(I USED TD BE A) BROOKLYN DODGER Dion Dimucci

Yesterday somehow slipped by me It died like an old forgotten friend Didn't I just turn sixteen In May Now thirty-five's just around the bend I throw the dice in all of the alleys C'mon

I KNEW THE BRIDE Dion Dimucci

(I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll) (I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll) Well the bride looks a picture in the gown that her mama wore When she was married herself

AND THE NIGHT STOOD STILL Dion Dimucci

I Still remember oh the night we first met The moment I locked In your eyes I never will forget And l remember oh the fire time that we kissed Remember thinking to myself could it really be

Runaway Girl Dion Dimucci

I fell in love with a runaway, a little runaway girl Each night she's all that I dream about, my little runaway girl She used to make me glad Now I'm sad & I feel so bad Oh why must I always

ONLY YOU KNOW Dion Dimucci

I wanna see something that used to be in your eyes again I'm waitin' to see it... yOU know it's only a question of when 'Cause I know How much you're missin' Whenever.., you know that it's

Only Jesus Dion Dimucci

When I think of all the ways in which my life has changed I thank god those distant memories of how it used to be mean nothing more to me all those years I have spent trying to be free but

RUNNING CLOSE BEHIND YOU Dion Dimucci

I've escaped the city life and the way that I used to be. The traffic of the clouds above cannot turn me away. The rainbow of your spilling laughter always now lights my way.

This Little Girl Dion Dimucci

People, don't you worry, I know what I'm doin' I know what love's all about Ah this little girl won't make a fool out of me Because I'm gonna straighten her out (Ba ba ba oh oh oh oh sha

Mean Woman Blues Dion Dimucci

Words and Music by Claude Demetrius Mmm, well I got a woman mean as she can be Well I got a woman mean as she can be Some-a-times I think she's almost mean as me She gotta ruby lips, she

THE WEDDING SONG Dion Dimucci

I was a child; now i'll be a man. I was a child; now I'll be a man. You hold all my years In your body, You're my friend, my love, You know everything about me.

CLOSE TO IT ALL Dion Dimucci

While walking through life I would never fall If I could be close to it all and all, If I could be close to it all.

Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer Dion Dimucci

Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names.

LONELY TEENAGER Dion Dimucci

I wanna go home Where I belong Cause now I'm just a lonely teenager When I was 16 ran away All alone on a stray What can I do what can I say I'm a lonely teenager Now I'm 17 still

900 Miles Dion Dimucci

traditional I'm walking down this track, I've got tears in my eyes, Trying to read a letter from my home. If this train runs me right I'll be home tomorrow night.

Unloved Unwanted me Dion Dimucci

'There's never been a guy in the said shape I'm in, I try and try sometimes but just never win ...

Sea Cruise Dion Dimucci

Old man rhythm is in my shoes No use t'sittin' and a'singin' the blues So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?

Somebody Nobody Wants Dion Dimucci

I'm just a somebody nobody wants (Nobody wants me) nobody wants me Everybody that I see Seems to have someone but me Arm in arm they walk along Why does life treat me so wrong?

Turn Me Loose Dion Dimucci

Turn me loose, turn me loose I say This is the first time I have felt this way Gonna get a thousand kicks or kiss a thousand chicks So turn me loose Turn me loose, turn me loose I say

TRAVELLER IN THE RAIN Dion Dimucci

There's a chance you'll wake tomorrow with the shrieking flames of daybreak like an ill-tuned trumpet blaring I have left you.

DRIVE ALL NIGHT Dion Dimucci

I've been away now I just can't wait now I got your letters -and I read between each line I've bean preyin' That you'll be waitin' So just remember' i'm gonna make you mine I'm gonna

CRAZY TOO (FALLEN IN LOVE) Dion Dimucci

MY friends THINK I'VE CONE CRAZY THEY SAY I M ACTING STRANGE THEY DON T UNDERSTAND WHERE I M AT NOW they DON T UNDERSTAND MY CHANGE I VE TRIED TO TELL THEM BOUT THE WAY THINGS ARE NOW

MAKE THE WOMAN LOVE ME Dion Dimucci

Lord I know I haven't asked for much In such a long, long time Not since that brand new pair of Levis Back when I was eight or nine And I know the world's in such a state And you've got

When the Red, Red Robin Dion Dimucci

When the Red, Red Robin comes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along When the red, red robin comes bob, bob bobbin' along, along, There'll be no more sobbing when he starts throbbing His own sweet song.

No ones waiting for me Dion Dimucci

"I walk alone , I walk slowly , no ones waiting for me. Friends I have none cause I don't trust one , grey dark and deep is the sea.

Gonna Make It Alone Dion Dimucci

I'm gettin' older day by day It's comin' time to break away So many things I wanna do On my own, I'm gonna make it alone, 'lone, 'lone I'm gonna get myself a car I'll travel near, I'll

Sweet love of Jesus Dion Dimucci

Some people say he's a mystery others his miracles could never be but I beg your pardon I must contest I know he working cause he bought my soul to rest all reach out and find chorus

YOU ARE MY STAR Dion Dimucci

I never thought I would stop being lonely I looked to the sky and thought I saw Nothing at all Then you looked at me In a room full of people You were all I could see out of the blue

But Not For Me Dion Dimucci

Just try it And I'll start a ri-ot____ Bea-trice Fair-fax, don't you dare Ev-er tell me he will care; I'm cer-tain It's the fin-al cur-tain, I nev-er want to hear from any cheer-ful Pol-ly-an-nas

YOUR OWN BACKYARD Dion Dimucci

I've been sittin' here thinkin' 'Bout when I started in drinking I went on to dope.. it surely did change my life I cried a tear in a beer for me I lost everything near and dear to me

You Need A LOVE ONCE Dion Dimucci

you've got such a bad attitude Too much guilt And other sell inflicted wounds you setter so hard, your heart is black and blue think I know what's wrong with you (First chorus) you need

NEW YORK CITY SONG Dion Dimucci

'The bright lights... the big city Went straight to my baby's head She never listened to a word Or what her daddy said The music and the parties And the laughter turned her on She lost

If I Should Aall Behind Dion Dimucci

we said we'd wait together baby come what may that came the twilight should we lose our way if as we're walking a hand should slip free i'll wait for you and should i fall behind wait

Please Come Home For Christmas Dion Dimucci

(Brown-Red) Bells will be ringing The glad, glad news Oh, what a Christmas To have the blues My baby's gone I have no friends To wish me greetings Once again Choirs will be singing

TENNESSEE MADONNA Dion Dimucci

You're a cousin to the mountains, and a sister to each pine, you tremble like an ever-flowing glass of wine.

JENNIFER KNEW Dion Dimucci

I felt that I could challenge rain, just sing to ease the strongest pain ... in those days. And turning in a morning sleep I dreamed of mountains I would leap ..In those days.

POOR BOY Dion Dimucci

POOR BOY Poor Boy it's a pity Lost in the heart of the city Right or wrong its not for you to say Hanging Out on the corner Longing to be a bit warmer Lying in the arms of a girl that you

the truth will set you free Dion Dimucci

Down the dirty city street, black-topped sneak- en on my feet, I raced thru ear - ly teen - age years and dealt with all those pain-less fears Wait - ing as the school - bell rang to drop

My Mammy Dion Dimucci

Things won't be so lovely, When you're all alone, Here's what you'll keep saying, When you're far from home.

YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS Dion Dimucci

CHORUS YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS through CHRIST YOU CAN LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BE A LIVING SACRIFICE LET THY WILL BE DONE, NOT MINE I SEE YOU TRYIN TO MAKE IT ON YOUR OWN YOU RE WORKIN HARD

Baby You Been On My Mind Dion Dimucci

Perhaps it's the color of the sun cut flat and coverin' the crossroads I'm standing at or maybe it's the weather or something like that but Baby you been on my mind I do not mean you trouble

I love Jesus now Dion Dimucci

I liked fights and lots of trouble drinking late till I saw double But every morning broke my bubble I love Jesus now I made every social blunder And every table I drank under One day

DADDY SAYS Dion Dimucci

HEAR ME NOW I AIN T FOOLIN AROUND THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO KNOW DADDY IS TIRED OF THE SIN IN THE HOUSE HE SAYS IT S GOT TO GO YOU VE BEEN FUSSIN AND FIGHTING AMONG YOURSELVES HANGING

CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME) Dion Dimucci

town (Christmas) All ringing in song (Christmas) Full of happy sounds (Christmas) Baby please come home They're singing "Deck The Halls" But it's not like Christmas at all Cuz I

Train for Glory Dion Dimucci

If your waiting at the station you've begun to feel impatient cause you've tried and looked for an answer but its nowhere to be found oh, and your life feels uncertain and your soul is tired

For Bobbie Dion Dimucci

I'll walk in the rain by your side, I'll cling to the warmth your hand, I'll do anything to help you understand I love you more than anybody can.

Save The Last Dance For Me Dion Dimucci

gives you the eye, let him hold you tight You can smile ev'ry smile for the man who held your hand 'neath the pale moonlight But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be

ONLY GOD CAN CHANGE A HEART Dion Dimucci

I KNOW A MAN WHO RUNS ALL DAY TRIES TO GET IT ON ANYWAY HE TELLS YA LIES,. ~ GOT FUNNY EYES THINKS YOU BELIEVE WHAT HE HAS TO SAY I KNOW A GIRL, SHE PLAYS THE PART STRUTS HER STUFF SHE THINKS

Little Girl Of Mine Dion Dimucci

scat singing, heard throughout song) Oh little girl of mine, gee you sure look fine Yes you appeal to me, wo yeah, I'll never set you free 'Cause you're my lovin' baby till the end of time I

Sweet Surrender Dion Dimucci

I thought I was bad and I had to get good thought I was smart but I misunderstood felt I was weak and I had to get strong I was sure I was right then I found I was wrong thought I was lost

LOVING YOU IS KILLING ME Dion Dimucci

There's a lead-fed silence in the air all around I can't take it anymore Its S rip-trip hammer and I'm feeling the sound I never felt It before I'm a dazed-crazed victim of a tragic mistake