Mercer also wrote the English lyrics to the French composition “Autumn Leaves”, which was an instrumental hit for Roger Williams in 1955. Frankie Lymon: Peak Month: August 1957 7 weeks on Vancouver’s Red Robinson chart Peak Position #3 Peak Position on Billboard Hot 100 ~ #20 YouTube.com: “Goody Goody” “Goody Goody” lyrics. A judge determined that Elizabeth Waters would be awarded the royalties due from Lymon’s estate. From the perspective of the lyrics the “rascal” got what he deserved. The group had several more singles that were hits in the USA and UK.

However, when your weight is set back on your heels, it is only possible to retreat from your opponent by backing away. So you gave him your heart too just as I gave mine to you Introduced into American dictionaries in 1859, comeuppance had to do with having to come up and present oneself before a tribunal. So you met someone who Set you back on your heels, Goody goody! Frankie Lymon performing live on The Ed Sullivan Show, December 22, 1957. A countersuit followed and a second verdict awarded Emira Eagle with income from Lymon’s estate.“Goody Goody” was recorded by other artists in the 1950’s including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Julie London and “Goody Goody” has been performed by ‘Wayne & Wanda’ in an episode of The Muppet Show, by the the classic rock band, Chicago, and more recently as a duet by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.

The following day he was to spend time in the studio of Big Apple Records working on two songs he’d recorded for the label, “I’m Sorry” and “Seabreeze”. All three of his wives sued for the right to receive benefits from Frankie Lymon’s estate. So you met someone who set you back on your heels . So you gave him your heart too, just as I gave mine to you, and he broke it in little pieces, and now how do you do?

In 1957 it was forbidden to have people of different racial backgrounds dance in the segregated South. As the saying goes, what goes around comes around, and now this “rascal” has fallen for someone who’s broken their heart in little pieces.

In boxing, it is extremely difficult to be on the offense unless you put your weight on your toes. So you met someone and now you know how it feels, In 1964 he got married to Elizabeth Waters and she gave birth to Lymon’s only child who died a few days after her birth.

Lyrics to 'Goody Goody' by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers: So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody! And he broke it in little pieces and now how do you do It includes an MP3 and synchronized lyrics.This universal format works with almost any device (Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Connected TVs...)This format is tailored for Windows Media Player which is setup by default on most Windows computers. MP4

In 1942 Franklin Joseph “Frankie” Lymon was born in New York City. A phrase that also relates to what is going on in the lyrics of “Goody Goody” is the 13th C term “just deserts.” Often mistakenly spelled “desserts,” as in a sweet to have after one’s main meal, the phrase derives from getting what one deserves. From the age of ten Frankie worked at a grocery store to help the family pay the rent. 7:09.

This title is a cover of Goody Goody as made famous by Frankie Lymon.

Frankie died on February 27, 1968, in his grandmother’s bathroom from a heroin overdose while on weekend leave from the Army. … He also had a sideline hustling prostitutes. Bm7 E7 You had it coming to ya A7 Goody goody for him Am Goody goody for me A7 D7 And I hope you're satisfied G You rascal you... hey!

So you lie awake just singing the blues all night As the saying goes, what goes around comes around, and now this “rascal” has fallen for someone who’s broken their heart in little pieces. The song is referenced several times in the 1936 Kaufman and Hart play " You Can't Take It With You ".

So you think that love's a barrel of dynamite, Oo-oo, hurray and hallelujah!

But one day he decided to return to New York, where he hoped to regain fame. And he broke it in little pieces and now how do you do

He was 25 years old. It also led to the cancelation of but Meanwhile, Frankie Lymon was a kind of fool in love. 2:14.

Lyrics to Goody Goody by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers from the For Collectors Only album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! Goody Goody - Duration: 2:14.

goody goody! A word to describe getting the punishment one deserves is comeuppance.

His later successes included lyrics for two songs from film in the early 60’s, ““Goody Goody” is a song about someone who’s been in the habit of letting others fall in love with them only to break their suitors heart in little pieces. So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody! He wrote many hits that became standards. Lyrics Goody Goody. Big Apple released the single later in the year.In the aftermath of his death there were legal battles concerning royalties from his recordings.

However, in retreat it is hard to do this with much finesse. Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Goody Goody Lyrics. The relationship quickly faltered as a result of Frankie Lymon’s drug habit.