Waterloo Sunset Kinks

Dirty old river, must you keep rolling Flowing into the night People so busy, make me feel dizzy Taxi light shines so bright But I don\'t feel afraid As long as I gaze at Waterloo sunset I am

So Long The Kinks

So long, so long Now I'm on my way So long, so long See you all some day Don't know where I'm heading for Turn my back and walk away Don't think about what's left behind Otherwise Think about

Strangers Kinks

Where are you going I don't mind I've killed my world and I've killed my time So where do I go what do I see I see many people coming after me So where are you going to I don't mind If I live too

Picture Book Kinks

Picture yourself when you're getting old Sat by the fireside a-pondering on Picture book pictures of your mama taken by your papa a long time ago Picture book of people with each other to prove

Long Tall Shorty Kinks

They call me the long tall shorty 'cause I know what love is all about They call me long tall shorty 'cause I know what love is all about Well I can tell you where the lights go Oh, when they go out

Long Tall Sally (Bonus Track) Kinks

They call me the long tall shorty 'cause I know what love is all about They call me long tall shorty 'cause I know what love is all about Well I can tell you where the lights go Oh, when they go out

Phenomenal Cat Kinks

A long, long time ago In the land of idiot boys There live a cat a phenomenal cat Who loved to wallow all day No one bothered him As he sat, content in his tree He just lived to eat 'cause it kept

A Long Way from Home Kinks

You've come a long way from the runny-nosed and scruffy kid I knew You had such good ways I can remember the little things that always made you smile They made you happy Now you think you're wiser

Long Distance The Kinks

Spent last winter playing in the sand With the prisoners of the motherland Damn hotel is feeling like a cell And even paradise can be so cruel Sitting by the swimming pool Trying to keep my head

Mr. Songbird Kinks

Won't you sing me a song or two Won't take you long to just sing to me please Won't you whistle a tune I got nothing to gain I got nothing to lose But if you sing me a song You'll make me happy

Do You Remember Walter? Kinks

Walter, remember when the world was young And all the girls knew Walter's name Walter, isn't it a shame the way our little world has changed Do you remember Walter playing cricket in the thunder

Village Green Kinks

Out in the country Far from all the soot and noise of the city There's a village green It's been a long time Since I last set eyes on the church with the steeple Down by the village green 'Twas

Denmark Street Kinks

Down the way from the Tottenham Court Road Just round the corner from old Soho There's a place where the publishers go If you don't know which way to go Just open your ears and follow your nose

All Of My Friends Were There Kinks

My big day, it was the biggest day of my life It was the summit of my long career But I felt so down and I drank too much beer And my manager said that I should not appear I walked out onto the

Phobia Kinks

Everybody got something hidden In a darkness deep inside Everybody gotta fatal flaw Everybody got something to hide Take a look into my eyes See the fear and silent cries - phobia Deep inside

Waterloo Sunset The Kinks

Dirty old river, must you keep rolling Flowing into the night People so busy, makes me feel dizzy Taxi light shines so bright But I don't need no friends As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset I

Louie Louie (Bonus Track) Kinks

TO CATCH A SHIP ACROSS THE SEA SAIL THAT SHIP I ALL ALONE WE NEVER KNEW I MAKE IT HOME A LOUIE LOUIE, NAH NAH NAH NAH, SAYIN' WE GOTTA GO, OH NO SAID A LOUIE LOUIE, OH BABY, SAID A WE GOTTA GO.

Got to Be Free Kinks

Hush little baby don't you cry Soon the sun is going to shine We're going to be free like the birds and the bees Running wild in the big country Got to be free to do what I want Walk if I want, talk

Top of the Pops Kinks

I've just come in at Number 25 I'm oh so happy so glad to be alive And everybody says it's going to get to the top Life is so easy when your record's hot Go tell my mamma and my sister too To

The Moneygoround Kinks

Robert owes half to Grenville Who in turn gave half to Larry Who adored my instrumentals And so he gave half to a foreign publisher She took half the money that was earned in some far distant land

Mindless Child Of Motherhood The Kinks

I've been traveling a long time, To be just where you are. In dreams I have seen you, But you are so very far. How long must I travel on, To be just where you are?

When A Solution Comes The Kinks

It won't take sides with anyone Regardless of race or creed, The whole wide world is gonna feel the squeeze.

Sweet Lady Genevieve The Kinks

Once under a scarlet sky I told you never ending lies, But they were the words of a drunken vagabond Who knew very well he would break your heart before long Oh forgive me Genevieve.

Apeman [demo version] Kinks

I think I'm sophisticated 'Cos I'm living my life like a good homosapien But all around me everybody's multiplying Till they're walking round like flies man So I'm no better than the animals sitting

Apeman Kinks

I think I'm sophisticated 'Cos I'm living my life like a good homosapien But all around me everybody's multiplying Till they're walking round like flies man So I'm no better than the animals sitting

King Kong The Kinks

I'm King Kong and I'm ten feet long, Got a big six gun and everybody is scared. I'm King Kong, got a hydrogen bomb, I can blow up your houses so you better beware.

When I See That Girl Of Mine The Kinks

When I see that girl of mine Makes me want to sigh When I see that girl of mine Makes me want to sigh I don't care if the sun don't shine Long as I can see that girl of mine I know everything'll

Strangers The Kinks

Where are you going I don't mind I've killed my world and I've killed my time So where do I go what do I see I see many people coming after me So where are you going to I don't mind If I live too

Victoria (The Kinks) The Kooks

Long ago life was clean Sex was bad and obscene And the rich were so mean Stately homes for the lords Croquet lawns, village greens Victoria was my queen Victoria, victoria, victoria, toria I

Mr. Pleasant The Kinks

I hope the world is treating you right, And your head's in the air, And you're feeling so proud, 'Cause you're such a success, And the whole wide world is on your side, hey hey.

Doing The Best For You The Kinks

You can blame it on the government, The unions, They use you all you life, You can take system and make believe it will be alright, They've taken the spirit of your life, And given you a machine

Animal Farm Kinks

This world is big and wild and half insane Take me where real animals are playing Just a dirty old shack Where the hound dogs bark That we called our home I want to be back there Among the cats

Dancing In The Street The Kinks

Calling out around the world Are you ready for a brand new beat?

Starstruck Kinks

Baby, you don't know what you're saying Because you're a victim of bright city lights And your mind is not right You think the world's at your feet 'Cause you're starstruck baby, starstruck Taken

This Time Tomorrow Kinks

This time tomorrow where will we be On a spaceship somewhere sailing across an empty sea This time tomorrow what will we know Well we still be here watching an in-flight movie show I'll leave the

I Took My Baby Home Kinks

Well I took my baby home She said don't you leave me alone She kissed me on the cheek and I moaned I said I wo-wo-wo-wo-won't Well, she said, baby I know what's best She said I could do with

Long Tall Sally The Kinks

Gonna tell Aunt Mary about Uncle John He says he got the blues but he has a lot of fun Oh baby, Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh baby, Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh baby, We're having some fun tonight Well Long

Long Tall Shorty The Kinks

They call me the Long Tall Shorty 'Cause I know what love is all about They call me Long Tall Shorty 'Cause I know what love is all about Well I can tell you where the lights go Oh, when they go

Ballad of Julie Finkle The Kinks

I first met Julie a long time ago, staring up at me from the front row She had a timeless glow, she was the image of youth that never grows old or gets long in the tooth And who would think after

Sitting By The Riverside Kinks

Just sitting down by the riverside Spreading my arms to the open wide Now I am free and the world's at my feet I can close my eyes Oh Love, keep me warm keep me satisfied Please keep me calm

Babies The Kinks

Babies being born every day In a world where there's so much to discover All the babies crying out from the womb Not much room, can I come out mother? Mama, can you hear me call?

Good Day The Kinks

The sky is blue but there are clouds in my head, With big decisions looming ahead. The sun is out but the room is so grey, So much confusion headed my way. Get positive, try to be gay.

The Village Green Preservation Society Kinks

We are the Village Green Preservation Society God save Donald Duck Vaudeville and Variety We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties Preserving

Mr. Songbird The Kinks

Won't you sing me a song or two, Won't take you long to just sing to me please, Won't you whistle a tune.

Big Sky Kinks

Big Sky looks down on all the people looking up at the Big Sky Everybody pushing one another around Big Sky feels sad when he sees the children scream and cry But the Big Sky is too big to let

You Don't Know My Name The Kinks

I've been travelling on this road I get the feeling its getting on I keep moving on I keep rolling on But does anybody know my name Travelling oh so long I get the feeling thats something's wrong I keep

Picture Book The Kinks

Picture yourself when you're getting old, Sat by the fireside a-pondering on[?]. Picture book, pictures of your mama, taken by your papa a long time ago.

Come On Now The Kinks

Come on now Come on, let the music get you movin' Let 'em see that you're not losin' See the clock, it's gettin' late now Get you coat and fix your face So come on now (baby come on now) Well

The Informer The Kinks

They say you went and moved across the border So it's hard to believe That you're sitting here with me tonight I know you're on the run, you shouldn't be here But do you feel the fear When you

A Long Way From Home The Kinks

You've come a long way from the runny-nosed and scruffy kid I knew You had such good ways I can remember the little things that always made you smile They made you happy Now you think you're wiser