Oh! Susanna [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Oh! Susanna by Stephen Foster
Oh! Susanna is a minstrel song by Stephen Foster, first published in 1848. It is among the most popular American songs ever written.
Hard Hearted Hannah [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Hard Hearted Hannah, the Vamp of Savannah (1924) lyrics by Jack Yellen, Bob Bigelow, and Charles Bates, and music by Milton Ager
In old Savannah
I said Savannah
The weather there is nice and warm
The climate’s of a southern brand
But here’s what I don`t understand
They’ve got a gal there
A pretty gal there
Who`s colder than an Arctic storm
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Happy Days Are Here Again [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Happy Days Are Here Again (1929), music by Milton Ager, lyrics by Jack Yellen
Happy Days Are Here Again was first featured in the 1930 film Chasing Rainbows. It’s appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, ranging from Broadway Melody of 1938 to What Price Hollywood? to Glee. It may be best known as the theme for Franklin Delano Roosevelt‘s 1932 campaign song.
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
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Your Broadway and My Broadway [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Your Broadway and My Broadway (1937) Music by Nacio Herb Brown, Lyrics by Arthur Freed, performed in Broadway Melody of 1938
It’s a broad way
It’s just a simple plain street
Most stylish avenue
And what it’s just a main street
But it’s home to me and to you …
It’s your Broadway and it’s my Broadway
With the music of rhythm
And the rhythm of music
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On a Wonderful Day Like Today [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to On a Wonderful Day Like Today (1965), by Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
On a wonderful day like today
I defy any cloud to appear in the sky
Dare any rain drop to plop in my eye
On a wonderful day like today
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Hello Dolly [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Hello Dolly, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, originally performed in the musical of the same name, recorded by Louis Armstrong
Dolly, hello, Harry, well, hello Louie
It’s so nice to be back home where I belong
You’re looking swell, Manny, I can tell, Danny
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Mountain Greenery [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Mountain Greenery (1926) by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Mountain Greenery is a popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the musical The Garrick Gaieties (1926). It’s also appeared in the movie Words and Music, The Dick Van Dyke Show episode The Sleeping Brother and The Red Skelton Show episode A Taste of Money.
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Let It Be Me [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Let It Be Me (1955)
Let It Be Me is a popular song originally published in French in 1955 as “Je t’appartiens” interpreted by Gilbert Bécaud. It became popular worldwide with an English version by the Everly Brothers.
I bless the day I found you
I want to stay around you
And so I beg you
Let it be me
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Ida! Sweet as Apple Cider [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to Ida! Sweet as Apple Cider (1903) Music by Eddie Munson, Lyrics by Eddie Leonard, performed in Babes in Arms
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They’re Either Too Young or Too Old [song lyrics]
Song lyrics to They’re Either Too Young or Too Old (1943). Music by Arthur Schwartz, Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Performed by Bette Davis in Thank Your Lucky Stars
They’re either too young, or too old
They’re either too gray or too grassy green
The pickings are poor and the crop is lean
What’s good is in the army
What’s left will never harm me
