get me a piece o' the sky
Gonna find me some o' that old sweet roll
Hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-ho
Once I met the devil - he was mighty slick
Tempted me with worldly goods
Said I could have my pick
But when he laid the paper on me
And showed me where to sign
I said, "Thank you very kindly
But I'm in too great a need of mine"
Singing hi-de-ho, hi-de-hi
Gonna get me a piece o' that sky
Gonna find me some o' that old sweet roll
Hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Talking about hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Singing hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Hi de hi de hi de hi de ho
Wasn't Born To Follow lyrics - Carole King
Oh, I'd rather go and journey where the
Diamond crescent's flowing
And run across the valley
Beneath the sacred mountain
And wander through the forest
Where the trees have leaves of prisms
That break the light up into colors
That no one knows the names of
And when it's time I'll go and wait
Beside the legendary fountain
Till I see your form reflected
In its clear and jeweled waters
And if you think I'm ready
You may lead me to the chasm
Where the rivers of our visions
Flow into one another
And I'll stay awhile and wonder
At the mist that they've created
And lose myself within it
Cleanse my mind and body
And I know at that moment
As I stand in that cathedral
I will want to dive
Beneath the white cascading water
She may beg and she may plead
And she may argue with your logic
Mention all the things I'll lose
That really have no value
Though I doubt that she will ever
Come to understand my meaning
In the end she'll surely know
I wasn't born to follow
Diamond crescent's flowing
And run across the valley
Beneath the sacred mountain
And wander through the forest
Where the trees have leaves of prisms
That break the light up into colors
That no one knows the names of
And when it's time I'll go and wait
Beside the legendary fountain
Till I see your form reflected
In its clear and jeweled waters
And if you think I'm ready
You may lead me to the chasm
Where the rivers of our visions
Flow into one another
And I'll stay awhile and wonder
At the mist that they've created
And lose myself within it
Cleanse my mind and body
And I know at that moment
As I stand in that cathedral
I will want to dive
Beneath the white cascading water
She may beg and she may plead
And she may argue with your logic
Mention all the things I'll lose
That really have no value
Though I doubt that she will ever
Come to understand my meaning
In the end she'll surely know
I wasn't born to follow
Goin' Back lyrics - Carole king
I think I'm goin' back
To the things I learned so well in my youth
I think I'm returning to those days
When I was young enough to know the truth
Now there are no games to only pass the time
No more electric trains, no more trees to climb
Thinking young and growing older is no sin
And I can play the game of life to win
I can recall a time
When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend
Now I think
I've got a lot more than just my toys to lend
Now there's more to do
Than watch my sailboat glide
And every day can be
My magic carpet ride
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I'm goin' back
To the things I learned so well in my youth
I think I'm returning to those days
When I was young enough to know the truth
Now there are no games to only pass the time
No more electric trains, no more trees to climb
Thinking young and growing older is no sin
And I can play the game of life to win
I can recall a time
When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend
Now I think
I've got a lot more than just my toys to lend
Now there's more to do
Than watch my sailboat glide
And every day can be
My magic carpet ride
A little bit of courage is all we lack
So catch me if you can, I'm goin' back
Time Gone By lyrics - Carole King
The rebel cry of desolation
To which we used to hearken
Echoes now in isolation
As the skies in fury darken
A thousand acts of desecration
Hundreds more continue
When y'know that you are all creation
You're gonna fight 'em with all that's in you
I remember time gone by
When peace and hope and dreams were high
We followed inner visions and touched the sky
Now we who still believe won't let them die
Waters dammed to overflowing
Like tears brimming over in our eyes
Sometimes it's so hard to keep on going
When promises turn to lies
Go ahead, give in to confusion
And put aside your ideals, too
Soon you'll see only illusion
Don't care who's hurt
As long as it's not you
I remember time gone by
When peace and hope and dreams were high
We followed inner visions and touched the sky
Now we who still believe won't let them die
Sometimes a leader emerges
And is followed for awhile
Doesn't matter what he encourages
As long as he's got style
Young ones conceived in a passion
Of directions we thought enlightened
Grown-up, they follow the mood in fashion
But beneath their bravado
You know they're frightened
I remember time gone by
When peace and hope and dreams were high
We followed inner visions and touched the sky
Now we who still believe won't let them die
To which we used to hearken
Echoes now in isolation
As the skies in fury darken
A thousand acts of desecration
Hundreds more continue
When y'know that you are all creation
You're gonna fight 'em with all that's in you
I remember time gone by
When peace and hope and dreams were high
We followed inner visions and touched the sky
Now we who still believe won't let them die
Waters dammed to overflowing
Like tears brimming over in our eyes
Sometimes it's so hard to keep on going
When promises turn to lies
Go ahead, give in to confusion
And put aside your ideals, too
Soon you'll see only illusion
Don't care who's hurt
As long as it's not you
I remember time gone by
When peace and hope and dreams were high
We followed inner visions and touched the sky
Now we who still believe won't let them die
Sometimes a leader emerges
And is followed for awhile
Doesn't matter what he encourages
As long as he's got style
Young ones conceived in a passion
Of directions we thought enlightened
Grown-up, they follow the mood in fashion
But beneath their bravado
You know they're frightened
I remember time gone by
When peace and hope and dreams were high
We followed inner visions and touched the sky
Now we who still believe won't let them die
Move Lightly lyrics - Carole King
Why don't you move lightly
Why don't you move lightly
That's your heart you're dealing with
That's your head you're messin' around with
Why don't you move lightly
Let it all work out now, just let go
Pretty soon you're gonna know what you wanna know
Why don't you walk softly
You ought to walk softly
That's a hard and heavy foot
You've been usin' to put yourself down
Why don't you walk softly
If you win the world and lose your soul
What good will it do you - love don't come from gold
Why don't you drift easy - why don't you drift easy
If there's something you're still after
Are you sure you're gonna like the way it'll make you feel
Well I won't worry 'cause I know you'll find
Your own way, in your own time, and I'm easy
And I'm gonna move lightly
Why don't you move lightly
That's your heart you're dealing with
That's your head you're messin' around with
Why don't you move lightly
Let it all work out now, just let go
Pretty soon you're gonna know what you wanna know
Why don't you walk softly
You ought to walk softly
That's a hard and heavy foot
You've been usin' to put yourself down
Why don't you walk softly
If you win the world and lose your soul
What good will it do you - love don't come from gold
Why don't you drift easy - why don't you drift easy
If there's something you're still after
Are you sure you're gonna like the way it'll make you feel
Well I won't worry 'cause I know you'll find
Your own way, in your own time, and I'm easy
And I'm gonna move lightly
Dreamlike I Wander lyrics - Carole King
Evening is falling - velvety black
Another day is over and you're still not back
Quarter moon is rising up over my head
With stars for companions and clouds for a bed
Dreamlike I wander through my life without you
I know that you wish me well - and I wish the same for you
But oh, y'know how I miss you
Your kiss, the touch of your hand
Why did you leave me
I just don't understand
Don't know every morning if the dawn's gray or gold
All I know is another night is over
And my bed is empty and cold
I can't forget you
Can't set myself free
I hope you find peace of mind
It's too late for me
Another day is over and you're still not back
Quarter moon is rising up over my head
With stars for companions and clouds for a bed
Dreamlike I wander through my life without you
I know that you wish me well - and I wish the same for you
But oh, y'know how I miss you
Your kiss, the touch of your hand
Why did you leave me
I just don't understand
Don't know every morning if the dawn's gray or gold
All I know is another night is over
And my bed is empty and cold
I can't forget you
Can't set myself free
I hope you find peace of mind
It's too late for me
Walk With Me (I'll Be Your Companion) lyrics - Carole King
I am me - who are you
I'm on my way to somewhere through tomorrow
If that's where you're going, too
Would you care to walk with me today
Living for the moment - feelin' what I feel
Nowhere in particular to go
And nothing to conceal
Walk with me - I'll be your companion
I may not have an awful lot to say
You can be anything you want to
And anytime you want to walk away - it's okay
Chances come - fortunes go
And I don't know what lies beyond the crossroad
Since I'm tryin' to travel light
I got no past or future on my mind
Through all my reflections - one thing is plain to see
Knowin' I am not alone
Means more than anything to me
I'm on my way to somewhere through tomorrow
If that's where you're going, too
Would you care to walk with me today
Living for the moment - feelin' what I feel
Nowhere in particular to go
And nothing to conceal
Walk with me - I'll be your companion
I may not have an awful lot to say
You can be anything you want to
And anytime you want to walk away - it's okay
Chances come - fortunes go
And I don't know what lies beyond the crossroad
Since I'm tryin' to travel light
I got no past or future on my mind
Through all my reflections - one thing is plain to see
Knowin' I am not alone
Means more than anything to me
Good Mountain People lyrics - Carole King
I've seen people - just because they've had some schooling
Think they know all there is to know
Well, I've done some movin' around in my time and I ain't foolin'
One of my favorite places to go
Is where there's
Good mountain people who make y' feel so fine
Good mountain people - they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
I've traveled in vehicles over miles of country
Too fast to stop and look around
But I'm like a child again, I'm learnin' how to run free
It's good to feel my feet back on the ground
Livin' with those
Good mountain people who make y' feel so fine
Good mountain people - they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
It's quite a sight to see rednecks and longhairs
After years on the opposite sides of the fence
Helpin' each other in time of need, knowin' they both belong there
Working it out with good old common sense
Just because they're
Good mountain people who make y' feel so fine
Good mountain people - they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
Think they know all there is to know
Well, I've done some movin' around in my time and I ain't foolin'
One of my favorite places to go
Is where there's
Good mountain people who make y' feel so fine
Good mountain people - they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
I've traveled in vehicles over miles of country
Too fast to stop and look around
But I'm like a child again, I'm learnin' how to run free
It's good to feel my feet back on the ground
Livin' with those
Good mountain people who make y' feel so fine
Good mountain people - they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
It's quite a sight to see rednecks and longhairs
After years on the opposite sides of the fence
Helpin' each other in time of need, knowin' they both belong there
Working it out with good old common sense
Just because they're
Good mountain people who make y' feel so fine
Good mountain people - they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
You Still Want Her lyrics - Carole King
From the shelter of your solitude you see her
Running circles 'round the emptiness within
And you wonder what it's been like to be her
As you feel yourself awakening
Though she fills her life between with new adventure
There's confusion in her eyes each time you meet
You don't think she's gonna last another winter
With all the snow she's rakin' in
You can't believe you still want her
After all these years of knowing her so well
All the same you'd willingly consign yourself
To a life of hell
You would think by now you'd see it in perspective
She's too insecure to ever really change
You've convinced yourself this time you'll be objective
You won't need any breakin' in
There's no reason to believe it will be different
She's still playing games and running from herself
But you've always thought your love for her could save her
And that's how you get taken in
Running circles 'round the emptiness within
And you wonder what it's been like to be her
As you feel yourself awakening
Though she fills her life between with new adventure
There's confusion in her eyes each time you meet
You don't think she's gonna last another winter
With all the snow she's rakin' in
You can't believe you still want her
After all these years of knowing her so well
All the same you'd willingly consign yourself
To a life of hell
You would think by now you'd see it in perspective
She's too insecure to ever really change
You've convinced yourself this time you'll be objective
You won't need any breakin' in
There's no reason to believe it will be different
She's still playing games and running from herself
But you've always thought your love for her could save her
And that's how you get taken in
Passing Of The Days lyrics - Carole King
May you travel bright and cheery
The many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
Gonna be hard times to make you weary
It's a part of the passing of the days
With all the people in the middle
Selling things that self-destruct and make us bleed
One day it's all gonna fall down
Then you'll find out you're all you really need
May you wander through the changes
With the warmth of the sun behind the haze
When your lifestyle quickly re-arranges
May you follow the passing of the days
We trade our money for magic words
Like Dumbo flying high in the nightly show
You think you can't fly without them
But someday when it happens you will know
May you travel bright and cheery
The many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
Gonna be hard times to make you weary
It's all part of the passing of the days
May you follow the passing of the days
The many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
Gonna be hard times to make you weary
It's a part of the passing of the days
With all the people in the middle
Selling things that self-destruct and make us bleed
One day it's all gonna fall down
Then you'll find out you're all you really need
May you wander through the changes
With the warmth of the sun behind the haze
When your lifestyle quickly re-arranges
May you follow the passing of the days
We trade our money for magic words
Like Dumbo flying high in the nightly show
You think you can't fly without them
But someday when it happens you will know
May you travel bright and cheery
The many roads ahead you'll have to blaze
Gonna be hard times to make you weary
It's all part of the passing of the days
May you follow the passing of the days
Crazy lyrics - Carole King
Y'get up every morning, see the same old face
Y'get in your car and drive it down to the same old place
Well, do you ever wonder what it's all about
Something they call freedom of choice
That you should not live without
Me, I'm feelin' lazy
And it's me that's on the line
I may be crazy
But I've been crazy for a long time
You take your action on weekends at a time
But you can make all week your own
If you set your mind
You see security in the chrome American dream
But I don't believe in livin' in the middle
With available extremes
Now there's many people see the truth in what I'm sayin'
But it's hard to make up your mind with a programmed brain
You who know better, but you're just gonna wait and see
Why don't you do it now, you may never get another
Opportunity
Y'get in your car and drive it down to the same old place
Well, do you ever wonder what it's all about
Something they call freedom of choice
That you should not live without
Me, I'm feelin' lazy
And it's me that's on the line
I may be crazy
But I've been crazy for a long time
You take your action on weekends at a time
But you can make all week your own
If you set your mind
You see security in the chrome American dream
But I don't believe in livin' in the middle
With available extremes
Now there's many people see the truth in what I'm sayin'
But it's hard to make up your mind with a programmed brain
You who know better, but you're just gonna wait and see
Why don't you do it now, you may never get another
Opportunity
Eagle lyrics - Carole King
Eagle wants to fly again
Though she's been shot down
You can see her tryin'
Though her wings still touch the ground
Soon she's gonna rise up
With a pure and joyful sound
Fly, Eagle
Strong heart feels abandoned
He's been away from what he loves the best
But his spirit isn't broken
He feels content around the Eagle's nest
Ah, but you can feel his patience
And you know whatever strong heart does
He never longs for what was
He lives each moment to the end
Eagle wants to fly again
Though she's been shot down
You can see her tryin'
Though her wings still touch the ground
Soon she's gonna rise up
With a pure and joyful sound
Fly, Eagle
Through it all she tends her young ones
Doing what she can to help them grow
Maybe they will fly away before her
And her only choice is just to let them go
Eagle sees her sister
Living free up on the mountain top
So she doubles her effort
Till you think that she is bound to drop
But Eagle has the courage
You can tell that she's been felled before
She was born to soar
And she's gonna soar again
Though she's been shot down
You can see her tryin'
Though her wings still touch the ground
Soon she's gonna rise up
With a pure and joyful sound
Fly, Eagle
Strong heart feels abandoned
He's been away from what he loves the best
But his spirit isn't broken
He feels content around the Eagle's nest
Ah, but you can feel his patience
And you know whatever strong heart does
He never longs for what was
He lives each moment to the end
Eagle wants to fly again
Though she's been shot down
You can see her tryin'
Though her wings still touch the ground
Soon she's gonna rise up
With a pure and joyful sound
Fly, Eagle
Through it all she tends her young ones
Doing what she can to help them grow
Maybe they will fly away before her
And her only choice is just to let them go
Eagle sees her sister
Living free up on the mountain top
So she doubles her effort
Till you think that she is bound to drop
But Eagle has the courage
You can tell that she's been felled before
She was born to soar
And she's gonna soar again
Seeing Red lyrics - Carole King
Since a time before my memory
He's been without a home
Once he lived on an open plain where wildlife grazed
And buffalo used to roam
Red was the sunrise on the dawn of his creation
Now where is the road that will lead him to his destination
It took so little time to destroy a way of life
They served his people well
Gifts that they gave in all good faith
Have been misused and shot to hell
You who want wisdom, turn and face the four directions
For only those with one heart, fall under their protection
In the future of my days ahead
I want to see it right
We got to make it right
He's been without a home
Once he lived on an open plain where wildlife grazed
And buffalo used to roam
Red was the sunrise on the dawn of his creation
Now where is the road that will lead him to his destination
It took so little time to destroy a way of life
They served his people well
Gifts that they gave in all good faith
Have been misused and shot to hell
You who want wisdom, turn and face the four directions
For only those with one heart, fall under their protection
In the future of my days ahead
I want to see it right
We got to make it right
Main Street Saturday Night lyrics - Carole King
See them drivin' by - look at them fancy wheels
Headlights winkin' checkin' each other out
The Great American Pastime is still the automobile
Cruisin' on the white line
Is the only way to make time
Down on Main Street Saturday night
Everybody thinks they're so cool
On Main Street
Saturday night
Don't you mess with him (her), Daddy, he's (she's) nobody's fool
Look at the blonde haired beauties, givin' it all they got
Maybe if you hit on one, you might luck out
Some of them are foxy - some of them are not
but all of them will get down
If the right thing comes around
Here comes Little Willie - higher than a kite
He's been doin' some heavy duty hangin' out
If Willie's got a line on some of the best - it's got to be
Dynamite
You know you can trust him
Headlights winkin' checkin' each other out
The Great American Pastime is still the automobile
Cruisin' on the white line
Is the only way to make time
Down on Main Street Saturday night
Everybody thinks they're so cool
On Main Street
Saturday night
Don't you mess with him (her), Daddy, he's (she's) nobody's fool
Look at the blonde haired beauties, givin' it all they got
Maybe if you hit on one, you might luck out
Some of them are foxy - some of them are not
but all of them will get down
If the right thing comes around
Here comes Little Willie - higher than a kite
He's been doin' some heavy duty hangin' out
If Willie's got a line on some of the best - it's got to be
Dynamite
You know you can trust him
Sunbird lyrics Carole King
Wind blow
Moon glow
You know the way to be
Touching everything
Going through to the second sea
Starlight
Sunbird
The music inside us all
Touches everyone
Everyone, listen for the call
Sunbird is enough just being
Fulfilled in its own existence
Can't we let it be
Why can't we just be
And let the time of spring to fall not be a distance
Reborn
New dawn
Brings on another day
I'm no older now than yesterday
And I'm on my way
Moon glow
You know the way to be
Touching everything
Going through to the second sea
Starlight
Sunbird
The music inside us all
Touches everyone
Everyone, listen for the call
Sunbird is enough just being
Fulfilled in its own existence
Can't we let it be
Why can't we just be
And let the time of spring to fall not be a distance
Reborn
New dawn
Brings on another day
I'm no older now than yesterday
And I'm on my way
Venusian Diamond lyrics - Carole King
On the thirty-first day of the summer moon
In the marketplace
Somebody touched my hand and said
I was a woman of taste
Then with a flutter of wings
Amid the clutter of things
I saw the Venusian Diamond through a sea of grace
It said, 'Lay all of your money down
And I will be your own
Do it if you can
If you don't, you better leave it alone'
Then there appeared a serpent hanging
Like a thunder rope
He said, 'Pull me' - I did
And fell into the wrong end of a telescope
So I began to run
I knew not to where I'd come
I could hear the Venusian Diamond and it
Gave me hope
It said, 'Shatter all your images
And I will be your own
Do it if you can
If you don't, you better leave it alone'
Selves
Selfish
Selfless
Self
In the marketplace
Somebody touched my hand and said
I was a woman of taste
Then with a flutter of wings
Amid the clutter of things
I saw the Venusian Diamond through a sea of grace
It said, 'Lay all of your money down
And I will be your own
Do it if you can
If you don't, you better leave it alone'
Then there appeared a serpent hanging
Like a thunder rope
He said, 'Pull me' - I did
And fell into the wrong end of a telescope
So I began to run
I knew not to where I'd come
I could hear the Venusian Diamond and it
Gave me hope
It said, 'Shatter all your images
And I will be your own
Do it if you can
If you don't, you better leave it alone'
Selves
Selfish
Selfless
Self
Changes lyrics - Carole King
With my limited vision
I don't understand
Why anybody has to lose a friend
Everybody has to follow their heart
But it can hurt so bad
To see changes
I believed in something
I thought you did too
But I didn't know what you were going through
How can people be so close, yet apart
There's no wrong or right
It's just changes
Once I experienced the other end
I lost a friend or two
Doing what was true for me
Even though I know that time will make it right
I miss the way things used to be
I'm only human
And I may never know
All the reasons why people come and go
I guess if we can love it all transcends
There's enough to give
We've got our lives to live
Through changes
I don't understand
Why anybody has to lose a friend
Everybody has to follow their heart
But it can hurt so bad
To see changes
I believed in something
I thought you did too
But I didn't know what you were going through
How can people be so close, yet apart
There's no wrong or right
It's just changes
Once I experienced the other end
I lost a friend or two
Doing what was true for me
Even though I know that time will make it right
I miss the way things used to be
I'm only human
And I may never know
All the reasons why people come and go
I guess if we can love it all transcends
There's enough to give
We've got our lives to live
Through changes
Morning Sun lyrics - Carole King
Sometimes I feel like I've been living much too long
And I've wasted too much time
I think I've lost the inner harmony that flows through me
And my body and mind
Like the shoreline that divides the sea and sand
I'm a surface ever-changing
I get burdened by the things I just don't understand
And all the mountains left to climb
But then the morning sun comes shining through my window
And it's good to be alive
It's gonna be a golden day
Wings unfoldin' day
Green trees, blue sky
If I can only learn the lesson of the seasons
Of a balance re-arranging
Though they may not always come just when I want them to
Still they come and keep me high
And the morning sun comes shining through my window
And it's good to be alive
It's gonna be a golden day
Wings unfoldin' day
Green trees, blue sky
And I've wasted too much time
I think I've lost the inner harmony that flows through me
And my body and mind
Like the shoreline that divides the sea and sand
I'm a surface ever-changing
I get burdened by the things I just don't understand
And all the mountains left to climb
But then the morning sun comes shining through my window
And it's good to be alive
It's gonna be a golden day
Wings unfoldin' day
Green trees, blue sky
If I can only learn the lesson of the seasons
Of a balance re-arranging
Though they may not always come just when I want them to
Still they come and keep me high
And the morning sun comes shining through my window
And it's good to be alive
It's gonna be a golden day
Wings unfoldin' day
Green trees, blue sky
Disco Tech lyrics - Carole King
If you want to get a real education
Come to the friendliest school in the nation
Rhythm is our way of communication
You won't ever want to take a vacation
You can meet the Dean of Boogaloo
He's gonna get down and boogie with you
At Disco Tech
Let me be your teacher
Disco Tech
Why don't you take home a diploma from
Disco Tech
We won't give you pomp and circumstance
All you're gonna need to do is dance
Why don't you enroll, give your soul a chance
You might even find a new romance
Everybody here is graded A
The only school records are the ones we play
At Disco Tech
Let me be your teacher
Disco Tech
Why don't you take home a diploma from
Disco Tech
Come to the friendliest school in the nation
Rhythm is our way of communication
You won't ever want to take a vacation
You can meet the Dean of Boogaloo
He's gonna get down and boogie with you
At Disco Tech
Let me be your teacher
Disco Tech
Why don't you take home a diploma from
Disco Tech
We won't give you pomp and circumstance
All you're gonna need to do is dance
Why don't you enroll, give your soul a chance
You might even find a new romance
Everybody here is graded A
The only school records are the ones we play
At Disco Tech
Let me be your teacher
Disco Tech
Why don't you take home a diploma from
Disco Tech
Wings Of Love lyrics - Carole King
You fill me with love I can give
You fill me with life I can live
You fill me with song I can sing
And truth that makes the kingdoms ring
On love's music we fly
We soar ever-so-high
Through clouds of harmony
And down through the sky
We flow to a place
Where people kiss each other's eyes
And the sweet-sounding smell
That looks like a Rocky Mountain spring
Blossoming sighs
And the rainbow people build bridges of life
That blend our hearts
For the eternal now
Ride The Music lyrics - Carole King
Wouldn't you like to come with me
On a regular old-fashioned fantasy
Let the music come and carry you along
Let your mind just wander
Do you want to go for a ride
Let out the secrets you're keeping inside
It's a miracle to just be alive
Come on, come on, come on, ride the music
There's no magic or mystery
You gotta give yourself a break occasionally
And let the music come and carry you along
Come on, come on, come on, ride the music
On a regular old-fashioned fantasy
Let the music come and carry you along
Let your mind just wander
Do you want to go for a ride
Let out the secrets you're keeping inside
It's a miracle to just be alive
Come on, come on, come on, ride the music
There's no magic or mystery
You gotta give yourself a break occasionally
And let the music come and carry you along
Come on, come on, come on, ride the music
Everybody's Got The Spirit lyrics - Carole King
You can feel it in the air
Like a circle growing
You can tune right into it
If you know what you're looking for
If you want to be a part of it
Open the door to your heart and your mind
You can't help but find
As you begin to soar
Everybody's got the spirit
Yeah, you know what I mean
Working together, keeping it nice and easy
Keeping it free
There's a train pulling in
To the nearest station
Fare is low
You can go if you want to
If you're gonna get on board
Now is the time, 'cause it's on the move
The music is soothing
The rhythm is grooving
People growing all the time in every way
Learning where they are in terms of every day
Might as well keep moving, time won't let you stay
Everybody's got the spirit
Like a circle growing
You can tune right into it
If you know what you're looking for
If you want to be a part of it
Open the door to your heart and your mind
You can't help but find
As you begin to soar
Everybody's got the spirit
Yeah, you know what I mean
Working together, keeping it nice and easy
Keeping it free
There's a train pulling in
To the nearest station
Fare is low
You can go if you want to
If you're gonna get on board
Now is the time, 'cause it's on the move
The music is soothing
The rhythm is grooving
People growing all the time in every way
Learning where they are in terms of every day
Might as well keep moving, time won't let you stay
Everybody's got the spirit
Welcome Home lyrics - Carole King
I have opened up my mind to things I was afraid of
Done things I've never done before
Taken a chance and seen just what the world is made of
Nothing is the same any more
At times I feel a golden spirit coming through me
Thinking of my life and what it's given to me
I will live within that spirit ever knowing
I'm where I'm supposed to be
Welcome home
In the waters I can see a clear reflection
Of the force that's all around
There's a harmony of season and direction
This is surely sacred ground
Sweet life is everywhere as we stand in the clover
Feel the circle magic, let it take us over
And through all that I've been blessed with, I feel certain
I'm where I'm supposed to be
Welcome home
Done things I've never done before
Taken a chance and seen just what the world is made of
Nothing is the same any more
At times I feel a golden spirit coming through me
Thinking of my life and what it's given to me
I will live within that spirit ever knowing
I'm where I'm supposed to be
Welcome home
In the waters I can see a clear reflection
Of the force that's all around
There's a harmony of season and direction
This is surely sacred ground
Sweet life is everywhere as we stand in the clover
Feel the circle magic, let it take us over
And through all that I've been blessed with, I feel certain
I'm where I'm supposed to be
Welcome home
Simple Things lyrics - Carole King
Simple things mean a lot to me
Some things only children can see
Simple things like horses running free
And easy acceptance of life
Simple things never compromise
All things have a rhythm I can't realize
I feel content in my freedom
And I feel my freedom is right
I never want to stop being a child
I want to see the flowers growing wild on the hillside
To see the sun rise in the morning
Sunlight growing, filling the skies
Simple things of the earth don't die
They just grow and change as time goes by
There are no questions without answers
I've found my answer to life is living
The secret of living is life
Some things only children can see
Simple things like horses running free
And easy acceptance of life
Simple things never compromise
All things have a rhythm I can't realize
I feel content in my freedom
And I feel my freedom is right
I never want to stop being a child
I want to see the flowers growing wild on the hillside
To see the sun rise in the morning
Sunlight growing, filling the skies
Simple things of the earth don't die
They just grow and change as time goes by
There are no questions without answers
I've found my answer to life is living
The secret of living is life
Hold On lyrics - Carole King
Heavy chains have been broken
The old ones have spoken
Old young friend of ours
It won't be long until we can touch the stars
Like a quicksilver flash, your liquid light
Flows into our hearts and makes us feel allright
Hold on until we can get there
You know when we get there
All the dark forces will be gone
We need each other now more than ever
Our love is the sun - young lord of the light
It's a shame that one such as you
Should have to walk this cold and lonely night
Hold on until we can get there
You know when we get there
All the dark forces will be gone
The old ones have spoken
Old young friend of ours
It won't be long until we can touch the stars
Like a quicksilver flash, your liquid light
Flows into our hearts and makes us feel allright
Hold on until we can get there
You know when we get there
All the dark forces will be gone
We need each other now more than ever
Our love is the sun - young lord of the light
It's a shame that one such as you
Should have to walk this cold and lonely night
Hold on until we can get there
You know when we get there
All the dark forces will be gone
In The Name Of Love lyrics - Carole King
Do the things you believe in
In the name of love
And know that you aren't alone
We all have doubts and fears
Know throughout every season
You are the name of love
And you'll keep on feeling at home
Throughout the coming years
Change is for certain
This we all know
Each day opening the curtain
On a brand new show
Through your sorrow and grieving
Don't forget the name of love
It goes on without any end
Forever
Birth and life and death make a circle
We are all part of
To see the light everlasting
Live in the name of love
Forever
In the name of love
And know that you aren't alone
We all have doubts and fears
Know throughout every season
You are the name of love
And you'll keep on feeling at home
Throughout the coming years
Change is for certain
This we all know
Each day opening the curtain
On a brand new show
Through your sorrow and grieving
Don't forget the name of love
It goes on without any end
Forever
Birth and life and death make a circle
We are all part of
To see the light everlasting
Live in the name of love
Forever
Labyrinth lyrics - Carole King
What do you think, are we gonna stay lost in the maze
Of mind games and power plays
Or are we gonna take the chance of a lifetime
To see the light of day
What'll we see when we've used up the last supplies
Of rainbows and butterflies
I keep believing if we all work together
We will surely find a way
We are lost in a labyrinth
There's only one thing to do
Just break down the walls
And reach out your hand to your brother
We can lead each other
To where destiny calls
Faith and lovin' energy will see us through
After a while we will see
The labyrinth isn't anyplace we need to be
Then we can come out from the heart of the darkness
Into a brighter day
One of these days we will know
The heart will take us anywhere we want to go
I only hope it's not too late for the purpose
Tho' just what that is I can't say
We are lost in a labyrinth
There's only one thing to do
Just know in your mind
You want to stand behind your brother
Reach out and lead each other
To a new age in time
Faith and lovin' energy will free your mind
Of mind games and power plays
Or are we gonna take the chance of a lifetime
To see the light of day
What'll we see when we've used up the last supplies
Of rainbows and butterflies
I keep believing if we all work together
We will surely find a way
We are lost in a labyrinth
There's only one thing to do
Just break down the walls
And reach out your hand to your brother
We can lead each other
To where destiny calls
Faith and lovin' energy will see us through
After a while we will see
The labyrinth isn't anyplace we need to be
Then we can come out from the heart of the darkness
Into a brighter day
One of these days we will know
The heart will take us anywhere we want to go
I only hope it's not too late for the purpose
Tho' just what that is I can't say
We are lost in a labyrinth
There's only one thing to do
Just know in your mind
You want to stand behind your brother
Reach out and lead each other
To a new age in time
Faith and lovin' energy will free your mind
You're The One Who Knows
Waking up alone, I find my mind is reaching out to distant corners
Crystal mourners are drawing me to Babylon
Can you really stay yourself and flow with dedication
You're the one who knows and now you're gone
We got a feeling and I'm gonna try to keep it for a long time
It was a wrong time, though we had so much to travel on
Can you hold the love I gave in joyful consummation
You're the one who knows and now you're gone
Can you see my reflection in the facets of the prisms that you gave me
One day I am yellow
One day I am blue - can you save me
I'll be yours forever in the secret magic forest
That we dreamed about together
Can you see the color that I am today
I know I wanna stay in a good way
Waking up alone I find my mind is calling out
And I know you feel me
You know the real me is whatever color love takes on
Can you live with someone who's a mistress of illusion
You're the one who knows and now you're gone
Crystal mourners are drawing me to Babylon
Can you really stay yourself and flow with dedication
You're the one who knows and now you're gone
We got a feeling and I'm gonna try to keep it for a long time
It was a wrong time, though we had so much to travel on
Can you hold the love I gave in joyful consummation
You're the one who knows and now you're gone
Can you see my reflection in the facets of the prisms that you gave me
One day I am yellow
One day I am blue - can you save me
I'll be yours forever in the secret magic forest
That we dreamed about together
Can you see the color that I am today
I know I wanna stay in a good way
Waking up alone I find my mind is calling out
And I know you feel me
You know the real me is whatever color love takes on
Can you live with someone who's a mistress of illusion
You're the one who knows and now you're gone
Hard Rock Cafe lyrics - Carole king
Downtown anywhere USA
You can find yourself a Hard Rock Cafe
Put your money on a number, anyone can play
Come on and tell us all about what happened to you today
At the Hard Rock Cafe, come to the Hard Rock Cafe
I hope you can find your way to the Hard Rock Cafe
After a hard day's work I guarantee
There just isn't anywhere better to be
If you're unable to find good company
You can always sit down and watch the color T.V.
At the Hard Rock Cafe, come to the Hard Rock Cafe
The regulars can't keep away from the Hard Rock Cafe
And if you're feeling just a little bit lonely
Don't sit at home just mopin'
Come on down to where the spirits flow so freely
You know the door is always open
At the Hard Rock Cafe, come to the Hard Rock Cafe
They will help keep your blues at bay
At the Hard Rock Cafe
You can find yourself a Hard Rock Cafe
Put your money on a number, anyone can play
Come on and tell us all about what happened to you today
At the Hard Rock Cafe, come to the Hard Rock Cafe
I hope you can find your way to the Hard Rock Cafe
After a hard day's work I guarantee
There just isn't anywhere better to be
If you're unable to find good company
You can always sit down and watch the color T.V.
At the Hard Rock Cafe, come to the Hard Rock Cafe
The regulars can't keep away from the Hard Rock Cafe
And if you're feeling just a little bit lonely
Don't sit at home just mopin'
Come on down to where the spirits flow so freely
You know the door is always open
At the Hard Rock Cafe, come to the Hard Rock Cafe
They will help keep your blues at bay
At the Hard Rock Cafe
Time Alone lyrics - Carole King
Here we are in time alone
No one else's feelings but our own
Seems to me that we have always known
What love was meant to be
Separately we stood before
Life was good but we knew there should be more
Time alone could open up the door
And you came through for me
No sign of the changes we have come through
No mind of the strangers who think they know you
Now as one we are a light
Though sometimes we were blinded by the night
Here in time alone it all seems right
And I'm feelin' wholly free
Won't you stay in time alone with me
No one else's feelings but our own
Seems to me that we have always known
What love was meant to be
Separately we stood before
Life was good but we knew there should be more
Time alone could open up the door
And you came through for me
No sign of the changes we have come through
No mind of the strangers who think they know you
Now as one we are a light
Though sometimes we were blinded by the night
Here in time alone it all seems right
And I'm feelin' wholly free
Won't you stay in time alone with me
God Only Knows lyrics - Carole King
Looks to me like
I'm flyin' in a pattern I want to break
Sometimes I feel like
I've given enough, now I want to take
It's makin' me crazy
Thinkin' about where it's all gonna lead
And I wonder
If we're gonna get what we need
God only knows
You're travelin' easy
Keeping your mind in an amber haze
But there's so much between you
And the natural land up on which you were raised
It's easy to turn your head
And not think about when it all comes down
Don't you wonder
If you're gonna be around
God only knows
Maybe it's not for me to understand
Maybe destruction is part of the plan
Well, I don't really see
How it can be
Why it should be, I don't know
I just don't know
I can't stop dreamin'
About leavin' it all behind
Maybe I'll never get there
Except in my mind
It sure makes me angry
To realize that I'm caught in a game
I used to love everybody
Now it's so hard to do through this pain
And I wonder
If I'll ever be the same
God only knows
I'm flyin' in a pattern I want to break
Sometimes I feel like
I've given enough, now I want to take
It's makin' me crazy
Thinkin' about where it's all gonna lead
And I wonder
If we're gonna get what we need
God only knows
You're travelin' easy
Keeping your mind in an amber haze
But there's so much between you
And the natural land up on which you were raised
It's easy to turn your head
And not think about when it all comes down
Don't you wonder
If you're gonna be around
God only knows
Maybe it's not for me to understand
Maybe destruction is part of the plan
Well, I don't really see
How it can be
Why it should be, I don't know
I just don't know
I can't stop dreamin'
About leavin' it all behind
Maybe I'll never get there
Except in my mind
It sure makes me angry
To realize that I'm caught in a game
I used to love everybody
Now it's so hard to do through this pain
And I wonder
If I'll ever be the same
God only knows
To Know That I Love You lyrics - Carole King
The winds of time set my mind at ease
Like a gentle breeze, they let me know that I love you
Over and over again, we light the flame
Re-discovering that we are the same and I love you
Ah - it feels so good to know that I love you
With each new morning it's a good feeling to know
There is something to look forward to these days
As time sets in, we still begin to know each other
Even now as we go our separate ways
Ever together
Like the sun and the moon we give each other room
To shine and to glow and to grow and I know that I love you
Ah - it feels so good to know that I love you
Like a gentle breeze, they let me know that I love you
Over and over again, we light the flame
Re-discovering that we are the same and I love you
Ah - it feels so good to know that I love you
With each new morning it's a good feeling to know
There is something to look forward to these days
As time sets in, we still begin to know each other
Even now as we go our separate ways
Ever together
Like the sun and the moon we give each other room
To shine and to glow and to grow and I know that I love you
Ah - it feels so good to know that I love you
One lyrics - Carole King
Poetic phrases come to mind
Whenever I find injustice being done
And I wonder, what am I gonna do
What can one do except to be one
Talking to two, touching three
Growing to four million
Each of us is one - all of us are one
I go through phases when I realize
It wouldn't be wise to try and bring it down
And I wonder, what am I gonna do
What should one do except just be around
Staying alive, putting out love
Growing to five billion
Each of us is one - all of us are one
Open your heart and let the love come shining through
And you will do what you need to do
To know just where the other you is coming from
He is one - she is one
A tree is one - the earth is one - the universe is one
I am one - we are one
It just amazes me that I can be
Part of the energy it takes to serve each other
And I wonder what am I gonna do
What can one do
Except be one
Each of us is one - all of us are one
We are one
What am I gonna do
Be one
Whenever I find injustice being done
And I wonder, what am I gonna do
What can one do except to be one
Talking to two, touching three
Growing to four million
Each of us is one - all of us are one
I go through phases when I realize
It wouldn't be wise to try and bring it down
And I wonder, what am I gonna do
What should one do except just be around
Staying alive, putting out love
Growing to five billion
Each of us is one - all of us are one
Open your heart and let the love come shining through
And you will do what you need to do
To know just where the other you is coming from
He is one - she is one
A tree is one - the earth is one - the universe is one
I am one - we are one
It just amazes me that I can be
Part of the energy it takes to serve each other
And I wonder what am I gonna do
What can one do
Except be one
Each of us is one - all of us are one
We are one
What am I gonna do
Be one
So Many Ways lyrics - Carole King
So many ways
So many ways to show you love someone
So many ways
So many ways to show someone
You care
We have so much in common
Although we come from places worlds apart
When you reach out and touch my hand
Without a word you say, I love you
You're beautiful
You are in my heart
So many ways
So many ways to show you love someone
So many ways
So many ways to show someone
You care
Since I've been spending all my time with you
You've taught me something new every day
And I just want to say
The music comes from you and me
And it's plain to see that we both know
So many ways
So many ways to show you love someone
So many ways
So many ways to show someone
You care
So many ways to show you love someone
So many ways
So many ways to show someone
You care
We have so much in common
Although we come from places worlds apart
When you reach out and touch my hand
Without a word you say, I love you
You're beautiful
You are in my heart
So many ways
So many ways to show you love someone
So many ways
So many ways to show someone
You care
Since I've been spending all my time with you
You've taught me something new every day
And I just want to say
The music comes from you and me
And it's plain to see that we both know
So many ways
So many ways to show you love someone
So many ways
So many ways to show someone
You care
Daughter Of Light lyrics - Carole King
Daughter of light
You're a welcome sight
To a weary soul
Seeing you just lifts me out of the cold
It's only temporary
You have to go away
But you're beautiful
And you never fail to make my day
Daughter of light
You smile and all the sadness leaves my heart
It's an easy course for sailing that you chart
But it's only temporary
You have to go away
You're too beautiful
And you know I'd never ask you to stay
Riding on the beach at sunset
Dreaming of the world that waits for you
That's where my mind's eye sees you
In a world that frees you
To do anything that you want to do
Daughter of light
Though you can only be a sometime friend
You restore my faith in love again
And that's not temporary
Even though you go away
You're too beautiful
Much more than words can say
You're a welcome sight
To a weary soul
Seeing you just lifts me out of the cold
It's only temporary
You have to go away
But you're beautiful
And you never fail to make my day
Daughter of light
You smile and all the sadness leaves my heart
It's an easy course for sailing that you chart
But it's only temporary
You have to go away
You're too beautiful
And you know I'd never ask you to stay
Riding on the beach at sunset
Dreaming of the world that waits for you
That's where my mind's eye sees you
In a world that frees you
To do anything that you want to do
Daughter of light
Though you can only be a sometime friend
You restore my faith in love again
And that's not temporary
Even though you go away
You're too beautiful
Much more than words can say
High Out Of Time lyrics - Carole King
High out of time
I wish the years away
Look into your eyes
And you look into mine
All my sorrows disappear
When I'm high out of time
High out of time
Is a place I like to be
I'm a part of you
And you're a part of me
And I can hold you near
When I'm high out of time
No use wondering where the years have gone
Time waits for no one, we all have to go on
But every now and then I look up an old friend
And come home to someplace I used to belong
High out of time
The world becomes so new
Horizons that we've crossed
I cross again with you
Traveling through the years
When I'm high out of time
I wish the years away
Look into your eyes
And you look into mine
All my sorrows disappear
When I'm high out of time
High out of time
Is a place I like to be
I'm a part of you
And you're a part of me
And I can hold you near
When I'm high out of time
No use wondering where the years have gone
Time waits for no one, we all have to go on
But every now and then I look up an old friend
And come home to someplace I used to belong
High out of time
The world becomes so new
Horizons that we've crossed
I cross again with you
Traveling through the years
When I'm high out of time
Only Love Is Real lyrics - Carole King
As I bask in the glow of a just-lit fire
Feeling the warmth as the flame grows higher
I think it's true that nothing is really new under the sun
Watching a new love grow from old love's embers
Yesterday's gone but today remembers
Doesn't it seem to come down the same for everyone
Only love is real
Everything else illusion
Adding to the confusion of the way we connive
At being alive
Tracing a line till we can define
The thing that allows us to feel
Only love is real
Childhood dreams like muddy waters
Flowing through me to my son and daughters
Everything I ever thought is confirmed as truth to me
Even as I see the way that I want to go now
Still I wish I had known what I know now
Maybe I could have spared you giving your youth to me
Only love is real
Everything else illusion
Adding to the confusion of the way we contrive
To just stay alive
Tracing a line till we can define
The thing that allows us to feel
Only love is real
Feeling the warmth as the flame grows higher
I think it's true that nothing is really new under the sun
Watching a new love grow from old love's embers
Yesterday's gone but today remembers
Doesn't it seem to come down the same for everyone
Only love is real
Everything else illusion
Adding to the confusion of the way we connive
At being alive
Tracing a line till we can define
The thing that allows us to feel
Only love is real
Childhood dreams like muddy waters
Flowing through me to my son and daughters
Everything I ever thought is confirmed as truth to me
Even as I see the way that I want to go now
Still I wish I had known what I know now
Maybe I could have spared you giving your youth to me
Only love is real
Everything else illusion
Adding to the confusion of the way we contrive
To just stay alive
Tracing a line till we can define
The thing that allows us to feel
Only love is real
There's A Space Between Us lyrics - Carole King
Every time I've needed you
You've been there for me
But now I feel a boundary has been drawn
I can see from all you do
That you still care for me
I know the feeling hasn't gone
But there's a space between
A place that I can't go
Unless you step across and meet me halfway
We've been friends for much too long
And the feeling's much too strong to let it go astray
Reach out and make the space between us go away
I know a little bit of space between two friends
Can sometimes do them good
But once in a while we need to touch
The way that people should
Love can tie you down, I know
'Cause you know I've been there
But I've been working on a way to love
And still be free to care
You love your lady
And I know just what you're thinking
Was a time I used to be just where you are
But I've since found my freedom
And I've finally let it sink in
The distance really isn't very far
There's a space between us
A place that I can't go
Unless you step across and meet me halfway
We've been friends for much too long
And the feeling's much too strong to let it go astray
Reach out and make the space between us go away
Reach out, I know that you can hear me
You've been there for me
But now I feel a boundary has been drawn
I can see from all you do
That you still care for me
I know the feeling hasn't gone
But there's a space between
A place that I can't go
Unless you step across and meet me halfway
We've been friends for much too long
And the feeling's much too strong to let it go astray
Reach out and make the space between us go away
I know a little bit of space between two friends
Can sometimes do them good
But once in a while we need to touch
The way that people should
Love can tie you down, I know
'Cause you know I've been there
But I've been working on a way to love
And still be free to care
You love your lady
And I know just what you're thinking
Was a time I used to be just where you are
But I've since found my freedom
And I've finally let it sink in
The distance really isn't very far
There's a space between us
A place that I can't go
Unless you step across and meet me halfway
We've been friends for much too long
And the feeling's much too strong to let it go astray
Reach out and make the space between us go away
Reach out, I know that you can hear me
I'd Like To Know You Better lyrics - Carole King
I'd like to know you better
There's so much about you I can see
There's a love as good as gold in you
I can feel it when I'm holding you
I want to be your friend, your lover
I'd like to know you better
Being with you feels so good to me
In a world of distraught humanity
You have brought me to my sanity
How lucky we are
We seem to get along so well
Whether or not we'll stay that way
It's much too early to tell
But I'd like to know you better
Though I already feel as if I do
Meeting you has been so good for me
And if only temporarily
I want to be your friend, your lover
Yes, I'd like to know you better
There's so much about you I can see
There's a love as good as gold in you
I can feel it when I'm holding you
I want to be your friend, your lover
I'd like to know you better
Being with you feels so good to me
In a world of distraught humanity
You have brought me to my sanity
How lucky we are
We seem to get along so well
Whether or not we'll stay that way
It's much too early to tell
But I'd like to know you better
Though I already feel as if I do
Meeting you has been so good for me
And if only temporarily
I want to be your friend, your lover
Yes, I'd like to know you better
We All Have To Be Alone lyrics - Carole King
Once I told you without feeling
When you came to me in sorrow
There's a truth that life's revealing
We all have to be alone
You only wanted someone to hold you
Tell you she'd be there tomorrow
But instead I only told you
We all have to be alone
Then I was amazed to see
How quickly you agreed with me
If that's the way it has to be
There's nothing left to say
No reason left to stay
Besides I've got a lot of better things to do today
So my world grew so much colder
With little love to lend or borrow
And I found out as I grew older
We all have to be alone
When you came to me in sorrow
There's a truth that life's revealing
We all have to be alone
You only wanted someone to hold you
Tell you she'd be there tomorrow
But instead I only told you
We all have to be alone
Then I was amazed to see
How quickly you agreed with me
If that's the way it has to be
There's nothing left to say
No reason left to stay
Besides I've got a lot of better things to do today
So my world grew so much colder
With little love to lend or borrow
And I found out as I grew older
We all have to be alone
Ambrosia lyrics - carole king
In the fields of sweet ambrosia
I've been told
You can sit down by the river
And watch yourself unfold
You can drink right from the river
And purify your soul
Oh ambrosia, pour it sweet and slow
I need to be replenished
I need to overflow
Let my senses know your power
Let your holy mix distill
Oh ambrosia
Let my spirit drink its fill
Oh, I've been like those people
Who need pain to feel alive
But now I'm kind of like a child
Who's been slowly reconciled
To waiting on the wisdom that
He knows will soon arrive
In the hills above ambrosia I have seen
A lovely place of mystery with
Meadows emerald green
And the colors of ambrosia
Are as real as any dream
Just as real as any dream
Oh ambrosia, pour it sweet and slow
I need to be replenished
I need to overflow
Let my senses know your power
Let your holy mix distill
Oh ambrosia
Let my spirit drink its fill
I've been told
You can sit down by the river
And watch yourself unfold
You can drink right from the river
And purify your soul
Oh ambrosia, pour it sweet and slow
I need to be replenished
I need to overflow
Let my senses know your power
Let your holy mix distill
Oh ambrosia
Let my spirit drink its fill
Oh, I've been like those people
Who need pain to feel alive
But now I'm kind of like a child
Who's been slowly reconciled
To waiting on the wisdom that
He knows will soon arrive
In the hills above ambrosia I have seen
A lovely place of mystery with
Meadows emerald green
And the colors of ambrosia
Are as real as any dream
Just as real as any dream
Oh ambrosia, pour it sweet and slow
I need to be replenished
I need to overflow
Let my senses know your power
Let your holy mix distill
Oh ambrosia
Let my spirit drink its fill
Still Here Thinking Of You lyrics - Carole King
I have tried to untangle
All my thoughts from every angle
To know the one I loved the best
To dream of happiness and make that dream come true
And I'm still here thinking of you
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
The city streets are colder
And I'm just a little bit older
My love has grown somehow
I can feel it now much more than you ever knew
And I'm still here thinking of you
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
This road keeps winding
And I wake up finding
Somehow I've lost my way again
Someway I'd like to get through
Someday I'd like to get to
The road that's straight beyond the bend
I have tried to unravel
The paths we've both had to travel
And now that I have come to see how much you meant to me
We might get to see a better view
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
Still here thinking of you
I'm still here thinking of you
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
All my thoughts from every angle
To know the one I loved the best
To dream of happiness and make that dream come true
And I'm still here thinking of you
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
The city streets are colder
And I'm just a little bit older
My love has grown somehow
I can feel it now much more than you ever knew
And I'm still here thinking of you
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
This road keeps winding
And I wake up finding
Somehow I've lost my way again
Someway I'd like to get through
Someday I'd like to get to
The road that's straight beyond the bend
I have tried to unravel
The paths we've both had to travel
And now that I have come to see how much you meant to me
We might get to see a better view
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
Still here thinking of you
I'm still here thinking of you
Yes, I'm still here thinking of you
It's Gonna Work Out Fine lyrics - carole king
We've been putting each other through a hard time
And it's a mighty good feeling to know we're gonna work it out
It's gonna work out
Yeah, it's gonna work out fine
Take a look at the way it's going now
Makes you want to give a sigh of relief
You know the last thing I ever wanted to do
Was to give you any grief
I guess it was a situation
That was bound to come up someday
But our feeling for each other won out
And I'm oh-so-glad to say
Even the best of relationships
Run the risk of going awry
There's a lot two people who care about each other
Can do to make each other cry
Ain't it funny how it took a reunion
To help us to really see
With each other is the only way we can ever be
And it's a mighty good feeling to know we're gonna work it out
It's gonna work out
Yeah, it's gonna work out fine
Take a look at the way it's going now
Makes you want to give a sigh of relief
You know the last thing I ever wanted to do
Was to give you any grief
I guess it was a situation
That was bound to come up someday
But our feeling for each other won out
And I'm oh-so-glad to say
Even the best of relationships
Run the risk of going awry
There's a lot two people who care about each other
Can do to make each other cry
Ain't it funny how it took a reunion
To help us to really see
With each other is the only way we can ever be
Really Rosie lyrics - Carole King
I'm really Rosie
And I'm Rosie Real
You better believe me
I'm a great big deal!
BELIEVE ME!
I'm a star from afar
Off the golden coast
Beat the drum! Make that toast!
To Rosie the Most!
BELIEVE ME!
I can sing
Tea for Two and Two for Tea
I can act
To be or not to be
I can tap
Across the Tappan Zee
Hey, can't you see?
I'm terrific at everything!
No star shines so bright as me - Rosie!
BELIEVE ME!
I'm Really Rosie
I'm Rosie Real
I'm Really Rosie
BELIEVE ME!
And I'm Rosie Real
You better believe me
I'm a great big deal!
BELIEVE ME!
I'm a star from afar
Off the golden coast
Beat the drum! Make that toast!
To Rosie the Most!
BELIEVE ME!
I can sing
Tea for Two and Two for Tea
I can act
To be or not to be
I can tap
Across the Tappan Zee
Hey, can't you see?
I'm terrific at everything!
No star shines so bright as me - Rosie!
BELIEVE ME!
I'm Really Rosie
I'm Rosie Real
I'm Really Rosie
BELIEVE ME!
One Was Johnny lyrics - carole king
(One was Johnny)
1 was Johnny who lived by himself
2 was a rat who jumped on his shelf
3 was a cat who chased the rat
4 was a dog who came in and sat
5 was a turtle who bit the dog's tail
6 was a monkey who brought in the mail
7 a blackbird pecked poor Johnny's nose
(One was Johnny)
8 was a tiger out selling old clothes
9 was a robber who took an old shoe
10 was a puzzle - what should Johnny do
(One was Johnny)
He stood on a chair and said,
Here's what I'll do - I'll start to
Count backwards
And when I am through
If this house isn't empty, I'll eat
All of you!
9 was the robber who left looking pale
8 was the tiger who chased him to jail
7 was the blackbird flew off to Havana
6 was the monkey who stole the banana
5 was the turtle who crawled off to bed
4 was the dog who slid home on a sled
(One was Johnny)
3 was the cat who pounced on the rat
2 was the rat who left with the cat
(One was Johnny, one was Johnny,
One was Johnny)
1 was Johnny who lived by himself
And liked it like that!
(One was Johnny, one was Johnny)
1 was Johnny who lived by himself
2 was a rat who jumped on his shelf
3 was a cat who chased the rat
4 was a dog who came in and sat
5 was a turtle who bit the dog's tail
6 was a monkey who brought in the mail
7 a blackbird pecked poor Johnny's nose
(One was Johnny)
8 was a tiger out selling old clothes
9 was a robber who took an old shoe
10 was a puzzle - what should Johnny do
(One was Johnny)
He stood on a chair and said,
Here's what I'll do - I'll start to
Count backwards
And when I am through
If this house isn't empty, I'll eat
All of you!
9 was the robber who left looking pale
8 was the tiger who chased him to jail
7 was the blackbird flew off to Havana
6 was the monkey who stole the banana
5 was the turtle who crawled off to bed
4 was the dog who slid home on a sled
(One was Johnny)
3 was the cat who pounced on the rat
2 was the rat who left with the cat
(One was Johnny, one was Johnny,
One was Johnny)
1 was Johnny who lived by himself
And liked it like that!
(One was Johnny, one was Johnny)
Alligators All Around lyrics - Carole King
A - alligators all around
B - bursting balloons
C - catching colds
D - doing dishes
E - entertaining elephants
F - forever fooling
G - getting giggles
H - having headaches
I - imitating Indians
J - juggling jellybeans
K - keeping kangaroos
L - looking like lions
M - making macaroni
N - never napping
O - ordering oatmeal
P - pushing people
Q - quite quarrelsome
R - riding reindeer
S - shockingly spoiled
T - throwing tantrums
U - usually upside down
V - very vain
W - wearing wigs
X - x-ing x's
Y - yackety-yacking
Z - zippity zound
A - alligators ALL around!
B - bursting balloons
C - catching colds
D - doing dishes
E - entertaining elephants
F - forever fooling
G - getting giggles
H - having headaches
I - imitating Indians
J - juggling jellybeans
K - keeping kangaroos
L - looking like lions
M - making macaroni
N - never napping
O - ordering oatmeal
P - pushing people
Q - quite quarrelsome
R - riding reindeer
S - shockingly spoiled
T - throwing tantrums
U - usually upside down
V - very vain
W - wearing wigs
X - x-ing x's
Y - yackety-yacking
Z - zippity zound
A - alligators ALL around!
Pierre lyrics - Caroel King
[Prologue:]
There was once a boy named Pierre
Who only would say, I don't care!
Read his story, my friend, for you'll find
At the end that a suitable
Moral lies there
[Chapter I]
One day his mother said
When Pierre climbed out of bed
-Good morning, darling boy, you are my only joy
Pierre said-I don't care!
-What would you like to eat?
-I don't care!
-Some lovely cream of wheat?
-I don't care!
-Don't sit backwards in your chair
-I don't care!
-Or pour syrup on your hair
-I don't care!
-You are acting like a clown
-I don't care!
-And we have to go to town
-I don't care!
-Don't you want to come, my dear?
-I don't care!
-Would you rather stay right here?
-I don't care!
So his mother left him there
[Chapter II]
His father said-Get off your head
Or I will march you up to bed!
Pierre said-I don't care!
-I would think that you could see -
-I don't care!
-Your head is where your feet should be!
-I don't care!
-If you keep standing upside down -
-I don't care!
-We'll never get to town
-I don't care!
-If only you would say, I care
-I don't care!
-I'd let you fold the folding chair
-I don't care!
So his parents left him there
They didn't take him anywhere
[Chapter III]
Now as the night began to fall
A hungry lion paid a call
He looked Pierre right in the eye
And asked him if he'd like to die
Pierre said-I don't care!
-I can eat you, don't you see?
-I don't care!
-And you will be inside of me
-I don't care!
-Then you will never have to bother -
-I don't care!
-With a mother and a father
-I don't care!
-Is that all you have to say?
-I don't care!
-Then I'll eat you, if I may
-I don't care!
So the lion ate Pierre
[Chapter IV]
Arriving home at six o'clock
His parents had a dreadful shock!
They found the lion sick in bed and cried
-Pierre is surely dead!
They pulled the lion by the hair
They hit him with the folding chair
His mother asked-Where is Pierre?
The lion answered-I don't care!
His father said-Pierre's in there!
[Chapter V]
They rushed the lion into town
The doctor shook him up and down
And when the lion gave a roar
Pierre fell out upon the floor
He rubbed his eyes and scratched his head
And laughed because he wasn't dead
His mother cried and held him tight
His father asked-Are you allright?
Pierre said-I am feeling fine
Please take me home, it's half past nine
The lion said-If you would care
To climb on me, I'll take you there
Then everyone looked at Pierre
Who shouted-Yes, indeed, I care!
The lion took them home to rest
And stayed on as a weekend guest
The moral of Pierre is: CARE!
There was once a boy named Pierre
Who only would say, I don't care!
Read his story, my friend, for you'll find
At the end that a suitable
Moral lies there
[Chapter I]
One day his mother said
When Pierre climbed out of bed
-Good morning, darling boy, you are my only joy
Pierre said-I don't care!
-What would you like to eat?
-I don't care!
-Some lovely cream of wheat?
-I don't care!
-Don't sit backwards in your chair
-I don't care!
-Or pour syrup on your hair
-I don't care!
-You are acting like a clown
-I don't care!
-And we have to go to town
-I don't care!
-Don't you want to come, my dear?
-I don't care!
-Would you rather stay right here?
-I don't care!
So his mother left him there
[Chapter II]
His father said-Get off your head
Or I will march you up to bed!
Pierre said-I don't care!
-I would think that you could see -
-I don't care!
-Your head is where your feet should be!
-I don't care!
-If you keep standing upside down -
-I don't care!
-We'll never get to town
-I don't care!
-If only you would say, I care
-I don't care!
-I'd let you fold the folding chair
-I don't care!
So his parents left him there
They didn't take him anywhere
[Chapter III]
Now as the night began to fall
A hungry lion paid a call
He looked Pierre right in the eye
And asked him if he'd like to die
Pierre said-I don't care!
-I can eat you, don't you see?
-I don't care!
-And you will be inside of me
-I don't care!
-Then you will never have to bother -
-I don't care!
-With a mother and a father
-I don't care!
-Is that all you have to say?
-I don't care!
-Then I'll eat you, if I may
-I don't care!
So the lion ate Pierre
[Chapter IV]
Arriving home at six o'clock
His parents had a dreadful shock!
They found the lion sick in bed and cried
-Pierre is surely dead!
They pulled the lion by the hair
They hit him with the folding chair
His mother asked-Where is Pierre?
The lion answered-I don't care!
His father said-Pierre's in there!
[Chapter V]
They rushed the lion into town
The doctor shook him up and down
And when the lion gave a roar
Pierre fell out upon the floor
He rubbed his eyes and scratched his head
And laughed because he wasn't dead
His mother cried and held him tight
His father asked-Are you allright?
Pierre said-I am feeling fine
Please take me home, it's half past nine
The lion said-If you would care
To climb on me, I'll take you there
Then everyone looked at Pierre
Who shouted-Yes, indeed, I care!
The lion took them home to rest
And stayed on as a weekend guest
The moral of Pierre is: CARE!
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