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Lyrics to my top ten ballads

#10
"She's Out Of My Life" by Michael Jackson
written by Tom Bahler
album: "Off The Wall"

She's out of my life
She's out of my life
And I don't know wheter to laugh or cry
I don't know wheter to live or die
But it cuts like a knife
She's out of my life

It's out of my hands
It's out of my hands
To think for two years she was here
And I took her for granted
I was so cavalier
Now the way that it stands
She's out of my hands

So I've learned that love's not a possession
And I've learned that love won't wait
Now I've learned that love needs expression
But I've learned too late

She's out of my life
She's out of my life
Damned indecision and cursed pride
Kept my love for her locked deep inside
And it cuts like a knife
She's out of my life


#9
"Do That To Me One More Time" by Captain & Tennille
written by Toni Tennille
album: "Greatest Hits"

chorus:
Do that to me one more time
Once is never enough
With a man like you
Whoa...
Do that to me one more time
I can never get enough
Of a man like you
Ooohhh...
Kiss me
Like you just did
Oh baby
Do that to me once again

Pass that by me one more time
Once is never enought
For my heart to hear
Ooohhh...
Tell it to me once more time
I can never hear enough
While I got you near
Ooohhh...
Say those words again
That you just did
Oh baby
Tell it to me once again

(repeat chorus)

Whoa... baby
Do that to me once again
Whoa..... baby
Do that to me one more time
(Do it again)
One more time
(Do it again)
One more time
(Do it again)
One more time


#8
"Reunited" by Peaches & Herb
written by Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren
album: "Night Songs"

Herb:
I was a fool to ever leave your side
Me minus you is such a lonely ride
The breakup we had has made me lonesome and sad
I realize I love you cause I want you bad
Hey, hey

Peaches:
I spent the evening with the radio
Regret the moment that I let you go
Our quarrel was such a way of learnin' so much
I know now that I love you cause I need your touch
Hey, hey

chorus (both):
Reunited and it feels so good
Reunited cause we understood
There one perfect fit
And sugar this one is it
We both are so excited cause we're reunited
Hey, hey

Peaches:
I sat here starin' at the same old wall
Came back to life just when I got your call
I wished I could clim right throught the telephone line
And give you what you want so you will still be mine
Hey, hey

Herb:
I can't go cheatin' honey I can't play
I found it very hard to stay away
As we reminisce on precious moments like this
I'm glad we're back together cause I missed your kiss
Hey, hey

(repeat chorus)

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby

Herb:
Lover lover
This is solid love
Peaches:
And you're exactly what I'm dreamin' of
Herb:
All through the day
Peaches:
And all through the night
Both:
I'll give you all the love I have with all my might
Hey, hey

(repeat chorus)


#7
"Downbound Train" by Bruce Springsteen
written by Bruce Springsteen
album: "Born In The USA"

I had a job
I had a girl
I had something going, mister, in this world
I got laid off down at the lumber yard
Our love went bad
Times got hard
Now I work down at the carwash
Where all it ever does is rain
Don't you feel like you're a rider
On a downbound train

She just said "Joe, I gotta go"
"We had it once, we ain't it anymore"
She packed her bags
Left me behind
She bough a ticket on the Central Line
Nights as I sleep, I hear the whistle whining
I feel her kiss in the misty rain
And I feel like I'm a rider
On a downbound train

Last night, I heard your voice
You were crying crying
You were so alone
You said your love had never died
You were waiting for me at home
Put on my jacket, I ran through the woods
I ran till I thought my chest would explode
There in the clearing beyond the highway
In the moonlight our wedding house shone
I rushed through the yard
I burst through the front door
My head pounding hard, up the stairs I climbed
The room was dark, our bed was empty
Then I heard that long whistle whine
And I dropped to my knees
Hung my head and cried

Now I swing a sledgehammer on a railroad gang
Knocking down them cross ties, working in the rain
Now don't it feel like you're a rider
On a downbound train


#6
"One Of These These Days" by Tim McGraw
written by Marcus Hummon/Monty Powell/Jack Raines Jr.
album: "Everywhere"

Used to chase that boy home from school
We called him freckled-faced red-headed fool
He was different
He wasn't cool like me
Sticks and stones didn't break any bones
Bet we never left well enough alone
And one day he ran from home, you see
And I passed him as he walked away
And in his eyes I heard him say

"One of these days you're gonna love me
You'll sit down by yourself and think
About the times you pushed and shoved me
And what good friends we might have been
And then you're gonna sigh a little
Maybe even cry a little
One of these days
You're gonna love me"

Patty Sue was small town beauty
I took one look at her and had to pull her to me
Lord knows she should've seen right through me
When I promised her the world
But at 17, you only want one thing
I left her standin' with my high school ring
Innocent tears in the pourin' rain
As I walked away
And I still see her in my dreams
And to this day she's whispering

One of these days you're gonna love me
You'll sit down by yourself and think
About the time you turned from me
And what good friends we might have been
And then you're gonna sigh a little
Maybe even cry a little
One of these days
You're gonna love me"

Now everybody stands up
The congregation sings
It's a song of sweet forgiveness
And as the chorus rings
The wind blows clear my memory
The pages start to turn
Then suddenly I'm singin'
The moment that I learn

"One of these days I'm gonna love me
And feel the joy of sweet release
One of these days I'll rise above me
And at last I'll find some peace
Then I'm gonna smile a little
Maybe even laugh a little but
One of these days
I'm gonna love me"


#5
"You Are My Lady" by Freddie Jackson
written by Barry Eastmond
album: "Rock Me Tonight"

There's something that I wanna say
But words sometimes get in the way
I just want to show my feelings for you

There's nothing that I'd rather do
Than spend every moment with you
I guess you should know
I love you so

chorus:
You are my lady (my love)
You're everything I need and more
You are my lady
You're all I'm living for

There's no way that I can resist
Your precious kiss
Girl, you've got me so hypnotized

Just say that you'll stay with me
Cause our love was meant to me
I promise to love you more each day

(repeat chorus)

Our love
You shine shine shine
Let's make it last
Oh... till the end of time

(repeat chorus twice)

Oh I want to tell the world (you are my lady)
Keisha my girl (everything I need and more)
Baby, let me love you
Baby please (you are my lady)
You're all I'm living for


#4
"It's Too Late" by Carole King
written by Carole King and Toni Stern
album: "Tapestry"

Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time
There's something wrong here
There can be no denying
One of us is changing
Or maybe we've just stopped trying

chorus:
And it's too late baby
Now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it

It used to be so easy living here with you
You were light and breezy
And I knew just what to do
Now you look so unhappy
And I feel like a fool

(repeat chorus)

There'll be good times again for me and you
But we just can't stay together
Don't you feel it too
Still I'm glad for what we had
And how I once loved you

(repeat chorus)


#3
"Down On My Knees" by Trisha Yearwood
written by Beth Nielsen Chapman
album: "Hearts In Armor"

Sometimes you wonder
How much I care
I get so distracted running nowhere
And I take for granted
Our love is secure
But if I started losing you
One thing is sure

chorus:
I'd be down on my knees
Ready to pray
Darlin' down on my knees
Making you stay
I'ld be beggin' you please
Don't take your love from me
I'd be down on my knees

I learned to be strong
A long time ago
And I can face any wind no matter how hard it blows
But I'd have to be stronger than I want to be
If I had to live without you loving me

(repeat chorus)

No one matters more in my life
Makes me feel like you make me feel inside
I've come far enough to know love's
Worth never letting go of
And love is not a matter of pride

(repeat chorus)

I'd be down on my knees
Ready to pray
Darlin' down on my knees
Whatever it takes
I'd beggin' and pleadin' baby
Don't take your love from me
I'd be down on my knees


#2
"When You Say Nothing At All" by Alison Krauss and Union Station
written by Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet
album: "Now That I've Found You: A Collection"

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word
You can light up the dark
Try as I may I would never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing

chorus:
The smile on your face
Let's me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes
Saying you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand
Says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best
When you say nothing at all

All alone I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near
You drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster could never define
What's being said
Between your heart and mine

(repeat chorus twice)


#1
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor
written by Prince
album: "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got"

It’s been seven hours and fifteen days
Since u took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since u took your love away

Since u been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

It’s been so lonely without u here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby
Where did I go wrong

I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they’d only remind me of u
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said girl u better have fun no matter what u do
But he’s a fool
Cause nothing compares 2 u

All the flowers that u planted mama
In the back yard
All died when u went away
I knew that living with u baby was sometimes hard
But I’m willing to give it another try
Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 u

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