Harry Nilsson

[fox69]

"Makin' Whoopee"

"Makin' Whoopee"



Another bride, another June
Another sunny honeymoon
Another season, another reason
For makin' whoopee

A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
The groom is nervous, he answers twice
Its really killin' that he's so willin' to make whoopee

Picture a little love nest
Down where the roses cling
Picture the same sweet love nest
And think what a year can bring

He's washin dishes and baby clothes
He's so ambitious he even sews
But don't forget folks,
Thats what you get folks, for makin' whoopee

 

[fox69]

"Many Rivers To Cross"
(originally by Jimmy Cliff)

"Many Rivers To Cross"
(originally by Jimmy Cliff)



Many rivers to cross
But I just can't seem to find, my way over
Wandering, I am lost, as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover

Many rivers to cross
And it's only my will that keeps me alive
Well I've been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survived because of my pride

And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left me and she didn't say why
Well I guess I have to try

Sweet thing

Sweet thing

And this loneliness just won't leave me alone
You know it's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left me but she didn't say why
So I guess I have to try, try

Many, many rivers to cross
Many rivers to cross
But just where to begin
I'm praying for time
There have been times I found myself sitting in limbo
Alone, alone, for my lifetime

Many rivers to cross
But I just can't seem to find, my way over
Wandering, I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover

I've got too many rivers to cross...

 

[fox69]

"Marchin' Down Broadway"

"Marchin' Down Broadway"



When we go marchin' down Broadway again
Representing free women and men
Yes we'll all give a hand as they march by stand
For those wonderful heroes that finished Japan.

We'll remember Wake Island and Guam (Guam!)
Say a prayer for those boys that are gone
Boys and girls will be united and we'll all be invited
To go marchin' down Broadway again.

 

[fox69]

"Maybe"

"Maybe"



Maybe
Maybe you wouldn't believe it if only I'd change
Say I'm acting just like a kid
Well maybe I'm doing what I'm doing
'cause I done what I did when I was a kid
Maybe

Maybe
Maybe I'm foolin' myself more than anyone can
Maybe you've found another man
Well how can you enjoy his touch knowin' that I love you so much?
Baby

Baby
Whoa, baby
I could learn to love your mother
And your mother's sister
And if she visit other relatives, I swear I'd miss her
And every day before I go to work, I'd stop and kiss her
Maybe
Maybe
Oh, maybe
Maybe

Things would be better if only a letter would come
Happiness is easier for some
I promise I will try to please ya
Can't you see how much I need ya?
Baby

Baby if you wanna hurt me
Laugh at me, but don't desert me
Baby
Baby if you don't believe me
Laugh at me, but please don't leave me

 

[fox69]

"Me And My Arrow"

"Me And My Arrow"



Me and my Arrow
straighter than narrow
where ever we go
everyone knows
it's me and my Arrow

Me and my Arrow
taking the high road
where ever we go
everyone knows
it's me and my Arrow

And in the morning when I wake up
she may be gone
I don't know
and if we make up just to break up
I'll carry on
oh yes I will

Me and my Arrow
straighter than narrow
where ever we go
everyone knows
it's me and my Arrow

Me and my Arrow
Me and my Arrow
Me and my Arrow
Me and my Arrow
Me and my Arrow

Me and my Arrow
straighter than narrow
where ever we go
everyone knows
it's me and my Arrow

 

[fox69]

"Miss Butter's Lament"

"Miss Butter's Lament"



Waiting around for the first breath of spring
Nobody else seems to care
She waits patiently for the knowledge that she will
Have so much to give to someone

Waiting around for the knock at the door
Gentleman callers beware
Hoping to see all the flowers and candy he's offered her
In every dream she's ever had

Mmmmmmm
She don't mind all the waiting around for someone to come along
Knows she's about to be found before too long
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba

She don't mind all the waiting around for someone to come along
Knows she's about to be found before too long

Waiting around for the first breath of spring,
She never noticed the snow on the ground.
Spring never made it;
Somebody delayed it
For her again
Like the year before
And the year before
And the year before
And the year before
And the year before

 

[fox69]

"Moonshine Bandit"

"Moonshine Bandit"



Taking from the rich of spirit
Giving to the poor of heart
Guilty of a human weakness
He was known by all
As a moonshine bandit
He was a moonshine bandit
He was not like them at all.
Not just another common criminal
Oh no, he was not like them
They were different men
They would not dare
But he was there to do it for them
He was a moonshine bandit
A moonshine bandit
He took from the rich of spirit
And gave to the poor of heart
Guilty of a human passion
Which tears his heart apart
Ah, she was not like them at all
She would cry each time the night would fall
Oh boy, if she only knew
What I'm going to tell you
She'd never have to suffer from a broken heart
Moonshine bandit
A moonshine bandit
She would pine away each hour
In her fantasy she would be
Set free from her tower
Each night she would wait in vain
For a savior without a name
Then one night it happened
He came to her
He was a moonshine bandit
A moonshine your light on her
Take her away, moonshine bandit
Now two lovers appear every
Year above the milky way
Do you believe in magic?
Can you see it my way?
Two lovers appear every year
Above the milky way
Can you dig it?
Do you believe in magic?

 

[fox69]

"Mother Nature's Son"

"Mother Nature's Son"



Born a poor young country boy, Mother Nature's Son
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.

Sit beside a mountain stream, see her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.

Oooo…

Find me in my field of grass, Mother Nature's Son
Swaying daisies, sing a lazy song beneath the sun.

Oooo…

Mmm…

 

[fox69]

"Mournin' Glory Story"

"Mournin' Glory Story"



She wakes up, she finds herself sleeping in a doorway
Wondering how she ever got that way
She fights her tears away, then prays for no more sorrow
Will tomorrow be the same as yesterday

She tasted from the tree of life which lead to hunger
Now she wonders how she'll ever carry on
She thinks about the life she knew when she was younger
Heaven help her now those days are long since gone

She wakes up, she finds herself sleeping next to no one
And it's no fun when there's no one's there to see
She looks down at her feet, "My God, they sure look dirty
7:30, time to be or not to be"

She cries out, "Won't somebody listen to my story
Mournin' glories aren't supposed to happen today
She wakes up, she finds herself sleeping in a doorway
Wondering how she ever got that way

 

[fox69]

"Mr. Bojangles"

"Mr. Bojangles"



I knew a man,
Bojangles,
and he'd dance for you
in worn out shoes,
with silver hair,
a ragged shirt,
and baggy pants.
the old soft shoe.
jump so high,
jump so high,
then he'd lightly touch down.

I met him in a cell
in New Orleans,
I was down and out.
He looked to me to be the very eyes of age
as he spoke right out,
talked of life, talked of life,
laughed, slapped his leg and stepped.

He said the name "Bojangles"
and he danced a lick
across the cell.
grabbed his pants,
a better stance,
and wow he jumped up high.
clicked his heels.
he let go a laugh,
let go a laugh,
shook back his clothes all around.

Mr. Bojangles.
Mr. Bojangles.
Mr. Bojangles.
dance.

he danced with those at minstrel
shows & county fairs,
throughout The South.
He spoke with tears
of fifteen years
of how his dog and him,
had traveled about.
his dog up and died,
he up and died,
after twenty years he still greives.

He said "I dance
now and every chance at
honkey-tonks,
for drinks and tips.
But most of time
I spend behind these country bars,
cause I drinks a bit."

he shook his head.
and as he shook his head,
I heard someone ask please,

Mr. Bojangles.
Mr. Bojangles.
Mr. Bojangles.
dance.