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PROLOGUE
The Index
CHAPTER ONE – THE 80’S
1983 MADONNA 1987 WHO’S THAT GIRL [SOUNDTRACK]
006 LUCKY STAR 025 WHO’S THAT GIRL
006 BORDERLINE 025 CAUSING A COMMOTION
007 BURNING UP 026 THE LOOK OF LOVE
007 I KNOW IT 026 CAN’T STOP
008 HOLIDAY 1989 LIKE A PRAYER
008 THINK OF ME
028 LIKE A PRAYER
009 PHYSICAL ATTRACTION
028 EXPRESS YOURSELF
009 EVERYBODY
029 LOVE SONG
1984 LIKE A VIRGIN 029 TILL DEATH DO US PART
011 MATERIAL GIRL 030 PROMISE TO TRY
011 ANGEL 030 CHERISH
012 LIKE A VIRGIN 031 DEAR JESSIE
012 OVER AND OVER 031 OH FATHER
013 LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE 032 KEEP IT TOGETHER
013 DRESS YOU UP 032 SPANISH EYES
014 SHOO-BEE-DOO 033 ACT OF CONTRITION
014 PRETENDER
015 STAY
1986 TRUE BLUE
017 PAPA DON’T PREACH
017 OPEN YOUR HEART
018 WHITE HEAT
018 LIVE TO TELL
019 WHERE’S THE PARTY
019 TRUE BLUE
020 LA ISLA BONITA
020 JIMMY JIMMY
021 LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND
1987 YOU CAN DANCE
023 SPOTLIGHT
023 INTO THE GROOVE

CHAPTER TWO – THE 90’S
1990 I’M BREATHLESS [SOUNDTRACK] 1995 SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
035 HE’S A MAN 062 I WANT YOU
035 SOONER OR LATER 062 I’LL REMEMBER
036 HANKY PANKY 063 YOU’LL SEE
036 I’M GOING BANANAS 063 CRAZY FOR YOU
037 CRY BABY 064 THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND
037 SOMETHING TO REMEMBER 064 ONE MORE CHANCE
038 BACK IN BUSINESS 065 VERÁS [B-SIDE]
038 MORE
039 WHAT CAN YOU LOSE 1996 EVITA [SOUNDTRACK]
039 NOW I’M FOLLOWING YOU (PART I) 067 A CINEMA EM BUENOS AIRES 26 JULY 1952
039 NOW I’M FOLLOWING YOU (PART II) 067REQUIEM FOR EVITA
040 VOGUE 068 OH WHAT A CIRCUS
1990 THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION 068 ON THIS NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS
042 JUSTIFY MY LOVE 069 EVA AND MAGALDI/EVA BEWARE OF THE CITY
043 RESCUE ME 070 BUENOS AIRES
1992 EROTICA 070 ANOTHER SUITCASE IN ANOTHER HALL
045 EROTICA 071 GOODNIGHT AND THANK YOU
046 FEVER 072 THE LADY’S GOT POTENTIAL
047 BYE BYE BABY 072 CHARITY CONCERT/THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE
047 DEEPER AND DEEPER 073 I’D BE SURPRISINGLY GOOD FOR YOU
048 WHERE LIFE BEGINS
073 HELLO AND GOODBYE
048 BAD GIRL
049 WAITING 074 PERON’S LATEST FLAME
050 THIEF OF HEARTS 075 A NEW ARGENTINA
051 WORDS
051 RAIN 076 ON THE BALCONY OF THE CASA ROSADA 1
052 WHY’S IT SO HARD 076 DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
052 IN THIS LIFE 077 ON THE BALCONY OF THE CASA ROSADA 2
053 DID YOU DO IT?
053 SECRET GARDEN 077 HIGH FLYING ADORED
078 RAINBOW HIGH
1994 BED TIME STORIES 078 RAINBOW TOUR
055 SURVIVAL
079 THE ACTRESS HASN’T LEANERD
055 SECRET
056 I’D RATHER BE YOUR LOVER THE LINES YOU’D LIKE TO HEAR
056 DON’T STOP 079 AND THE MONKEY KEPT ROLLIN IN – AND OUT
057 INSIDE OF ME 080 PARTIDO FEMINISTA
057 HUMAN NATURE 080 SHE’S A DIAMOND
058 FORBIDDEN LOVE 081 SANTA EVITA
058 LOVE TRIED TO WELCOME ME 081 WALTZ FOR EVA AND CHE
059 SANCTUARY
059 BEDTIME STORY 082 YOUR LITTLE BODY’S SLOWLY BREAKING DOWN
060 TAKE A BOW 082 YOU MUST LOVE ME
083 EVA’S FINAL BROADCAST
083 LATIN CHANT
084 LAMENT
1998 RAY OF LIGHT
086 DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
086 SWIM
087 RAY OF LIGHT
087 CANDY PERFUME GIRL
088 SKIN
088 NOTHING REALLY MATTERS
089 SKY FEATS HEAVEN
089 SHANTI/ASHTANGI
090 FROZEN
090 THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE
091 TO HAVE AND NOT TO HOLD
091 LITTLE STAR
092 MER GIRL
092 HAS TO BE [B-SIDE]

CHAPTER THREE – THE 2000’S
2000 MUSIC 2004 REMIXED & REVISITED
094 MUSIC 111 LIKE A VIRGIN/HOLLYWOOD
094 IMPRESSIVE INSTANT 111 INTO THE HOLLYWOOD GROOVE
095 RUNAWAY LOVER 112 YOUR HONESTY
095 I DESERVE IT 2005 CONFESSIONS ON A DANCEFLOOR
096 AMAZING
114 HUNG UP
096 NOBODY’S PERFECT
114 GET TOGETHER
097 DON’T TELL ME
115 SORRY
097 WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL
115 FUTURE LOVERS
098 PARADISE (NOT FOR ME)
116 I LOVE NEW YORK
098 GONE
116 LET IT WILL BE
099 AMERICAN PIE
117 FORBIDDEN LOVE
099 CYBERRAGA
117JUMP
100 LO QUE SIENTE LA MUJER
118 HOW HIGH
2001 GHV2 118 ISAAC
102 BEAUTIFUL STRANGER 119 PUSH
2003 AMERICAN LIFE 119 LIKE IT OR NOT
120 FIGHTING SPIRIT
104 AMERICAN LIFE
120 SUPERPOP
105 HOLLYWOOD
121HISTORY
105 I’M SO STUPID
106 LOVE PROFUSION 2008 HARD CANDY
106 NOBODY KNOWS ME 123 CANDY SHOP
107 NOTHING FAILS 123 4 MINUTES
107 INTERVENTION 124 GIVE IT 2 ME
108 X-STATIC PROCESS 125 HEARTBEAT
108 MOTHER AND FATHER 125 MILES AWAY
109 DIE ANOTHER DAY 126 SHE’S NOT ME
109 EASY RIDE 126 INCREDIBLE
128 BEAT GOES ON
129 DANCE 2NIGHT
129 SPANISH LESSON
130 DEVIL WOULDN’T RECOGNIZE YOU
130 VOICES
131 RING MY BELL
EPILOGUE
The B-Sides
133 AIN’T NO BIG DEAL
134 BE CAREFUL (CUIDADO CON MI CORAZÓN)
135 EROTICA
136 EROTICA/YOU THRILL ME
137 FREEDOM
138 GAMBLER
139 GOODBYE TO INNOCENCE
140 GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION
141 HEY YOU
142 IMAGINE
143 JUSTIFY MY LOVE (THE BEAST WITH REMIX)
144 LET DOWN YOUR GUARD
145 ME AGAINST THE MSUIC
146SANTA BABY
147 SUPERNATURAL
148 THE FUNNDY SONG
149 TIME STOOD STILL
4

MADONNA/THE FIRST ALBUM
1983
LUCKY STAR
BORDERLINE
BURNING UP
I KNOW IT
HOLIDAY
THINK OF ME
PHYSICAL ATTRACTION
EVERYBODY
5

LUCKY STAR BORDELINE
Written by Madonna 5:38 Written by Reggie Lucas 5:22
You must be my Lucky Star Something in the way you love me won't let me be
'Cause you shine on me wherever you are I don't want to be your prisoner so baby won't you
I just think of you and I start to glow set me free
And I need your light Stop playing with my heart
And baby you know Finish what you start
When you make my love come down
[CHORUS]
If you want me let me know
Starlight, starbright first star I see tonight Baby let it show
Starlight, (starbright) make everything all right Honey don't you fool around
Starlight, starbright first star I see tonight Just try to understand, I've given all I can,
Starlight, (starbright) yeah 'Cause you got the best of me
You must be my Lucky Star
'Cause you make the darkness seem so far [CHORUS]
And when I'm lost you'll be my guide Borderline feels like I'm going to lose my mind
I just turn around and you're by my side You just keep on pushing my love over the
borderline
[CHORUS]
Keep on pushing me baby
Come on shine your heavenly body tonight Don't you know you drive me crazy
'Cause I know you're gonna make everything all right You just keep on pushing my love over the
You may be my lucky star borderline
But I'm the luckiest by far Something in your eyes is makin' such a fool of me
When you hold me in your arms you love me till I
just can't see
But then you let me down, when I look around,
baby you just can't be found
Stop driving me away, I just wanna stay,
There's something I just got to say
Just try to understand, I've given all I can,
'Cause you got the best of me
[CHORUS]
Keep on pushing me baby
Don't you know you drive me crazy
You just keep on pushing my love over the
borderline
Look what your love has done to me
Come on baby set me free
You just keep on pushing my love over the
borderline
You cause me so much pain, I think I'm going
insane
What does it take to make you see?
You just keep on pushing my love over the
borderline
6

BURNING UP I KNOW IT
Written by Madonna 3:45 Written by Madonna 3:47
Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire I don't know why I thought that I could make you happy
And I can't quench my desire These tears I cry for you are so hopeless, yeah
Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love I don't know why I thought that we were going
You're not convinced that that is enough somewhere
I put myself in this position But you grabbed your coat and you were out the door
And I deserve the imposition And now I know you don't care
But you don't even know I'm alive
[CHORUS]
And this pounding in my heart just won't die
I'm burning up I know you're gonna take your love and run
I know you think I'm the foolish one
[CHORUS] I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye
I used to think you were my pretty angel comin' down
I'm burning up, burning up for your love Well now you've just proven me wrong
I'm burning up, burning up for your love What about the letters we have written
I'm burning up, burning up for your love All the things we've said and done
For your love I'll just stand here while you count the battles you have
You're always closing your door won
Well that only makes me want you more
[CHORUS]
And day and night I cry for your love
You're not convinced that that is enough
To justify my wanting you But I'm not gonna cry for you
Now tell me what you want me to do 'Cause that's what you want me to do
I'm not blind and I know No I'm not gonna cry for you anymore
That you want to want me but you can't let go [CHORUS]
Come on, let go
Take your love and run from me
[CHORUS]
Is this the way love's supposed to be
You don't think that I can see
[INTERMEDIATE]
Do you wanna see me down on my knees? But you can't fool me
Or bending over backwards now would you be But I'm not gonna cry for you
pleased? 'Cause that's what you want me to do
Unlike the others I'd do anything No I'm not gonna cry for you anymore
I'm not the same, I have no shame [CHORUS]
I'm on fire
Come on, let go
(Burning up for your love)
Ooo, yeah, I'm burning up
Ooo, yeah, I'm burning up
Come on, come on, I'm burning
You know you got me burning up,
You know you got me burning up,
Burning up for your love
Burning up for your love
7

HOLIDAY THINK OF ME
written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens 6:11 written by Madonna 4:56
Holiday, Celebrate I'm getting tired of waitin' around
Holiday, Celebrate I feel like I'm always trackin' you down
I don't wanna point my finger at you
[CHORUS] But there's something you're forgettin'
Here's what you better do, you better
If we took a holiday
[CHORUS]
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life Think of me
It would be, it would be so nice I know you want to baby
Everybody spread the word Think of me
We're gonna have a celebration It won't be long before you
All across the world Think of me
In every nation 'Cause I'll be gone and then you'll
It's time for the good times Think of me
Forget about the bad times, oh yeah You walk in and you see me cryin'
One day to come together You apologize say you lost track of time
To release the pressure I'm not gonna cry anymore
We need a holiday You're gonna lose me too if you don't
Know what's good for you, you better
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
You can turn this world around Tell me what I did to you to make you
And bring back all of those happy days Treat me so badly
Put your troubles down If you wanna see me anymore
It's time to celebrate If you don't wanna see me walking out the
Let love shine door you better
And we will find
A way to come together [CHORUS]
And make things better
We need a holiday Stop wastin' all my time
You know it could have been so fine
[CHORUS] Hey boy I'm waitin' on a sign
Don't you know there's someone else
Holiday, Celebrate Stop thinking of yourself
Holiday, Celebrate
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Holiday, Celebrate
Holiday, Celebrate
Holiday, Celebration
Come together in every nation
8

PHYSICAL ATTRACTION A chemical, a chemical reaction
written by Reggie Lucas 6:35 A physical, physical attraction
A chemical, a chemical reaction
You say that you need my love A physical, a physical attraction
And you're wantin' my body, I don't mind A chemical, chemical reaction
Baby all I've got is time
And I'm waiting to make you mine EVERYBODY
You say you wanna stay the night written by Madonna 4:55
But you'll leave me tomorrow, I don't care
All of your moves are right I know you've been waiting, yeah
We can take it anywhere, this I've been watching you, yeah
I know you wanna get up, yeah
[CHORUS]
Come on
Physical attraction (Physical attraction) [CHORUS]
It's a chemical reaction Everybody, come on, dance and sing
It's a physical attraction (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Everybody, get up and do your thing
(1st and 4th times:) It's a chemical reaction, yeah Everybody, come on, dance and sing
(2nd and 3rd times:) Sweet satisfaction, yeah Everybody, get up and do your thing
Let the music take control
Trying hard to get away Find a groove and let yourself go
But I can't seem to fight the way I feel When the room begins to sway
Even though you're not for real You know what I'm trying to say
Your touch is driving me Come on, take a chance
Crazy and when you smile Get up and start the dance
It's just makin' me want you more and more Let the D.J. shake you
Baby won't you stay a while Let the music take you
It could be such a fantasy, this
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Let your body take a ride
[INTERMEDIATE] Feel the beat and step inside
Maybe we were meant to be together Music makes the world go 'round
Even though we never met before You can turn your troubles upside down
We got to move before the sun is rising, mmm Gonna have to change your mind
And you'll be walking slowly out the door Gonna leave your troubles behind
Out the door Your body gets the notion
When your feet can make the motion
You're confusing me
'Cause I don't know if you want me [CHORUS]
But I know that I want you
And that's nothing to be ashamed of Dance and sing, get up and do your thing
What are you gonna do?
[CHORUS]
Well, you say that you need my love
And you're wantin' my body, I don't mind I know you've been waiting, yeah, yeah
Baby all I've got is time I see you sitting there, I've been watching you
And I'm waiting to make you mine Across the room, yeah, yeah
You say you wanna stay the night I've been watching you, I see you sitting there by yourself
But you'll leave me tomorrow, I don't care Yeah, yeah
All of your moves are right Come on, come on, come on
We can take it anywhere, this
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE] [CHORUS]
Let the music take control
Attraction (Physical attraction) Find a groove and let yourself go
Reaction When the room begins to sway
It's so much satisfaction You know what I'm trying to say
Attraction, Reaction
[CHORUS]
So much satisfaction
It's a physical, a physical
A physical attraction (Dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
9

LIKE A VIRGIN
1984
MATERIAL GIRL
ANGEL
LIKE A VIRGIN
OVER AND OVER
LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
DRESS YOU UP
SHOO-BEE-DOO
PRETENDER
STAY
10

MATERIAL GIRL ANGEL
Written by Peter Brown and Robert Rans : 3:56 Written by Madonna and Steve Bray 3:56
Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me Why am I standing on a cloud
I think they're O.K. Every time you're around
If they don't give me proper credit And my sadness disappears
I just walk away Every time you are near
They can beg and they can plead Bridge:
But they can't see the light, that's right You must be an angel
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash I can see it in your eyes
Is always Mister Right, 'cause we are Full of wonder and surprise
And just now I realize
[CHORUS]
Living in a material world [CHORUS]
And I am a material girl Oooh you're an angel
You know that we are living in a material world Oooh you're an angel
And I am a material girl Oooh you're an angel
In disguise, I can see it in your eyes
Some boys romance, some boys slow dance
That's all right with me Walking down a crowded avenue
If they can't raise my interest then I Other faces seem like nothing next to you
Have to let them be And I can't hear the traffic rushing by
Some boys try and some boys lie but Just the pounding of my heart and that's why
I don't let them play
[CHORUS]
Only boys who save their pennies
Make my rainy day, 'cause they are
You're an angel
[CHORUS] You're an angel, baby
You're an angel
Living in a material world [material] You must be an angel
Living in a material world (repeat) Now I believe that dreams come true
Boys may come and boys may go 'Cause you came when I wished for you
And that's all right you see This just can't be coincidence
Experience has made me rich The only way that this makes sense is that
And now they're after me, 'cause everybody's
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
You're an angel
A material, a material, a material, a material world You're an angel, baby
You're an angel
You must be an angel, baby
Clouds just disappear
11

LIKE A VIRGIN OVER AND OVER
Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly 3:35 Written by Madonna and Steve Bray 4:09
I made it through the wilderness Hurry up, I just can't wait
Somehow I made it through I gotta do it now I can't be late
Didn't know how lost I was I know I'm not afraid I gotta get out the door
Until I found you If I don't do it now I won't get anymore
I was beat incomplete You try to criticize my drive
I'd been had, I was sad and blue If I lose I don't feel paralyzed
But you made me feel It's not the game it's how you play
Yeah, you made me feel And if I fall I get up again now
Shiny and new
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS] I get up again, over and over
I get up again, over and over
Like a virgin I get up again, over and over
Touched for the very first time I get up again, over and over
Like a virgin
When your heart (or With your heartbeat) Got past my first mistake
Next to mine I'll only give as much as I can take
You're never gonna see me standin' still
Gonna give you all my love, boy I'm never gonna stop 'till I get my fill
My fear is fading fast It doesn't matter who you are
Been saving it all for you It's what you do that takes you far
'Cause only love can last And if at first you don't succeed
You're so fine and you're mine Here's some advice that you should heed
Make me strong, yeah you make me bold
Oh your love thawed out [CHORUS]
Yeah, your love thawed out
[INTERMEDIATE]
What was scared and cold
I'm not afraid to say I hear a different beat, oh
[CHORUS] And I'll go out in the street, yeah
And I will shout it again
Oooh, oooh, oooh From the highest mountain
You're so fine and you're mine Hurry up
I'll be yours 'till the end of time Hurry up, I just can't wait
'Cause you made me feel
Yeah, you made me feel I gotta do it now I can't be late
I've nothing to hide I know I'm not afraid I gotta get out the door
[CHORUS]
If I don't do it now I won't get anymore
You try to criticize my drive
Like a virgin, ooh, ooh If I lose I don't feel paralyzed
Like a virgin It's not the game it's how you play
Feels so good inside And if I fall I get up again now
When you hold me, and your heart beats, and you
love me [CHORUS] [ITERMEDIATE]
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, baby Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Can't you hear my heart beat Shout it, shout it, shout it, ah
For the very first time? Over and over
12

LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE DRESS YOU UP
Written by Miles Gregory 4:45 Written by Peggy Stanziale and Andrea LaRusso 3:58
[CHORUS] You've got style, that's what all the girls say
You abandoned me Satin sheets and luxuries so fine
Love don't live here anymore All your suits are custom made in London
Just a vacancy But I've got something that you'll really like
Love don't live here anymore
When you lived inside of me [CHORUS]
There was nothing I could conceive
That you wouldn't do for me Gonna dress you up in my love
Trouble seemed so far away All over, all over
You changed that right away, baby Gonna dress you up in my love
All over your body
[CHORUS] Feel the silky touch of my caresses
They will keep you looking so brand new
Love don't live here anymore Let me cover you with velvet kisses
Just emptiness and memories I'll create a look that's made for you
Of what we had before
You went away [CHORUS]
Found another place to stay, another home
Gonna dress you up in my love, in my love
[CHORUS] All over your body, all over your body
In my love
In the windmills of my eyes All over, all over
Everyone can see the loneliness inside me From your head down to your toes
Why'd ya have to go away
Don't you know I miss you so and need your love
[CHORUS]
13

SHOO BEE DOO PRETENDER
Written by Madonna 5:14 Written by Madonna and Steve Bray 4:28
Shoo bee doo bee doo ooh la la He's a pretender, he knows just what to say
When I look in your eyes He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
Baby here's what I see He's a pretender, that fish that got away
I see so much confusion He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
And it's killing me
When I look in your eyes It was so strange the way he held my hand
Baby here's what I see I wanted more than just a one night stand
I see so much confusion He had a way of making me believe
And it's killing me That he was mine and that he'd never leave
[CHORUS]
Well I can't take it anymore, baby
Why don't you dry your eyes, try and realize I know that I should take my friend's advice
Love can open any door, and maybe 'Cause if it happened once, you know it happens
If you trust in me, I can make you see twice
If there's a chance then I know I've got to try
[CHORUS] I'll make him dance with me, I'll make him tell me
Shoo bee doo bee doo ooh la la, come to me baby why
Shoo bee doo bee doo ooh la la, don't say maybe He's a pretender
Shoo bee doo bee doo ooh la la, come to me baby He's a pretender
Shoo bee doo bee doo ooh la la
[INTERMEDIATE]
I can see you've been hurt before I'm not afraid to fall a hundred times
But don't compare them to me And I'll believe in all your silly lies
'Cause I can give so much more I'd like to think that I could change your mind
You know you're all I see Don't say that I am blind, I know all about your kind
Well I can make it on my own, baby
But I'd rather share all the love that's there He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
I don't want to be alone, and maybe He's a pretender, that fish that got away
You will see the light, baby spend the night He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
[CHORUS] I like the way he moved across the floor
And when he danced with me I knew he wanted
Shoo bee doo bee doo more
Shoo bee doo bee doo, baby But in the dark things happened much too fast
Come to me baby I should've stopped him then, I knew it wouldn't last
Pretty darling, don't say maybe
[CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE]
He's a pretender, yeah you meet him every day
He's a pretender, that fish that got away
He's a pretender, why'd I fall in love
14

STAY
Written by Madonna and Steve Bray 4:04
You, you make my life much brighter
You're always on my mind
You, you make my load much lighter
True love is hard to find
Sometimes I feel I have to get away
I change my mind when I look in your eyes
And when those clouds come in and try to darken our
days
I'll always want you to
Stay, stay darling
You saw through my lies and deception
Yeah I was losing my way
You, you gave my life some direction
And now I'm ready to say
I know there's bound to be some hard times ahead
I'd be a fool to believe
But if you go I'd rather think of dying instead
I never want you to leave
Stay, stay darling
[INTERMEDIATE]
When you walked out my door
I knew you'd be back for more
Let's leave the past behind
True love is so hard to find
Don't be afraid
It's gonna be all right
'Cause I know that I can make you love me
Love me, love, love, love, love me, love me
[INTERMEDIATE]
I'll always want you to stay
Stay, stay darling
And then we can scoop, scoop, scoodooly be bop
You know you've got to stay
I think about you night and day
You know you've got to stay
I can make you love me
Love me, love me, love me...
15

TRUE BLUE
1986
PAPA DON’T PREACH
OPEN YOUR HEART
WHITE HEAT
LIVE TO TELL
WHERE’S THE PARTY
TRUE BLUE
LA ISLA BONITA
JIMMY JIMMY
LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND
16

PAPA DON’T PREACH OPEN YOUR HEART
Written by Brian Elliot, additional lyrics by Madonna 4:27 Written by Madonna, Gardner Cole, and Peter Rafelson 4:12
Papa I know you're going to be upset (Watch out!)
'Cause I was always your little girl I see you on the street and you walk on by
But you should know by now You make me wanna hang my head down and cry
I'm not a baby If you gave me half a chance you'd see
My desire burning inside of me
You always taught me right from wrong But you choose to look the other way
I need your help, daddy please be strong
I may be young at heart I've had to work much harder than this
But I know what I'm saying For something I want don't try to resist me
The one you warned me all about [CHORUS]
The one you said I could do without Open your heart to me, baby
We're in an awful mess, and I don't mean maybe, I hold the lock and you hold the key
please Open your heart to me, darlin'
I'll give you love if you, you turn the key
[CHORUS]
Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep I think that you're afraid to look in my eyes
Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep You look a little sad boy, I wonder why
But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh I follow you around but you can't see
I'm gonna keep my baby, mmm... You're too wrapped up in yourself to notice
So you choose to look the other way
He says that he's going to marry me Well, I've got something to say
We can raise a little family Don't try to run I can keep up with you
Maybe we'll be all right Nothing can stop me from trying, you've got to
It's a sacrifice
[CHORUS]
But my friends keep telling me to give it up
Saying I'm too young, I ought to live it up Open your heart with the key
What I need right now is some good advice, please One is such a lonely number
Open your heart, I'll make you love me
[CHORUS] It's not that hard, if you just turn the key
Don't try to run I can keep up with you
Daddy, daddy if you could only see Nothing can stop me from trying, you've got to
Just how good he's been treating me
[CHORUS]
You'd give us your blessing right now
'Cause we are in love, we are in love, so please
Open your heart with the key
[CHORUS] Open your heart, I'll make you love me
It's not that hard, if you just turn the key
Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep
Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep
Oh, I'm gonna keep my baby, ooh
Don't you stop loving me daddy
I know, I'm keeping my baby
17

WHITE HEAT LIVE TO TELL
Written by Madonna and Pat Leonard 4:25 [THEME FROM: AT CLOSE RANGE]
Written by Madonna and Pat Leonard 5:45
A copper.
How do ya like that boys, a copper. I have a tale to tell
And we went for it, I went for it Sometimes it gets so hard to hide it well
Treated him like a kid brother I was not ready for the fall
And I was gonna split fifty-fifty with a copper. Too blind to see the writing on the wall
They were there waitin' to pin a medal on him
ST
"Come on get up, get your hands up!" [1 CHORUS]
Yeah, that's it, a nice gold medal for the copper A man can tell a thousand lies
Only maybe he's gonna get it sooner than he thinks! I've learned my lesson well
Hope I live to tell
[CHORUS] The secret I have learned, 'till then
Get up, stand tall It will burn inside of me
Put your back up against the wall I know where beauty lives
'Cause my love is dangerous I've seen it once, I know the warm she
This is a bust gives
The light that you could never see
You think you can have my love for free It shines inside, you can't take that from me
Well I've got news for you, that's not the way it's gonna
ST
be [1 CHORUS]
So don't come hangin' round my door ND
[2 CHORUS]
If you're not ready to give, you're not gonna get much
more The truth is never far behind
You kept it hidden well
[BRIDGE] If I live to tell
I don't want to live out your fantasy The secret I knew then
Love's not that easy Will I ever have the chance again…
This time you're gonna, gonna have to play my way
Come on make my day If I ran away, I'd never have the strength
To go very far
[CHORUS] How would they hear the beating of my
heart
Can you feel the rhythm of my mind Will it grow cold
Boy, I've got so much to give, but I don't want to waste The secret that I hide, will I grow old
my time How will they hear
I can't let my heart put on a show When will they learn
'Til you surrender baby, you've got to let it go How will they know
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS] [1
ST
CHORUS] [2
ND
CHORUS]
Drop your weapons, you'd better come clean
I've got you covered, I'll catch you when you fall to me
I'm not gonna hurt you, 'cause I'm not that kind
We're not goin' nowhere 'till you have a change of mind
"You haven't got a chance, come out with your hands
up"
'Come out with your hands up', the man says
How do ya like that, ma? Heh!
Here's my answer, you dirty...
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
18

WHERE’S THE PARTY Where's the party (where's the party)
Written by Madonna, Stephen Bray, and Pat Leonard 4:20 Someone tell me
Where's the party (where's the party)
Come on, come on, come on
Working Monday through Friday
Where's the party (where's the party)
Takes up all of my time
We can make it all right
If I can get to the weekend
We can make you dance
Everything will work out just fine
We can make a party last all night
That's when I can go crazy
That's when I can have fun
Time to be with my baby TRUE BLUE
Time to come undone Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 4:16
[CHORUS]
Hey!
What?
Where's the party (where's the party)
Listen...
I want to free my soul
I've had other guys
Where's the party (where's the party)
I've looked into their eyes
I want to lose control
But I never knew love before
Where's the party (where's the party)
'Til you walked through my door
I want to free my soul
I've had other lips
Where's the party (where's the party)
I've sailed a thousand ships
I want to lose control
But no matter where I go
You're the one for me baby this I know, 'cause it's
Couldn't wait to get older
Thought I'd have so much fun [CHORUS]
I guess I'm one of the grown-ups True love
Now I have to get the job done You're the one I'm dreaming of
People give me the business Your heart fits me like a glove
I'm not living in fear And I'm gonna be true blue baby I love you
I'm just living in chaos
Gotta get away from here I've heard all the lines
I've cried oh so many times
[CHORUS]
Those tear drops they won't fall again
[INTERMEDIATE]
I'm so excited 'cause you're my best friend
Don't want to grow old too fast
Don't want to let the system get me down So if you should ever doubt
I've got to find a way to make the good times last Wonder what love is all about
And if you show me how, I'm ready now Just think back and remember dear
Slow down you move too fast Those words whispered in your ear, I said
Gonna make the good times last
[CHORUS]
Gonna let my hair hang down
I'm ready now [INTERMEDIATE]
No more sadness, I kiss it good-bye
Where's the party (where's the party) The sun is bursting right out of the sky
Where's the party (where's the party) I searched the whole world for someone like you
Someone tell me Don't you know, don't you know that it's
Where's the party (where's the party) True love, oh baby, true love, oh baby
Come on, come on, come on True love, oh baby, true love it's
Where's the party (where's the party)
True, so if you should ever doubt
Come stai [i] Wonder what love is all about
[INTERMEDIATE][CHORUS]
Just think back and remember dear
Those words whispered in your ear, I said
Slow down you move too fast
[CHORUS]
Gonna make the good times last
Gonna let my hair hang down
'Cause it's true love, oh baby, true love, oh baby
I'm ready now
True love, oh baby, true love it's
Where's the party (where's the party)
19

LA ISLA BONITA JIMMY JIMMY
Written by Madonna, Pat Leonard, and Bruce Gaitsch 4:01 Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 3:54
Where you goin' boy, I see your legs twitchin'
Como puede esse olvidar?
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
My daddy says you just need a good lickin'
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
Just like I'd never gone, I knew the song
You say you gonna be the king of Las Vegas
A young girl with eyes like the desert
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
It all seems like yesterday, not far away
You're just a boy who comes from bad places
[CHORUS] Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
Tropical the island breeze [CHORUS]
All of nature wild and free Why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why, oh
This is where I long to be why
La isla bonita Do fools fall in love with fools like you
And when the samba played Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
The sun would set so high Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
Ring through my ears and sting my eyes Why did you go and crash up your new car
Your Spanish lullaby Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
Is it because it didn't take you too far
I fell in love with San Pedro Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
Warm wind carried on the sea, he called to me Why do you always have such a sad face
Te dijo te amo Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
I prayed that the days would last Is it because you want to get out of this place
They went so fast Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
I want to be where the sun warms the sky [INTERMEDIATE]
When it's time for siesta you can watch them go by You're much too wild for this town
Beautiful faces, no cares in this world There's not much here that's gonna hold you down
Where a girl loves a boy, and a boy loves a girl You gotta lotta style it should take you far
Take you further than my back yard
Last night I dreamt of San Pedro Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la (repeat 3
It all seems like yesterday, not far away times)
Took my advice and got out of this place
[CHORUS]
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
This ole town ain't never gonna be the same
La la la la la la la
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
Te dijo te amo
I really love you, I just couldn't tell you so
La la la la la la la
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
El dijo que te ama
I should've said it then, now you'll never know
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy
[CHORUS][INTERMEDIATE]
Jimmy Jimmy, oh Jimmy Jimmy (twice)
[CHORUS]
Oop shoo boop oop oop sha la la la
Hey! I really love you Jimmy...
20

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND
Written by Madonna and Pat Leonard 4:27
Make love not war we say
It's easy to recite
But it don't mean a damn
Unless we're gonna fight
But not with guns and knives
We've got to save the lives
Of every boy and girl
That grows up in this world
[CHORUS]
There's hunger everywhere
We've got to take a stand
Reach out for someone's hand
Love makes the world go round
It's easy to forget
If you don't hear the sound
Of pain and prejudice
Love makes the world go round
They think that love's a lie
But we can teach them how to try
Love means to understand
Reach out for someone's hand
'Cause everything you do
Comes back in time to you
We have to change our fate
Before it gets too late
[CHORUS]
Don't judge a man 'til you've been standin' in his shoes
You know that we're all so quick to look away
'Cause it's the easy thing to do
You know that what I say is true
Love makes the world go round...
Make love not war we say
It's easy to recite
But it don't mean a damn
Unless we're gonna fight
[CHORUS]
La la la la la la la...
21

YOU CAN DANCE
1987
SPOTLIGHT
HOLIDAY
EVERYBODY
PHYSICAL ATTRACTION
OVER AND OVER
INTO THE GROOVE
WHERE’S THE PARTY
HOLIDAY (DUB VERSION)
INTO THE GROOVE (DUB VERSION)
WHERE’S THE PARTY (DUB VERSION)
22

SPOTLIGHT INTO THE GROOVE
Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 6:23 [THEME FROM: DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN]
Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 4:40
Spotlight, shine bright
Tonight, spotlight And you can dance
No one knows you better than you know yourself For inspiration
Do the thing you want don't wait for someone else Come on
Life is just a party that's all you need to know I'm waiting
It's your turn to shine baby let yourself go
[CHORUS]
Everybody is a star
Everyone is special in their own way Get into the groove
So you set your goals high and go far Boy you've got to prove
Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today Your love to me, yeah
Get up on your feet, yeah
[CHORUS] Step to the beat
Spotlight, open up your eyes and see Boy what will it be
Spotlight, shining out for you and me
Spotlight, this world is yours and mine Music can be such a revelation
Spotlight, this is your chance to shine Dancing around you feel the sweet sensation
We might be lovers if the rhythm's right
Don't stand in the corner waiting for the chance I hope this feeling never ends tonight
Make your own music start your own dance
[BRIDGE]
When you feel the rhythm, I'll be by your side
Now you have the power baby love is on your side Only when I'm dancing can I feel this free
Everybody wants to shine At night I lock the doors, where no one else can
Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light see
But it's got to come from inside I'm tired of dancing here all by myself
Listen to your heart and step into the Tonight I wanna dance with someone else
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
[INTERMEDIATE] Gonna get to know you in a special way
Don't be afraid to fall This doesn't happen to me every day
I'll hear you when you call Don't try to hide it love wears no disguise
And I'll be right here by your side I see the fire burning in your eyes
Don't be afraid to try
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Everybody is a star
It's got to come from the heart
[INTERMEDIATE]
Spotlight, this world is yours and mine Live out your fantasy here with me
Spotlight, this is your chance to shine Just let the music set you free
Touch my body, and move in time
Everybody wants to shine Now I now you're mine
Don't stand in the sideline, step into the light You've got to
But it's got to come from inside
Listen to heart and step into the light [CHORUS] [BRIDGE] [INTERMEDIATE]
[INTERMEDIATE] [CHORUS]
Now I know you're mine, now I know you're mine
Now I know you're mine, now I know you're mine
Everybody is a star, you know who you are You've got to
This is your chance to shine
It's got to come from the heart, do it right from the start [CHORUS]
And step into the light
23

WHO’S THAT GIRL
1987
WHO’S THAT GIRL
CAUSING A COMMOTION
THE LOOK OF LOVE
24 HOURS*
STEP BY STEP*
TURN IT UP*
BEST THING EVER*
CAN’T STOP
EL COCO LOCO*
*NOT A MADONNA SONG
24

WHO’S THAT GIRL CAUSING A COMMOTION
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 3:58 Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 4:20
Who's that girl, who's that girl [CHORUS]
When you see her, say a prayer and kiss your heart I've got the moves baby, you got the motion
goodbye If we got together we'd be causing a commotion
She's trouble, in a word get closer to the fire I've got the moves baby, you got the motion
Run faster, her laughter burns you up inside If we got together we'd be causing a commotion
You're spinning round and round
You can't get up, you try but you can't You met your match when you met me
I know that you will disagree it's crazy
[CHORUS] But opposites attract you'll see
Quien és esa niña, who's that girl And I won't let you get away so easy
Senõrita, mas fina, who's that girl The love you save may be your own
Quien és esa niña, who's that girl Can't fight this feeling, aren't you tired of being
Señorita, mas fina, who's that girl alone
You won't admit it but you know it's true
You try to avoid her, fate is in your hands It's not a secret how I feel when I stand next to you
She's smiling, an invitation to the dance
Her heart is on the street, tu corazón és suyo [CHORUS]
Now you're falling at her feet
You try to get away but you can't Someday you'll see my point of view
You can't keep wishing on the stars baby
[CHORUS] What works for me can work for you
You've got to make a compromise and maybe
[INTERMEDIATE]
Then we can keep our love alive
Light up my life, so blind I can't see And when it falls we won't let it die
Light up my life, no one can help me now It doesn't matter if you win or lose
Run faster, her laughter burns you up inside It's how you play the game so get into the groove
He's spinning round and round
You can't get up, you try but you can't [CHORUS]
[CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE] Causing a commotion, causing a commotion
Causing a commotion, causing a commotion
Who's that girl
Now, who's that girl [INTERMEDIATE]
Now, who's that girl I hope you find what you're looking for
Now, who's that girl Is it mine, walk through that door
We're wasting time, make up your mind
[CHORUS] And get into the groove
Then we can keep our love alive
And when it falls we won't let it die
It doesn't matter if you win or lose
It's how you play the game so get into the groove
[INTERMEDIATE] [CHORUS]
Causing a commotion, causing a commotion
Causing a commotion, causing a commotion
[CHORUS]
25

THE LOOK OF LOVE CAN’T STOP
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:03 Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 4:45
Should have left you standing right where you stood [CHORUS]
Should have let you go, should have had the sense to Can't stop thinking about you babe, can't stop
know Can't stop screaming and shouting your name,
Like a train you'd come, and I'd lose my place can't stop
Now I'm on this trip, I took a fall from grace Look out boy 'cause I'm going to the top
Of your list, can't stop
[CHORUS] I've tried and tried to get next to you
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide My friends say I am blind I'll never break through
From the look of love, from the eyes of pride But I don't give in so easily
Nowhere to go, no place to run This I know, you just wait and see
From the look of love, now I've come undone I know that you're afraid that I might
I've had a map laid out from the day I was born Come steal your heart away in the night
But the roads are blocked, and the paper is worn But I can't take away what's not mine
And all the books I've read, and the things I know You'll see, you'll come to me in time, can't stop
Never taught me to laugh, never taught to let go
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
I've never gone the distance before
My conscience is clear I know right from wrong To find if love was worth giving more
That's a lie I know nothing except that you're gone I was born to love you I've got nothing to hide
But there's more to learn from the look in your eyes I know about your secret side
That trip round this world, the stars in the sky So shut me out, I'll never let go
Now all the books I've read, and the things I know 'Cause I can work a spell on your soul
Never taught me to live, never taught me to let go I play the fool but it won't last for long
Oh no, 'cause baby I'm too strong, can't stop
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
From the look of love, Lord knows I've tried [INTERMEDIATE]
Nowhere to go, no place to run Don't be afraid to try
From the look of love, now I've come undone Just let me love you for a while
(Nowhere to hide) You'll see, what it's all about
(No place to run) Oh baby I can't clear you out
(Can't stop, can't stop, can't stop)
So shut me out, I'll never let go
'Cause I can work a spell on your soul
I play the fool but it won't last for long
Oh no, 'cause baby I'm too strong, can't stop
[INTERMEDIATE][CHORUS]
Just can't help myself
You know I've got to have you and no one else
(Can’t stop)
26

LIKE A PRAYER
1989
LIKE A PRAYER
EXPRESS YOURSELF
LOVE SONG
TILL DEATH DO US PART
PROMISE TO TRY
CHERISH
DEAR JESSIE
OH FATHER
KEEP IT TOGETHER
SPANISH EYES
ACT OF CONTRITION
27

LIKE A PRAYER Make him love you till you can't come down
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 5:39 (You'll never come down)
Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone [CHORUS]
I hear you call my name
Long stem roses are the way to your heart
And it feels like home
But he needs to start with your head
[CHORUS] Satin sheets are very romantic
When you call my name it's like a little prayer What happens when you're not in bed
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there You deserve the best in life
In the midnight hour I can feel your power So if the time isn't right then move on
Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there Second best is never enough
You'll do much better baby on your own
I hear your voice, it's like an angel sighing (Baby on your own)
I have no choice, I hear your voice
Feels like flying [CHORUS]
I close my eyes, Oh God I think I'm falling
Out of the sky, I close my eyes Express yourself
Heaven help me (You've got to make him)
Express himself
[CHORUS] Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you
Like a child you whisper softly to me how
You're in control just like a child Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not
Now I'm dancing
It's like a dream, no end and no beginning [INTERMEDIATE]
You're here with me, it's like a dream And when you're gone he might regret it
Let the choir sing Think about the love he once had
Try to carry on, but he just won't get it
[CHORUS] He'll be back on his knees
To express himself
Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there
Just like a muse to me, you are a mystery (You've got to make him)
Just like a dream, you are not what you seem Express himself
Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me Hey hey
there What you need is a big strong hand
Just like a prayer, I'll take you there To lift you to your higher ground
It's like a dream to me Make you feel like a queen on a throne
Make him love you till you can't come down
EXPRESS YOURSELF (You'll never come down)
Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 4:37
[INTERMEDIATE]
Come on girls
Do you believe in love? So please
'Cause I got something to say about it [CHORUS]
And it goes something like this
[CHORUS] Express yourself
Don't go for second best baby (You've got to make him)
Put your love to the test Express himself
You know, you know, you've got to Hey, hey, hey, hey
Make him express how he feels So if you want it right now, make him show you
And maybe then you'll know your love is real how
Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not
You don't need diamond rings Express yourself
Or eighteen karat gold (You've got to make him)
Fancy cars that go very fast So you can respect yourself
You know they never last, no, no Hey, hey
What you need is a big strong hand So if you want it right now, then make him show
To lift you to your higher ground you how
Make you feel like a queen on a throne Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not
28

LOVE SONG (FEAT. PRINCE) Am I losing my mind
Written by Madonna and Prince 4:52 Pour la dernière fois
Love song, love song
Je suis prête. Vous êtes prêts aussi?
Don't try to tell me what your enemies taught you
Are you wasting my time
I'm gone but I just want you to know (love song)
Are you just being kind
That this is not a love song that I want to sing
Oh no baby, my love isn't blind
Are you wasting my time
Are you just being kind TILL DEATH DO US PART
Don't give me one of your lines Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 5:16
Say what you mean, mean what you say
[CHORUS]
Don't go and throw our love away Our luck is running out of time
God strike me dead if I did you wrong You're not in love with me anymore
This is not a love song I wish that it would change, but it won't, if you don't
Our luck is running out of time
Are you just being kind You're not in love with me anymore
Am I losing my mind (losin' your mind]
Oh no baby (yeah) I wish that it would change, but it won't
Are you wasting my time (wasting my time) 'Cause you don't love me no more
Are you just being kind You need so much but not from me
Oh no baby, my love isn't blind Turn your back in my hour of need
Are you wasting my time (time, time, time) Something's wrong but you pretend you don't see
Are you just being kind I think I interrupt your life
When you laugh it cuts me just like a knife
Don't go give me one of your lines I'm not your friend, I'm just your little wife
Say what you mean, mean what you say
Don't go and throw our love away [CHORUS]
God strike me dead if I did you wrong [did you wrong]
This is not a love song They never laugh, not like before
Ooh, are you just being kind (what) She takes the keys, he breaks the door
She cannot stay here anymore
Am I losing my mind He's not in love with her anymore
Yeah The bruises they will fade away
Don't (wait) You hit so hard with the things you say
Time goes by so slowly for those who wait I will not stay to watch your hate as it grows
And those who run seem to have all the fun You're not in love with someone else
But am I wasting my time (she's so fine) You don't even love yourself
Are you just being kind Still I wish you'd ask me not to go
Come tell me what all your enemies told you [CHORUS]
Sugar, never ever did I do you wrong
This is not a love song He takes a drink, she goes inside
Are you just being kind He starts to scream, the vases fly
He wishes that she wouldn't cry
Am I losing my mind (losin' your mind) He's not in love with her anymore
Oh no baby (yeah) He makes demands, she draws the line
Are you wasting my time (wasting my time) He starts the fight, she starts the lie
Are you just being kind But what is truth when something dies
Oh no baby, my love isn't blind He's not in love with her anymore
Are you wasting my time (time, time, time) You're not in love with someone else
Are you just being kind You don't even love yourself
Still I wish you'd ask me not to go
Don't go give me one of your lines
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide [CHORUS]
That's how I feel, don't fog my mind
Mean what you say or baby I am gone She's had enough, she says the end
This is not a love song But she'll come back, she knows it then
Oooh, are you just being kind A chance to start it all again
Embrasse moi (what) Till death do us part
29

PROMISE TO TRY CHERISH
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 3:36 Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 5:03
Little girl don't you forget her face So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game
Laughing away your tears Before I start this dance
When she was the one who felt all the pain I take a chance in telling you
Little girl never forget her eyes I want more than just romance
Keep them alive inside You are my destiny, I can't let go baby can't you see
Cupid please take your aim at me
I promise to try -- it's not the same
[CHORUS]
Keep your head held high -- ride like the wind
Never look behind, life isn't fair Cherish the thought
That's what you said, so I try not to care Of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy
Little girl don't run away so fast You keep bringing it into my life (I'm always singin’ it)
I think you forgot to kiss -- kiss her goodbye Cherish your strength
Will she see me cry when I stumble and fall You got the power to make me feel good (n’ baby I)
Does she hear my voice in the night when I call Perish the thought
Wipe away all your tears, it's gonna be all right Of ever leaving, I never would
I fought to be so strong, I guess you knew
I was afraid you'd go away, too I was never satisfied with casual encounters
I can't hide my need for two hearts that bleed with
Little girl you've got to forget the past burning love
And learn to forgive me That's the way it's got to be
I promise to try -- but it feels like a lie Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
Don't let memory play games with your mind So don't underestimate my point of view
She's a faded smile frozen in time
[CHORUS]
I'm still hanging on -- but I'm doing it wrong
Can't kiss her goodbye -- but I promise to try Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view
Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love
[CHORUS]
Give me faith give me joy, my boy
I will always cherish you
30

DEAR JESSIE OH FATHER
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:20 Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:57
Baby face don't grow so fast It's funny that way, you can get used
Make a special wish that will always last To the tears and the pain
Rub this magic lantern What a child will believe
He will make your dreams come true for you You never loved me
Ride the rainbow to the other side
[CHORUS]
Catch a falling star and then take a ride
To the river that sings and the clover that You can't hurt me now
Brings good luck to you, it's all true I got away from you, I never thought I would
You can't make me cry, you once had the power
[CHORUS] I never felt so good about myself
Pink elephants and lemonade, dear Jessie Seems like yesterday
Hear the laughter running through the love parade I lay down next to your boots and I prayed
Candy kisses and a sunny day, dear Jessie For your anger to end
See the roses raining on the love parade Oh Father I have sinned
If the land of make believe
[CHORUS]
Is inside your heart it will never leave
There's a golden gate where the fairies all wait Oh Father you never wanted to live that way
And dancing moons, for you You never wanted to hurt me
Close your eyes and you'll be there Why am I running away?
Where the mermaids sing as they comb their hair [CHORUS]
Like a fountain of gold you can never grow old
Where dreams are made, your love parade Maybe someday
When I look back I'll be able to say
[CHORUS]
You didn't mean to be cruel
Somebody hurt you too
Your dreams are made inside the love parade
It's a holiday inside the love parade [CHORUS]
On the merry-go-round of lovers and white turtle doves
Leprechauns floating by, this is your lullaby
Sugarplum fingertips kissing your honey lips
Close your eyes sleepy head, is it time for your bed
Never forget what I said, hang on you're already there
Close your eyes and you'll be there
Where the mermaids sing as they comb their hair
Like a fountain of gold you can never grow old
Where dreams are made, your love parade
[CHORUS]
31

KEEP IT TOGETHER SPANISH EYES
Written by Madonna and Stephen Bray 5:03 Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 5:15
Keep, keep it together I know for sure his heart is here with me
Keep people together forever and ever Though I wish him back, I know he cannot see
I got brothers, I got some sisters too My hands trembling
Stuck in the middle tell you what I'm gonna do I know he hears me sing
Gonna get out of here, I'm gonna leave this place
So I can forget every single hungry face [CHORUS]
I'm tired of sharing all the hand me downs I light this candle and watch it throw
To get attention I must always be the clown Tears on my pillow
I wanna be different, I wanna be on my own And if there is a Christ
But Daddy said listen, you will always have a home He'll come tonight
To pray for Spanish eyes
[CHORUS] And if I have nothing left to show
Keep it together in the family Tears on my pillow
They're a reminder of your history What kind of life is this
Brothers and sisters they hold the key If God exists
To your heart and your soul Then help me pray for Spanish eyes
Don't forget that your family is gold
He had to fight like all the rest
I hit the big time but I still get the blues In the barrio all the streets are paved with fear
Everyone's a stranger, city life can get to you I don't understand
People can be so cold, never want to turn your back At least he was a man
Just givin' to get something
Always wanting something back [CHORUS]
When I get lonely and I need to be
Loved for who I am, not what they want to see [INTERMEDIATE]
Brothers and sisters, they've always been there for me How many lives will they have to take?
We have a connection, home is where the heart should How much heartache?
be How many suns will they have to burn?
Spanish eyes
[CHORUS] When will they ever learn?
You were not the Maravilla in our minds
[INTERMEDIATE] We were proud to fight but we cannot win this blind
When I look back on all the misery Stand your guns against the wall
And all the heartache that they brought to me Who's next in line to fall?
I wouldn't change it for another chance
'Cause blood is thicker than any other circumstance [CHORUS]
When I get lonely and I need to be
Loved for who I am, not what they want to see Tus lagrimas de tristeza
Brothers and sisters, they've always been there for me No me dejan olvidarte
We have a connection, home is where the heart should
[INTERMEDIATE]
be
[INTERMEDIATE] [CHORUS]
Keep, keep it together
Keep people together forever and ever
32

ACT OF CONTRITION
Written by “The powers that be” 5:15
For thou art the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory
Forever and ever. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee,
Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the
fruit of thy...
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended
Thee
And I detest all my sins because of Thy just
punishment
But most of all, because I have offended Thee, oh my
God
Who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace
To confess my sins, to do penance, to amend my life,
And to avoid the temptations of evil.
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended
Thee
And I detest all my sins because of Thy just
punishment
But most of all, because my God, I have offended
Thee
Who art all good
Like I knew you would
And deserving of all my love
I reserve, I reserve, I reserve
I reserve, I resolve
I have a reservation
I have a reservation!
What do you mean it's not in the computer??!!
33

I’M BREATHLESS
1990HE’S A MAN
SOONER OR LATER
HANKY PANKY
I’M GOING BANANAS
CRY BABY
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
BACK IN BUSINESS
MORE
WHAT CAN YOU LOSE
NOW I’M FOLLOWING YOU (PART I)
NOW I’M FOLLOWING YOU (PART II)
VOGUE
34

HE’S A MAN SOONER OR LATER
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:42 Written by Stephen Sondheim 3:18
All work and no play, Sooner or later you're gonna be mine,
Makes Dick a dull dull boy, career gets in the way. Sooner or later you're gonna be fine.
Square jaw, ooo, such a handsome face, Baby, it's time that you face it,
Why do you have to save the human race? I always get my man.
Life of crime, no it never pays, Sooner or later you're gonna decide,
Clean up the streets and make your secret get-away. Sooner or later there's nowhere to hide.
All alone, in your room with your radio, Baby, it's time, so why waste it in chatter?
No one to hold you, had to let her go. Let's settle the matter.
Baby, you're mine on a platter,
[CHORUS]
I always get my man.
You're a man with a gun in your hand, But if you insist, babe, the challenge delights me.
Waging a war between good and evil can be a bore. The more you resist, babe, the more it excites me.
If you don't take time, it's not nice, And no one I've kissed, babe, ever fights me again.
So here's my advice: If you're on my list, it's just a question of when.
Take your love on the run, When I get a yen, then baby, Amen.
Oh God, let me be the one. I'm counting to ten, and then ...
Ah, ah, ah, man with a gun I'm gonna love you like nothing you've known,
All boss and no brains, I'm gonna love you, and you all alone.
Bullies and thugs, they take up all your time in vain. Sooner is better than later but lover,
Can't let go, someone cries and you hear the call, I'll hover, I'll plan.
Who's gonna catch you, don't good guys ever fall? This time I'm not only getting, I'm holding my man.
[CHORUS]
All alone, in your room with your radio,
No one to hold you, I would never let you go.
[CHORUS]
'Cause I can show you some fun
And I don't mean with a gun. No.
You are a man with a gun in your hand;
Waging a war between good and evil can be a bore.
If you don't take time, it's not nice,
So here's my advice:
Take your love on the run,
Oh God, let me be the one.
Ah, ah, ah, man with a gun, take it out of your hand;
Waging a war between good and evil can be a bore.
If you don't make time, it's not nice,
So here's my advice:
Take your love on the run,
Oh God, let me be the one.
35

HANKY PANKY I’M GOING BANANAS
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 3:57 Written by Michael Kernan and Andy Paley 1:41
Come over here! Hola! Ese bato loco!
Some girls, they like candy, and others, they like to
grind, I'm going bananas,
I'll settle for the back of your hand somewhere on my And I feel like my poor little mind is being
behind. devoured by piranhas,
Treat me like I'm a bad girl, even when I'm being good For I'm going bananas.
to you, I'm non compos mentes,
I don't want you to thank me, you can just spank me. And I feel like a tooth being drilled, a nerve
Mmm. being killed by a dentist,
Some guys like to sweet talk, and others, they like to For I'm non compos mentes.
tease, Who knows?
Tie my hands behind my back and, ooo, I'm in ecstasy.
Don't slobber me with kisses, I can get that from my Could be the tropic heat
sisters, Or something that I eat,
Before I get too cranky, you better... That makes me gonzo.
I do carry on so, for I'm going bananas,
[CHORUS]
Like hanky panky [hanky panky], Someone book me a room in the hot
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky]. haciendo with all my mananas
Don't take out your handkerchiefs, For I'm going bananas.
I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky. I'm going meshuga
Like hanky panky [hanky panky], All day long there's a man in my brain
Nothing like a good spanky [good spanky]. incessently playing "Booga wooga",
Don't take out your handkerchiefs, But I'm going meshuga.
I don't wanna cry, I just wanna hanky panky guy. There's bats in my belfry.
Won't you make sure this straightjacket's
Please don't call a doctor, 'cause there's nothing wrong tight,
with me, Otherwise I might get myself free.
I just like things a little rough and you better not Yes, there's bats in my belfry.
disagree.
'Cause I don't like a big softie, [no], I like someone Who knows?
mean and bossy, Could be the wine I drink
Let me speak to you frankly, you better... Or it's the way I think,
That makes me gonzo.
[CHORUS]
Oh, Doctor Alonzo says I'm going bananas,
Oooo, yeah. Someone get me a bed in the "Casa de
What about? Yeah. That's an interesting... Loco" for all my mananas,
My bottom hurts just thinking about it. For I'm going bananas.
[She wants you to] Treat me like I'm a bad girl, Yes, I'm going bananas.
[She needs you to] Even when I'm being good to you. Si, I'm going bananas.
I don't want you to thank me [Don't thank her], you
better...
[CHORUS]
(Hanky panky) Oooh, yeah
(Good spanky) Get the picture?
(Don't wanna cry, I just wanna)
That's the way I came into this world,
The doctor said, "Lady, she's a beautiful girl."
He gave me a spanky and the doctor smiled,
So give it up, honey, 'cause I want it.
Yeah.
(Hanky panky, good spanky, don't wanna cry, I just
wanna)
36

CRY BABY SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:04 Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 5:03
My guy is really something, he's sensitive and shy Seems I've played the game for much too long
My guy is such a bumpkin, it doesn't take much to I let people buy my love and I
make him cry. Never got to sing my songs for you.
If you hurt someone helpless, it's like taking away all I had all my bets laid all on you
his toys, Set your stakes too high, you're bound to lose.
He's just a cry baby boy. In the game of love you pay your dues.
My guy is sentimental, he's always feeling blue Say that happiness cannot be measured,
He can be so temperamental and I don't know what I And a little pain can bring you all life's little
should do. pleasures.
If you step on a little bug he cries all over the floor, What a joke.
He's just a cry baby bore.
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS] I was not your woman, I was not your friend,
I don't want to hurt his feelings, But you gave me something to remember.
But his outbursts have me really No other man said love yourself
Boo-hoo-hoo-ing all the time, Nobody else can.
If I turn out like him, I think I'm gonna cry, baby We weren't meant to be,
At least not in this lifetime,
La, la, la, la, la, la, But you gave me something to remember.
He's such a cry baby, I hear you still say, "Love yourself".
La, la, la, la, la, la. I had all my bets laid all on you
Set your stakes too high, you're bound to lose.
And I'll tell you something else In the game of love I've paid my dues.
My guy is such a wet noodle, he's always teary-eyed Guess I'm waiting for my place in your sun,
He acts like a real cock-a-doodle, he can't even tell you Wish I had the chance to know you and it wasn't
why. stormy weather.
If you just play him a sappy song, he acts like his What a shame, who's to blame?
doggie just died,
[CHORUS]
He's just a cry baby guy.
No kidding, oh dear
My guy is such a whiner, he's worse than baddie so
A cockroach seen in the diner, and the tears flow out of
the blue.
And if I ask him to knock it off, he goes and cries in the
can,
He's such a cry baby man.
[CHORUS]
I love a cry baby,
La, la, la, la, la, la.
He's such a cry baby,
La, la, la, la, la, la.
Would you knock it off please? Thank you.
37

BACK IN BUSINESS I'm so happy with what I got, I want more!
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 5:10 Count your blessings, one, two, three
I just hate keeping score.
I'm gonna show you that good guys don't always win Any number is fine with me
I'm gonna show you the brighter side of living in sin. As long as it's more
So when you're six feet under, you won't wonder why As long as it's more!
Just 'cause you got a halo don't mean that you can fly.
If you thought it was over, you're way off track I'm no mathematician, all I know is addition
You made a blunder, and... I find counting a bore.
Keep the number mounting, your accountant does
[CHORUS] the counting.
You put me back, back in business,
This ain't no hit or miss, I'm gonna get my way. I got rhythm, music too, just as much as before
'Cause you put me back, back in business, Got my guy and my sky of blue,
You're my first witness, and I'm here to stay. Now, however, I own the view.
I'm gonna show you good guys always finish last More is better than nothing, true
Speaking of virtue, being nice is a thing of the past. But nothing's better than more, more, more
When I want something done, I'll say it with a gun Nothing's better than more.
Just 'cause you're an angel don't mean you're having
fun. One is fun, why not two?
I just wanted to thank you for what you lack And if you like two, you might as well have four,
Hope they don't hang you, 'cause... And if you like four, why not a few
Why not a slew
[CHORUS] (More! More!)
A tisket, a tasket, you've lost your yellow basket. If you've got a little, why not a lot?
You don't know if you want to hit me or kiss me. Add and bit and it'll get to be an oodle.
I just wanted to thank you for what you lack Every jot and tittle adds to the pot
Hope they don't hang you, 'cause... Soon you've got the kit as well as the caboodle.
(More! More!)
[CHORUS]
Never say when, never stop at plenty,
He's back in business now
If it's gonna rain, let it pour.
Give me a hand and I'll take a bow.
Happy with ten, happier with twenty
He's back in business now
If you like a penny, wouldn't you like many much
Bah dah dah, bah dah dah, bah dah dah, bah dah dah.
more?
He's coming back in style
Give me an inch and I'll take a mile.
Or does that sound too greedy?
He's back and why oh why
That's not greed, no, indeedy
Bah dah dah, bah dah dah, bah dah dah, bah dah dah.
That's just stocking the store
Gotta fill your cupboard, remember Mother
MORE Hubbard.
Written by Stephen Sondheim 4:56 (More! More!)
Once upon a time I had plenty of nothing, Each possession you possess
Which was fine with me. Helps your spirits to soar.
Because I had rhythm, music, love, That's what's soothing about excess
The sun, the stars and the moon above, Never settle for something less.
Had the clear blue sky and the deep blue sea. Something's better than nothing, yes!
But nothing's better than more, more more
That was when the best things in life were free.
Then time went by and now I got plenty of plenty, (Except all, all, all)
Which is fine with me. Except all, all, all
'Cause I still got love, I still got rhythm, Except once you have it all (have it all)
But look at what I got to go with 'em. You may find all else above (find all else above)
That though things are bliss,
"Who could ask for anything more?", I hear you query. There's one thing you miss, and that's
Who would ask for anything more? Well, let me tell you, More! More!
dearie. More! More! More! More!
Got my diamonds, got my yacht, got a guy I adore.
38

WHAT CAN YOU LOSE NOW I’M FOLLOWING YOU (PART II)
Written by Stephen Sondheim 2:08 Written by Andy Paley, Jeff Lass and Jonathan Paley 3:18
What can you lose? Let's dance, you can do a little two-step
Only the blues. I'll go anywhere that you step to, 'cause I'm
Why keep concealing everything you're feeling? following you.
Say it to her, what can you lose? My feet might be falling out of rhythm,
Maybe it shows, Don't know what I'm doing with them, but I know
She's had clues, which she chose to ignore. I'm following you.
Maybe though she knows, Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet
And just wants to go on as before. Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but
As a friend, nothing more who's counting?
So she closes the door. Encore, once again around the dance floor
Well, if she does Romance is in the picture too, now I'm following
Those are the dues. you.
Once the words are spoken, Take it away, boys.
Something may be broken. On the run.
Still, you love her Be the one.
What can you lose? On the run.
But what if she goes? Yeah.
At least now, you have part of her. (Calling Dick Tracy, calling Dick Tracy)
What if she had to choose? (Come here Tracy, this is Sam, what are you doing
Leave it alone up there?)
Hold it all in. I'll tell ya.
Better a bone (Do you read me, Tracy?)
Don't even begin. (To tell you the truth Tracy, I don't know.)
With so much to win, Find out.
There's too much to lose. An unexamined life is not worth living.
Come over here!
NOW I’M FOLLOWING YOU (PART I) Let's dance, you can do a little two-step
Written by Andy Paley, Jeff Lass and Jonathan Paley 1:35
I'll go anywhere that you step to, 'cause I'm
Let's dance, you can do a little two-step following you.
I'll go anywhere that you step to, 'cause I'm following Encore, once again around the dance floor
you. Romance is in the picture too, now I'm following
My feet might be falling out of rhythm, you.
Don't know what I'm doing with them, but I know I'm But who's counting?
following you.
Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet (Ten million, twenty million, thirty million)
Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but What about Dick Tracy?
who's counting? (Forty million)
Encore, once again around the dance floor Dick, that's an interesting name.
Romance is in the picture too, now I'm following you. (Fifty million)
Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet Dick (Sixty million), Dick
Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but Dick (Seventy million), Dick,
who's counting? Dick (Eighty million), Dick
Encore, once again around the dance floor Dick (Ninety million), Dick.
My bottom hurts just thinking about it.
Romance is in the picture too, now I'm following you.
Unlikely as it is to me, on the floor with two left feet
Let's boogie woogie till our hearts skip a beat, but
who's counting?
Encore, once again around the dance floor
Romance is in the picture too, now I'm
following you.
Would you knock it off please?
Thank you.
39

[RAP]
VOGUE Greta Garbo, and Monroe
Written by Madonna and Shep Pettibone 4:50
Deitrich and DiMaggio
Strike a pose Marlon Brando, Jimmy Dean
Strike a pose On the cover of a magazine
Vogue, vogue, vogue Grace Kelly; Harlow, Jean
Vogue, vogue, vogue Picture of a beauty queen
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire
Look around everywhere you turn is heartache Ginger Rogers, dance on air
It's everywhere that you go [look around] They had style, they had grace
You try everything you can to escape Rita Hayworth gave good face
The pain of life that you know [life that you know] Lauren, Katherine, Lana too
When all else fails and you long to be Bette Davis, we love you
Something better than you are today Ladies with an attitude
I know a place where you can get away Fellows that were in the mood
It's called a dance floor, and here's what it's for, so Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it
Vogue, vogue
[CHORUS]
Come on, vogue Oooh, you've got to
Let your body move/(groove) to the music (move to the Let your body move to the music
music) Oooh, you've got to just
Hey, hey, hey Let your body go with the flow
Come on, vogue Oooh, you've got to
Let your body go with the flow (go with the flow) Vogue
You know you can do it
All you need is your own imagination
So use it that's what it's for (that's what it's for)
Go inside, for your finest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door (open up the door)
It makes no difference if you're black or white
If you're a boy or a girl
If the music's pumping it will give you new life
You're a superstar, yes, that's what you are,
You know it
[CHORUS]
Beauty's where you find it
Not just where you bump and grind it
Soul is in the musical
That's where I feel so beautiful
Magical, life's a ball
So get up on the dance floor
[CHORUS]
Vogue, (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (move to the music)
Vogue, (Vogue)
Beauty's where you find it (go with the flow)
40

THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION
1990
HOLIDAY OPEN YOUR HEART
LUCKY STAR LA ISLA BONITA
BORDERLINE LIKE A PRAYER
LIKE A VIRGIN EXPRESS YOURSELF
MATERIAL GIRL CHERISH
CRAZY FOR YOU VOGUE
INTO THE GROOVE JUSTIFY MY LOVE
LIVE TO TELL RESCUE ME
PAPA DON’T PREACH
41

JUSTIFY MY LOVE Poor is the man
Written by Lenny Kravitz, add.l lyrics by Madonna 4:58 Whose pleasures depend
On the permission of another
I wanna kiss you in Paris
I wanna hold your hand in Rome Love me, that's right, love me
I wanna run naked in a rainstorm I wanna be your baby
Make love in a train cross-country
[CHORUS]
You put this in me
So now what, so now what?
I'm open and ready
[CHORUS] For you to justify my love
Wanting, needing, waiting To justify my love
For you to justify my love Wanting, to justify
Hoping, praying Waiting, to justify my love
For you to justify my love Praying, to justify
To justify my love
I want to know you I'm open, to justify my love
Not like that
I don't wanna be your mother
I don't wanna be your sister either
I just wanna be your lover
I wanna be your baby
Kiss me, that's right, kiss me
[CHORUS]
Yearning, burning
For you to justify my love
What are you gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Talk to me -- tell me your dreams
Am I in them?
Tell me your fears
Are you scared?
Tell me your stories
I'm not afraid of who you are
We can fly!
42

RESCUE ME And what the world can see
Written by Madonna and Shep Pettibone 5:32 Only that you try to understand me
And have the courage to love me for me
I'm talking, I'm talking
(I believe in the power, I believe you can rescue
I believe in the power of love
me)
I'm singing, I'm singing
I believe (I believe in the power)
I believe that you can rescue me
I believe that you can rescue me
With you I'm not a little girl, with you I'm not a man
I'm singing I believe
When all the hurt inside of me comes out, you understand
I believe that you can rescue me
You see that I'm ferocious, you see that I am weak
I'm singing, I'm singing, I'm singing
You see that I am silly, and pretentious and a freak
I believe that you can rescue me
But I don't feel too strange for you
I'm talking, I'm talking
Don't know exactly what you do
I believe in the power of love
I think when love is pure you try
To understand the reasons why
I'm singing, I'm singing, I believe
And I prefer this mystery
I believe that you can rescue me
It cancels out my misery
Hey hey, hey hey
And gives me hope that there could be
R.E.S.C.U.E. me
A person that loves me
Only you can rescue me
[CHORUS] Hey hey, hey..
Rescue me (rescue me, it's hard to believe)
Your love has given me hope
Rescue me (rescue me, it's hard to believe)
I'm drowning, baby throw out your rope
With you I'm not a fascist, can't play you like a toy
And when I need to dominate, you're not my little boy
You see that I am hungry for a life of understanding
And you forgive my angry little heart when she's demanding
You bring me to my knees while I'm scratching out the eyes
Of a world I want to conquer, and deliver, and despise
And right while I am kneeling there
I suddenly begin to care
And understand that there could be
A person that loves me
[CHORUS]
Love is understanding
It's hard to believe life can be so demanding
I'm sending out an S.O.S.
Stop me from drowning baby I'll do the rest
Rescue me (echo)
Your love has given me hope
Rescue me (echo)
I'm drowning, baby throw out your rope (baby throw out your
rope)
Ooh ahh, ooh ahh, love is understanding
Love is understanding
It's hard to believe life can be so demanding
I'm sending out an S.O.S.
Rescue me, rescue me
It's not my business to decide
How good you are for me
How valuable you are
.
43

EROTICA
1992 EROTICA
FEVER
BYE BYE BABY
DEEPER AND DEEPER
WHERE LIFE BEGINS
BAD GIRL
WAITING
THIEF OF HEARTS
WORDS
RAIN
WHY’S IT SO HARD
IN THIS LIFE
DID YOU DO IT?
SECRET GARDEN
44

EROTICA Erotica, romance
Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 5:17 Put your hands all over my body
I don't think you know what pain is
I don't think you've gone that way
Erotica, romance
I could bring you so much pleasure
My name is Dita
I'll come to you when you say
I'll be your mistress tonight
I know you want me
I'd like to put you in a trance
I'm not gonna hurt you
I'm not gonna hurt you, just close your eyes
If I take you from behind
Push myself into your mind
Erotic, erotic
When you least expect it
Put your hands all over my body
Will you try and reject it
All over me, all over me
If I'm in charge and I treat you like a child
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
Will you let yourself go wild
I like to do a different kind of
Let my mouth go where it wants to
Erotica, (give it up, give it up) romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
Erotica, romance
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
Put your hands all over my body
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to...
Only the one that hurts you can make you feel
better
I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotica
Erotic, erotic
Once you put your hand in the flame
You can never be the same
There's a certain satisfaction
In a little bit of pain
I can see you understand
I can tell that you're the same
If you're afraid, well rise above
I only hurt the ones I love
Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to...
I'd like to put you in a trance, all over
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic
Erotica, romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
45

FEVER Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Written by J. Davenport and E. Cooley 5:02 Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
You give me fever She said, daddy oh don't you dare
Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care He gives me fever
When you put your arms around me With his kisses
I get a fever that's so hard to bear Fever when he holds me tight
Listen to me baby, hear every word I say Fever, I'm his Misses
No one can love you the way I do Daddy, won't you treat him right
'Cause they don't know how to love you my way
Fever, when you kiss them
[CHORUS] Fever, if you live and learn
You give me fever, when you kiss me Fever, 'til you sizzle
Fever when you hold me tight What a lovely way to burn
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
My eyes light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
Bless my soul I love you, take this heart away
Take these arms I'll never use
And just believe in what my lips have to say
[CHORUS]
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you should know
Fever isn't such a new scene
Fever started long ago
You give me, you give me fever
[CHORUS]
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet, she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said Julie baby, you're my flame
He gave her fever
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
My eyes light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
[CHORUS]
Fever, with his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you should know
Fever isn't such a new scene
Fever started long ago
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BYE BYE BABY DEEPER AND DEEPER
Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 3:55 Written by M. Ciccone, S. Pettibone, and T. Shimkin 5:33
This is not a love song Deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper
Bye bye baby Sweeter and sweeter and sweeter and sweeter
I keep on waiting, anticipating
[CHORUS]
But I can't wait forever
You say you love me
You're thinking of me I can't help falling in love
But we're never together I fall deeper and deeper the further I go
Kisses sent from heaven above
[CHORUS] They get sweeter and sweeter the more that I know
Bye bye baby bye bye
It's your turn to cry When you know the notes to sing
That's why we have to say goodbye You can sing most anything
So say goodbye That's what my mama told me
Bye bye baby bye bye Round and round and round you go
It's your turn to cry When you find love you'll always know
This time we have to say goodbye I let my father mold me
So say goodbye
[BRIDGE]
You had your chances Daddy couldn't be all wrong
All your romances (Not gonna let you slip away, I'm gonna be there)
And now I just don't want you And my mama made me learn this song
I know I love you because I hate you (You're gonna bring your love to me, I'm gonna get
And now I'd rather haunt you you)
That's why
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
You're so beautiful The deeper I go
What makes you feel exciting? All is fair in love she said
What wakes you up inside? Think with your heart, not with your head
Does it make you feel good to see me cry? That's what my mama told me
I think it does All the little things you do
That's why it's time to say bye bye Will end up coming back to you
[CHORUS] I let my father mold me
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
I don't wanna keep the bright flame
Of your ego going Someone said that romance was dead
So I'll just stop blowin' in the wind And I believed it instead of remembering
To love you is a sin What my mama told me
Adios Let my father mold me
Uh, this is not a love song Then you tried to hold me
I'd like to hurt you You remind me what they said
What excites you? What turns you on? This feeling inside
What makes you feel good? I can't explain
Does it make you feel good to see me cry? But my love is alive
I think it does And I'm never gonna hide it again
That's why it's time to say goodbye
Bye bye [BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
The first time and the last time Deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper
You can forget about it baby Never gonna hide it again
Forget the rules, forget the fools Sweeter and sweeter and sweeter and sweeter
Forget your fears, forget my tears Never gonna have to pretend
You can forget about it baby, bye bye baby bye bye You got to just let your body move to the music
You can forget about it baby You got to just let your body go with the flow
'Cause it's the first time and the last time
You'll ever see me cry Falling in love, falling in love, falling in love
You f*cked it up I can't keep from falling in love with you
You know there's nothing better that I'd like to do
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WHERE LIFE BEGINS BAD GIRL
Written by M. Ciccone and A. Betts 5:57 Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 5:22
Warm inside, yeah Something's missing and I don't know why
I'd like to direct your attention I always feel the need to hide my feelings from you
To something that needs directing to Is it me or you that I'm afraid of
A lot of people talk about I tell myself I'll show you what I'm made of
Dining in and eating out Can't bring myself to let you go
I guess that's what this song's about
I know this is not a dining room conversation [BRIDGE]
And you don't have to listen if you don't have the time I don't want to cause you any pain
But let me remind you in case you don't already know But I love you just the same
Dining out can happen down below And you'll always be my baby
In my heart I know we've come apart
[BRIDGE] And I don't know where to start
Everybody's talkin' 'bout What can I do, I don't wanna feel blue
Wanting that and needing this
I'd just like to know [1
ST
CHORUS]
If you want to learn a different/(way to) kind of kiss Bad girl drunk by six
Kissing someone else's lips
[CHORUS] Smoked too many cigarettes today
So won't you go down where it's warm inside I'm not happy when I act this way
Go down where I cannot hide
Go down where all life begins [2
ND
CHORUS]
Go down that's where my love is Bad girl drunk by six
Now what could be better than a home cooked meal Kissing some kind stranger's/(someone else’s) lips
How you want to eat it depends on how you feel Smoked too many cigarettes today
You can eat all you want and you don't get fat I'm not happy, I'm not happy
Now where else can you go for a meal like that
It's not fair to be selfish or stingy Something's happened and I can't go back
Every girl should experience eating out I fall apart every time you hand your heart out to
Sometimes when I come home from a hard day at me
work What happens now, I know I don't deserve you
I swear it's all I can think about I wonder how I'm ever gonna hurt you
Can't bring myself to let you go
[BRIDGE]
ST ND
[BRIDGE] [1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
Colonel Sanders says it best
"Finger lickin' good" This way
Let's put what you've learned to the test ST
[BRIDGE] [1 CHORUS]
Can you make a fire without using wood
Are you still hungry; aren't you glad we came
I'm glad you brought your raincoat I'm not happy this way
I think it's beginning to rain ST ND
[1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
[BRIDGE][CHORUS]
This way
That's where my love is I'm not happy this way
Come inside Kissing some kind stranger's lips
That's where all life begins
It's warm inside
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WAITING I knew it from the start that you would
Written by M. Ciccone and A. Betts 5:47 desert me
You're gonna break my heart
Well, I know from experience Baby, please don't hurt me
That if you have to ask for something more than once
or twice [CHORUS]
It wasn't yours in the first place
And that's hard to accept when you love someone Break my heart
And you're led to believe in their moment of need Don't break my heart/(You broke my heart)
That they want what you want but they don't
Uh, next time you want pussy, huh
[BRIDGE] Just look in the mirror baby
Don't go breaking my heart like you said you would
Baby, you're no good
And you hurt me like no other lover ever could
Don't go making me cry
You're gonna say goodbye
Baby, tell me why
Tell me why or you're gonna have to justify this
[CHORUS]
Waiting for you
I'm waiting
Can't you see I'm waiting for you
Don't break my heart
[CHORUS]
It was so easy in the beginning
When you didn't feel like running from your feelings like
you are now
What happened? What do I remind you of?
Your past, your dreams
Or some part of yourself that you just can't love?
I wish I could believe you
Or at least have the courage to leave you
Life has taught me that love with a man like you
Is only gonna make me blue
But I love you anyway no matter what you do
You don't come around here like you did before
When you did adore
Tell me what I did to deserve this
[CHORUS]
[INTERMEDIATE]
Finally I see a different man
Only love can hurt like this can
Finally I see a different face
Tell me who is going to take my place
[BRIDGE]
I knew it from the start that you would desert me
You're gonna break my heart
Baby, please don't hurt me
[INTERMEDIATE] [CHORUS]
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THIEF OF HEARTS [INTERMEDIATE]
Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 4:50
Bitch! You can't take it, not what's mine
You're a thief of hearts and now you'll have to pay You'll be sorry, 'cause what you've done is a crime
How many licks does it take? She's a thief of hearts
You're a thief of hearts and now you'll have to pay Thief of hearts, what she's done is a crime
Which leg do you want me to break? She's a thief of hearts
You'll be sorry Thief of hearts, no one ever takes what's mine
She's a thief, thief
Here she comes, little miss thinks she can have what she She's a thief, thief of hearts
wants No one ever takes what's mine
In a blink of an eye You're a thief of hearts and now you'll have to pay
Here she comes, acts like she's your best friend
Then you turn your back and she's off with your guy How many licks does it take?
You're a thief of hearts and now you'll have to pay
[CHORUS] Which leg do you want me to break?
She's a thief of hearts
What will happen to the thief of hearts Stop bitch
What she does is a crime/(What she's done is a crime) Now sit your ass down
She's a thief of hearts
Someone please arrest her
She's a thief of hearts
No one ever takes what's mine
And gets away with it
Not this time
Here she comes, acting all dejected
So you give advice and she gives you her poison
Here she comes, little miss black widow
First she spins her web and she's stealing your boyfriend
[CHORUS]
Thief of hearts
Bitch
[INTERMEDIATE]
You'll do it, you'll take it
You'll screw it, you'll fake it
Undo it, you'll break it
You're over, you can't take it
You can't take it, not what's mine
I could break you, 'cause what you've done is a crime
Bitch
He's mine
Here she comes, little miss thinks she can have his child
Well anybody can do it
Here she comes, little susie ho-maker
Thinks she'll get respect if she screws it
[CHORUS]
Thief of hearts, bitch
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WORDS RAIN
Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 5:54 Written by M. Ciccone and Shep Pettibone 5:25
[CHORUS] I feel it, it's coming…
Words, they cut like a knife, Cut into my life
I don't want to hear your words [CHORUS]
They always attack Rain, feel it on my finger tips
Please take them all back Hear it on my window pane
If they're yours I don't want anymore Your love's coming down like
You think you're so smart Rain, wash away my sorrow
You try to manipulate me Take away my pain
You try to humiliate with your words Your love's coming down like rain
You think you're so chic
You write me beautiful letters When your lips are burning mine
You think you're so much better than me And you take the time to tell me how you feel
When you listen to my words
[BRIDGE] And I know you've heard, I know it's real
But your actions speak louder than words Rain is what this thunder brings
And they're only words, unless they're true For the first time I can hear my heart sing
Call me a fool but I know I'm not
Your actions speak louder than promises
I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top
You're inclined to make and inclined to break
Till I feel your
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
You think you're so shrewd When you looked into my eyes
You try to bring me low And you said goodbye could you see my tears
You try to gain control with your words When I turned the other way
Did you hear me say
[BRIDGE][CHORUS] I'd wait for all the dark clouds bursting in a perfect sky
You promised me when you said goodbye
Friends they tried to warn me about you That you'd return when the storm was done
He has good manners, he's so romantic And now I'll wait for the light, I'll wait for the sun
But he'll only make you blue Till I feel your
How can I explain to them
How could they know [CHORUS]
I'm in love with your words
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
Your words And I say, never go away
You think you're so sly
I caught you at your game Waiting is the hardest thing (It's strange I feel like I've
known you before)
You will not bring me shame with your words
I tell myself that if I believe in you (And I want to
[BRIDGE][CHORUS]
understand you)
In the dream of you (More and more)
With all my heart and all my soul (When I'm with you)
Too much blinding light
That by sheer force of will (I feel like a magical child)
Your touch, I've grown tired of your words
I will raise you from the ground (Everything strange)
Words, words And without a sound you'll appear (Everything wild)
A linguistic form that can meaningfully be spoken in And surrender to me, to love
isolation
Conversation, expression, a promise, a sigh Rain is what the thunder brings
In short, a lie For the first time I can hear my heart sing
A message from heaven, a signal from hell Call me a fool but I know I'm not
I give you my word I'll never tell I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top
Language that is used in anger Till I feel your
Personal feelings signaling danger Rain, I feel it, it's coming
A brief remark, an utterance, information Your love's coming down like
Don't mince words, don't be evasive
Speak your mind, be persuasive [CHORUS]
A pledge, a commitment, communication, words
Rain, I feel it, it's coming
Your love's coming down like, rain
(I'll stand out on the mountaintop
And wait for you to call my name),
Rain…
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WHY’S IT SO HARD IN THIS LIFE
Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 5:22 Written by M. Ciccone and S. Pettibone 6:22
Why's it so hard to love one another Sitting on a park bench
Why's it so hard to love Thinking about a friend of mine
He was only 23
What do I have to do to be accepted Gone before he had his time
What do I have to say It came without a warning
What do I have to do to be respected Didn't want his friends to see him cry
How do I have to play He knew the day was dawning
What do I have to look like to feel I'm equal And I didn't have a chance to say goodbye
Where do I have to go
[CHORUS]
What club do I have to join to prove I'm worthy
Who do I have to know In this life I loved you most of all
What for?
[CHORUS] 'Cause now you're gone and I have to ask myself
I'm telling you brothers, sisters What for?
Why can't we learn to challenge the system What for?
Without living in pain
Brothers, sisters Driving down the boulevard
Why can't we learn to accept that we're different Thinking about a man I knew
Before it's too late/(Why's it so damn hard) He was like a father to me
Nothing in the world that he wouldn't do
What do I have to learn to know what's right for me Taught me to respect myself
What do I have to know Said that we're all made of flesh and blood
What am I going to do when I feel righteous Why should he be treated differently
Where do I have to go Shouldn't matter who you choose to love
Who should get to say what I believe in
[CHORUS]
Who should have the right
What am I going to do with all this anger
[INTERMEDIATE]
Why do I have to fight People pass by and I wonder who's next
[CHORUS] Who determines, who knows best
Is there a lesson I'm supposed to learn in this case
Bring your love, sing your love Ignorance is not bliss
Wear your love, share your love
[CHORUS][INTERMEDIATE]
Bring your love, sing your love
Wear your love, show your sister how Have you ever watched your best friend die (what
Brothers, sisters, what do I have to say for)
Brothers, sisters, how do I have to play Have you ever watched a grown man cry (what for)
Brothers, sisters, who should have the right Some say that life isn't fair (what for)
Brothers, sisters, why do I have to fight I say that people just don't care (what for)
Why's it so hard to love one another They'd rather turn the other way (what for)
Love your sister, love your brother And wait for this thing to go away (what for)
Why do we have to pretend (what for)
Why's it so hard to love one another Some day I pray it will end
Why's it so hard to love
I hope it's in this life
[CHORUS] I hope it's in this life time
Sing your love
Share your love
Love your brother now
Show your sister how
Love your brother now
Show your sister
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DID YOU DO IT And I cover up the moans by turnin' up my stereo
Written by M. Ciccone and A. Betts 4:53
[CHORUS]
Tick tick tock, Mo is on the jock
You didn't do it, he didn't do it
I did her in the limo as we went around the block
I made her go
Sucked the mole on her hip, licked the lipstick off her lip
Waiting for you, just waiting
She got real excited, yo she started to flip
Waiting for you
She says 'Dre baby 'Dre baby oh
I said just relax, yo chill Mo
We made a right turn onto Central Park West SECRET GARDEN
One hand gripped the car, the other on her breast Written by M. Ciccone and A. Betts 5:32
[CHORUS] In my secret garden, I'm looking for the perfect
Did you do it? Ya know I did it flower
I let the seat recline and I hit it Waiting for my finest hour
Did you do it? I said I did it In my secret garden, I still believe after all
But I backed out quick because I thought I split it I still believe and I fall
Waiting for you, just waiting You plant the seed and I'll watch it grow
Waiting for you I wonder when I'll start to show
I wonder if I'll ever know
Uh, Ho's in the front for the 1990's Where my place is
Walkin' around showing off their hinies Where my face is
Wigglin' they're jigglin' they're swingin' and flingin' I know it's in here somewhere
9-7-0 Yo Ho, your phone's ringin' I just wish I knew the color of my hair
You get a call from your John, you meet him at the I know the answer's hiding somewhere
mot' In my secret garden, there's
He's chillin' in a pamper and a fur coat
[CHORUS]
Your head starts spinnin', you drunk too much gin in A petal that isn't torn
Your jaw starts grinnin', and this is the beginnin' A heart that will not harden
Of a night of an average Ho A place that I can be born
(it’s)/In my secret garden
It ain't all about working on the streets no more
A rose without a thorn
Here's another episode of dropping off a load
A lover without scorn
Peter was on the beater, I was about to explode
I couldn't hold back [so whadja do]
If I wait for the rain to kiss me and undress me
I took her to my place (yo, did she sit on your face)
Will I look like a fool, wet and a mess
She was so good just like uh, Campbell's soup
Will I still be thirsty
I won't try to front so here's the rude scoop
Will I pass the test
I dipped it and I stripped it and I ripped it like before
And if I look for the rainbow, will I see it
I had her screamin', nope no diddily, nope no more
Or will it pass right by
I can't stop once I get started
'Cause I'm not supposed to see
But yo honey, uh, get them legs parted
'Cause the blind are never free
Waiting for you, just waiting
Even at my secret garden
Waiting for you
There's a chance that I could harden
[CHORUS] That's why I'll keep on looking, for
[CHORUS]
They come with the rough stuff, boy we hit it, split it,
and forgit it I still believe, I still believe
In the same order as ya hear, boy I'm not frontin' (me 'Cause after all is said and done
not front) I'm still alive
Don't ask what, me tell ya the truth, you understand me And the boots have come and trampled on me
eye? And I'm still alive
The iron eye can get busy, you know what I'm saying? 'Cause the sun has kissed me, and caressed me
Clean up me rifle, clean up me rifle And I'm strong, and there's a chance
Clean up me rifle, me elephant rifle That I will grow, this I know
Clean up me rifle, you clean up me rifle So I'm still looking for
Clean up me rifle, elephant rifle
I flipped her from the top of my head, enough said [CHORUS]
I'm the brother with the short short dreads
A couple different styles, a couple different 'fros Somewhere in fountain blue
Just some that my souls about some girls I know Lies my secret garden
I gotta hit it hard because I go for the gusto
53

BEDTIME STORIES
1994 SURVIVAL
SECRET
I’D RATHER BE YOUR LOVER
DON’T STOP
INSIDE OF ME
HUMAN NATURE
FORBIDDEN LOVE
LOVE TRIED TO WELCOME ME
SANCTUARY
BEDTIME STORY
TAKE A BOW
54

SURVIVAL SECRET
Written by Madonna and Dallas Austin 3:30 Written by Madonna and Dallas Austin 5:02
[VERSE]
I'll never be an angel Things haven't been the same
I'll never be a saint it's true Since you came into my life
I'm too busy surviving You found a way to touch my soul
Whether it's heaven or hell And I'm never, ever, ever gonna let it go
I'm gonna be living to tell, so [BRIDGE]
Happiness lies in your own hand
[BRIDGE]
It took me much too long to understand
Here's my story (my story) How it could be
No risk no glory (no glory) Until you shared your secret with me
A little
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Up and down and all around Mmm mmm
It's all about survival Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
[VERSE] Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret
Here's my question (my question)
Does your criticism (criticism) You gave me back the paradise
Have you caught up in what you cannot see That I thought I lost for good
Well if you give me respect You helped me find the reasons why
Then you'll know what to expect, a little It took me by surprise that you understood
You knew all along
[CHORUS] [VERSE] [BRIDGE] [CHORUS] What I never wanted to say
Until I learned to love myself
(Up and down and all around) I was never ever lovin' anybody else
I'll never be an angel
(Up and down and all around, survival) [BRIDGE] [CHORUS] [BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
(Up and down and all around)
I'll never be a saint it's true Mmm mmm, my baby's got a secret
(Up and down and all around, survival) Mmm mmm, my baby's got a secret
Mmm mmm, my baby's got a secret for me
Mmm mmm, mmm mmm, mmm mmm
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I’D RATHER BE YOUR LOVER DON’T STOP
Written by Madonna, Dave Hall, Isley Brothers, and C. Jasper 4:39 Written by Madonna, Dallas Austin, and Colin Wolfe 4:37
[CHORUS] [VERSE]
I could be your sister, I could be your mother Get up on the dance floor, everything is groovin'
We could be friends, I'd even be your brother Get up on the dance floor, got to see you movin'
But I'd rather be your lover Let the music shake you, let the rhythm take you
Feel it in your body, sing la dee da dee
That's right, I'd rather be your lover
I don't know where I stand with you [CHORUS]
I never ever make any plans with you Don't stop doin' what you're doin' baby
I don't know what I mean to you Don't stop, keep movin', keep groovin'
The only thing I know is I dream of you Don't stop doin' what you're doin' baby
Don't stop, keep movin', keep groovin'
[BRIDGE]
And all that I know (all that I know) Come on join the party, let the bassline pump you
Is I just don't understand (just don't understand) Bring your body over, baby let me bump you
Why my, mmmm, happiness always lies I know I can groove you, you know I can move you
In the palm of your hand, but Feel it in your body, sing la dee da dee
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
[INTERMEDIATE]
Sometimes I know what you're thinking next Keep on doin' what you're doin' baby
But wouldn't it be better if I loved you less? Keep on, don't stop groovin'
Sometimes I think that I made you up Keep on doin' what you're doin' baby
But wouldn't it be better if I gave you up? Keep on, keep movin', keep groovin'
[BRIDGE][CHORUS] [VERSE] [CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE]
Are you surprised? Keep on, keep movin', keep groovin'
Tell me whatch-ya want, tell me whatch-ya need
Tell me whatch-ya want, tell me whatch-ya need
I, I betcha I, I give you whatch-ya need
Take a walk within me, venture through the dark sea
Can't you see, I need you beside me
Don't you see, I want you to want me
[BRIDGE][CHORUS]
Are you surprised?
[CHORUS]
Are you surprised? Are you?
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INSIDE OF ME HUMAN NATURE
Written by Madonna, Dave Hall, and Hooper 4:11 Written by Madonna, D. Hall, S& K. McKenzie, M. Deering 4:53
I can't stop thinking of you Express yourself, don't repress yourself
The things we used to do
The secrets we once shared [CHORUS]
I'll always find them there And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
In my memories It's human nature (it's human nature)
And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
But this heartache isn't going anywhere I'm not your bitch don't hang your shit on me
In the public eye I act like I don't care (it's human nature)
When there's no one watching me
I'm crying You wouldn't let me say the words I longed to say
You didn't want to see life through my eyes
[CHORUS]
(Express yourself, don't repress yourself)
I will always have you, inside of me You tried to shove me back inside your narrow
Even though you're gone room
Love still carries on And silence me with bitterness and lies
Love, inside of me (Express yourself, don't repress yourself)
I keep a picture of you
Next to my bed at night Did I say something wrong?
And when I wake up scared Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about sex
I know I'll find you there (I musta been crazy)
Watching over me Did I stay too long?
Oops, I didn't know I couldn't speak my mind
[BRIDGE]
When my world seems to crumble all around (What was I thinking)
And foolish people try to bring me down
[CHORUS]
I just think of your smiling face
And I'm flying You punished me for telling you my fantasies
I'm breakin' all the rules I didn't make
[CHORUS]
(Express yourself, don't repress yourself)
You'll always be inside of my heart You took my words and made a trap for silly fools
Inside of me You held me down and tried to make me break
(Express yourself, don't repress yourself)
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
I will always have you, inside of me Did I say something true?
Even though you're gone Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about sex
Love still carries on (I musta been crazy)
Love still carries on Did I have a point of view?
I will always feel you Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about you
You'll always be inside of my heart (What was I thinking)
I'll always have you inside of me
[CHORUS]
I will always have you
Express yourself, don't repress yourself
[BRIDGE][CHORUS]
57

FORBIDDEN LOVE LOVE TRIED TO WELCOME ME
Written by Babyface and Madonna 4:08 Written by Madonna and Dave Hall 5:21
(Love without guilt, love without doubt) These are my hands, but what can they give me?
(Rejection, love without doubt) These are my eyes, but they cannot see
These are my arms, but they don't know
I don't, don't care if it's not right tenderness
To have your arms around me And I must confess that I am usually drawn to
I want to feel what it's like sadness
Take all of you inside of me And loneliness has never been a stranger to me,
but
[CHORUS] st
[1 CHORUS]
In your eyes, forbidden love Love tried to welcome me
In your smile, forbidden love But my soul drew back
In your kiss, forbidden love (I was)/guilty of lust and sin
If I had one wish love would feel like this Love tried to take me in
I know that you're no good for me These are my lips, but they whisper sorrow
That's why I feel I must confess This is my voice, but it's telling lies
What's wrong is why it feels so right I know how to laugh, but I don't know happiness
I want to feel your sweet caress And I must confess, instead of spring, it's always
winter
[CHORUS]
And my heart has always been a lonely hunter, but
If I only had one wish still
Love would always feel like this nd
[2 CHORUS]
Wishin' on the stars above Love tried to welcome me
Forbidden love But my soul drew back
If I only had one dream (I was)/covered with dust and sin
This would be more than it seems Love tried to take me in
Forbidden love Love tried to break me
(Love without guilt, love without doubt) And I must confess, instead of spring, it's always
winter
Rejection (Love without doub) And my heart has always been a lonely hunter, but
Is the greatest aphrodisiac still
[CHORUS] st nd
[1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
(Love without guilt, love without doubt) (Love tried to break me)
Love should always feel like this Love tried to welcome me
Heaven forgive me, never forbid me But my soul drew back
Guilty of lust and sin
(I was covered with dust, covered with sorrow)
Love tried to take me in
(Covered)
Still, love tried to welcome me
But my soul drew back
(Guilty of lust and sin)
Covered with dust and sin
Love tried to take me in
(Love tried to break me)
Love tried to welcome me
But my soul drew back
Guilty of lust and sin
(But my soul drew back)
Love tried to take me in
(I was covered with sadness)
Love tried to welcome me
58

SANCTUARY BEDTIME STORY
Written by Madonna, D. Austin, Anne P., S. Cutler, H. Hancock 5:03 Written by Hooper, Bjork, and Marius DeVries 4:50
Surely whoever speaks to me in the right voice Today is the last day that I'm using words
Him or her I shall follow They've gone out, lost their meaning
Who needs the sun, when the rain's so full of life Don't function anymore
Who needs the sky Let's, let's, let's get unconscious honey
It's here in your arms I want to be buried Let's get unconscious honey
You are my sanctuary Today is the last day that I'm using words
They've gone out, lost their meaning
Who needs the sun, when the rain's so full of life Don't function anymore
Who needs the sky, when the ground's open wide
It's here in your arms I want to be buried Traveling, leaving logic and reason
You are my sanctuary Traveling, to the arms of unconsciousness
Traveling, leaving logic and reason
Who needs a smile, when a tear's so full of love Traveling, to the arms of unconsciousness
Who needs a home, with the stars up above
It's here in your heart I want to be carried [CHORUS]
You are my sanctuary Let's get unconscious honey
Let's get unconscious
Who needs the light, with the darkness in your eyes Let's get unconscious honey
Who needs to sleep, with the stars in the sky Let's get unconscious
It's here in your soul I want to be married Words are useless, especically sentences
You are my sanctuary They don't stand for anything
How could they explain how I feel
And the earth was void and empty
And darkness was upon the face of the earth Traveling, traveling, I'm traveling
Is all of this pain so necessary Traveling, traveling, leaving logic and reason
You are my sanctuary Traveling, traveling, I'm gonna relax
Traveling, traveling, in the arms of
Surely whoever speaks to me in the right voice unconsciousness
Him or her I shall follow
As the water follows the moon, silently [CHORUS]
Who needs the sun (with fluid steps)
Who needs the sky (around the globe) And inside we're all still wet
Who needs to sleep (I hear your voice) Longing and yearning
You are my sanctuary How can I explain how I feel?
You are
You are my sanctuary [CHORUS]
Traveling, traveling
Traveling, traveling, in the arms of
unconsciousness
And all that you've ever learned
Try to forget
I'll never explain again
59

TAKE A BOW All the world is a stage
Written by Babyface and Madonna 5:21 And everyone has their part
But how was I to know which way the
Take a bow, the night is over story'd go
This masquerade is getting older How was I to know you'd break
Light are low, the curtains down (You'd break, you'd break, you'd break)
There's no one here You'd break my heart
(There's no one here, there's no one in the crowd)
I've always been in love with you
Say your lines but do you feel them Guess you've always known
Do you mean what you say when there's no one You took my love for granted, why oh why
around The show is over, say good-bye
Watching you, watching me, one lonely star
[CHORUS]
(One lonely star you don't know who you are)
[CHORUS] Say good-bye (bye bye), say good-bye
I've always been in love with you (always with you]) Say good-bye
I guess you've always known it's true (you know it's
true)
You took my love for granted, why oh why
The show is over, say good-bye
Say good-bye, say good-bye
Make them laugh, it comes so easy
When you get to the part
Where you're breaking my heart
Hide behind your smile, all the world loves a clown
(Just make 'em smile the whole world loves a clown)
Wish you well, I cannot stay
You deserve an award for the role that you played
No more masquerade, you're one lonely star
(One lonely star and you don't know who you are)
[CHORUS]
Say good-bye (bye bye), say good-bye
60

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
1995I WANT YOU
I’LL REMEMBER
TAKE A BOW
YOU’LL SEE
CRAZY FOR YOU
THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND
LIVE TO TELL
LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE (REMIX)
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
FORBIDDEN LOVE
ONE MORE CHANCE
RAIN
OH FATHER
I WANT YOU (ORCHESTRAL MIX)
VERAS [B-SIDE]
61

I WANT YOU I’LL REMEMBER
Written by Leon Ware and T-Boy Ross 6:21 [THEME FROM: WITH HONORS]
Written by Patrick Leonard, M. Ciccone, and Richard Page 4:20
[CHORUS]
I want you the right way Say good-bye to not knowing when
I want you, but I want you to want me too, The truth in my whole life began
Want you to want me baby Say good-bye to not knowing how to cry
Just like I want you You taught me that
I'll give you all the love I want in return [CHORUS]
But half a love is all I feel, sweet darling And I'll remember the love/(strength) that you gave
It's too bad, it's just too sad me
You don't want me no more Now that I'm standing on my own
But I'm gonna change your mind I'll remember the way that you changed/(saved) me
Some way, somehow I'll remember
[CHORUS] Inside I was a child
That could not mend a broken wing
One way love is just a fantasy Outside I looked for a way
To share is precious, pure and fair To teach my heart to sing
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
Oh baby, don't you wanna care? [CHORUS]
Ain't it lonely out there?
I learned to let go of the illusion that we can
[CHORUS] possess
I learned to let go, I travel in stillness
I want you the right way And I'll remember happiness
I want you, but I want you to want me too, I'll remember
Want me baby, just like I want you.
[CHORUS]
I want you, the right way No I've never been afraid to cry
Want me baby Now I finally have a reason why
I'll remember
Don't play with something you should cherish for life
62

YOU’LL SEE CRAZY FOR YOU
Written by Madonna and David Foster 4:16 [THEME FROM:VISION QUEST]
Written by John Bettis and Jon Lind 4:10
You think that I can't live without your love
You'll see, Swaying room as the music starts
You think I can't go on another day. Strangers making the most of the dark
You think I have nothing Two by two their bodies become one
Without you by my side,
You'll see I see you through the smokey air
Somehow, some way Can't you feel the weight of my stare
You're so close but still a world away
You think that I can never laugh again What I'm dying to say, is that
You'll see,
[CHORUS]
You think that you destroyed my faith in love.
You think after all you've done I'm crazy for you
I'll never find my way back home, Touch me once and you'll know it's true
You'll see I never wanted anyone like this
Somehow, someday It's all brand new, you'll feel it in my kiss
I'm crazy for you, crazy for you…
ST
[1 CHORUS]
All by myself Trying hard to control my heart
I don't need anyone at all I walk over to where you are
I know I'll survive Eye to eye we need no words at all
I know I'll stay alive, Slowly now we begin to move
All on my own Every breath I'm deeper into you
I don't need anyone this time Soon we two are standing still in time
It will be mine If you read my mind, you'll see
No one can take it from me
[CHORUS]
You'll see
You think that you are strong, but you are weak It's all brand new, I'm crazy for you
You'll see, And you know it's true
It takes more strength to cry, admit defeat. I'm crazy, crazy for you
I have truth on my side,
You only have deceit
You'll see, somehow, someday
ND
[2 CHORUS]
All by myself
I don't need anyone at all
I know I'll survive
I know I'll stay alive,
I'll stand on my own
I won't need anyone this time
It will be mine
No one can take it from me
You'll see
63

THIS USED TO BE MY PLAYGROUND ONE MORE CHANCE
[THEME FROM: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN] Written by Madonna and David Foster 4:25
Written by Madonna and Shep Pettibone
[CHORUS] I turned around too late to see the fallen star
This used to be my playground I fell asleep and never saw the sun go down
This used to be my childhood dream I took your love for granted
This used to be the place I ran to Thought luck was always on my side
Whenever I was in need I turned around too late and you were gone
Of a friend
[CHORUS]
Why did it have to end So give me one more chance
And why do they always say Darlin' if you care for me
Let me win your love
Don't look back 'Cause you were always there for me
Keep your head held high If you care for me,
Don't ask them why Be there for me
Because life is short
And before you know I like to play the queen of hearts and never thought
You're feeling old I'd lose
And your heart is breaking I rolled the dice but never showed my hand
Don't hold on to the past I planned it out so perfectly,
Well that's too much to ask So you'd never leave a girl like me
I was a fool, but now I understand
[CHORUS]
[LONG VERSION]
[CHORUS]
Live and learn
Well the years they flew Here is the law of the land
And we never knew You play with fire and you'll get burned
We were foolish then
We would never tire Here is the lesson I've learned
And that little fire That you don't know what you've got til it's gone
Is still alive in me
It will never go away [CHORUS]
Can't say goodbye to yesterday
[CHORUS]
Gimme one more chance
No regrets Tell me that it's not too late
But I wish that you Let me win your love
Were here with me Darlin' please don't hesitate
Well then there's hope yet If you care for me,
I can see your face Be there for me
In our secret place Give me one more chance
You're not just a memory
Say goodbye to yesterday (the dream)
Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say)
This used to be my playground (used to be)
This used to be our pride and joy
This used to be the place we ran to
That no one in the world could dare destroy
[LONG VERSION]
This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran to
I wish you were standing here with me
64

VERÁS
[YOU’LL SEE SPANISH VERSION]
Written by Madonna and D. Foster, Spanish version: Paz Marines 4:25
Tu piensas que
Yo no podre vivir sin ti
Tu piensas no podra sobrevivir
Que nada me queda
Si no estas junto a mi
Verás que no és asi
Tu piensas que jamás sere feliz sin ti
Que destruiste al fin mi corazón
Que no voy a descubrir
La forma de volver atras
Sin ti, yo se que sí
Ya lo verás
No necesito a nadie más
Podre resistir,
voy a poder seguir
Lo hare por mi, sera mi gloria personal
Nadie, ni tu,
me la podra quitar, verás
Acepta la verdad, no llorare por ti
Yo se que así sera, podre salir
Voy a saltar sin red y no voy a caer
Sera mejor sin ti
Verás, verás
65

EVITA
1996
A CINEMA EM BUENOS AIRES 26 JULY 1952 ON THE BALCONY OF THE CASA ROSADA 1
REQUIEM FOR EVITA DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
OH WHAT A CIRCUS ON THE BALCONY OF THE CASA ROSADA 2
ON THIS NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS HIGH FLYING ADORED
EVA AND MAGALDI/EVA BEWARE OF THE CITY RAINBOW HIGH
BUENOS AIRES RAINBOW TOUR
ANOTHER SUITCASE IN ANOTHER HALL THE ACTRESS HASN’T LEARN THE LINES YOU’D LIKE TO HEAR
GOODNIGHT AND THANK YOU AND THE MONKEY KEPT ROLLIN IN – AND OUT
THE LADY’S GOT POTENTIAL PARTIDO FEMINISTA
CHARITY CONCERT/THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE SHE’S A DIAMOND
I’D BE SURPRISINGLY GOOD FOR YOU SANTA EVITA
HELLO AND GOODBYE WALTZ FOR EVA AND CHE
PERON’S LATEST FLAME YOUR LITTLE BODY’S SLOWLY BREAKING DOWN
A NEW ARGENTINA YOU MUST LOVE ME
EVA’S FINAL BROADCAST
LATIN CHANT
LAMENT
66

A CINEMA IN BUENOS AIRES, REQUIEM FOR EVITA
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:17
26 JULY 1952
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1:19
Carlos, Requiem aeternum dona Evita
Julieta, mi querida Julieta. Requiem Evita, Requiem Evita
Carlos, no tendrías que haber venido. Evita, Evita, Evita, Evita
Julieta, ni un millar de soldados me puede detener.
Pero es peligroso, mi padre te arrestará. Requiem aeternum dona Evita
Tenía que venir. Requiem Evita, Requiem Evita
¡Carlos! Evita, Evita, Evita, Evita
Hasta este momento, mis labios no han osado murmurar
la palabra amor.
Carlos.
Y mucho más que eso, mi ser todo vibra de deseo.
¿Qué fue eso? Algo se movió en el balcón de tu
padre. Si fuera ese truhán de Rodolfo, juro que mi espada no
permanecerá en su vaina.
¡Carlos, ten cuidado! Te quiero, Carlos, te quiero.
It is my sad duty to inform you that Eva Peron, spiritual leader
of the nation, entered immortality at 8:25 this evening.
67

OH WHAT A CIRCUS Salve regina mater misericordiae
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:25 Vita dulcedo et spes nostra
Salve salve regina Peron
Oh what a circus, oh what a show Ad te clamamus exules filii Eva
Argentina has gone to town Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes
Over the death of an actress called Eva Peron O clemens o pia
We've all gone crazy
Mourning all day and mourning all night Don't cry for me Argentina
Falling over ourselves to get all of the misery right For I am ordinary, unimportant
And undeserving of such attention
Oh what an exit, that's how to go Unless we all are, I think we all are
When they're ringing your curtain down So share my glory, so share my coffin
Demand to be buried like Eva Peron So share my glory, so share my coffin
It's quite a sunset
And good for the country in a roundabout way It's our funeral too
We've made the front page of all the world's papers
today
But who is this Santa Evita? ON THIS NIGHT OF
Why all this howling, hysterical sorrow? A THOUSAND STARS
What kind of goddess has lived among us? Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:25
How will we ever get by without her?
Now Eva Peron had every disadvantage
She had her moments, she had some style You need if you're gonna succeed
The best show in town was the crowd No money, no cash
Outside the Casa Rosada crying, "Eva Peron" No father, no bright lights
But that's all gone now There was nowhere she'd been
As soon as the smoke from the funeral clears At the age of fifteen
We're all gonna see and how, she did nothing for years
As this tango singer found out
Salve regina mater misericordiae Agustin Magaldi
Vita dulcedo et spes nostra Who has the distinction of being the first
Salve salve regina Man to be of use to Eva Duarte
Ad te clamamus exules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes On this night of a thousand stars
Let me take you to heaven's door
O clemens o pia Where the music of love's guitars
You let down your people Evita Plays for evermore
You were supposed to have been immortal
That's all they wanted, not much to ask for In the glow of those twinkling lights
But in the end you could not deliver We shall love through eternity
On this night in a million nights
Sing you fools, but you got it wrong Fly away with me
Enjoy your prayers because you haven't got long
Your queen is dead, your king is through I never dreamed that a kiss could be as sweet as
And she's not coming back to you this
But now I know that it can
Show business kept us all alive I used to wander alone without a love of my own
Since seventeen October 1945 I was a desperate man
But the star has gone, the glamour's worn thin But all my grief disappeared and all the sorrow I'd
That's a pretty bad state for a state to be in feared
Wasn't there anymore
Instead of government we had a stage On that magical day when you first came my way
Instead of ideas, a prima donna's rage Mi amor
Instead of help we were given a crowd
She didn't say much, but she said it loud On this night
On this night of a thousand stars
Sing you fools, but you got it wrong Let me take you to heaven's door
Enjoy your prayers because you haven't got long Where the music of love's guitars
Your queen is dead, your king is through Plays for evermore
She's not coming back to you
68

EVA AND MAGALDI/ morning with the trash
If you were rich or middle class ...
EVA BEWARE OF THE CITY
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 5:21
Screw the middle classes! I will never accept them!
My father's other family were middle class
To think that a man as famous as you are And we were kept out of sight, hidden from view at
Could love a poor little nothing like me his funeral.
[CHORUS]
Do all your one night stands give you this trouble?
I wanna be a part of B.A.
Buenos Aires, Big Apple
Eva beware of the city
She wants to be a part of B.A.
It's hungry and cold, can't be controlled, it is mad
Buenos Aires, Big Apple
Those who are fools are swallowed up whole
And those who are not become what they should
Just listen to that, they're on to you Magaldi
not become
I'd get out while you can
Changed, in short, they go bad.
It's happened at last, I'm starting to get started
Bad is good for me
I'm moving out with my man
I'm bored, so clean, and so ignored
I've only been predictable, respectable
Now Eva don't get carried away
Birds fly out of here, so why oh why oh
why the hell can't I?
Monotony past, suburbia departed
I only want variety, of society
Who could ever be fond of the back of beyond?
[CHORUS]
Don't hear words that I didn't say
Five years from now I shall come back
What's that? You'd desert the girl you love? And finally say, "You have your way, come to
town."
The girl I love? But you'll look at me with a foreigner's eyes
What are you talking about? The magical city, a younger girl's city
A fantasy long since put down
She really brightened up your out-of-town engagement
She gave you all she had, she wasn't in your contract All you've done to me, was that a young girl's
You must be quite relieved that no one's told the papers, so
fan fantasy?
far I played your city games alright, didn't I?
I already know what cooks, how the dirty city feels
I wanna be a part of B.A. and looks
Buenos Aires, Big Apple I tasted it last night, didn't I?
Would I have done what I did [CHORUS]
If I hadn't thought, if I hadn't known
We would stay together Eva beware your ambition
It's hungry and cold, can't be controlled,
Seems to me there's no point in resisting will run wild
She's made up her mind, you've no choice This in a man is danger enough,
Why don't you be the man who discovered her but you are a woman
You'll never be remembered for your voice Not even a woman, not very much more than
a child
The city can be paradise for those who have the cash And whatever you say, I'll not steal you away
The class and the connections, what you need to make a
splash
The likes of you get swept up in the
69

BUENOS AIRES ANOTHER SUITCASE
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:09
IN ANOTHER HALL
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 3:33
What's new Buenos Aires?
I'm new, I wanna say I'm just a little stuck on you I don't expect my love affairs to last for long
You'll be on me too Never fool myself that my dreams will come true
Being used to trouble I anticipate it
I get out here, Buenos Aires But all the same I hate it, wouldn't you?
Stand back, you oughta know whatcha gonna get in
me [CHORUS]:
Just a little touch of star quality So what happens now?
Another suitcase in another hall
Fill me up with your heat, with your noise So what happens now?
With your dirt, overdo me Take your picture off another wall
Let me dance to your beat, make it loud Where am I going to?
Let it hurt, run it through me. You'll get by, you always have before
Don't hold back, you are certain to impress Where am I going to?
Tell the driver this is where I'm staying
Time and time again I've said that I don't care
Hello, Buenos Aires That I'm immune to gloom, that I'm hard through
Get this, just look at me dressed up, somewhere to go and through
We'll put on a show But every time it matters all my words desert me
So anyone can hurt me, and they do
Take me in at your flood, give me speed
Give me lights, set me humming [CHORUS]
Shoot me up with your blood, wine me up
With your nights, watch me coming Call in three months time and I'll be fine, I know
All I want is a whole lot of excess Well maybe not that fine, but I'll survive anyhow
Tell the singer this is where I'm playing I won't recall the names and places of each sad
occasion
Stand back, Buenos Aires But that's no consolation here and now.
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of star quality [CHORUS]
And if ever I go too far Don't ask anymore.
It's because of the things you are
Beautiful town, I love you
And if I need a moment's rest
Give your lover the very best
Real eiderdown and silence.
You're a tramp, you're a treat
You will shine to the death, you are shoddy
But you're flesh, you are meat
You shall have every breath in my body
Put me down for a lifetime of success
Give me credit, I'll find ways of paying
Rio de la Plata
Florida, Corrientes, Nueve de Julio
All I want to know
Stand back, Buenos Aires
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of star quality
70

[CHORUS]
GOODNIGHT AND THANK YOU
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:18
There is no soap, no soap like Zaz
Goodnight and thank you Huevo No detergent, lotion, or oil with
She is in every magazine such power in the shower
Been photographed, seen, she is known It's the mother and father of luxury lather
We don't like to rush, but your case has been packed The talk of the bath, the great ointment
If she's missed anything, you could give her a ring One little frolic with new Zaz carbolic
But she won't always answer the phone You're scented, you'll be sent
Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies Goodnight and thank you Senor Jabón
But we have pretended enough We are grateful you found her a spot
It's best that we both stop fooling ourselves on the sound radio
Which means ... We'll think of you every time
she's on the air
[CHORUS] We'd love you to stay but you'd be
There is no one, no one at all in the way
Never has been, and never will be a lover, male or So do up your trousers and go
female
Who hasn't an eye on, in fact they rely on Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies
Tricks they can try on their partner The decline into silence and doubt
They're hoping their lover will help them or keep them Our passion was just too intense to survive
Support them, promote them Which means ...
Don't blame them, you're the same
This is a club I should never have joined
Goodnight and thank you Emilio Someone has made us look fools
You've completed your task Argentine men call the sexual shots
What more can we ask of you now? Someone has altered the rules
Please sign the book on the way out the door
And that will be all, if she needs you she'll call Fame on the wireless as far as it goes
But I don't think that's likely somehow Is all very well but every girl knows
Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies She needs a man she can monopolize
But when we were hot, we were hot With fingers in dozens of different pies
I know you'll look back on the good times we've shared
Which means ... Oh but it's sad when a love affair dies
71

THE LADY’S GOT POTENTIAL C CHARITY CONCERT/
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:25 THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:33
In June of forty-three there was a military coup
Behind it was a gang called the G.O.U. On this night
Who did not feel the need to be elected On this night of a thousand stars
Let me take you to heaven's door
They had themselves a party at the point of a gun Where the music of love's guitars
They were slightly to the right of Atilla the Hun Plays forever more
A bomb or two and very few objected
Magaldi
Yeah, just one shell and governments fall like flies, Eva Duarte
kapow, die Your act hasn't changed much
They stumble and fall, bye bye Neither has yours
Backs to the wall, aim high
We're having a ball I stand here as a servant of the people
The tank and bullet rule as democracy dies As we come together for a marvelous cause
You've shown by your presence, your deeds and
The lady's got potential, she was setting her sights applause
On making it in movies with her name in lights What the people can do, true power is yours
The greatest social climber since Cinderella Not the government's, unless it represents the
people
OK, she couldn't act but she had the right friends
And we all know a career depends One always picks the easy fight
On knowing the right fella to be stellar One praises fools, one smothers light
One shifts from left to right
Yeah, just one shell and governments lose their nerve, Politics, the art of the possible
kapow, die
They stumble and fall, bye bye
Backs to the wall, aim high
We're having a ball
That's how we get the government we deserve
Now the man behind the President calling the shots
Involved so discreetly in a lot of their plots
Was Colonel Juan Peron, would be dictator
He began in the army out in Italy so
Saw Mussolini's rise from the very front row
I reckon he'd do likewise sooner or later
Yeah, just one blast and the tear gas falls like rain,
kapow, die
They haven't a chance, bye bye
The terrorists advance
But one guy doesn't dirty his hands
Peron was biding time out in the slow lane
Yeah, suddenly an earthquake hit the town of San Juan,
kapow, die
They stumble and fall, bye bye
Keep away from the wall
But one guy was having a ball
The tragedy, a golden chance for Peron
He organized a concert with incredible flair
In aid of all the victims, such a grand affair
Politicians, actors, stars of every flavor
It was January twenty-second, 1944
A night to remember, yeah, that's for sure
For that's the night that Peron first met Eva
For that's the night that Peron first met Eva
72

I’D BE SURPRISINGLY GOOD FOR YOU HELLO AND GOODBYE
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 3:33 Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1:46
Colonel Peron Hello and goodbye, I just unemployed you
Eva Duarte You can go back to school
You've had a good run, I'm sure he enjoyed you
I've heard so much about you Don't act sad or surprised, let's be friends, civilized
I'm amazed, for I'm only an actress (a soldier) Come on little one, don't sit there like a dummy
Nothing to shout about (One of the thousands) The day you knew would arrive is here, you'll
Only a girl on the air (Defending the country he loves) survive
So move, funny face
But when you act, the things you do affect us all
I like your conversation, you've a catchy turn of
But when you act, you take us away from the squalor phrase
of the real world You're obviously going through some adolescent
Are you here on your own? phase
Yes, oh yes So what happens now?
So what happens now?
So am I, what a fortunate coincidence Where am I going to?
Maybe you're my reward for my efforts here tonight You'll get by, you always have before
Where am I going to?
It seems crazy but you must believe Don't ask anymore
There's nothing calculated, nothing planned
Please forgive me if I seem naive
I would never want to force your hand
But please understand, I'd be good for you
I don't always rush in like this
Twenty seconds after saying hello
Telling strangers I'm too good to miss
If I'm wrong I hope you'll tell me so
But you really should know, I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you
I won't go on if I'm boring you
But do you understand my point of view?
Do you like what you hear, what you see
And would you be, good for me too?
I'm not talking of a hurried night
A frantic tumble then a shy goodbye
Creeping home before it gets too light
That's not the reason that I caught your eye
Which has to imply, I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you
Please go on, you enthrall me
I can understand you perfectly
And I like what I hear, what I see, and knowing me
I would be good for you too
I'm not talking of a hurried night
A frantic tumble then a shy goodbye
Creeping home before it gets too light
That's not the reason that I caught your eye
Which has to imply, I'd be good for you
I'd be surprisingly good for you
73

PERON LATEST FLAME
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 5:18 She should get into her head
She should not get out of bed
She should know that she's not paid
At the watering holes of the well-to-do
To be loud but to be laid
I detect a resistance to
Slut! Dangerous Jade
Precisely
Our heroine's style
This has really been your year, Miss Duarte
We're glad you noticed
Tell us where you go from here, Miss Duarte
Which are the roles that you yearn to play?
The shooting sticks of the upper-class
Whom did you sleep ... dine with yesterday?
Give her an inch
Aren't supporting a single ass
Acting is limiting, the line's not mine
That would rise for the girl
That's no help to the Argentine
She'll take a mile
Can we assume then that you'll quit?
Such a shame she wandered into our enclosure
Is this because of your involvement
How unfortunate this person has forced us to be blunt
with Colonel Peron?
No we wouldn't mind seeing her at Harrod's
But behind the jewelry counter, not in front
Goodnight and thank you
Could there be in our fighting corps
She won't be kept happy by her nights on the tiles
A lack of enthusiasm for
She says it's his body, but she's after his files
Exactly
So get back on to the street
Peron's latest flame
You said it brother
She should get into her head
She should not get out of bed
Should you wish to cause great distress
She should know that she's not paid
In the tidiest officer's mess
To be loud but to be laid
Just mention her name
The evidence suggests
She has other interests
That isn't funny
If it's her who's using him
He's exceptionally dim
Peron is a fool, breaking every taboo
Installing a girl in the army H.Q.
Things have reached a pretty pass
And she's an actress, the last straw
When someone pretty lower-class
Her only good parts are between her thighs
Graceless and vulgar, uninspired
She should stare at the ceiling, not reach for the skies
Can be accepted and admired
Or she could be his last whore
The evidence suggests
She has other interests
If it's her who's using him
He's exceptionally dim
Bitch! Dangerous Jade
We have allowed ourselves to slip
We have completely lost our grip
We have declined to an all-time low
Tarts have become the set to know
I am only a radio star with just one weekly show
But speaking as one of the people I want you to know
We are tired of the decline of Argentina
With no sign of a government able to give us the things we
deserve
It's no crime for officers to do as they please
As long as they're discreet and keep clear of disease
We ignore, we disregard
But once they allow a bit on the side
To move to the center where she's not qualified
We are forced to mark his card
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A NEW ARGENTINA
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 8:13
Dice are rolling, the knives are out A new Argentina, a new age about to begin
Would-be presidents are all around A new Argentina, we face the world together
I don't say they mean harm And no dissent within
But they'd each give an arm
To see us six feet underground There again we could be foolish not to quit while
we're ahead
It doesn't matter what those morons say I can see us many miles away, inactive
Our nation's leaders are a feeble crew Sipping cocktails on a terrace, taking breakfast in
There's only twenty of them anyway bed
What is twenty next to millions who Sleeping easy, doing nothing, it's attractive
Are looking to you?
Don't think I don't think like you
All you have to do is sit and wait I often get those nightmares too
Keeping out of everybody's way They always take some swallowing
We'll ... you'll be handed power on a plate Sometimes it's very difficult to keep momentum
When the ones who matter have their say If it's you that you are following
And with chaos installed Don't close doors, keep an escape clause
You can reluctantly agree to be called Because we might lose the Big Apple
There again we could be foolish not to quit while we're But would I have done what I did
ahead If I hadn't thought, if I hadn't known
For distance lends enchantment, and that is why We would take the country
All exiles are distinguished, more important, they're not
dead Peron has resigned from the army and this we
I could find job satisfaction in Paraguay avow
The descamisados are those he is marching with
This is crazy defeatist talk now
Why commit political suicide, there's no risk He supports you, for he loves you
There's no call for any action at all Understands you, is one of you
When you have unions on your side If not, how could he love me?
A new Argentina, the chains of the masses untied A new Argentina, the chains of the masses untied
A new Argentina, the voice of the people A new Argentina, the voice of the people
Cannot be denied Cannot be, and must not be denied
There is only one man who can lead any workers' How annoying that they have to fight elections for
regime their cause
He lives for your problems, he shares your ideals and The inconvenience, having to get a majority
your dream If normal methods of persuasion fail to win them
He supports you, for he loves you applause
Understands you, is one of you There are other ways of establishing authority
If not, how could he love me?
A new Argentina, the chains of the masses untied
A new Argentina, the workers' battle song A new Argentina, the voice of the people
A new Argentina, the voice of the people Cannot be, and will not be, and must not be
Rings out loud and long denied.
Now I am a worker, I've suffered the way that you do
I've been unemployed, and I've starved and I've hated
it too
But I found my salvation in Peron, may the nation
Let him save them as he saved me
75

ON THE BALCONY DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 5:31
OF CASA ROSADA 1
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1:28
It won't be easy, you'll think it strange
(Peron has just won a sweeping victory in the 1946 When I try to explain how I feel
Presidential That I still need your love after all that I've done
election. This is the first public appearance by Peron
and Eva You won't believe me
since that triumph.) All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
People of Argentina At sixes and sevens with you
Your newly elected President, Juan Peron
I had to let it happen, I had to change
Peron Peron... Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
Argentinos, Argentinos
We are all workers now So I chose freedom
Fighting against our common enemies Running around, trying everything new
Poverty, social injustice But nothing impressed me at all
Foreign domination of our industries I never expected it to
Reaching for our common goals
[CHORUS]
Our independence, our dignity, our pride
Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
Let the world know that our great nation is awakening
All through my wild days
And that its heart beats in the humble bodies
My mad existence
Of Juan Peron and his wife
I kept my promise
The first lady of Argentina, Eva Duarte de Peron
Don't keep your distance
(Evita Evita...)
And as for fortune, and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world they were all I
desired
They are illusions
They are not the solutions they promised to be
The answer was here all the time
I love you and hope you love me
Don't cry for me Argentina
[CHORUS]
Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you.
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true
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ON THE BALCONY HIGH FLYING, ADORED
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 3:32
OF THE CASA ROSADA 2
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:00
High flying, adored
Just listen to that, the voice of Argentina So young, the instant queen
We are adored, we are loved A rich beautiful thing, of all the talents
A cross between a fantasy of the bedroom and a
Statesmanship is more than entertaining peasants saint
You were just a backstreet girl
We shall see little man Hustling and fighting, scratching and biting
(Evita Peron, La Santa Peronista ... ) High flying, adored
Did you believe in your wildest moments
I am only a simple woman All this would be yours
Who lives to serve Peron in his noble crusade That you'd become the lady of them all?
To rescue his people
I was once as you are now, and I promise you this Were there stars in your eyes
We will take the riches from the obligarchs When you crawled in at night
Only for you, for all of you From the bars, from the sidewalks
And one day, you too will inherit these treasures From the gutter theatrical
Descamisados, mís compañeros Don't look down, it's a long, long way to fall
When they fire those cannons, when the crowds sing
of glory High flying, adored
It is not just for Peron, but for all of us, for all of us What happens now, where do you go from here?
For someone on top of the world
Things have reached a pretty pass The view is not exactly clear
When someone pretty lower-class A shame you did it all at twenty-six
Can be respected and admired There are no mysteries now
Nothing can thrill you, no one fulfill you
But our privileged class is dead
Look who they are calling for now High flying, adored
I hope you come to terms with boredom
So famous so easily, so soon
It's not the wisest thing to be
You won't care if they love you
It's been done before
You'll despair if they hate you
You'll be drained of all energy
All the young who've made it would agree
High flying, adored
That's good to hear but unimportant
My story's quite usual
Local girl makes good, weds famous man
I was stuck in the right place at the perfect time
Filled a gap, I was lucky
But one thing I'll say for me
Noone else can fill it like I can
77

RAINBOW HIGH But more important current political thought is
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:27 Your wife's a phenomenal asset, your trump card
[CHORUS]
There again I've more to do
Let's hear it for the Rainbow Tour
Than simply get the message through
It's been an incredible success
I haven't started
We weren't quite sure, we had a few doubts
Let's get this show on the road
Let's make it obvious
Will Evita win through?
Peron is off and rolling
But the answer is yes
[CHORUS]
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure There you are, I told you so
Dress, voice, style, movement Makes no difference where she goes
Hands, magic, rings, glamour The whole world over just the same
Face, diamonds, excitement, image Just listen to them call her name
And who would underestimate the actress now?
I came from the people, they need to adore me Now I don't like to spoil a wonderful story
So Christian Dior me from my head to my toes But the news from Rome isn't quite as good
I need to be dazzling, I want to be Rainbow High She hasn't gone down like they thought she would
They must have excitement, and so must I Italy's unconvinced by Argentine glory
They equate Peron with Mussolini, can't think why
Eyes, hair, mouth, figure, Dress, voice, style, image
Did you hear that? They called me a whore!
I'm their product, it's vital you sell me They actually called me a whore!
So Machiavell me, make an Argentine Rose But Signora Peron it's an easy mistake
I need to be thrilling, I want to be Rainbow High I'm still called an admiral
They need their escape, and so do I Yet I gave up the sea long ago
More bad news from Rome; she met with the Pope
[CHORUS] She only got a rosary, a kindly word
I wouldn't say the Holy Father gave her the bird
All my descamisados expect me to outshine the enemy But papal decorations, never a hope
I won't disappoint them She still looked the part at St. Peter's, caught the
I'm their savior, that's what they call me eye
So Lauren Bacall me, anything goes
To make me fantastic, I have to be Rainbow High [CHORUS]
In magical colors
You're not decorating a girl for a night on the town Will Evita win through? But the answer is ...
And I'm not a second-rate queen getting kicks with a A qualified, Yes
crown
Eva started well, no question, in France
Next stop will be Europe Shining like a sun through the post-war haze
The Rainbow's gonna tour, dressed up, somewhere to go A beautiful reminder of the care-free days
We'll put on a show She nearly captured the French, she sure had the
chance
Look out, mighty Europe But she suddenly seemed to lose interest
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me She looked tired
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of Face the facts, the Rainbow's starting to fade
Argentina's brand of star quality I don't think she'll make it to England now
It wasn't on the schedule anyhow
RAINBOW TOUR You'd better get out the flags and fix a parade
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:51
Some kind of coming home in triumph is required
People of Europe, I send you the Rainbow of Argentina [CHORUS]
Spain has fallen to the charms of Evita
She can do what she likes, it doesn't matter much Would Evita win through? And the answer is
She's our lady of the new world with a golden touch Yes, and no, And yes, And no, And yes… No
She filled a bull-ring, forty-five thousand seater
But if you're prettier than General Franco, that's not hard [CHORUS]
Franco's reign in Spain should see out the forties
So you've just acquired an ally who Would Evita win through? But the answer is
Looks as secure in his job as you Yes, Yes, Yes.
78

THE ACTRESS HASN’T LEARNED
THE LINES YOU’D LIKE TO HEAR
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:32
Rollin' rollin' rollin', rollin' rollin' rollin'
Rollin' on in, rollin' on in
Thus all fairy stories end On in
Only an actress would pretend
Affairs of state are her latest play Would you like to try a college education?
Eight shows a week, two matinees Own your landlord's house, take the family on
My how the worm begins to turn vacation?
When will the chorus girl ever learn? Eva and her blessed fund can make your dreams
My how the worm begins to turn come true
When will the chorus girl ever learn? Here's all you have to do my friends
Write your name and your dream on a card or a
The chorus girl hasn't learned the lines you'd like to pad or a ticket
hear Throw it high in the air and should our lady pick it
She won't go scrambling over the backs of the poor to She will change your way of life for a week or even
be accepted two
By making donations just large enough to the correct Name me anyone who cares as much as Eva
charity Peron
She won't be president of your wonderful societies of
philanthropy Rollin' rollin' rollin', rollin' rollin' rollin'
Even if you asked her to be Rollin' on out, rollin' on out
As you should have asked her to be On out
The actress hasn't learned the lines you'd like to hear And the money kept rolling out in all directions
She won't join your clubs, she won't dance in your halls To the poor, to the weak, to the destitute of all
She won't help the hungry once a month at your complexions
tombolas Now cynics claim a little of the cash has gone
She'll simply take control as you disappear astray
But that's not the point my friends
Forgive my intrusion, but fine as those sentiments When the money keeps rolling out you don't keep
sound books
Little has changed for us peasants down here on the You can tell you've done well by the happy grateful
ground looks
I hate to sound childish, ungrateful, I don't like to moan Accountants only slow things down, figures get in
But do you now represent anyone's cause but your the way
own? Never been a lady loved as much as Eva Peron
Everything done will be justified by my foundation Rollin' on out, rollin' on out
On out
AND THE MONKEY KEPT ROLLING IN Eva!!!
When the money keeps rolling out you don't keep
- AND OUT books
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 3:53
You can tell you've done well by the happy grateful
looks
And the money kept rolling in from every side Accountants only slow things down, figures get in
Eva's pretty hands reached out and they reached wide the way
Now you may feel it should have been a voluntary Never been a lady loved as much as Eva Peron
cause
But that's not the point my friends Rollin' rollin' rollin', rollin' rollin' rollin'
When the money keeps rolling in, you don't ask how Rollin' on out, rollin' on out
Think of all the people guaranteed a good time now On out
Eva's called the hungry to her, open up the doors
Never been a fund like the Foundation Eva Peron
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PARTIDO FEMINISTA SHE’S A DIAMOND
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1:40 Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1:40
([Evita Peron, Partido Feminista) But on the other hand, she's all they have
She's a diamond in their dull gray lives
Peron is everything, he is the soul, the nerve And that's the hardest kind of stone
The hope and the reality of the Argentine people It usually survives
We all know that there is only one man in our And when you think about it, can you recall
movement The last time they loved anyone at all?
With his own source of light
We all feed from his light, and that is Peron She's not a bauble you can brush aside
She's been out doing what we just talked about,
And now she wants to be vice-president example
Gave us back our businesses, got the English out
That was the over-the-top, unacceptable suggestion And when you think about it, well why not do
We didn't approve but we couldn't prevent One or two of the things we promised to?
The games of the wife of the president
But to give her pretensions encouragement But on the other hand, she's slowing down
She's out of her depth, and out of the question She's lost a little of that magic drive
But I would not advise those critics present to
derive
Any satisfaction from her fading star
She's the one who's kept us where we are
She's the one who's kept you where you are
80

SANTA EVITA WALTZ FOR EVA AND CHE
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:31 Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:13
Please, gentle Eva, will you bless a little child? Tell me before I waltz out of your life
For I love you, tell Heaven I'm doing my best Before turning my back on the past
I'm praying for you, even though you're already Forgive my impertinent behavior
blessed But how long do you think this pantomime can
last?
Please, mother Eva, will you look upon me as your Tell me before I ride off in the sunset
own? There's one thing I never got clear
Make me special, be my angel How can you claim you're our savior
Be my everything wonderful perfect and true When those who oppose you are stepped on,
And I'll try to be exactly like you Or cut up, or simply disappear?
Please, holy Eva, will you feed a hungry child? Tell me before you get onto your bus
For I love you, tell Heaven I'm doing my best Before joining the forgotten brigade
I'm praying for you, even though you're already How can one person like me, say,
blessed Alter the time-honored way the game is played?
Tell me before you get onto your high horse
Please, mother Eva, will you feed a hungry child? Just what you expect me to do
For I love you, Turn a blind eye, Evita, Tell Heaven I'm I don't care what the bourgeoisie say
doing my best, Turn a blind eye I'm not in business for them
I'm praying for you, even though you're already But to give all my descamisados
blessed A magical moment or two
Santa Santa Evita There is evil, ever around
Madre de todos los niños Fundamental system of government
De los tiranizados, de los descamisados Quite incidental
De los trabajadores, de la Argentina
So what are my chances of honest advances?
I'd say low
Better to win by admitting my sin
Than to lose with a halo
Tell me before I seek worthier pastures
And thereby restore self-esteem
How can you be so short-sighted
To look never further than this week or next week
To have no impossible dream?
Allow me to help you slink off to the sidelines
And mark your adieu with three cheers
But first tell me who'd be delighted
If I said I'd take on the world's greatest problems
From war to pollution, no hope of solution
Even if I lived for one hundred years
There is evil, ever around
Fundamental system of government
Quite incidental
So go, if you're able, to somewhere unstable
And stay there
Whip up your hate in some tottering state
But not here, dear
Is that clear, dear?
Oh what I'd give for a hundred years
But the physical interferes
Every day more, O my Creator
What is the good of the strongest heart
In a body that's falling apart?
A serious flaw, I hope You know that
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YOUR LITTLE BODY SLOWLY YOU MUST LOVE ME
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:51
BREAKING DOWN
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1:24
Where do we go from here?
Your little body's slowly breaking down This isn't where we intended to be
You're losing speed, you're losing strength, not style We had it all, you believed in me
That goes on flourishing forever I believed in you
But your eyes, your smile
Do not have the sparkle of your fantastic past Certainties disappear
If you climb one more mountain it could be your last What do we do for our dream to survive?
How do we keep all our passions alive,
I'm not that ill, bad moments come but they go As we used to do?
Some days are fine, some a little bit harder
[BRIDGE]
But that doesn't mean we should give up our dream
Deep in my heart I'm concealing
Have you ever seen me defeated?
Things that I'm longing to say
Don't you forget what I've been through and yet
Scared to confess what I'm feeling
I'm still standing
Frightened you'll slip away
Eva, you are dying
You must love me
So what happens now?
Why are you at my side?
Where am I going to?
How can I be any use to you now?
Give me a chance and I'll let you see how
Don't ask anymore
Nothing has changed
[CHORUS]
You must love me
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EVAS’S FINAL BROADCAST LATIN CHANT
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 3:05 Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 2:11
The actress hasn't learned the lines you'd like to hear Respice, quaesumus, Domine
She's sad for her country, sad to be defeated Famulam tuam Evita
By her own weak body In infirmitate
Et animam refove, quam creasti
(Evita! Evita!) Ut castigationibus emendata
Se tua sentiat medicina salvatam
I want to tell the people of Argentina Per Christum, Dominuum
I've decided I should decline Qui vivit et regnat
All the honors and titles you've pressed me to take Per omnia saecula saeculorum
For I'm contented Amen
Let me simply go on as the woman who brings her
people She had her moments, she had some style
To the heart of Peron The best show in town was the crowd
Outside the Casa Rosada crying, "Eva Peron"
Don't cry for me Argentina But that's all gone now
The truth is I shall not leave you
Though it may get harder for you to see me
I'm Argentina, and always will be
Have I said too much?
There's nothing more I can think of to say to you
But all you have to do is look at me to know
That every word is true
83

LAMENT
Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 4:12
The choice was mine, and mine completely
I could have any prize that I desired
I could burn with the splendor of the brightest fire
Or else, or else I could choose time
Remember I was very young then
And a year was forever and a day
So what use could fifty, sixty, seventy be?
I saw the lights, and I was on my way
And how I lived, how they shone
But how soon the lights were gone
The choice was yours and no one else's
You can cry for a body in despair
Hang your head because she is no longer there
To shine, to dazzle, or betray
How she lived, how she shone
But how soon the lights were gone
Eyes, hair, face, image
All must be preserved
Still life displayed forever
No less than she deserved.
84

RAY OF LIGHT
1998
DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
SWIM
RAY OF LIGHT
CANDY PERFUME GIRL
SKIN
NOTHING REALLY MATTERS
SKY FEATS HEAVEN
SHANTI/ASHTANGI
FROZEN
THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE
TO HAVE AND NOT TO HOLD
LITTLE STAR
MER GIRL
HAS TO BE [B-SIDE]
85

DROWNED WORLD/ SWIM
Written by Madonna and William Orbit 5:01
SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE
Written by Madonna, W. Orbit, Rod M. A. Kerr and D. Collins 5:09
Put your head on my shoulder baby
I traded fame for love Things can't get any worse
Without a second thought Night is getting colder
It all became a silly a game Sometimes life feels like it's a curse
Some things cannot be bought ST
[1 BRIDGE]
I got exactly what I asked for
I can't carry these sins on my back
Wanted it so badly
Don't wanna carry any more
Running, rushing back for more
I'm gonna carry this train off the track
I suffered fools so gladly
I'm gonna swim to the ocean floor
And now I find
I've changed my mind [CHORUS]
Crash to the other shore
[CHORUS]
Swim to the ocean floor
The face of you
My substitute for love
Children killing children
My substitute for love
While the students rape their teachers
Should I wait for you
Comets fly across the sky
My substitute for love
While the churches burn their preachers
My substitute for love
ND
[2 BRIDGE]
I traveled round the world We can't carry these sins on our back
Looking for a home Don't wanna carry any more
I found myself in crowded rooms We're gonna carry this train off the track
Feeling so alone We're gonna swim to the ocean floor
I had so many lovers
Who settled for the thrill [CHORUS]
Of basking in my spotlight
I never felt so happy Let the water wash over you
Wash it all over you
[CHORUS] Swim to the ocean floor
So that we can begin again
Famous faces, far off places Wash away all our sins
Trinkets I can buy Crash to the other shore
No handsome stranger, heady danger
Drug that I can try [1
ST
BRIDGE] [CHORUS] [2
ND
BRIDGE]
No ferris wheel, no heart to steal
No laughter in the dark Crash to the other shore
No one-night stand, no far-off land Swim to the ocean floor
No fire that I can spark
[CHORUS]
Now I find I've changed my mind
This is my religion
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RAY OF LIGHT CANDY PERFUME GIRL
Written by Madonna, W. Orbit, C. Muldon, D. Curtis & C. Leach 5:20 Written by Madonna, William Orbit and Susannah Melvoin 4:37
[VERSE] Young velvet porcelain boy
Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder Devour me when you're with me
Do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun Blue wish window seas
She's got herself a universe gone quickly Speak delicious fires
For the call of thunder threatens everyone I'm your candy perfume girl
Your candy perfume girl
[CHORUS]
And I feel like I just got home Moist warm desire
And I feel Fly to me
And I feel like I just got home I'm your candy perfume girl
And I feel Your candy perfume girl
I'm your candy perfume girl
Faster than the speeding light she's flying Candy, candy
Trying to remember where it all began
She's got herself a little piece of heaven Rush me ghost you see
Waiting for the time when Earth shall be as one Every center my home
Fever steam girl
[CHORUS]
Quicker than a ray of light Throb the oceans
[VERSE] Your candy perfume girl
Candy perfume girl
And I feel
Quicker than a ray of light Did I lie to you?
Then gone for Candy perfume girl
Someone else shall be there Did I lie to you?
Through the endless years Magic poison
She's got herself a universe
And I feel You're a candy perfume boy
And I feel like I just got home A candy perfume boy
And I feel You're a candy perfume boy
You're candy
Quicker than a ray of light she's flying
Quicker than a ray of light I'm flying Candy perfume girl
The sacred nerve is magic poison
It's candy, it's candy
I'm your candy perfume girl
Boy, girl, boy, girl, boy
Candy
87

SKIN NOTHING REALLY MATTERS
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 6:22 Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:26
[CHORUS]
Do I know you from somewhere? When I was very young
Why do you leave me wanting more? Nothing really mattered to me
Why do all the things I say But making myself happy
Sound like the stupid things I've said before? I was the only one
Now that I am grown
([Put your hand on my skin) Everything's changed
I'll never be the same
Kiss me, I'm dying Because of you
Put your hand on my skin
[CHORUS]
I close my eyes Nothing really matters
I need to make a connection Love is all we need
I'm walking on a thin line Everything I give you
I close my eyes All comes back to me
[CHORUS]
Looking at my life
Touch me, I'm trying It's very clear to me
To see inside of your soul I lived so selfishly
I've got this thing I was the only one
I want to make a correction I realize
I'm not like this all the time That nobody wins
You've got this thing Something is ending
And something begins
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Kiss me, I'm dying
Put your hand on my skin Nothing takes the past away
I close my eyes Like the future
I need to have your protection Nothing makes the darkness go
I close my eyes Like the light
I close your eyes You're shelter from the storm
(Kiss, kiss, kiss me) Give me comfort in your arms
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Kiss me, I'm dying
Touch me, I'm trying, ohhh
I'm not like this all the time
Put your hand on my skin
Touch me, I'm trying, ohhh
Put your hand on my skin
I'm not like this all the time
88

SKY FITS HEAVEN SHANTI/ASHTANGI
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 4:48 Written by Madonna and William Orbit 4:29
Sky fits heaven so fly it Vunde gurunam caranaravinde
That's what the prophet said to me Sandarsita svatma sukhavabodhe
Child fits mother so hold your baby tight Nihsreyase jangalikayamane
That's what my future could see Sansara halahala moha santyai
Fate fits karma so use it Hala hala
That's what the wise man said to me
Love fits virtue so hold on to the light Ahahu purusakaram sankha cakrasi
That's what our future will be Ahahu purusakaram sankha cakrasi
[CHORUS] Dharinam dharinam sahasra sirasam
Traveling down this road Dharinam dharinam sahasra sirasam
Watching the signs as I go
I think I'll follow the sun Vande
Isn't everyone just Om Shanti, Om Shanti
Traveling down their own road Shanti shanti
Watching the signs as they go Shantay Om
I think I'll follow my heart
It's a very good place to start
Traveling down my own road
Watching the signs as I go
Traveling down my own road
And I'm watching the signs as they go
Traveling, traveling
Watching the signs as I go
Hand fits giving so do it
That's what the Gospel said to me
Life fits living so let your judgments go
That's how our future should be
[CHORUS]
Traveling down my own road
Watching the signs as they go
Traveling down my own road
And I'm watching the signs as I go
Traveling, traveling
Watching the signs as I go
89

FROZEN THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE
Written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard 6:13 Written by Madonna and Rick Nowels 4:12
[VERSE] Your heart is not open so I must go
You only see what your eyes want to see The spell has been broken, I loved you so
How can life be what you want it to be Freedom comes when you learn to let go
You're frozen Creation comes when you learn to say no
When your heart's not open
You were my lesson I had to learn
You're so consumed with how much you get I was your fortress you had to burn
You waste your time with hate and regret Pain is a warning that something's wrong
You're broken I pray to God that it won't be long
When your heart's not open Do ya wanna go higher?
[CHORUS] [1
ST
CHORUS]
Mmmmmm, if I could melt your heart There's nothing left to try
Mmmmmm, we'd never be apart There's no place left/(no more places) to hide
Mmmmmm, give yourself to me There's no greater power
Mmmmmm, you hold the key Than the power of good-bye
Now there's no point in placing the blame Your heart is not open so I must go
And you should know I suffer the same The spell has been broken, I loved you so
If I lose you You were my lesson I had to learn
My heart will be broken I was your fortress
Love is a bird, she needs to fly
Let all the hurt inside of you die [2
ND
CHORUS]
You're frozen There's nothing left to lose
When your heart's not open There's no more heart to bruise
There's no greater power
[CHORUS] [VERSE] [CHORUS] Than the power of good-bye
Learn to say good-bye
If I could melt your heart I yearn to say good-bye
st nd
[1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
90

TO HAVE AND NO TO HOLD LITTLE STAR
Written by Madonna and Rick Nowels 5:23 Written by Madonna and Rick Nowels 5:19
To have and not to hold Never forget who you are
So hot, yet so cold Little star
My heart is in your hand Never forget how to dream
And yet you never stand Butterfly
Close enough for me to have my way God gave a present to me
Made of flesh and bones
To love but not to keep My life, my soul
To laugh, not to weep You make my spirit whole
Your eyes, they go right through
And yet you never do Never forget who you are
Anything to make me want to stay Little star
Shining brighter than all the stars in the sky
[CHORUS] Never forget how to dream
Like a moth to a flame Butterfly
Only I am to blame Never forget where you come from
What can I do? From love
I go straight to you
I've been told You are a treasure to me
You're to have, not to hold You are my star
You breathe new life
To look but not to see Into my broken heart
To kiss but never be
The object of your desire Never forget who you are
I'm walking on a wire Little star
And there's no one at all Never forget how to dream
To break my fall Butterfly
May the angels protect you
[CHORUS]
And sadness forget you
Little star
You're to have, not to hold
[CHORUS] There's no reason to weep
Lay your head down to sleep
You're to have, not to hold Little star
To break my fall May goodness surround you
My love I have found you
Little star
Shining bright
You breathe new life
Into my broken heart
Never forget who you are
Little star
Shining brighter than all the stars in the sky
Never forget how to dream
Butterfly
Flying higher than all the birds in the sky
Never forget who you are
Little star
Never forget where you come from
From love
Little star
From love
91

MER GIRL HAS TO BE
Written by Madonna and William Orbit 5:32 Written by Madonna, William Orbit and Patrick Leonard 5:16
I ran from my house that cannot contain me Breathe in, breathe out
From the man that I cannot keep I say a little prayer
From my mother who haunts me, even though she's How the gods above
gone Could be so unfair
From my daughter that never sleeps
[CHORUS]
I ran from the noise and the silence I know there's someone out there
From the traffic on the streets Waiting for me
I ran to the treetops, I ran to the sky There must be someone out there
Out to the lake, into the rain that matted my hair There just has to be
And soaked my shoes and skin
Hid my tears, hid my fears Go on, go on
Don't sit there like a fool
I ran to the forest, I ran to the trees You've graduated from
I ran and I ran, I was looking for me A different kind of school
[CHORUS]
I ran past the churches and the crooked old mailbox
Past the apple orchards and the lady that never talks I should be glad that I'm alive
Up into the hills, I ran to the cemetery It could have been much worse
And held my breath, and thought about your death I might have never loved at all
And never known what I am worth
I ran to the lake, up into the hills How the gods above
I ran and I ran, I'm looking there still Could be so unfair
And I saw the crumbling tombstones
All forgotten names [CHORUS]
I tasted the rain, I tasted my tears
I cursed the angels, I tasted my fears
And the ground gave way beneath my feet
And the earth took me in her arms
Leaves covered my face
Ants marched across my back
Black sky opened up, blinding me
I ran to the forest, I ran to the trees
I ran and I ran, I was looking for me
I ran to the lakes and up to the hill
I ran and I ran, I'm looking there still
And I smelled her burning flesh
Her rotting bones
Her decay
I ran and I ran
I'm still running away
92

MUSIC
2000 MUSIC
IMPRESSIVE INSTANT
RUNAWAY LOVER
I DESERVE IT
AMAZING
NOBODY’S PERFECT
DON’T TELL ME
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL
PARADISE (NOT FOR ME)
GONE
AMERICAN PIE
CYBERRAGA [B-SIDE]
LO QUE SIENTE LA MUJER [B-SIDE]
93

MUSIC IMPRESSIVE INSTANT
Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 3:47 Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 3:37
Hey Mister D.J. Universe is full of stars
Put a record on Nothing out there looks the same
I wanna dance with my baby You're the one that I've been waiting for
I don't even know your name
Do you like to boogie-woogie
Do you like my Acid Rock I'm in a trance
I'm in a trance
Hey Mister D.J.
Put a record on Cosmic systems intertwine
I wanna dance with my baby Astral bodies drip like wine
And when the music starts All of nature ebbs and flows
I never wanna stop Comets shoot across the sky
It's gonna drive me crazy Can't explain the reasons why
Music This is how creation goes
[CHORUS]
Music makes the people come together I don't want nobody else
(Never gonna stop) All the others look the same
Music makes the bourgeoisie and the rebel Galaxies are sliding into view
(Never gonna stop) I don't even know your name
[CHORUS]
Don't think of yesterday
And I don't look at the clock I'm in a trance
I like to boogie-woogie, uh, uh And the world is spinning
It's like riding on the wind Spinning baby out of control
And it never goes away I'm in a trance
Touches everything I'm in I let the music take me
Got to have it everyday Take me where my heart wants to go
[CHORUS]
Kiss me
Hey Mister D.J.
(Never wanna stop) I like to singy singy singy
Do you like to boogie-woogie Like a bird on a wingy wingy wingy
Do you like my Acid Rock I like to rhumba rhumba rhumba
Dance to a samba samba samba
Hey Mister D.J.
[CHORUS]
Put a record on
I wanna dance with my baby Trance
And when the music starts I'm in a trance
I never wanna stop Universe is full of stars
It's gonna drive me crazy Nothing out there looks the same
You're the one that I've been waiting for
[CHORUS]
I don't even know your name
Do you like to boogie-woogie
Do you like my Acid Rock
94

RUNAWAY LOVER I DESERVE IT
Written by Madonna and William Orbit 4:46 Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï 4:23
You lost your reputation on a woman This guy was meant for me
You didn't understand or care to know And I was meant for him
You get your education from your lovers This guy was dreamt for me
But now there's just no place for you to go And I was dreamt for him
This guy has danced for me
[CHORUS] And I have danced for him
It doesn't pay This guy has cried for me
To be a runaway lover And I have cried for him
It doesn't pay
To give away what you lack [CHORUS]
You'll never get your money back Many miles, many roads I have traveled
Fallen down on the way
You're set adrift with no direction Many hearts, many years have unraveled
Just like a ship that's lost at sea Leading up to today
You don't care where you drop your anchor
Make sure it doesn't land on me This guy has prayed for me
And I have prayed for him
[CHORUS] This guy was made for me
And I was made for him
Walking around on a cloud
'Cause every girl you meet just trips on you [CHORUS]
Saying your name out loud
I guess you met your match I have no regrets
Now what will you do There's nothing to forget
Don't give it away All the pain was worth it
Not running from the past
[CHORUS] I tried to do what's best I know that I deserve it
[CHORUS]
Walking around on a cloud
'Cause every girl you meet just trips on you
Saying your name out loud And I thank you
I guess you met your match
Now what will you do
It doesn't pay
To give your heart away
To a runaway lover
Uh uh, no way
Don't give it away
Uh uh, no way
95

AMAZING NOBODY’S PERFECT
Written by Madonna and William Orbit : 3:42 Written by Madonna and Mirwais AhmadzaÏ : 4:58
You took a pretty picture Cool I am
And you smashed it into bits When I am with you
Sank me into blackness Cool I'm not
And you sealed it with a kiss When I am lonely
If only I could let you go
Why do I need you so I feel so sad
st
What I did wasn't right
[1 CHORUS]
I feel so bad
It's amazing what a boy can do And I must say to you
I cannot stop myself Sorry, but
Wish I didn't want you like I do
Want you and no one else [1
ST
CHORUS]
Nobody's perfect
You took a poison arrow Nobody's perfect
And you aimed it at my heart What did you expect?
It's heavy and it's bitter I'm doing my best
And it's tearing me apart
If only I could set you free I feel so sad
You worked your way inside of me But you know I'll be true
ST
I feel so bad
[1 CHORUS]
And I must say to you
ND Sorry, but
[2 CHORUS]
It's amazing what a boy can say ST
[1 CHORUS]
I cannot stop myself
Seems I love you more than yesterday [2
ND
CHORUS]
Love you and no one else Nobody's perfect
Nobody's perfect
Oh, it's amazing I was dishonest
ST ND I will do my best
[1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
It's amazing Yeah
Oh, it's amazing
I cannot stop myself Cool I am
Wish I didn't When I am with you
Love you and no one else Cool I'm not
When I am lonely
ST ND
[1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
Mmm, mmm, yeah
Mmm, mmm, yeah
Perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect
96

DON’T TELL ME WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL
Written by Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and Joe Henry 4:39 Written by Madonna and Guy Sigsworth 4:43
Don't tell me to stop “Girls can wear jeans
Tell the rain not to drop And cut their hair short
Tell the wind not to blow Wear shirts and boots
'Cause you said so, mmm 'Cause it's OK to be a boy
But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading
Tell the sun not to shine 'Cause you think that being a girl is degrading
Not to get up this time, no, no But secretly you'd love to know what it's like
Let it fall by the way Wouldn't you
But don't leave me where I lay down What it feels like for a girl?”
[CHORUS] Silky smooth
Tell me love isn't true Lips as sweet as candy, baby
It's just something that we do Tight blue jeans
Tell me everything I'm not Skin that shows in patches
But please don't/(But don't ever) tell me to stop Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls they never show it
Tell the leaves not to turn When you open up your mouth to speak
But don't ever tell me I'll learn, no, no Could you be a little weak?
Take the black off a crow
But don't tell me I have to go [CHORUS]
Do you know what it feels like for a girl?
Tell the bed not to lay Do you know what it feels like in this world?
Like the open mouth of a grave, yeah For a girl
Not to stare up at me
Like a calf down on its knees Hair that twirls on finger tips so gently, baby
Hands that rest on jutting hips repenting
[CHORUS] Hurt that's not supposed to show
And tears that fall when no one knows
(Don't you ever) When you're trying hard to be your best
Please don't Could you be a little less?
Please don't
Please don't tell me to stop [CHORUS]
(Don't you ever)
Don't you ever Strong inside but you don't know it
Don't ever tell me to stop Good little girls they never show it
(Tell the rain not to drop) When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak?
Tell the bed not to lay
[CHORUS]
Like a open mouth of a grave, yeah
Not to stare up at me
Like a calf down on its knees In this world
Do you know
Do you know what it feels like for a girl
What it feels like in this world
97

PARADISE (NOT FOR ME) GONE
Written by Madonna and Mirwais 6:29 Written by Damian Legaffick, Nicola Young, and Madonna 3:28
I can't remember Selling out
When I was young Is not my thing
I can't explain Walk away
If it was wrong I won't be broken again
My life goes on I'm not
But not the same I'm not what you think
Into your eyes
My face remains Dream away your life
Someone else's dream
I've been so high Nothing equals nothing
I've been so down
Up to the skies Letting go
Down to the ground Is not my thing
I was so blind Walk away
I could not see Won't let it happen again
Your paradise I'm not
Is not for me I'm not very smart
Autour de moi Why should I feel sad?
Je ne vois pas For what I never had
Qui sont les anges Nothing equals nothing
Surement pas moi
Encore une fois [CHORUS]
Je suis cassée Turn to stone
Encore une fois Lose my faith
Je n'y crois pas I'll be gone
Before it happens
[CHORUS]
I've been so high Selling out
I've been so down Is not my thing
Up to the skies Walk away
Down to the ground I won't be broken again
I won't
There is a light I won't fall apart
Above my head
Into your eyes Dream away your life
My face remains Dream away your dream
Nothing equals nothing
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
I can't remember
When I was young Turn to stone
Into your eyes Lose my faith
My face remains I'll be gone
Before it happens
Into your eyes
My face remains Turn to stone
Lose my faith
[CHORUS]
I'll be gone
98

AMERICAN PIE CYBERRAGA
[THEME FROM: THE NEXT BEST THING] Written by Madonna and Talvin Singh 5:32
Written by Don McLean produced by Madonna and Mirwais 6:29
Ohm sri guru bjor namaha
A long, long time ago Hare Ohm
I can still remember Svastika jabyaha
How that music used to make me smile Pari va layanta
And I knew that if I had my chance Meeahyayna margayna
I could make those people dance Ma he ma he saha gobra nebyaha
And maybe they'd be happy for a while
Soomastu leetum
Did you write the book of love Nocah samasta
And do you have faith in God above Sukino lavantoo
If the Bible tells you so Cay yeahna bacha mana sen greeyarva
Now do you believe in rock 'n roll Boodyajmah nava brakri tes bavalvat
And can music save your mortal soul Cahrohn viel eyat
And can you teach me how to dance real slow Saka lamparasmai
Naray anai aytee samarpayavee
Well I know that you're in love with him
'Cause I saw you dancin' in the gym Hare Ohm gotsade
You both kicked off your shoes Hare Ohm
Man, I dig those rhythm 'n blues
Svastika jabyaha
I was a lonely teenage broncin' buck Pari va layantah
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck Meeahyaynah margayna
But I knew that I was out of luck Ma he ma he saha gobra nebyaha
The day the music died Soomastu leetum
I started singin' Nocah samasta
Sukino lavantoo
[CHORUS]
Bye bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry Cay yeahna bacha mana sen greeyarva
And good ol' boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye Boodyajmah nava brakri tes bavalvat
Singin', "This will be the day that I die, Cahrohn viel eyat
This will be the day that I die." Saka lamparasmai
Naray anai aytee samarpayavee
I met a girl who sang the blues
And I asked her for some happy news Hare Ohm gotsade
But she just smiled and turned away Hare Ohm
Well I went down to the sacred store
Where I'd heard the music years before
But the man there said the music wouldn't play
Well now in the streets the children screamed
The lovers cried and the poets dreamed
But not a word was spoken
The church bells all were broken
And the three men I admire the most
The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died
We start singin'
[CHORUS]
We started singin'
99

LO QUE SIENTE LA MUJER
[WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL SPANISH VERSION]
Written by Madonna and G. Sigsworth Spanish Version: Alberto Ferraras 4:43
“Girls can wear jeans
And cut their hair short
Wear shirts and boots
'Cause it's OK to be a boy
But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading
'Cause you think that being a girl is degrading
But secretly you'd love to know what it's like
Wouldn't you
What it feels like for a girl”
Deliciosa, labio suave y rosa, baby
Piel de miel, dulce y silenciosa
Te parece confundida
Su pasión está escondida
Nunca sabes lo que va a decir
Cuando empieza a sonreír
[CHORUS]
Quieres ver lo que siente la mujer
Quieres ver y tratar de comprender la mujer
Seductora pero nunca fácil, baby
Misteriosamente dura y frágil
Lagrimas que no te enseña
Su dolor no deja huella
No la trates ya de impresionar
Solo déjate llevar
[CHORUS]
Te parece confundida
Su pasión está escondida
Nunca sabes lo que va a decir
Cuando empieza a sonreír
Quieres ver lo que siente la mujer
Quieres ver y tratar de comprender la mujer
Comprender
Quieres ver
Quieres ver lo que siente la mujer
Y tratar de comprender
100

GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2
2002
DEEEPER AND DEEPER FROZEN
EROTICA TAKE A BOW
HUMAN NATURE DON’T TELL ME
SECRET WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL
DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE
BEDTIME STORY FOR LOVE
THE POWER OF GOOD-BYE MUSIC
BEAUTIFUL STRANGER
101

BEAUTIFUL STRANGER
[THEME FROM: “AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME”
Written by Madonna and William Orbit 3:30
Haven't we met
You're some kind of beautiful stranger
You could be good for me
I've had the taste for danger
If I'm smart then I'll run away
But I'm not so I guess I'll stay
Heaven forbid
I'll take my chance on a beautiful stranger
I looked into your eyes
And my world came tumbling down
You're the devil in disguise
That's why I'm singing this song
[BRIDGE]
To know you is to love you
You're everywhere I go
And everybody knows
To love you is to be part of you
I've paid for you with tears
And swallowed all my pride
[CHORUS]
Da-da-da-dum da-dum da-dum da da da-da dum
Beautiful stranger
Da-da-da-dum da-dum da-dum da da da-da dum
Beautiful stranger
If I'm smart then I'll run away
But I'm not so I guess I'll stay
Haven't you heard
I fell in love with a beautiful stranger
I looked into your face
My heart was dancing all over the place
I'd like to change my point of view
If I could just forget about you
[BRIDGE]
I looked into your eyes
And my world came tumbling down
You're the devil in disguise
That's why I'm singing this song to you
[BRIDGE]
I've paid for you with tears
And swallowed all my pride
[BRIDGE]
102

AMERICAN LIFE
2003
AMERICAN LIFE
HOLLYWOOD
I’M SO STUPID
LOVE PROFUSION
NOBODY KNOWS ME
NOTHING FAILS
INTERVENTION
X-STATIC PROCESS
MOTHER AND FATHER
DIE ANOTHER DAY
EASY RIDE
103

AMERICAN LIFE Uh, fuck it
Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 4:57
[RAP]
I'm drinkin' a soy latte
[VERSE]
I get a double shoté
Do I have to change my name?
It goes right through my body
Will it get me far?
And you know I'm satisfied
Should I lose some weight?
I drive my Mini Cooper
Am I gonna be a star?
And I'm feeling super-duper
Yo they tell me I'm a trooper
I tried to be a boy
And you know I'm satisfied
I tried to be a girl
I do yoga and pilates
I tried to be a mess
And the room is full of hotties
I tried to be the best
So I'm checking out their bodies
And you know I'm satisfied
I guess I did it wrong
I'm diggin' on the isotope
That's why I wrote this song
This metaphysics shit is dope
This type of modern life
And if all this can give me hope
Is it for me?
You know I'm satisfied
This type of modern life
I got a lawyer and a manager
Is it for free?
An agent and a chef
Three nannies, an assistant
So I went into a bar
And a driver and a jet
Looking for sympathy
A trainer and a butler
A little company
And a bodyguard or five
I tried to find a friend
A gardener and a stylist
It's more easily said
Do you think I'm satisfied?
It's always been the same
I'd like to express my extreme point-of-view
This type of modern life
I'm not a Christian and I'm not a Jew
Is not for me
I'm just living out the American dream
This type of modern life
And I just realized that nothing is what it seems
Is not for free
[CHORUS] Do I have to change my name?
American life Am I gonna be a star?
I live the American dream
You are the best thing I've seen
You are not just a dream
I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top
I tried to play the part
But somehow I forgot
Just what I did it for
And why I wanted more
This type of modern life
Is it for me?
This type of modern life
Is it for free?
[VERSE][CHORUS]
American life
I tried to be a boy
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess
I tried to be the best
Tried to find a friend
Tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top
Fuck it
[VERSE]
104

HOLLYWOOD I’M SO STUPID
Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 4:25 Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 4:08
Everybody comes to Hollywood 'Cause I used to live
They wanna make it in the neighborhood In a fuzzy dream
They like the smell of it in Hollywood And I wanted to be
How could it hurt you when it looks so good? Like all the pretty people
I'm……………. so stupid
[CHORUS]
Shine your light now 'Cause I used to live
This time it's got to be good In a fuzzy dream
You get it right now, yeah And I used to believe
'Cause you're in Hollywood In the pretty pictures
That were all around me
There's something in the air in Hollywood But now I know for sure
The sun is shining like you knew it would That I was stupid
You're riding in your car in Hollywood
You got the top down and it feels so good [CHORUS]
Please don't try to tempt me
Everybody comes to Hollywood It was just greed
They wanna make it in the neighborhood And it won't protect me
They like the smell of it in Hollywood Don't want my dreams
How could it hurt you when it looks so good? Adding up to nothing
I was just looking for
I lost my memory in Hollywood Everybody's looking for something
I've had a million visions, bad and good
There's something in the air in Hollywood I'm so stupid
I tried to leave it but I never could 'Cause I used to live
In a tiny bubble
[CHORUS] And I wanted to be
There's something in the air in Hollywood Like all the pretty people
I've lost my reputation, bad and good That were all around me
You're riding in your car in Hollywood But now I know for sure
You got the top down and it feels so good That I was stupid
Stupider than stupid
Music stations always play the same songs
I'm bored with the concept of right and wrong [CHORUS]
Everybody comes to Hollywood Everybody's looking for something
They wanna make it in the neighborhood Everybody's stupid, stupid
They like the smell of it in Hollywood Everybody's looking for something
How could it hurt you when it looks so good? Everybody [everybody]
[CHORUS] [CHORUS]
'Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood
Check it out, this bird has flown
[CHORUS]
'Cause you're in Hollywood
In Hollywood
Push the button
Don't push the button
Trip the station
Change the channel
105

LOVE PROFUSION NOBODY KNOWS ME
Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 3:38 Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai 4:40
There are too many questions I've had so many lives
There is not one solution Since I was a child
There is no resurrection And I realize
There is so much confusion How many times I've died
And the love profusion I'm not that kind of guy
You make me feel Sometimes I feel shy
You make me know I think I can fly
And the love vibration Closer to the sky
You make me feel
You make it shine No one's telling you how to live your life
But it's a setup until you're fed up
There are too…….. many options This world is not so kind
There is no consolation People trap your mind
I have lost my illusions It's so hard to find
What I want is an explanation Someone to admire
And the love profusion I, I sleep much better at night
You make me feel I feel closer to the light
You make me know Now I'm gonna try
And the love direction To improve my life
You make me feel
You make me shine No one's telling you how to live your life
You make me feel But it's a setup until you're fed up
It's no good when you're misunderstood
I got you under my skin But why should I care what the world thinks of me
Won't let a stranger give me a social disease
There is no comprehension
There is real isolation [CHORUS]
There is so much destruction Nobody, nobody knows me
What I want is a celebration Nobody knows me
Like you know me
And I know I can feel bad Nobody knows me
When I get in a bad mood Like you know me
And the world can look so sad
Only you make me feel good No one's telling me how to live my life
But it's a setup, and I'm just fed up
I got you under my skin It's no good when you're misunderstood
But why should I care what the world thinks of me
And the love profusion Won't let a stranger give me a social disease
You make me feel
You make me know I don't want no lies
And the love intention I don't watch TV
You make me feel I don't waste my time
You make me shine Won't read a magazine
You make me feel
I, I sleep much better at night
I got you under my skin I feel closer to the light
Now I'm gonna try
And I know I can feel bad To improve my life
When I get in a bad mood
[CHORUS]
And the world can look so sad
Only you make me feel good
(It’s no fun but the damage is done)
Don't want your social disease
[CHORUS]
Don't want your social disease
106

NOTHING FAILS INTERVENTION
Written by Madonna, Guy Sigsworth, and Jem Griffiths 4:48 Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï 4:55
I'm in love with you, you silly thing I got to save my baby
Anyone can see Because he makes me cry
What is it with you, you silly thing I got to make him happy
Just take it from me I got to teach him how to fly
I want to take him higher
It was not a chance meeting Way up like a bird in the sky
Feel my heart beating I got to calm him down now
You're the one I want to save his life
You could take all this, take it away [CHORUS]
I'd still have it all And I know that love will change us forever
'Cause I've climbed the tree of life, and that is why And I know that love will keep us together
No longer scared if I fall And I know, I know there is nothing to fear
And I know that love will take us away from here
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place Sometimes it's such a pleasure
'Cause, you're the one Sometimes I wanna tear it all down
It's easy to be lazy
[CHORUS] And hard to go away from the crowd
Nothing fails I know the road looks lonely
No more fears But that's just Satan's game
Nothing fails And either way my baby
You washed away my tears We'll never be the same
Nothing fails
No more fears [CHORUS]
Nothing fails
In the blink of an eye everything could change
I'm not religious Say hello to your life, now you're living
But I feel so moved This is it from now on
Makes me want to pray It's a brand new day
Pray you'll always be here It was time to wake up from this dream
I'm not religious I know the road looks lonely
But I feel such love But that's just Satan's game
Makes me want to pray And either way my baby
You'll never be the same
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place And I know that love will change us forever
'Cause, you're the one And I know that love
Will keep us together
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
I'm not religious
Makes me wanna pray
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religious
But I feel such love
Makes me want to
I'm not religious, but it makes me wanna pray
Makes me wanna pray
Makes me wanna
[CHORUS]
107

X-STATIC PROCESS MOTHER AND FATHER
Written by Madonna and Stuart Price 3:49 Written by Madonna and Mirwais AhmadzaÏ 4:34
I'm not myself when you're around There was a time I was happy in my life
I'm not myself standing in a crowd There was a time I believed I'd live forever
I'm not myself and I don't know how There was a time I prayed to Jesus Christ
I'm not myself, myself right now There was a time I had a mother
It was nice
[CHORUS]
Jesus Christ will you look at me Nobody else would ever take the place of you
Don't know who I'm supposed to be Nobody else could do the things that you could do
Don't really know if I should give a damn No one else I guess could hurt me like you did
When you're around, I don't know who I am I didn't understand, I was just a kid
I'm not myself when you go quiet [BRIDGE]
I'm not myself all alone at night Oh mother, why aren't you here with me
I'm not myself, don't know who to call No one else saw the things that you could see
I'm not myself at all I'm trying hard to dry my tears
Yes father, you know I'm not so free
[CHORUS] [CHORUS]
I've got to give it up
I always wished that I could find Find someone to love me
Someone as beautiful as you I've got to let it go
But in the process I forgot Find someone that I can care for
That I was special too I've got to give it up
I'm not myself when you're around Find someone to love me
(I'm not myself when you go quiet) I've got to let it go
I'm not myself all alone at night Find someone that I can care for
(I'm not myself standing in a crowd)
I'm not myself and I don't know how There was a time I was happy in my life
I'm not myself, myself right now There was a time I believed I'd live forever
(Don't know what I believe) There was a time I prayed to Jesus Christ
There was a time I had a mother It was nice
[CHORUS]
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
I always wished that I could find
Someone as beautiful as you My mother died when I was five
But in the process I forgot And all I did was sit and cry
That I was special too I cried and cried and cried all day
Until the neighbors went away
I always wished that I could find They couldn't take my loneliness
Someone as talented as you I couldn't take their phoniness
But in the process I forgot My father had to go to work
That I was just as good as you I used to think he was a jerk
I didn't know his heart was broken
And not another word was spoken
He became a shadow of
The father I was dreaming of
I made a vow that I would never need
Another person ever
Turned my heart into a cage
A victim of a kind of rage
I gotta give it up
[CHORUS]
Find someone that I can care for
I've got to give it up
I've got to let it go
I've got to give it up
Oh mother, oh father
I've got to give it up
108

DIE ANOTHER DAY EASY RIDE
Written by Madonna and Mirwais AhmadzaÏ 4:38 Written by Madonna and Monte Pittman 5:04
I'm gonna wake up, yes and no I want the good life
I'm gonna kiss some part of But I don't want an easy ride
I'm gonna keep this secret What I want is to work for it
I'm gonna close my body now Feel the blood and sweat on my fingertips
That's what I want for me
I guess, die another day I want to know everything
I guess I'll die another day Maybe someday I will
(Another day) What I want is to find my place
Breathe the air and
Sigmund Freud Feel the sun on my children's face
Analyze this That's what I want
[CHORUS]
I'm gonna break the cycle
I'm gonna shake up the system I go round and round just like a circle
I'm gonna destroy my ego I can see a clearer picture
I'm gonna close my body now When I touch the ground I come full circle
To my place and I am home
I think I'll find another way I am home
There's so much more to know
I guess I'll die another day I want to let go of all disappointment
It's not my time to go That's waiting for me
What I want is to live forever
For every sin, I'll have to pay Not defined by time and space
I've come to work, I've come to play It's a lonely place
I think I'll find another way That's what I want
It's not my time to go
[CHORUS]
I'm gonna avoid the cliché I go round and round just
I'm gonna suspend my senses Round and round just
I'm gonna delay my pleasure
I'm gonna close my body now
I guess, die another day
I guess I'll die another day
I think I'll find another way
There's so much more to know
I guess I'll die another day
It's not my time to go
I need to lay down
I guess, die another day
I guess I'll die another day
Another day
109

REMIXED & REVISITED
2004
NOTHING FAILS (NEVINS MIX)
LOVE PROFUSION (ROCK MIX)
NOBODY KNOWS ME (OLD SCHOOL MIX)
AMERICAN LIFE (ROCK MIX)
LIKE A VIRGIN/HOLLYWOOD (LIVE)
INTO THE HOLLYWOOD GROOVE (THE PASSENGERZ MIX)
YOUR HONESTY
110

LIKE A VIRGIN/HOLLYWOOD (LIVE) INTO THE HOLLYWOOD GROOVE
Featuring Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, & Missy Elliot 5:36 (THE PASSENGERZ MIX)
Featuring Missy Elliott 3:46
I made it through the wilderness
Somehow I made it through, oh [CHORUS]
Didn't how I lost I was Get into the groove
Until I found you Let me show you some moves
It's best to take it from me, yeah
I was beat incomplete Get up on your feet
I'd been had Let me step to the beat
I was sad and blue Show you how it should be
But you made me feel, oh
Yeah you made me feel Everybody comes to Hollywood
Shiny and new, oh They wanna make it in the neighborhood
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
How could it hurt you when it looks so good
Like a virgin
Touched for the very first time, oh Miss Demeanor on the M.I.C.
Like a virgin, ah I got the fresh kicks, thick hips, best believe
When your heart beats next to mine Me n’ Madonna about to hurt them like a tag team
You're going to love us in our bag jeans
Everybody comes to Hollywood We walk by, people ask, where'd you get them jeans
They wanna make it in the neighborhood On fire, call emergency
They like the smell of it in Hollywood G. A. capital P., you should know how we
How could it hurt you when it looks so good
[CHORUS]
Everybody, everybody
Gonna get to know you in a special way
Shine your light now This doesn't happen to me everyday
This time it's got to be good Don't try to hide it, love wears no disguise
You'll get it right now, oh yeah I see the fire burning in your eyes
'Cause you're in Hollywood
You're in Hollywood Only when I'm dancing can I feel this free
At night, I lock the doors, where no one else can see
Everybody comes to Hollywood I'm tired of dancing here all by myself
They wanna make it in the neighborhood Tonight I wanna dance with someone else
They like the smell of it in Hollywood
[CHORUS]
How could it hurt you when it looks so good
Let me go and do my thing
Yo, yo, yo, who that be I bring it hard on the track if you know what I mean
Hollywood and New York, Madonna is the queen
Missy on the M.I.C. And Miss Demeanor says, uh, uh
I works it, and I works it
Can I flip my thing and reverse it Live out your fantasy here with me
C'mon Just let the music set you free
Go, go head Touch my body, and move in time
Now I know you're mine
Party people You've got to
You sure know how to work it
[CHORUS]
Trip the station
Change the channel Get into the groove
Boy you've got to prove
Everybody, everybody Your love to me
Get up on your feet
Hollywood, Hollywood Yeah, step to the beat
How could it hurt you when it looks so good? Boy, what will it be?
You've got to
Music stations always play the same song
[CHORUS]
We're bored with the concept of right and wrong
Trip the station
Change the channel
111

YOUR HONESTY
Written by Madonna and Dallas Austin 4:07
[CHORUS]
It's your honesty
With you I have no choice
When you talk to me
I could make love to your voice
It's the things I see
When I look into your eyes
It's your honesty
Pulling me closer to you baby
You know you drive me crazy
You are one of a kind
And I want you to be mine
All mine
Pulling me closer to you
You have a special quality
You're bringing out the best in me
You have a special quality
You are pulling me closer to you
[CHORUS]
You know it just gets better
This is the way it should be
You know the truth will set you free
So free
Pulling me closer to you
You have a special quality
You're bringing out the best in me
You have a special quality
You are pulling me closer to you
Keep in touch, body to body
Embrasse-moi mon amour
Pour ce soir, toujours
Keep in touch, body to body
Dis-moi la vérité
Oui je sais toujours
You have a special quality
You're bringing out the very best in me
You have a special quality
You are pulling me closer to you
Honesty
[CHORUS]
It's your honesty
It's your honesty
112

CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR
2005 HUNG UP
GET TOGETHER
SORRY
FUTURE LOVERS
I LOVE NEW YORK
LET IT WILL BE
FORBIDDEN LOVE
JUMP
HOW HIGH
ISAAC
PUSH
LIKE IT OR NOT
FIGHTING SPIRIT [B-SIDE]
SUPERPOP [ICON BONUS TRACK]
HISTORY [B-SIDE]
113

HUNG UP GET TOGETHER
Written by Madonna, S. Price, and ABBA 5:36 Written by Madonna, A. Bagge, Peer A., and S. Price 5:30
Time goes by so slowly There's too much confusion
It's all an illusion
[CHORUS] There's too much confusion
Every little thing that you say or do
I'm hung up, I'm hung up on you Down, down, down in your heart
Waiting for your call, baby, night and day Find, find, find the secret
I'm fed up, I'm tired of waiting on you Turn, turn, turn your head around
Baby we can do it, we can do it all right
Time goes by so slowly for those who wait
No time to hesitate Do you believe in love at first sight?
Those who run seem to have all the fun It's an illusion, I don't care
I'm caught up, I don't know what to do Do you believe I can make you feel better?
Too much confusion, come on over here
Time goes by so slowly
I don't know what to do [CHORUS]
Can we get together?
[CHORUS]
I really, I really want to be with you
Come on, check it out with me
Ring ring ring goes the telephone I hope you, I hope you feel the same way too
The lights are on but there's no one home
Tick tick tock it's a quarter to two I searched, I searched, searched my whole life
And I'm done, I'm hanging up on you To find, to find, find the secret
And all I did was open up my eyes
I can't keep on waiting for you Baby we can do it, we can do it all right
I know that you're still hesitating
Don't cry for me 'cause I'll find my way Do you believe that we can change the future
You'll wake up one day, but it'll be too late Do you believe I can make you feel better
[CHORUS] [CHORUS]
Every little thing, every little thing It's all an illusion
I'm hung up, I'm hung up on you There's too much confusion
Waiting for your call, waiting for your call I'll make you feel better
I'm fed up, I'm tired of waiting on you If it's bitter at the start
Then it's sweeter in the end
Time goes by so slowly
So slowly Do you believe in love at first sight
It's an illusion, I don't care
So, I don't know what to do Do you believe I can make you feel better
Too much confusion, come on over here
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Every little thing, every little thing
I'm hung up, I'm hung up on you Can we get together
Waiting for your call, waiting for your call I really want to be with you
I'm fed up, I'm tired of waiting on you Come on, check it out with me
I hope you feel the same way too
It's all an illusion
There's too much confusion
I'll make you feel better
If it's bitter at the start
Then it's sweeter in the end
114

SORRY FUTURE LOVERS
Written by Madonna and Stuart Price 4:43 Written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï 4:51
Je suis désolé [French, "I am sorry"] I'm gonna tell you about love
Lo siento [Spanish, "I'm sorry"] Let's forget your life
Ik ben droevig [Dutch, "I am sad"] Forget your problems
Sono spiacente [Italian, "I am sorry"] Administration, bills, and loans
Perdóname [Spanish, "Forgive me"] Come with me
In the evidence of its brilliance
I've heard it all before
In the demonstration of this evidence
[CHORUS] Some have called it religion
I don't wanna hear This is not a coincidence
I don't wanna know Would you like to try?
Please don't say you're sorry
I heard it all before Connect to the sky
And I can take care of myself Future lovers ride there in mission style
I don't wanna hear Would you like to try?
I don't wanna know
Please don't say "forgive me" Let me be your guide
I've seen it all before Put aside your pride
And I can't take it anymore Future lovers hide love inside their eyes
In the evidence of its brilliance
You're not half the man you think you are
Save your words because you've gone too far Love controlled by time
I listened to your lies and all your Future lovers shine for eternity
You're not half the man you'd like to be In a world that's free
Put away your past
[CHORUS]
Love will never last
Don't explain yourself 'cause talk is cheap If you're holding on to a dream that's gone
There's more important things than hearing you speak
You stayed because I made it so convenient I'm gonna tell you about love
Don't explain yourself, you'll never see Would you like to try?
In the evidence of its brilliance
Gomen nasai [Japanese, "I am sorry"]
Mujhe maph kardo [Hindi, "Please forgive me"] There's no love like the future love
Przepraszam [Polish, "I'm sorry"] Come with me
Slicha [Hebrew, "I'm sorry"]
Forgive me Connect to the sky
Future lovers ride there in mission style
Sorry… Would you like to try?
I've heard it all before In the evidence of its brilliance]
[CHORUS] Connect to the sky
Future lovers ride there in mission style
Don't explain yourself, 'cause talk is cheap Would you like to try?
There's more important things than hearing you speak
Brilliance
[CHORUS] In the evidence of its brilliance
115

I LOVE NEW YORK LET IT WILL BE
Written by Madonna and Stuart Price 4:12 Written by Madonna, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, and Stuart Price 4:19
I don't like cities, but I like New York Now I can tell you about success, about fame
Other places make me feel like a dork About the rise and the fall of all the stars in the sky
Los Angeles is for people who sleep Don't it make you smile
Paris and London, baby you can keep
Baby you can keep Let it will be
Just let it be
[CHORUS] Won't you let it be?
Other cities always make me mad
Other places always make me sad Now I can tell you about the place I belong
No other city ever made me glad You know it won't last long
Except New York And all those lights they will turn down
I love New York
Let it will be
If you don't like my attitude, then you can 'F' off Oh let it be
Just go to Texas, isn't that where they golf Just let it be
New York is not for little pussies who scream Won't you let it be?
If you can't stand the heat then get off my street
Get off my street Now I can see things for what they really are
You get off my street I guess I'm not that far
I'm at the point of no return
[CHORUS]
I love New York Just watch me burn
Get off my street Let it will be
You get off my street Just let it be
Oh let it be
Let it will be
Just let it be
Oh let it be (Got to let it be)
Oh let it be (Won't you let it be)
Now I can tell you the place that I belong
It won't last long
The lights, they will turn down
(Oh let it be)
Won't you let it be?
(Oh let it be)
You got to let it be
(Just let it be)
Anyone can see
(Won't you let it be?)
Let it will be
Just watch me burn
Oh let it be
Just let it be
Won't you let it be?
Won't you let it be?
Oh let it be
Just let it be
Won't you let it be?
Won't you let it be?
Now I can tell you
About success, about fame
About fame, about fame
Oh let it be
Just let it be
Won't you let it be?
116

FORBIDDEN LOVE JUMP
Written by Madonna and Mirwais AhmadzaÏ 4:22 Written by Madonna, Joe Henry and Stuart Price 3:46
Just one kiss on my lips There's only so much you can learn in one place
The more that I wait, the more time that I waste
Was all it took to seal the future
Just one look from your eyes I haven't got much time to waste, it's time to make
Was like a certain kind of torture my way
I'm not afraid of what I'll face, but I'm afraid to stay
Once upon a time I'm going down my own road and I can make it
There was a boy and there was a girl alone
Just one touch from your hands I'll work and I'll fight till I find a place of my own
Was all it took to make me falter?
ST
[1 CHORUS]
[CHORUS] Are you ready to jump?
Forbidden love Get ready to jump
Are we supposed to be together? Don't ever look back, oh baby
Forbidden love Yes, I'm ready to jump
We sealed our destiny forever Just take my hands
Forbidden love, forbidden love Get ready to jump
Just one smile on your face We learned our lesson from the start, my sisters
Was all it took to change my fortune? and me
Just one word from your mouth The only thing you can depend on is your family
Was all I needed to be certain? And life's gonna drop you down like the limbs of a
tree
Once upon a time It sways and it swings and it bends until it makes
There was a boy and there was a girl you see
Hearts that intertwine
ND
They lived in a different kind of world [2 CHORUS]
Are you ready to jump?
[CHORUS] Get ready to jump
Don't ever look back, oh baby
Just one kiss (Five) Yes, I'm ready to jump
Just one touch (Four) Just take my hands
Just one look (Three) Get ready to, are you ready
(Two), (One)
[CHORUS] There's only so much you can learn in one place
The more that you wait, the more time that you
Just one kiss (Five) waste
Just one touch (Four) I'll work and I'll fight til I find a place of my own
Just one look (Three) It sways and it swings and it bends until you make
Just one love (Two) it your own
(One)
I can make it alone
I can make it alone (my sisters and me)
ST ND
[1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS]
117

HOW HIGH ISAAC
Written by Madonna, C. Karlsson, Pontus W., and Henrik J. 4:40 Written by Madonna and S. Price; ad. Vocals by Yitzhak S. 6:04
How high are the stakes? Im nin'alu
How much fortune can you make? Dal thae na di vim
It's funny, I spent my whole life wanting to be talked Dal thae ma rom
about Im nin'alu
I did it, just about everything to see my name in lights
Was it all worth it Staring up into the heavens
And how did I earn it In this hell that binds your hands
Nobody's perfect Will you sacrifice your comfort?
I guess I deserved it Make your way in a foreign land
Wrestle with your darkness
st
[1 CHORUS] Angels call your name
How high are the stakes? Can you hear what they are saying?
How much fortune can you make? Will you ever be the same?
Does this get any better?
[CHORUS]
Should I carry on?
Will it matter when I'm gone? Mmmmmm
Will any of this matter Im nin'alu, Im nin'alu
Mmmmmm
It's funny how everybody mentions my name but Im nin'alu, Im nin'alu
they're never very nice
I took it, just about everything except my own advice Remember, remember, never forget
Was it all worth it? All of your life has all been a test
And how did I earn it You will find the gate that's open
Nobody's perfect Even though your spirit's broken
I guess I deserved it Open up my heart
And cause my lips to speak
[2
nd
CHORUS] Bring the heaven and the stars
How high are the stakes? Down to Earth for me
How much fortune can you make?
(Nothing lasts forever) Im nin'alu
Does this get any better? Dal thae na di vim
Should I carry on?
[CHORUS]
Will it matter when I'm gone?
(Does it make a difference?) El hai
Will any of this matter El hai maromam 'al karuvim
Kolam baruchu ya'alu
How high, does it make a difference?
Nothing lasts forever Wrestle with your darkness
Should I, will it matter when I'm gone Angels call your name
Will any of this matter Can you hear what they are saying?
How high are the stakes? Will you ever be the same?
How much fortune can you make?
Should I carry on? [CHORUS]
Will it matter when I'm gone?
El hai
[CHORUS]
El hai maromam 'al karuvim
How high are the stakes (How High?)
Does it make a difference? The generous truly know
Nothing lasts forever What will be given?
Does this get any better? Even if it does stop, you know
Should I carry on? The gates of heaven are always open
Will it matter when I'm gone? And there's this God in the sky and the angels
Does it make a difference? How they sit, you know, in front of the light
Will any of this matter And that's what it's about
How high are the stakes?
How much fortune can you make?
Should I carry on?
Will it matter when I'm gone?
118

PUSH LIKE IT OR NOT
Written by Madonna and Stuart Price 3:57 Written by Madonna, C. Karlson, Pontus W., and Henrik J. 4:32
You push me to go the extra mile You can call me a sinner
You push me when it's difficult to smile Or you can call me a saint
You push me, a better version of myself Celebrate me for who I am
You push me, only you and no one else Dislike me for what I ain't
You push me, see the other point of view Put me up on a pedestal
You push me when there's nothing else to do Or drag me down in the dirt
You push me when I think I know it all Sticks and stones will break my bones
You push me when I stumble and I fall But your names will never hurt
Keep on pushing like nobody I'll be the garden, you'll be the snake
All of my fruit is yours to take
[CHORUS]
Better the devil that you know
Every race I win, every mood I'm in Your love for me will grow
Everything I do, I owe it all to you Because
Every move I make, every step I take
Everything I (Do)/know, it's all because you push me [CHORUS]
This is who I am
You push me when I don't appreciate You can like it or not
You push me not to lie and not to hate You can love me or leave me
You push me when I want it all to end 'Cause I'm never gonna stop
You push me when I really need a friend No, no
You push me, all I wanna do is cry (You know)
You push me when it's hard for me to try
You push me, learn to do it for myself Cleopatra had her way
You push me, only you and no one else Matahari too
Keep on pushin' like nobody Whether they were good or bad
Is strictly up to you
[CHORUS] Life is a paradox
And it doesn't make much sense
You push me Can't have the "femme" without the "fatale"
Keep on pushing like nobody Please don't take offense
Keep on, keep on Don't let the fruit rot under the vine
Fill up your cup and let's drink the wine
Every race I win (To go the extra mile) Better the devil that you know
Every mood I'm in (When it's difficult to smile) Your love for me will grow
Everything I do (A better version of myself) Because
[Only you and only you and only you]
Every move I make (To see the other point of view) [CHORUS]
Every step I take (When there's nothing else to do)
Everything I do (When I think I know it all) No, no, you know
(Only you and only you and only you)
I'll be the garden, you'll be the snake
Every race I win (To go the extra mile) All of my fruit is yours to take
Every mood that I'm in (When it's difficult to smile) Better the devil that you know
Everything that I do (A better version of myself) Your love for me will grow
I owe it all to you (Only you and only you and only you) Because
Every move I make (To see the other point of view)
Every step I take (When there's nothing else to do) [CHORUS]
Everything I know (When I think I know it all)
It's all because you push me No, no, you know
You push me
119

FIGHTING SPIRIT SUPERPOP
Written by Madonna 3:32 Written by Madonna 3:42
What you gonna do when your love is gone If I was an animal I'd be a lion
Who you gonna play when the game has ended If I was a car I'd be an Aston Martin
Where you gonna go when the bird has flown If I was a genius I'd be Isaac Newton
How you gonna play when you're all alone If I was a hero I'd be Martin Luther
[CHORUS] [CHORUS]
Keep the fighting spirit of love If you want to reach the top (reach the top)
Keep the fighting spirit of love If you do you'll never stop (never stop)
What you gonna do when you're on your own (The top)
What you gonna have when you got no place to call
your own If I was an actor I'd be Marlon Brando
What you gonna try when your cover's blown If I was a painter I'd be Frida Kahlo
How you gonna fly when your wings are broken If I was a drink I'd be a Lemon Drop
If I was a song I would be Super Pop
[CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
Keep the fighting spirit of love
Don't let it get you down If I was a star I would be who I am today
Keep the fighting spirit and turn your head around If I was a fighter I'd be Cassius Clay
Don't let it take you in If I was emotion I would be intense
Keep the fighting spirit and you'll begin again If I was a man I would be president
I'll be different if I'm the president
[CHORUS]
If I was an animal I'd be a dog
If I was a dog I would be a man
If I was a man I'd be the president
If I was a president I'd be different
[CHORUS]
If you want to reach the top
You would start it and never stop
If you want to reach the top
You would start it and never stop
If you want to reach the top
You would start it and never stop
120

HISTORY
(Bonus track included on the “Jump” Single)
I looked all around the world
Nobody has it better than we do
One thing I don't Understand
Why don't we help more people
Cause we can.
Why are we seperated?
Defined by our greed and hatred
Why aren't we all united?
I'm so sick and tired of fighting.
Why aren't we all together
Lets end this fight forever
Why are we still divided?
I'm so sick and tired of fighting.
How many tragedies
Will we see before we come together
It's easy to forget
We have the power to make things better
Why are we seperated?
Defined by our greed and hatred
Why aren't we all united?
I'm so sick and tired of fighting.
Why aren't we all together
Lets end this fight forever
(Let's give up the fight)
Why are we still divided?
[I don't understand]
I'm so sick and tired of fighting
I have a dream
But dreams are not for free
We all need to change
Or just repeat History
If we were one
Well it's easier said then done
We can play a part
Make a brand new start
Come together
Live forever
121

HARD CANDY
2008CANDY SHOP
4 MINUTES
GIVE IT 2 ME
HEARTBEAT
MILES AWAY
SHE’S NOT ME
INCREDIBLE
BEAT GOES ON
DANCE 2NIGHT
SPANISH LESSON
DEVIL WOULDN’T RECOGNIZE YOU
VOICES
RING MY BELL [B-SIDE]
122

CANDY SHOP 4 MINUTES
Written by Madonna and P. Williams 4:16 Written by Madonna, T. Mosley, J. Timberlake and N. Hills 4:04
Say which flavor you like and I'll have it for you I'm outta time and all I got is 4 minutes
Come on into my store, I've got candy galore (Freaky, freaky) 4 minutes, eh
Don't pretend you're not hungry, I've seen it before
I've got turkish delight, baby, and so much more Come on, ah, Yeah, hah
Breakdown, come on
[BRIDGE]
Get up out of your seat Hey, uh, Come on
Come on up to the dance floor Madonna
I've got something so sweet
Come on up to the front door Come on boy
I need plenty of heat [Heat] I've been waiting for somebody to pick up my stroll
Form a special confection Well, don't waste time
Just start moving your feet Give me the sign, Tell me how you wanna roll
Move on over to me
I want somebody to speed it up for me
[CHORUS]
Then take it down slow
I'll be your one stop There's enough room for both
Candy shop Well, I can handle that
Everything You just gotta show me where it's at
That I got Are you ready to go
I'll be your one stop
Candy store [BRIDGE]
Lollipop If you want it, You already got it
Have some more If you thought it
It better be what you want
All day suckers are not what we sell in the store If you feel it, It must real just
Chocolate kisses so good, you'll be beggin' for more Say the word and I will give you what you want
Don't pretend you're not hungry, there's plenty to eat
Come on into my store 'cause my sugar is sweet [CHORUS]
Time is waiting
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS] We only got 4 minutes to save the world
No hesitating
[INTERMEDIATE] Grab a boy, then grab a girl
Stick, stick, stick (Dance, dance) Time is waiting
Sticky and sweet We only got 4 minutes to save the world
My sugar is raw No hesitating
We only got 4 minutes, huh, 4 minutes
Say which flavor you like and I'll have it for you
Come on into my store, I've got candy galore [INTERMEDIATE]
Don't pretend you're not hungry, I've seen it before So keep it up, keep it up
I've got turkish delight, baby, and so much more Don't be a pri-(hey)-madonna
You gotta get 'em a hop
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE] Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock
Yo, Peace to the gummy little kid Sometimes I think what I need is a you
That be dancin' on the corner in the UK intervention, yeah
And the USA, Hah And you know I can tell that you like it
France I see you, Japan And that it's good
All around the world By the way that you move
You know who it is The road to hell is paved with good intentions,
Yes sir, It's the M-A-D-O-N-N-A yeah
Hah, You ready But if I die tonight, at least I can say I did what I
Let's go, Aye wanted to do
Tell me how 'bout you
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE]
Breakdown, yeah
Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock
I only got 4 minutes to save the world
123

GIVE IT 2 ME You're only here to win
Written by Madonna and P. Williams4:48 Get what they say
You're only here to win
What are you waiting for Get what they do
Nobody's gonna show you how They'd do it too
Why wait for someone else to do what you can do right If they were you
now You've done it all before
This ain't nothing new
Got no boundaries and no limits [CHORUS]
If there's excitement put me in it
If it's against the law, arrest me Give it to me
If you can handle it, undress me
[BRIDGE]
Don't stop me now
Don't need to catch my breath
I can go on and on and on
When the lights go down
And there's no one left
I can go on and on and on
[CHORUS]
Give it to me, yeah
No one's gonna show me how
Give it to me, yeah
No one's gonna stop me now
They say that a good thing never lasts
And then it has to fall
Those are the people that did not amount to much at
all
Give me the baseline, and I'll shake it
Give me a record and I'll break it
There's no beginning and no ending
Give me a chance to go and I'll take it
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Watch this
Get stupid, get stupid
Get stupid, don't stop it (What)
Get stupid, get stupid
Get stupid, don't stop it
Get stupid (To the left), get stupid (To the right)
Get stupid (Left left), don't stop it (Right right)
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
124

HEARTBEAT
Written by Madonna and P. Williams 4:04 You know I feel it in my heartbeat
It may feel old to you but to me it feels new
On any given night You know I feel it in my heartbeat
Catch me on the floor Don't you know, can't you see
Working up a sweat When I dance I feel free
That's what music's for Which makes me feel it in my heartbeat
I'd rather not explain It may feel old to you but to me it feels new
For me it's just usual You know I feel it in my heartbeat
Don't you know, can't you see
(You can catch me poppin' out) When I dance I feel free
Once I get going (Droppin' out) I am gone Which makes me feel like the only one
(Ain't no stopping now) That the light shines on
(Are you watching out)
(You can catch me poppin' like) Girl, M-Dolla, M-Dolla
I'll keep it going (Droppin' like) all night long
(Ain't no stopping now) MILES AWAY
(Are you watching out) Written by Madonna, T. Mosley, J. Timberlake and N. Hills 4:49
You know I feel it in my heartbeat I just woke up from a fuzzy dream
It may feel old to you but to me it feels new You never would believe the things that I have seen
You know I feel it in my heartbeat I looked in the mirror and I saw your face
Don't you know, can't you see You looked right through me, you were miles away
When I dance I feel free
Which makes me feel like the only one All my dreams, they fade away
That the light shines on I'll never be the same
If you could see me the way you see yourself
Hey, this complicated life I can't pretend to be someone else
I try to do my best
I always tell myself [CHORUS]
It's all just a test You always love me more, miles away
For me it's an escape I hear it in your voice, when you're miles away
'Cause dancin’ makes you feel beautiful You're not afraid to tell me, miles away
I guess we're at our best when we're miles away
(And I can't pretend), Once I am moving
(It should never end), I'm all right So far away
(Let the music play), (Are you watching out)
(You can catch me poppin' out) When no one's around and I have you here
I'll keep on dancing, (It should never end) I begin to see the picture, it becomes so clear
through the night, (Let the music play) You always have the biggest heart
('Cause I'm here to stay) When we're six thousand miles apart
Hey, see my booty get down like Too much of no sound
Get down Uncomfortable silence can be so loud
See my booty get down like… Those three words are never enough
When it's long distance love
You probably think I'm crazy
I don't want you to save me [CHORUS]
Don't mean to disappoint you
I've never felt so free So far away
If you could stand in my shoes
Then you would feel my heartbeat too I'm all right
Don't be sorry, but it's true
(You can catch me poppin' out), Once I am moving When I'm gone
(Droppin' out), I'm alright You'll realize
(Ain't no stopping now), (Are you watching out) That I'm the best thing that happened to you
(You can catch me poppin' out), I can keep on going
[CHORUS]
(Droppin' out), through the night
(Ain't no stopping now), (Are you watching out)
So far away
125

SHE’S NOT ME
Written by Madonna and P. Williams 6:05
She's not me
I should have seen the signs way back then I know I can do it better
When she told me that you were her best friend
And now she's rollin' If someone wants to pimp your style
And you were stolen And hang with you a little while
And make up all the things you like
She started dressing like me and talking like me You're gonna have to watch
It freaked me out
She started calling you up in the middle of the night [CHORUS]
What's that about
Never let you forget
I just want to be there when you discover She's not me
You wake up in the morning next to your new lover And she never will be
She might cook you breakfast and love you in the
Gotta find your way to show your feelings
shower
I guess it was some bullshit saying you love
The flavor of the moment, 'cause she don't have what's
me, love me
ours
Guess my expectation hit the ceiling
[CHORUS] When you come back it could cost us trust,
She's not me trust me
She doesn't have my name
She'll never have what I have She's not me
It won't be the same And she never will be
She never will be
I should have seen the sign when you were here Never will be
Under a different light it's all so clear
She was stealin'
And now you're feelin'
She started dying her hair and wearing the same
Perfume as me
She started reading my books and stealin' my looks
And lingerie
I just want to be there when you discover
You wake up in the morning next to your new lover
She might make you breakfast and love you in the
shower
The thrill is momentary, 'cause she don't have what's
ours
[CHORUS]
She is licking her lips
And she's batting her eyes
She's not me
She's got legs up to there
And such beautiful hair
She's not me
Oh devoted for life
Make a beautiful wife
She's not me
If you spend some more time
I guarantee you will find
126

[CHORUS]
INCREDIBLE
Written by Madonna and P. Williams 6:20
Incredible
Let's finish what we started
[CHORUS]
Incredible
Just one of those things
You're welcome to my party
When everything goes incredible
And all is beautiful
I don't want this to end
Can't get my head around it
I am missing my best friend
I need to think about it
It was incredible
Can't get my head around it
There is no reason
I need to think about it
And all of those things that used to get you down
Sex with you is incredible (hey girl)
Now have no effect at all
Let's finish what we started
'Cause life is beautiful
(Let's finish what we started girl)
Can't get my head around it
Incredible (hey girl)
I need to think about it
You're welcome to my party
Can't get my head around it
(I'm coming to your party girl)
I need to think about it
Don't want this thing to end
Remembering the very first time
I am missing my best friend
You caught that someone special's eye
Yes it was incredible
And all of your care dropped
There's no reason to pretend
And all of the world just stopped
I hope
Incredible
[BRIDGE]
I want to go back to then (It's time to get your hands up)
Gotta figure out how, gotta remember when (It's time to get your body moving)
I felt it
It thrilled me It's incredible, unbelievable
I want it to fill me It's incredible, unachievable
It's incredible, metaphysical
[CHORUS] It's incredible
You don't know what you got til it's gone Sex with you is incredible
And everything in life just goes on Let's finish what we started
Feels like nobody's listening Incredible
But something is missing You're welcome to my party
I hope (I'm coming to your party girl)
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS] Incredible
Let's finish what we started
I remember when Incredible
You were the one, you were my friend You're welcome to my party
You gave me life, you were the sun (I'm coming to your party girl)
You taught me things, I didn't run
I fell to my knees, I didn't know why Incredible (hey girl)
I started to breathe, I wanted to cry Let's finish what we started
I need a reminder so I can relate (Let's finish what we started girl)
I need to go back there before it's too late Incredible (hey girl)
You're welcome to my party
It's time to get your hands up (I'm coming to your party girl)
It's time to get your body moving
127

BEAT GOES ON I'm like a vampire on the full moon now
Written by Madonna, K. West and P. Williams. 4:27 And I don't know about you now
But I think I wanna try something new now
Let's dance again See what it do now
And when you sat down, uh
Don't sit there like some silly girl 'Cause you was losing your breath now, uh
If you wait too long it'll be too late 'Cause you be doing it to death now
I'm not telling you something new She be doing E-to-F now
There ain't no time to lose What's left now
It's time for you to celebrate Mister West now
Can you get any more fresh now
(So get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat) I think I just did, just now
Get up, little girl Talking my shit, that's how
It's time, your world I'm a professional, I admit that
Your life, your choice Flashing lights show I live that
It's time, live it up Fame is drug when I hit that
'Cause I know exactly where to get that
On and on, on the beat goes Did you get that
You don't have the luxury of time (Get down, beep beep,
You have got to say what's on your mind gotta get up off of your seat)
Your head lost in the stars
You'll never go far On and on
It's time for you to read the signs The beat goes
On and on
(So get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat)
Here comes my hand 'Cause I know exactly where to get that
Take it, you can Did you get that
The time is now
I'll show you how (Let's go, beep beep,
gotta get up outta your seat)
On and on, on the beat goes
The beat goes
Say what you like On and on
Do what you feel
You know exactly who you are
The time is right now
You got to decide
Stand in the back or be the star
(Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat)
Take it, you can
The time is now
I'll show you how
(On and on)
I can't keep waiting for you
Anticipating that you've
No time to lose
I can't keep waiting for you
Uh, Here's an impromptu, I want you
And I'm going to tell you what I want to do to you
Your girlfriend she wants to, beautiful
Just flew in from Paris, voulez-vous
And the city that don't snooze
Smooze amongst the who's who's
And I use my celeb to get this one home
Why everything that feel good gotta be so awww
Give me room now
128

DANCE 2NIGHT [BRIDGE] [CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE]
Written by Madonna, T. Mosley, J. Timberlake and H. Lane
Now dance
Hey Madonna! I'm taking it to the club
Dance, Dance
Do you wanna take it further
Move your body
Just dance
Catch from across the floor
Catch me on the floor
Everybody's watching
I just want to give you more
Don't care about nothing SPANISH LESSON
I'm falling for your love in the worst way Written by Madonna and P. Williams 3:38
So move closer Work
'Cause I can feel your body rise
The heat from you, I just start to fantasize Yo te quiero means I love you
We're all alone now Mucho gusto means I'm welcome to you
And I don't care what people have to say Señorita, I just want to fall in love
[BRIDGE]
Callate means close your mouth
You don't have to be beautiful Bésame means give me love
To be understood Señorita, She just wants to fall in love
You don't have to be rich and famous
To be good [BRIDGE]
You just gotta give more, more, more Baby hurry up
Than you ever have before 'Cause I can't get enough
And you gotta move fast, fast, fast If you like my style
If you want this good thing to last I can love you for a while
[CHORUS] [1
ST
CHORUS]
Let's dance tonight, dance tonight Can you hear me call your name
And prove ourselves to the world Baby I'm onto your game
And we'll hold hands tonight, hands tonight
I'm just a boy, and you're just a girl Digame means tell me baby
I wanna dance tonight, dance tonight Yo soy loco means you drive me crazy
Don't need no diamonds and pearls Señorita, I just want to fall in love
So take a chance tonight, chance tonight
Let's prove ourselves to the world Entiendo means I get it
Siempre means that I won't forget it
[INTERMEDIATE]
Señorita, She just wants to fall in love
Do it, do it
Let me turn you on [2
ND
CHORUS]
Let the music pull you through it
Til the break of dawn Can you hear me call your name
Do it, do it Baby I'm onto your game
While the night is young I just want to fall in love
Let the music pull you through it Baby I can't get enough
Til the lights go on (Come get it)
Now we're in our zone [INTERMEDIATE]
Do you wanna take it further If you do your homework
'Cause before too long Baby I will give you more
I'm gonna start to wonder When you do your homework
Are you a one trick pony Get up on the dance floor
Or do you wanna keep running this race If you do your homework
Baby I will give you more
I'm so into you When you do your homework
I've heard it all before Get up on the dance floor
So what should I do
I told you, catch me on the floor Entiendo means I get it
Don't spoil this moment Siempre means that I won't forget it
'Cause talk is cheap
ND
I don't have time to waste [2 CHORUS][INTERMEDIATE]
129

DEVIL COULDN’T RECOGNIZE YOU VOICES
Written by Madonna, T. Mosley, J. Timberlake, N. Hills and J. Henry 5:09 Written by Madonna, T. Mosley, J. Timberlake, 3.39
As quiet as it is tonight Who is the master
You'd almost think you were safe Who is the slave
Your eyes are full of surprises
They cannot predict my fate Treat me like a curse
Then tell me I'm your savior
Waiting underneath the stars I'm living with a stranger
There's something you should know I used to know so well
The angels, they surround my heart
Telling me to let you go Waiting for your answer
Is a kind of torture
[BRIDGE] Could I grow accustomed
I bet he couldn't To this kind of hell
I bet he couldn't recognize
But I/(I still)played right into it [BRIDGE]
played right into it Are you walking the dog
Who am I to criticize 'Cause that dog isn't new
Somehow I'll get through it Are you out of control
And you won't even realize Is that dog walking you
Falling through your own disguise Haven't you had enough
Now your time is up
[BRIDGE] Baby show me your hand
It's like over and over
You're pushing me right down to the floor [CHORUS]
I should just walk away Voices start to ring in your head
Over and over Tell me what do they say
I keep on coming back for more Distant echoes from another time
I play into your fantasy Start to creep in your brain
Now that it's over So you claim madness like it's convenient
You can lie to me right through your smile You do it so often that you start to believe it
I see behind your eyes You have demons so nobody can blame you
Now I'm sober But who is the master and who is the slave
No more intoxicating my mind
Even the devil wouldn't recognize you, I do First you say you love me
I do, I do Then you want to leave me
Then you say you're sorry
You almost fooled yourself this time You play the game so well
That all the saints be praised
You hide your sadness behind your smile I bought your illusion
And you keep your lost heartbreaks You're the greatest salesman
[Keep your lost heartbreaks] How could I refuse you
When you sold it to yourself
The steps that edge along the ledge
It's much higher than it seems [BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
But I've been on that ledge before
You can't hide yourself from me
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Even the devil wouldn't recognize you
Devil wouldn't recognize you, but I do
Devil wouldn't recognize you, but I do
Even the devil wouldn't recognize you, but I do
I do, you
Devil wouldn't recognize you
Recognize you, but I do
Even the devil wouldn't recognize you
I do
130

RING MY BELL
Written by Madonna, T. Mosley, J. Timberlake, N. Hills and J. Henry 5:09
If you want to talk to me
That's exactly what you're going to have to do
Talk to me
When we first met you had a lot to give
I said if I was in your shoes I could not lose
But now baby I just don't know
I'm so confused, all this abuse is strange
'Cause you don't act like my friend
And I can't pretend, I don't want this to end
[BRIDGE]
My daddy said (what)
My momma said
My sisters say (what'd they say)
My life says
[CHORUS]
Lose your attitude (ring my bell)
Say you're sorry (ring my bell)
Got something for me (ring my bell)
Then you can (ring my bell)
Show some gratitude (ring my bell)
Something nice to say (ring my bell)
You appreciate (ring my bell)
Then you can (ring my bell)
You, you really have some nerve [get it]
Playing stupid games, calling me names
And now you want to eat those words
Once you attack you can't take it back, it's strange
I guess off your high horse you're falling
You're calling and calling, I don't understand at all
[come on]
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Ring my, ring my bell (you can't)
When you look in the mirror don't know what you see
Life's not the same until you're in pain
I know it's just no good to hate
I don't want to say it might be too late for you
I'm not answering your phone call
Babe if you want more, you come to my front door
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Ring my, ring my bell (you can't)
131

EPILOGUE
The B-Sides
1983 - 2008
AIN’T NO BIG DEAL IMAGINE
BE CAREFUL (CUIDADO CON MI CORAZÓN) JUSTIFY MY LOVE (THE BEAST WITH REMIX)
EROTIC (SEX BOOK VERSION) LET DOWN YOUR GUARD
EROTICA/YOU THRILL ME ME AGAINST THE MSUIC
FREEDOM SANTA BABY
GAMBLER SUPERNATURAL
GOODBYE TO INNOCENCE THE FUNNY SONG
GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION TIME STOOD STILL
HEY YOU
132

AIN’T NO BIG DEAL
Written by Stephen Bray
Reach out, reach out
[CHORUS]
Ain't no big deal to say I love you still
Call out my name, I'll be here
Ain't no big deal to say my love is real
When you reach out I'll be there
Please don't be afraid to look me in the eye
Sad time is gone, I got no tears to cry
So don't so say you don't know I'm right
When I say we'll get by
[CHORUS]
Nobody makes me feel the way that you do
Night time's such a thrill when I spend it with you
Now ask me what is on my mind
So I can tell you true
Ain't no big thing, uh, yeah
Reach out, reach out
Reach out, reach out, yeah
[CHORUS]
Got love for you so strong it's making me high
Don't know what I'll do if you won't give it a try
So now's the time to make it clear
Let me show you why
Aint no big deal to say I.... love you still
Ain't no big thing, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Just reach out
I'll be there
I'll be there, yeah
Reach out, reach out
Reach out
Ain't no big deal
Ain't no big thing
Ain't no big deal
Ain't no big deal, my love is for real, yow
Oh, what's that you said, baby?
Ain't no big deal, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Ain't no big thing, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
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BE CAREFUL (CUIDADO CON MI CORAZÓN)
Written by Madonna, Ricky Martin and William Orbit 3:59
Be careful with my heart
You could break it
Don't take my love for granted
Things could change
Sometimes I go insane
I play the fool and you'll agree
I'll never be the same
Without you here with me
ST
[1 CHORUS]
Cuidado (Please be careful)
Con mi corazón
Me siento
Algo desnuda
Cuidado (Please be careful)
Es mi corazón
Mi corazón
Be careful with my heart
You could break it
Don't take my love for granted
Things could change
Sometimes I go insane
I play the fool and you'll agree
I'll never be the same
Without you here with me
ND
[2 CHORUS]
Cuidado (Please be careful)
Con mi corazón
Cariño
No me lastimes
Cuidado (Please be careful)
Es mi corazón
Mi corazón
If I could reach out to you
Nothing will stop me
Take your head in my hands
Tell me what would you do
Kiss your eyes, sing you to sleep
Your voice sounds like a lullaby
Here's my heart, this time to keep
Here's my heart to keep
ND ST ND ST
[2 CHORUS] [1 CHORUS] [2 CHORUS] [1 CHORUS]
134

EROTIC (SEX BOOK VERSION)
Written by Madonna, S. Pettibone 5:18
My name is Dita
I'll be your mistress tonight
I'll be your loved one darling
Turn off the light
I'll be your sorceress, your heart's magician
I'm not a witch, I'm a love technician
I'll be a guiding light in your darkest hour
I'm gonna change your life, I'm like a poison flower
Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ...
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
All over me
We could use the cage
I've got a lot of rope
I'm not full of rage
I'm full of hope
This is not a crime and you're not on trial
Bend over baby, I'm gonna make you smile
Light the candles, 'til they're nice and soft
And when they start to drip, I'm gonna get you off
Give it up, do as I say
Give it up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ...
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice)
All over me
Give it up, do as I say
Give up and let me have my way
I'll give you love, I'll hit you like a truck
I'll give you love, I'll teach you how to ...
I could bring you so much pleasure
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice)
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my ...
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body (repeat twice)
All over me
Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better
Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away
Eroti - ca
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EROTICA/YOU THRILL ME
Written by Madonna and S. Pettibone
(All over me)
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic
You are who you are
And I wouldn't want to change anything
In spite of all the pain that love can bring
Tell me what can I do?
I'm so in love with you
You thrill me
Surround me you feel me
You set me
You put me in a trance
You feel me
Disarm me you take me
You thrill me
You put me in a trance
(All over me)
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic
(All over me)
You are who you are
And I wouldn't want to change anything
In spite of all the pain that love can bring
Tell me what can I do?
I'm so in love with you
You thrill me
Surround me you feel me
You set me
You put me in a trance
You feel me
Disarm me you take me
You thrill me
You put me in a trance
Erotic
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic, erotic
Erotica, romance
I'd like to put you in a trance
(All over me)
Erotic, erotic, put your hands all over my body
Erotic
136

FREEDOM
Written by Madonna and S. Pettibone 3:12
"No" is just a word
That people say when they're afraid
And if you say "no" to me
Then I will fight you till I'm free
Say freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes"
Say freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes"
'Cause "no" is just a word
That people say when they can't cope
And if you say "no" to me
Then I will fight you till I'm free
Freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes"
Freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes"
'Cause "no" is just a word
That people say when they are lost
And if you say "no" to me
Then I will fight you till I'm free
Say freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes"
Freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes"
Say freedom, brotherhood
Justice, just say "yes" to me
137

GAMBLER
Written by Madonna 3:55
Gambler, gambler
[CHORUS]
I'm a gambler, and I will take you by surprise
Gambler, I'll aim this straight between your eyes
Gambler, yeah I know all the words to say
'Cause I'm a gambler, I only play the game my way, yeah
Don't want to say this but I think that I should
I'm better off forgotten if you think that I'd be good
One day you see me the next day I'm gone
Don't fight me baby I don't want to hold on
I'm a gambler, a gambler
You're not happy with the way I act
You better turn around boy, don't look back
You're getting angry, you know I can see
You're just jealous 'cause you can't be me
[CHORUS]
[INTERMEDIATE]
You can't stop me now
'Cause I'm right and I'm making advances
Let me show you how
Tonight, I'll be taking my chances
On you, on you, on you, on you, that's right baby
I'm a gambler, gambler
You understand what I'm talking about?
[CHORUS] [INTERMEDIATE]
I'm a gambler, a gambler
Gambler, 'cause I'm a gambler
You can't stop me now
I'm on the road baby I know how
You can't stop me now
Oh no
You can't stop me now
'Cause I'm a gambler, yeah I'm a gambler
That's right baby
138

GOODBYE TO INNOCENCE
Written by Madonna and S. Pettibone 4:48
I don't wanna say goodbye
There are some who believe that I owe them something
But they're wrong, I owe nothing to no one but myself
And there are some who say they created me
But only my parents will have that acclaim
I took it from there, I am to blame
[CHORUS]
Say goodbye to anonymity
I have to [have to, have to] say goodbye
To privacy, but most of all
To innocence
My life is not a game that I play to entertain you
And if you can do it better, then you're welcome to my fame
I'm not gonna waste my time correcting myths and rumors
You believe what you wanna believe
[CHORUS]
I don't wanna say goodbye
I don't need a reason to cry
Kinda makes me wanna
Kinda makes me hafta
Stop and think about it
Do I want to?
I don't (getting up and down)
I don't (getting down and up)
Up-up, d-d-down, up-up-up
I don't (getting up and down)
Up-up, d-d-down, up-up-up
Listen up
It always comes down to this
Some people have a snake at the base of their spine
That would suck out your life, that would take all your time
They're called feeders
They're not believers but you must not fear it
They're takers
You know you better stop, stop and think about it
Your innocence
I don't wanna say goodbye to innocence
I don't need a reason to cry, innocence
Hold on to your innocence
Hold on to innocence
Hold on
Stop and think about it, say goodbye, think about it
139

GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION
Written by Madonna and Joe Henry 4:20
You've been sanctified
And I've been tried
Guilty by association
You've been canonized
And I've been fried
Guilty by association
All the little loonies
With a salient obsession
Come out from the boonies
With their sharpies and their guns
And we're loaded with questions
Guilty by association
You've been idolized
And I've been tried
(I've been tried)
Guilty by association
You've been terrorized
And I've been fried
Guilty by association
All the little loonies
With a salient obsession
Come out from the boonies
With their sharpies and their guns
They're all loaded with questions
Loaded with questions
140

HEY YOU
Written by Madonna and P. Williams 5:56
Hey you Save yourself
Don't you give up Don't rely on anyone else
It's not so bad
There's still a chance for us First love yourself
Then you can love someone else
Hey you If you can change someone else
Just be yourself Then you can save someone else
Don't be so shy But you must first love yourself
There's reasons why it's hard Then you can love someone else
If you can change someone else
Keep it together Then you have saved someone else
You'll make it alright But you must first
A celebration is going on tonight
Poets and prophets Hey you
Would envy what we do There are on the fence
This could be good You got a choice
Hey you One day it will make sense
Hey you Hey you
Open your heart First love yourself
It's not so strange Or if you can't
You got to change this time Try to love someone else
Hey you Keep it together
Remember this We'll make it alright
None of it's real A celebration is going on tonight
Including the way you feel Poets and prophets
Will envy what we do
Keep it together This could be good
We'll make it alright Hey you
A celebration is going on tonight
Poets and prophets First love yourself
Would envy what we do Then you can love someone else
This could be good If you can change someone else
Hey you Then you have saved someone else
But you must first love yourself
Save your soul Then you can love someone else
Little sister If you can change someone else
Save your soul Then you have saved someone else
Little brother But you must first
Hey you
141

IMAGINE
Written by John Lennon
Imagine there's no heaven,
It's easy if you try,
No hell below us,
Above us only sky,
Imagine all the people
living for today...
Imagine there's no countries,
It isn’t hard to do,
Nothing to kill or die for,
No religion too,
Imagine all the people
living life in peace...
Imagine no possessions,
I wonder if you can,
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man,
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...
You may say I’m a dreamer,
but I’m not the only one,
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will live as one
142

JUSTIFY MY LOVE (THE BEAST WITHIN REMIX)
Written by Madonna and Lenny Kravitz lyrics taken from the Bible 6:16
[From Revelation 1:3] And the beast was given a mouth uttering
Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the haughty and blasphemous words
prophecy And it was allowed to exercise authority for
And blessed are those who hear forty-two months
And who keep what is written therein It opened its mouth to utter blasphemous words
For the time is near against God
It was allowed to make war on the saints and to
[From Revelation 1:7]
conquer
He is coming with the clouds
And every eye will see him And authority was given it over every tribe
Everyone who pierced him And a people and tongue and nation
And all the tribes of the earth will wail on account of And all who dwell on earth could worship it in vain
him If anyone has an ear let him hear
If anyone is to be taken captive, into captivity he
[From Revelation 2:1-4]
Those of you who have not learned what some call the will go
deep things of Satan If anyone who slays with the sword, with the sword
I know your works, I know your toil, and your patient Wanting, needing, waiting for you to justify my love
endurance Hoping
And how you cannot hear evil men [From Revelation 21:1-8]
But have tested those who call themselves apostles, Then, I saw a new heaven and a new earth
but are not And I heard a great voice from the throne saying:
And found them to be false "Behold the dwelling of God is with men
I know that you are enduring patiently and bearing out He will dwell with them, and they shall be his
for my namesake people
And you have not grown weary And God himself will be with them
But I have this against you He will wipe away every tear from their eyes
That you have abandoned the love you had And death shall be no more
Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor
[From Revelation 2:9-10]
pain anymore
I know your tribulation and your poverty For these things will have passed away
And the slander of those who say that they are Jews, To the thirsty I will give water without price
but they are not From the fountain of the water of life
They are a synagogue of Satan He who conquers shall have this heritage
Do not fear what you are about to suffer And I will be his God and he shall be my son
Behold the devil is about to throw you into prison
Wanting, needing, waiting for you to justify my love But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the polluted
Hoping, praying for you to justify my love As for the murderers, fornicators, sorcerers,
idolaters, and all liars
[From Revelation 13:1-10]
And I saw a beast rising out of the sea with ten horns Their lot shall be in the lake that burns with fire and
and seven heads brimstone."
And a blasphemous name upon its head
[From Revelation 22:10-13]
And the beast that I saw was like a leopard And he said to me, he said to me:
Its feet were like a bear's "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy, for the
And its mouth was like a lion's mouth time is near
And to it the dragon gave his power, and his throne, Let the evildoers still do evil, and the filthy still be
and great authority filthy
One of his heads had a mortal wound And the righteous still do right, and the holy still be
holy
But it seemed to have a mortal wound that was healed Behold, I am coming soon
And the whole earth followed the beast with wonder I am the alpha and the omega
Men worshipped the dragon for he had given his The first and the last
authority to the beast The beginning and the end."
And they worshipped the beast saying
"Who is like the beast and who can fight against the Amen
beast?" What are you gonna do?
143

LET DOWN YOUR GUARD (ROUGH MIX EDIT)
Written by Madonna and Dallas Austin 4:43
[VERSE]
Won't you come inside, and lay down next to my fire
Can you feel my heartbeat, let me show you my desire
First you have to tell me please, uh huh
Gonna bring you to your knees, uh huh
Gonna make you scream for more
Come inside and lock the door
And let down, let down
Let down your guard
[CHORUS]
Ahh, ah oww, come inside
Ahh, ah oww, baby it's all right (it's all right)
This is not a one-night stand
I care for you, please understand
Baby won't you come inside
I'll take you for a little ride
I wanna touch you there, uh huh
Run my fingers through your hair, uh huh
Gonna take you for a ride
But you have to come inside
And let down, let down
Let down your guard
[CHORUS]
Ahh, ah oww
Ahh, ah oww (it's all right)
Ahh, ah oww
Ahh, ah oww (it's all right, it's all right, it's all right)
[VERSE] [CHORUS]
Ahh, ah oow, cause I wanna touch you there
Ahh, ah oww, run my fingers through your hair
Ahh, ah oww, gonna take you for a ride
But you have to come inside
And let down
Let down your guard
Ahh [it's all right], ah oww, first you have to tell me please, uh huh
Gonna bring you to your knees, (it's all right), uh huh
Gonna make you scream for more
Come inside and lock the door
And let down
Let down your guard (it's all right)
144

ME AGAINST THE MUSIC
Written by Madonna, Britney Spears 3:44
All my people in the crowd We're almost there
Grab a partner take it down I'm feelin' it bad and I can't explain
My soul is bare
It's me against the music My hips are movin' at a rapid pace
Uh huh Can you feel it burn
It's just me From the tip of my toes, runnin' through my veins
And me And now's your turn
Yeah Let me see what you got, don't hesitate
C'mon
Ho [BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Hey Britney
Are you ready? Get on the floor, baby lose control
Uh huh, are you? Just work your body and let it go
Uh If you wanna party, just grab somebody
Hey baby
And no one cares We can dance all night long
It's whippin' my hair, it's pullin' my waist
To hell with stares Hey Britney,
The sweat is drippin' all over my face You say you wanna lose control
And no one's there Come over here I got something to show ya
I'm the only one dancin' up in this place Sexy lady, I'd rather see you bare your soul
Tonight I'm here If you think you're so hot, better show me what you
Feel the beat of the drum, gotta keep with that pace got
All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance
[CHORUS] C'mon Britney lose control, watch you take it down
I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music
It's like a competition, me against the beat Get on the floor, baby lose control
I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone) Just work your body and let it go
I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone) If you wanna party, just grab somebody
If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your Hey Britney
rhythm We can dance all night long
Tryin' to hit it, you could die in a minute
I'm a take a you on [CHORUS]
Hey, hey, hey All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance
C'mon Britney take it down, make the music dance
[CHORUS] All my people round and round, party all night long
All my people on the floor C'mon Britney lose control, watch you take it down
Let me see you dance
(Let me see ya)
All my people wantin' more
Let me see you dance
(I wanna see ya)
All my people round and round
Let me see you dance
[Let me see ya)
All my people in the crowd
Let me see you dance
(I wanna see ya)
So how would you like a friendly competition
Let's take on the song
It's you and me baby, we're the music
Time to party all night long
(All night long)
Ho, yeah, let's go
145

SANTA BABY
Written by J. Javits and P. Springer 2:30
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me
I've been an awful good girl
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, an out-of-space convertible too, light blue
I'll wait up for you dear
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be oh so good
If you'd check off my Christmas list
Boo doo bee doo
Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really that's
Not a lot
I've been an angel all year
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, there's one thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks
Sign your 'X' on the line
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's
I really do believe in you
Let's see if you believe in me
Boo doo bee doo
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring
I don't mean a phone
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight
146

SUPERNATURAL (ORIGINAL ARMS HOUSE MIX)
Written by Madonna and P. Leonard 5:39
Made your acquaintance late one night
You were floating around, you know you gave me quite a fright
You didn't seem like an ordinary man
More like a ray of light
You transcendentally imposed yourself upon my bed
You know you didn't say very much
I'm out of body and I feel so good in my head
You know I'm really quite touched
I wake up with your fragrance and it's all over me
What cologne do you wear?
I walk around with a smile on my face, 'cause you're close to me
Well I know you're somewhere
[CHORUS]
Gonna take my chance on a different kind of romance
A supernatural thing
Gonna have my fill, it gives me such a big thrill to be with
A supernatural thing
You say you've lived here for quite some time
And I'd say that your skills as a lover are very refined
You know just what I want and I don't have to ask
Are you reading my mind?
You're not demanding for a man, that's really quite rare
You're not the least bit obsessed with your hair
You're not upset when I come home later than ten
For a ghost you're a very good friend
[BRIDGE]
I've got to be a very careful, never know what the neighbors would say
They already think I'm crazy
I wouldn't like to wake up and find myself in the family way
A ghost baby?
[CHORUS]
I can't see you (so hot)
I know you're out there you little rascal
Stop that
[BRIDGE] [CHORUS]
Gonna take my pants off for a different kind of romance
That super-duper naturally big thing
It's outrageously large
(Super-duper, supernatural, so hot, so hot, supernatural)
147

THE FUNNY SONG
Written by Madonna
I went down to the local bar
To buy my daddy a big cigar
When I got home he was dead
Somebody shot him in the head
Oh dear daddy
You're not gonna see me grieve
'Cause you brought out the worst in me
Yep! It's all true.
It's true. It makes me cry.
When the funeral was through
I had myself a barbecue
Daddy's bones they sure taste good
I couldn't have stopped; if only I could
(or: I'd have killed him myself; if only I could)
Oh dear daddy
You're not gonna see me sad
'Cause everything you did was bad
148

TIME STOOD STILL
Written by Madonna and William Orbit 3:47
Despair, regret, and tenderness
Is what I feel for you
I loved you from the very start
What else could I do
You read my mind, you made me cry
Time stood still
And now I know the reasons why
Time stood still
[CHORUS]
Maybe you're the next best thing to happen
All the things we might have been
A flame becomes a fading light
That burns inside my heart
And like a castle in the sand
It had to fall apart
You made me laugh, you gave me hope
It's over now
Our happiness went up in smoke
It's over now
[CHORUS]
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