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Hallelujah Leonard Cohen Hallelujah Leonard Cohen I've heard that there’s a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah x 4 You say I took the name in vain But I don't even know the name And if I did, well really, what's it to you? There's a blaze of light In every word It doesn't matter what you’ve heard The holy or the broken Hallelujah Hallelujah x 4 I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah Hallelujah x 4 "Hallelujah" is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album Various Positions (1984). Achieving little initial success, the song found greater popular acclaim through a recording by John Cale, which inspired a recording by Jeff Buckley. It has been viewed as a "baseline" for secular hymns. Following its increased popularity after being featured in the film Shrek (2001), many other arrangements have been performed in recordings and in concert, with over 300 versions known. The song has been used in film and television soundtracks and televised talent contests. "Hallelujah" experienced renewed interest following Cohen's death in November 2016 and appeared on many international singles charts, including entering the American Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. Here comes the sun George Harrison All: Doo 'n do do… Low: Here comes the sun, High: Doo 'n do do, Here comes the sun Low: And I say All: It's all right Low: Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter High: Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here All: Here comes the sun (doo 'n do do), here comes the sun And I say it's all right High: Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces Low: Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here All: Here comes the sun (doo 'n do do), here comes the sun And I say it's all right All: Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes Sun, sun, sun, here it comes All: Doo, do do do, do do do, do do do All: Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear All: Here comes the sun (doo 'n do do), here comes the sun And I say it's all right Here comes the sun (doo 'n do do), here comes the sun And I say it's all right It's all right Sun, sun, sun, here it comes. Sun, sun, sun, here it comes. "Here Comes the Sun" is a song by the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. It was written by George Harrison who wrote the song in early 1969 at the country house of his friend Eric Clapton. Harrison had chosen to play truant for the day to avoid attending a meeting at the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation. The lyrics reflect his relief at the arrival of spring and the temporary respite he was experiencing from the band's business affairs. As of September 2019, it was the most streamed Beatles song in the United Kingdom, with over 50 million plays. The Beatles recorded "Here Comes the Sun" at London's EMI Studios in the summer of 1969. Reflecting the continued influence of Indian classical music on Harrison's writing, the composition includes several time signature changes. Bring me sunshine Arthur Kent – Morcombe and Wise Bring me Sunshine, in your smile, Bring me Laughter, all the while, In this world where we live, there should be more happiness, So much joy you can give, to each brand-new bright tomorrow, Make me happy, through the years, Never bring me, any tears, Let your arms be as warm as the sun from up above, Bring me fun, bring me sunshine, bring me love. Da, Da, Da, Daaaaa (Click – 2 & 4) Bring me Sunshine, in your eyes, Bring me rainbows, from the skies, Life's too short to be spent having anything but fun, We can be so content, if we gather little sunbeams, Be light-hearted, all day long, Keep me singing, happy songs, Let your arms be as warm as the sun from up above, Bring me fun, bring me sunshine, bring me love, sweet love. Bring me fun, bring me sunshine, bring me love! "Bring Me Sunshine" is a song written in 1966 by the composer Arthur Kent, with lyrics by Sylvia Dee. It was first recorded by The Mills Brothers in 1968, on their album My Shy Violet. In the UK, the song is synonymous with the popular comedy duo Morecambe & Wise, after it was adopted as their signature tune in their second series for the BBC in 1969. Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ Wonderful World Harburg & Arlen / Weiss & Thiele. Inspired by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high, There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow Skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream Really do come true. Someday I wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops, That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly. Birds fly over the rainbow, Why then, oh why can't I? Well, I see trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you, And I think to myself What a wonderful world. I see skies of blue and clouds of white, The bright blessed of day, The dark sacred night, And I think to myself what a wonderful world. The colours of the rainbow so pretty in the sky And also on the faces of people passing by. I see friends shaking hands saying, "How do you do?" They're really saying, "I love you". I hear babies cry and I watch them grow. They'll learn much more then I'll ever know And I think to myself what a wonderful world Someday I wish upon a star Wake up where the clouds are far behind me, Where trouble melts like lemon drops, Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly, Birds fly over the rainbow, Why then, oh why can't I If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, Why, oh why, can't I? .
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