Song ideas for valentines day

some song ideas, please, for the animal clubs and the nursing homes for valentines day.

The First one that comes to mind is
MY FUNNY VALENTINE.....

I dunno but thought I would tip you off to an absolutely stunning song. Appropriately entitled "Valentine's Day" by Steve Earle. The guy is a genius writer. Of course, you may hate his music but I love it. Man, that song is a masterpiece. It's actually sadder than hell so I don't know if it fits what you want.

Valentine's Day
(Steve Earle)

I come to you with empty hands
I guess I just forgot again
I only got my love to send
On Valentine's Day

I ain't got a card to sign
Roses have been hard to find
I only hope that you'll be mine
On Valentine's Day

I know that I swore that I wouldn't forget
I wrote it all down, I lost it I guess

There's so much I want to say
But all the words just slip away
The way you love me every day
Is Valentine's Day

If I could I would deliver to you
Diamonds and gold, it's the least I can do

So if you'll take my IOU
I could make it up to you
Until then I hope my heart will do
For Valentine's Day

I just thought of another one... "This Flower" by Kasey Chambers. I think she wrote this about her mom but it could be about anyone. I play it all the time but I play it on guitar, haven't tried it on keys. Beautiful song and it goes over well.

Off "The Captain" record.

"THIS FLOWER"
(Kasey Chambers)

Well this flower is my soul
But it's not half of what I owe
I should give you every rose that I ever grew
But take this one here for a start
And you can keep it in your heart
I have everything I need because of you

Well if my life was long enough
to pack up everything I love
I would do just that and give it all to you
But it's impossible to pay
All the things that you gave away
So this flower I give will have to do

All the flowers growing wild
For ten thousand lonely miles
It's not near enough to give you what I should
So I will owe you for a while
Maybe longer than my time
I would give you all the world if I could

We do "Valentine" a beautiful song recorded by Jim Brickman and Martina McBride.

The midi can be found here along witha host of love songs.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok/luvnotes/midis.html

Jerry

Here's several safe ones:

It Had To Be You
Embraceable You
Our Love Is here To Stay
Always
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Hey, Good Lookin'
Everybody Loves Somebody
I Can't Stop Loving You
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
You Don't Know Me
Look At Us
All Of Me
Stardust
Misty

Bill in Dayton

Or...

You don't own me
Another one bites the dust
Please Release me
Bitch
Go away little girl ....

(hee hee)

Dave, we need to find you another redhead!
DonM

Unforgetable...

There's been a lot of nice songs suggested. For the older set that I usually play for these songs are always a hit. You know you've made the connection when your audience is singing along.

For Valentines groups I like to play lots of "Girl" songs. Here's some of them.

Margie
The girl that I marry
Easter bonnet
Let me call you sweetheart
Daisy Daisy give me your answer true
Girl of my Dreams
Red roses for a blue lady
Love me tender
Georgia on my mind
Girl from Ipanema
Bird in a gilded cage
Dearie do you remember when
I don’t know why I love you like I do
Paper doll
Peg of my heart
Sleepy time gal
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweetheart Tree
Tennessee Waltz

Have fun!

Last night I was just relaxing, playing through some of the songs in 'The Real Book' and right in the early pages is one of my all time favorites "All The Things You Are" ... I love it as a slow bossa ...
Also, 'Unchained Melody' is a pretty universal favorite.
One time, playing at a 'piano bar' in a nice Italian Restaurant, there was a young couple having dinner ... the guy asked me if I could play Unchained Melody, and when I said yes, he asked me to wait until he and his date came and sat at the piano bar ... When I played the song the couple appeared to be in deep conversation, until the young lady let out an "OH MY" as she was presented with a diamond engagement ring ... His popping the question while I was singing was pretty special ...
t.

Yeah .... get busy on that !

How about:

* Someone to watch over me
* Lady Blue
* Isn't She Lovely (I know-written for
Stevie's kid, but still works)
* Someone to watch over me.
* What are you doing for the rest of your
Life.
* We're all alone
* Let's stay together
* You are so Beautiful
* A Song for you (Leon Russell-Ray Charles)
* A Certain Smile

And on and on...


Russ

I'd be happy if someone found me one with hair...and teeth (or not).

Still flirt..just can't remember why!

Russ

I also play this tunes "I am in the mood for love", "You make me love you", also in the more latin style, "It's Impossible", You belong to my heart/Solamente una vez, etc.

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mdorantes

aHHHH .... Love songs - I'd be outta work without 'em !

thanks guys for all your replies.