There's an obscure musical that was produced off Broadway called "Songs For a New World". It has some pretty kick ass tunes in it but this one has long been one of my favorite songs. From comical to heartbreaking all in one song.
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Stars and the Moon
From Songs For a New World

I met a man without a dollar to his name
Who had no traits of any value but his smile
I met a man who had no yearn or claim to fame
Who was content to let life pass him for a while
And I was sure that all I ever wanted
Was a life like the movie stars led
And he kissed me right here, and he said,

"I'll give you stars and the moon and a soul to guide you
And a promise I'll never go
I'll give you hope to bring out all the life inside you
And the strength that will help you grow.
I'll give you truth and a future that's twenty times better
Than any Hollywood plot."
And I thought, "You know, I'd rather have a yacht."

I met a man who lived his life out on the road
Who left a wife and kids in Portland on a whim
I met a man whose fire and passion always showed
Who asked if I could spare a week to ride with him
But I was sure that all I ever wanted
Was a life that was scripted and planned
And he said, "But you don't understand —

"I'll give you stars and the moon and the open highway
And a river beneath your feet
I'll give you day full of dreams if you travel my way
And a summer you can't repeat.
I'll give you nights full of passion and days of adventure,
No strings, just warm summer rain."
And I thought, "You know, I'd rather have champagne."


I met a man who had a fortune in the bank
Who had retired at age thirty, set for life.
I met a man and didn't know which stars to thank,
And then he asked one day if I would be his wife.
And I looked up, and all I could think of
Was the life I had dreamt I would live
And I said to him, "What will you give?"

"I'll give you cars and a townhouse in Turtle Bay
And a fur and a diamond ring
And we'll be married in Spain on my yacht today
And we'll honeymoon in Beijing.
And you'll meet stars at the parties I throw at my villas
In Nice and Paris in June."

And I thought, "Okay."
And I took a breath
And I got my yacht
And the years went by
And it never changed
And it never grew
And I never dreamed
And I woke one day
And I thought, "My God......
I'll never have the moon."

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Lyricist: Jason Robert Brown

 

does anyone remember this movie and scene?

 

It's an italian song but fortunately i found the lyrics in english, i hope you like it
Ballad of blind love
An honest man, a good man
tralalalallatralallalero
fell madly in love
of one who did not love him at all.

She told him "Bring me tomorrow"
tralalalallatralallalero
said "Bring me tomorrow
the heart of your mother
for my dogs. "

He went by his mother and killed her
tralalalallatralallalero
tore the heart out
and to his love he returned.

It was not the heart it was not the heart
tralalalallatralallalero
was not enough horror
she wanted another proof of his blind love.

She told him "Love, if you love me"
tralalalallatralallalero
said, "Love if you love me
cut the four veins of your wrists. "

The veins he cut of his wrists,
tralalalallatralallalero
andas soon as the blood flowed
running wild to her again.

She told him with a loud laugh
tralalalallatralallalero
she said laughing loudly
"The last test will be your death"

And while the blood slowly came out
and has now changed his color
vanity cold rejoiced
a man had killed himself because of his love.

Outside the wind blew sweet
tralalalallatralallalero
but she was seized with terror
when she saw him die happy.

To die happy and in love
when she had nothing remained
not his love, not his good
but only the dried blood in his veins.

 

This takes me back to when I was 18 seeing the sights of the American southwest.

 

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This one reminds me when I knew the woman I was with didn't have a clue.

 

Wind Beneath My Wings- Bette Midler

 

Love Without End, Amen - George Strait

 

Forever And Ever, Amen - Randy Travis

 

even after everything, I still miss her

 

I'll Be There --- The Escape Club ......... Before he died(13 years ago), my Dad requested this song be played at his funeral. Sad, but at the same time comforting.

 

One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

It was a sad but uplifting song and the harmonies are great This song reminds me of some great people I have lost and whom I will always remember. They may be gone but definitely not forgotten. RIP.

Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
And now it's too late to hold you
'Cause you've flown away
So far away

Never had I imagined
Living without your smile
Feeling and knowing you hear me
It keeps me alive
Alive

[Chorus:]
And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day

Darling I never showed you
Assumed you'd always be there
I took your presence for granted
But I always cared
And I miss the love we shared

[Chorus]

Although the sun will never shine the same again
I'll always look to a brighter day
Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
You will always listen as I pray

[Chorus]

Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say

Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
And now it's too late to hold you
'Cause you've flown away
So far away

Never had I imagined
Living without your smile
Feeling and knowing you hear me
It keeps me alive
Alive

[Chorus:]
And I know you're shining down on me from heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day

Darling I never showed you
Assumed you'd always be there
I took your presence for granted
But I always cared
And I miss the love we shared

[Chorus]

Although the sun will never shine the same again
I'll always look to a brighter day
Lord I know when I lay me down to sleep
You will always listen as I pray

[Chorus]

Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say

 

From the Movie "Grease".

You Are the One That I Want
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John
I got chills
They're multiplying
And I'm losing control
Cause the power you're supplying

It's electrifying!
You better shape up
Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you

You better shape up
You better understand
To my heart I must be true
Nothing left

Nothing left for me to do
You're the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo
The one that I want

Oo-oo-oo
The one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need
Oh, yes indeed

If you're filled
With affection
You're too shy to convey
Better take my direction

Feel your way
Feel your way
You better shape up
'Cause I need a man

Who can keep me satisfied
You better shape up
If you're gonna prove
That my faith is justified

Are you sure
Yes I'm sure down deep inside
You're the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo

You're the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo
You're the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need

Oh, yes indeed
You're the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo
You're the one that I want

Oo-oo-oo
You're the one that I want
Oo-oo-oo, the one I need
Oh, yes indeed

You're the one that I want
You're the one that I want
The one I need
Oh, yes indeed

 

I like the tale of the father and son. I have always liked this song. Maybe it's the happy ending..

Cats In The Cradle-Harry Chapin

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 talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home dad?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today
I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

Well, he came home from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"

And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then

 

Da Doo Ron Ron - Shaun Cassidy

I met her on a Monday and my heart stood still
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
Someboy told me that her name was Jill
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

Yes, my heart stood still
Yes, her name was Jill
And when I walked her home
da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

I knew what she was thinkin' when she caught my eye
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
I looked so quiet but my oh my
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

Yes, she caught my eye
Yes, but my oh my
And when I walked her home
da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

Well, I picked her up at seven and she looked so fine
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
Someday soon I'm gonna make her mine
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

Yes, he looked so fine
Yes, I'll make her mine
And when I walked her home
da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
Yeah, yeah, yeah
da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
(repeat & fade)

 

Careless Whisper - WHAM!!

Heard this on the radio a lot since George Michael has passed away. RIP. Such a great song. Soulful vocals and profound words.