lp discography - covers & lyrics

1.

STAR OF THE SHOW

(Dolly Parton) « © '79 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
We sang a love song the day that we met
You thought that we made the perfect duet
You liked my performance so you wanted to know
If I would stay on as the star of the show

And beautiful music we made for a time
Till she changed our tune and you added new lines
Our duet arrangement became a trio
Now you want a star but I just think you should know

I don't play second fiddle in nobody's band
And I'm no back up singer and I won't be a fan
And I'm nobody's co-star I just play leading rolls
And I don't want the part don't want a part
Won't play a part unless it's star of the show

Oh she's stealing the show that's been so dear to my heart
She's changing our song till I'm not sure of my part
She sharing the spotlight and there's not room for both
Now one or the other is the star of the show the other goes

Life is a show and the show will go on
The world is stage loves an act we perform
There's always some new act somewhere up the road
And I'll always be staring in somebody's show

I don't play second fiddle in nobody's band...
I don't play second fiddle in nobody's band...

If I don't star in your show well I'm still a star and I can still go
You know I got to be I got to be the star of the show
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2.

DOWN

(Dolly Parton) « © '79 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
Spent all my money on everyone else
Why I just kept handing it out right and left
They didn't appreciate none of my help I have found
Had me a man I was so much in love
But he just walked off after using me up
I cried like a baby it hurt me so much and I'm down
Yeah I'm sure down

I know that I'm down but I'm gonna get up
I just need some time just need a little streak of good luck
And you know that it's rough when your bittin' the dust like I am
You try to do right but tell me where does that get you
People just use you and then they forget you
Well it wont take me long to get my feet back on solid ground
But now I'm down

When I get my life back in order again
I'll still be willing to help out my friends
And if you need somebody or wished it had been look around
I'll be spending my money on everyone else
I'll just be handing it out right and left
I'll find a new love I wont live by myself I'm just down
Now yeah I'm down

Oh I know that I'm down but I'm bound to get up...
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3.

YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE

(Carole Bayer Sager - Bruce Roberts) « © '79 Begonia Melodies, BMI »
I found out the hard way and I'm never gonna break your heart
I know too late and I don't wanna break your heart
Guess I had to go way just to find what I left behind

You're the only one you're the only one
Take me back to where we started from
And let's make it now like we made it then
This old heart ain't gonna break your heart again

Nights I lay in bed and your covers wouldn't warm my feet
And morning found me bitter or a bit too sweet
Or maybe I had to go away just to run back and say

You're the only one you're the only one...

You're the only one darling there'll never be anyone else but you
I love you so much you are my life
You've become my life and I never meant to break your heart
But sometimes you just gotta go way to find what you left behind

You're the only one you're the only one...
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4.

HELP

(John Lennon - Paul McCartney) « © '65 Northern Songs, PRS »
Help I need somebody help not just anybody
Help you know I need somebody (please please help me)

When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone I'm not so selfassured
Now I find I've changed my mind I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can I'm feeling down and I do appreaciate you being round
Help me get my feet back on the ground won't you please please help me

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haye
But every now and then I feel so unsecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before

Help me if you can I'm feeling down...
[ mandolin - banjo ] When I was younger so much younger than today...
Help me if you can I'm feeling down...
Help me if you can I'm feeling down...
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5.

DO YOU THINK THAT TIME STANDS STILL

(Dolly Parton) « © '79 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
You left you didn't say goodbye
You never gave me a reason why
My tears are dried now it's been a while
Now there you szand you're back again

Do you think that time stands still do you think that time stands still
Things have changed I've rearranged so many things
Do you think that time stands still do you think that time stands still
It never has it never will do you think that time stands still

You won't to start where we left off
Somebody found the love you lost
Love has its price we've paid the cost
We lose and learn now it's your turn

Do you think that time stands still...
Do you think that time stands still...
Oh do you think that time stands still...
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6.

SWEET SUMMER LOVIN'

(Blaise Tosti - George Reneau) « © '79 Song Yard Music, ASCAP »
Though the sun may be dawning you're the one that lights the morning
As I wake to the heaven of your sweet summer lovin'
By a string in this country runnin' barefoot and feelin' free
While the love in our hearts blend into sweet summer lovin'

Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions
Sweet summer lovin' keeps me high as candy wine

When that big red balloon sets like a painting across the west
As the sky turns a crimson blue as the world turns for me and you
In the light of the moon glowin' the warm summer wind blows
Across the sill of your window we'll be letting our love flow

Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions...
Sweet summer lovin' in the dandelions...
Sweet summer lovin' sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin' sweet summer lovin'
Sweet summer lovin' sweet summer lovin'
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7.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

(Otis Blackwell - Jack Hammer) « © '57 Unichappell Music, BMI / Anne Rachel Music, ASCAP »
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love can drive a girl insane
You broke my will but ooh what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire

I like that love cause I thought it was funny
You came along and you move me honey
I change my mind this love is fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire

Ooh kiss me baby ooh it feels good
Ah hold me hold me I would love to love you like a lover should
Cause you're fine and so kind
I tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine

I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
You broke my will but I love you still
And goodness gracious great balls of fire
[ guitar ] Ooh kiss my baby ooh it feels good ooh hold me
Baby you ought to love me like a lover should
Cause you're fine and so kind
I tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine

I love that you love cause I thought it was funny
You came along and you move me honey
I change my mind this love is sure fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
[ piano ] Kiss me baby ooh it feels good
Ooh hold me hold me you ought to love me like a lover should
Cause you're fine and so kind
I tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine

I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I sure am nervous but I'm sure havin' fun
I change my mind, this love is sure fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire

Yeah yeah, yeah oh you broke my will but what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
You broke my will but I love you still
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
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8.

ALMOST IN LOVE

(Dean Parks - Doug Thiele) « © '79 Runaway Inflation Music, BMI / Bughouse Music, ASCAP »
Mama I remember what you told me
You said you wait for love before you fall
But mama I am sorry I guess it's gonna be love after all
Cause mama when he holds me the air is thick and sweet
He asked me if I'd come tonight and hold him in his sleep

And I'm almost in love I can feel myself falling
Yes I'm almost in love I can hear my heart calling
Cause I'm almost in yes I'm almost in love

Mama I've grown into a woman
I been growing stronger and stronger day by day
Mama you know about children
You raise them then they'll go away
Mama when he holds me he thrills me through and through
So dry your eyes and teach me how to say goodbye to you

Cause I'm almost in love ...
Yes I'm almost in love...
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9.

IT'S NOT MY AFFAIR ANYMORE

(French) « © '79 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
I never knew what this could do seeing another woman with you
But I can't stay here
Cause I would never get over you baby that'll never do
I gotta get loose
Somebody take me out of this place keep my eyes from seeing your face
Cause you love her the way you once loved me
Darling I can't believe it's true oh no

It's not my affair anymore you're not my man to care for
It's not my affair anymore I'll close the door

So many things we've left unsaid so many questions in my head
Well I never lock the back door
Ooh and somehow you keep slipping on in taking me back once again
To a memory trail like a shadow
From a feeling and it just grows don't I know

It's not my affair anymore...

(Remember) all of the laughter (remember) ooh the morning after
(Remember) the moonlight the candle light the shady light
(Remember) and it seemed so right

It's not my affair anymore...

(Remember) the moonlight the candle light the shady light
(Remember) ooh and it seemed so right

It's not my affair anymore...
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10.

SANDY'S SONG

(Dolly Parton) « © '79 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
Sometimes I think of you and tears fill my eyes
To think of the meaning you've given my life
You've touched me in places no one ever reached
You've given me reason and cause to believe

You are my rainbow you've colored my life
And you are my sunshine I'm warm in your light
You are my fountain that never runs dry
You're my inspiration my reason to try

I'll love you till green grass turns lavender blue
And all the stars fall from heaven and vanish like dew
Till horses and chariots chase down the wind
That's when I'll leave you I'll love you till then
[ strings ] I'll love you till green grass turns lavender blue...
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