Cats in the Cradle
Verse 1 My child arrived just the other day He came to the world in the usual way But there were planes to catch and bills to pay He learned to walk while I was away And he was talking ‘fore I knew it and as he grew He’d say, “I’m gonna be like you, […]
Lola
Verse 1 I met her in a club down in old Soho Where you drink champagne and it tastes like Coca-Cola C-O-L-A, Cola — She walked up to me and she asked me to dance I asked her her name and in a dark brown voice she said, “Lola” L-O-L-A, Lola Lo-Lo-Lo-Lo-Lola —- Verse 2 […]
Pretty Woman
Verse 1 Pretty woman walkin’ down the street Pretty woman, the kind I’d like to meet Pretty woman, I don’t believe you, you’re not the truth No one could look as good as you Mercy — Verse 2 Pretty woman, won’t you pardon me? Pretty woman, I couldn’t help but see Pretty woman, that you […]
All Summer Long
Verse She was 17 And she was far from in-between It was summertime in northern Michigan — Splashing through the sandbar Talking by the campfire It’s the simple things in life like when and where We didn’t have no internet But man, I never will forget The way the moonlight shined upon her hair — […]
Angie
Verse 1 Angie, Angie When will those clouds all disappear? Angie, Angie Where will it lead us from here? — With no lovin’ in our souls And no money in our coats You can’t say we’re satisfied —- Verse 2 Angie, Angie You can’t say we never tried — Angie, you’re beautiful, yeah But ain’t […]
Stuck in the Middle with You
Intro — Well, I don’t know why I came here tonight I got the feeling that something ain’t right I’m so scared in case I fall off my chair And I’m wondering how I’ll get down the stairs — Chorus Clowns to the left of me Jokers to the right Here I am, stuck in […]
Lay Down Sally
[Verse 1] There is nothing that is wrong In wanting you to stay here with me I know you’ve got somewhere to go But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me? And don’t you ever leave — [Chorus] Lay down, Sally, and rest here in my arms Don’t you think you want […]
Where Do the Children Play
Verse 1 Well, I think it’s fine, building jumbo planes Or taking a ride on a cosmic train Switch on summer from a slot machine Yes, get what you want to if you want ‘Cause you can get anything — Chorus I know we’ve come a long way We’re changing day to day But tell […]
Father and Son
Verse 1 (Father) It’s not time to make a change Just relax, take it easy You’re still young, that’s your fault There’s so much you have to know Find a girl, settle down If you want you can marry Look at me, I am old but I’m happy — I was once like you are […]
Spirit in the Sky
Verse 1 When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that’s the best When I lay me down to die Goin’ up to the spirit in the sky — Chorus Goin’ up to the spirit in the sky (spirit in the sky) That’s where I’m gonna go when I […]