I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day - Harry Belafonte

I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet, the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men I thought how as the day had come The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along, unbroken song Of peace on earth, goodwill to men And in despair I bowed my head "There is no peace on earth", I said For hate is strong, that mocks the song Of peace on earth, goodwill to men Then pealed the bells more loud and deep God is not dead, nor doth He sleep The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, goodwill to men Till ringin' singin', on its way The world revolve from night to day A voice, a chime – a chant sublime Of peace on earth, goodwill to men Then pealed the bells more loud and deep God is not dead, nor doth He sleep The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, goodwill to men

Ringing bells Christmas day Joy to the world the Lord is come Let earth receive her King I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And wide and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to man (good will to man) I thought as now this day had come The belfries of all Christendom Had rang so long the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to man (peace on earth, good will to man) And in despair I bowed my head There is no peace on earth I said For hate is strong and marks the song Of peace on earth, good will to man (good will to man) Then pealed the bells more loud and deep God is not dead nor does he sleep The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to man (With peace on earth, good will to man)

Ha-ha-ha, Roll the tape! Spent the summer holed up in a room Looking pretty, won't you be here soon? Euro Disney, could not work at all A little bird had told me in the fall Getting groovy after Halloween Mid-November, got back on the scene I'm so glad that I just got my pay I was born on Christmas day In December, my heart's full of spring I could phone you, tell you everything Like the crazy evenings on the yacht Tim and Sarah went and tied the knot Did you know they pulled the town hall down? I don't think you'll recognize this town Never could have been a tennis wife Get into the acting life Getting groovy after Halloween Mid-November, got back on the scene I'm so glad that I just got my pay I was born on Christmas day I was born on Christmas day I was born on Christmas day

I met her in Venezuela With a basket on her head And if she loved others she didn't say But I knew she do to pass away, pass away the time in Venezuela Pass away the time in Venezuela I gave her a silking sash of blue A beautiful sash of blue Because I knew that she could do with all the tricks, I knew she knew To pass away the time in Venezuela Pass away the time in Venezuela And when the wind was out to sea The wind was out to sea She was taking leave of me I said, "Cheer up, there'll always be Sailors ashore on leave in Venezuela" Sailors ashore on leave in Venezuela Her linger was strange but the thought of her beautiful smile The thought of her beautiful smile Will haunt me and taunt me for many a mile She was my girl and she did the while To pass away the time in Venezuela To pass away the time in Venezuela

Look, look at Dolly Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty dolly Ohh, here she come, here she come, here she come Pretty, pretty Dolly When Dolly hear them sound the drum Up she jump she holla, "Here I come" When Dolly hear them sound the drum Up she jump she holla, "Here I come" 'Cause she gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring Don't stop her when she hear the call Dolly don't go in to have herself a ball Don't stop her when she hear the call Dolly don't go in to have herself a ball 'Cause she gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring When Dolly start to shake and shout Clear the floor 'cause she really move about When Dolly start to shake an shout Clear the floor 'cause she really move about 'Cause she gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring When Dolly go into a turn All men jump and their eyes begin to burn When Dolly go into a turn All men jump and their eyes begin to burn 'Cause she gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring Soon Dolly go into a fall Turn and spin then she starts to climb the wall Soon Dolly go into a fall Turn and spin and then she climb the wall 'Cause she gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring She gonna dance, she gonna sing She gonna cause the rafters to ring

Sylvie Sylvie I'm so hot'n dry Sylvie Sylvie Can't you hear Can't you hear me crying? Bring me little water, Sylvie Bring me little water out Bring me little water, Sylvie Every little once in a while Every little once in a while Sylvie says she loves me But I believe she lies She hasn't been to see me Since the last day in july Sylvie Sylvie I'm so hot'n dry Sylvie Sylvie Can't you hear Can't you hear me crying? Bring me little water, Sylvie Bring me little water out Bring me little water, Sylvie Every little once in a while Every little once in a while She brought me a little coffee She brought me a little tea Well, she brought me nearly every damned thing But she didn't bring the jailhouse key Sylvie Sylvie I'm so hot'n dry Sylvie Sylvie Little drink of water Wouldn't statisfy me Bring it in a bucket, Sylvie Bring it in a bucket out Bring it in a bucket, Sylvie Every little once in a while Every little once in a while Took a look ayonder What is that I see? Well, I thought it was little Sylvie Hop, coming after me Sylvie Sylvie I'm so hot and dry Sylvie Sylvie Can't you hear Can't you hear me crying? Bring me little water, Sylvie Bring me little water out Bring me little water, Sylvie Every little once in a while Every little once in a while Every Little once In a while

Star-o, star-o, star a come and I carry me load Star, this a star, this a star, this a star, this a star, this a sta-a-ar-o Star a come and I carry me load Star a come and I carry me load Star a come and I carry me load Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Star a come and I carry me load Come, Mister tally man, tally me banana Star a come and I carry me load Star, this a sta-a-ar-o (star a come and I carry me load) Star a come and I carry me load Star, this a star, this a star, this a star, this a star, this a star (star a come and I carry me load) Banana ripe, it smell like honey Star a come and I carry me load Woman sweet she take your money Star a come and I carry me load Star, this a sta-a-ar-o (star a come and I carry me load) Star a come and I carry me load Star, this a star, this a star, this a star, this a star, this a star (star a come and I carry me load) Come Mister tallyman and tally me banana Star a come and I carry me load Come Mister tallyman and tally me banana Star a come and I carry me load Sta, this a sta-a-ar-o Star a come and I carry me load

Coconut, coconut, coconut, coconut Coconut woman is calling out And everyday you can hear her shout Coconut woman is calling out And everyday you can hear her shout Get your coconut water (coconut) Man it's good for your daughter (coconut) Coco got a lotta iron (coconut) Make you strong like a lion (coconut) A lady tell me the other day No one can take her sweet man away I ask her what was the mystery She said coconut water and rice curry You can cook it in a pot (coconut) You can serve it very hot (coconut) Coco got a lotta iron (coconut) Make you strong like a lion (coconut) (Coconut) (Coconut) Coconut woman says you'll agree Coconut make very nice candy The thing that's best if you're feelin' glum Is coconut water with a little rum It could make you very tipsy (coconut) Make you feel like a gypsy (coconut) Coco got a lotta iron (coconut) Make you strong like a lion (coconut) Coconut woman is calling out And everyday you can hear her shout (coconut) Coconut woman is calling out (coconut) And everyday you can hear her shout Get your coconut water (coconut) Man it's good for your daughter (coconut) Get you coconut candy (coconut) Make you feel very dandy (coconut) Coco, coco, coco, coco, coco Coco, coco, coco, co-co-coki Co-co-coki, coki, co-co-coki, coki Coconut Coconut, coconut, coconut, coconut Coco, coco, coco, co-co-coki Co-co-coki, co-co-coki, co-co-coki Co-co-coki, ki-ki-ki-ki-ki Coco, coco, co-co, co-co, co-co Coconut, coconut, coconut Bye, b-b-bye, bye, b-b-bye B-b-bye...