It Never Rain In Southern California-Agnes Chan

Got on board a westbound 747
Didn't think before deciding what to do
Ooh, that talk of opportunities
TV breaks and movies
Rang true
Sure rang true

Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl don't they warn ya
It pours, man it pours

Out of work, I'm out of my head
Out of self respect, I'm out of bread
I'm underloved, I'm underfed, I wanna go home
It never rains in California
But girl don't they warn ya
It pours, man it pours

[Instrumental Interlude]

Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it
Had offers but didn't know which one to take
Please don't tell 'em how you found me
Don't tell 'em how you found me
Gimme a break, give me a break

Seems it never rains in southern California
Seems I've often heard that kind of talk before
It never rains in California
But girl don't they warn ya
It pours, man it pours

Circle Game-Agnes Chan

Nobody's Child-Agnes Chan

Recorded in Hong Kong at the age of 15 in 1971 for her debut album "Will the circle game be unbroken". Also became very popular in Southeast Asia, and especially in Japan. Still active in recording and performing. She is also involved in volunteer work with UNICEF.


Nobody's Child (M. Foree C. Coben) 1949

As I was slowly passing an orphans home one day
I stopped there for a moment just to watch the children play
Alone a boy was standing, and when I asked him why
He turned with eyes that could not see, and he began to cry

I'm nobody's child, I'm nobody's child
Just like a flower, I'm growing wild
No mommy's kisses, and no daddy's smile
Nobody wants me, I'm nobody's child

People come for children, and take them for their own
But they all seem to pass me, and I'm left here all alone
I know they'd like to take me, but when they see I'm blind
They always take some other child, and I'm left behind

I'm nobody's child, I'm nobody's child
Just like a flower, I'm growing wild
No mommy's kisses, and no daddy's smile
Nobody wants me, I'm nobody's child

No mommy's arms to hold me, and sooth me when I cry
Sometimes I get so lonely, I just wish that I could die
I'll walk the streets of heaven, where all blind can see.
And just like all the other kids, there'll be a home for me

I'm nobody's child, I'm nobody's child
Just like a flower, I'm growing wild
No mommy's kisses, no daddy's smile
Nobody wants me, I'm nobody's child
Nobody wants me, I'm nobody's child

Top of the World by Agnes Chan

Such a feelins comin over me
There is wonder in most everything I see
Not a cloud in the sky
Got the sun in my eyes

And I wont be surprised if its a dream
Everything I want the world to be
Is now coming true especially for me
And the reason is clear

Its because you are here
Youre the nearest thing to heaven that Ive seen
(*) Im on the top of the world lookin down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that Ive found ever since youve been around
Your loves put me at the top of the world
Something in the wind has learned my name
And its tellin me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
Theres a pleasin sense of happiness for me
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here

Will the circle be unbroken 1971 by Agnes Chan

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

I was standing by the window
On one cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
For them carry my mother away

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

When I told the undertaker
Undertaker please drive slow
For this lady you are carrying
Lord, I hate to see her go

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

Oh, I followed close behind her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There's a better home awaiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky