(iv) AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
|
Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: ~100 bpm. |
Ollie Kennedy and Tom (Ber) Coleman
Written for Foster & Allen (~1985) |
BA3 Unit 1 Intermediate Melodies
Those without an extensive background in music (which is most of us) may find the accurate playing of "triplets" in a new song a bit difficult. However, if you know the tune really well, you'll probably end up playing them without even thinking about it.
Some may find it easier, at least initially, to use a "simpler" version, given on a later page (World, Ireland, Newer) of this tunes2play4fun.com site ... Then return to the "advanced" one when you feel ready.
Some may find it easier, at least initially, to use a "simpler" version, given on a later page (World, Ireland, Newer) of this tunes2play4fun.com site ... Then return to the "advanced" one when you feel ready.
Accordion Notation - Somewhat Advanced
Converted from from Kennedy & Coleman Music Sheet, and
including their several “triplets” such as .( 5* 5 4*) & :( 6 7* 7)
where three notes are uniformly spread over one or two beat intervals.
The Kennedy & Coleman original also includes an "accidental" in the chorus.
The versions below uses a simpler substitution for this accidental.
Accidentals are covered in detail early in the intermediate BA2 minicourse.
Converted from from Kennedy & Coleman Music Sheet, and
including their several “triplets” such as .( 5* 5 4*) & :( 6 7* 7)
where three notes are uniformly spread over one or two beat intervals.
The Kennedy & Coleman original also includes an "accidental" in the chorus.
The versions below uses a simpler substitution for this accidental.
Accidentals are covered in detail early in the intermediate BA2 minicourse.
Verse 1 (of 2):
:r :( 6 7* 7 ) ;5 "4 ::5 "6 "7* .7 ;4* "5 .:4* "r
My dar-ling come to me, Sit you down eas - i - ly,
"8* ;8* "7 .::7*
And rest a - while
"6* "6* .6 .7* :5 .5*~ .(~5* 5 4*) | .5 "r
near the soft fire - light, cold____ as the night.
"6 :( 6 7* 7 ) ;5 "4 ::5 "6 "7* .7 .4* "5 ::4*
But warm is my heart with pride, Hav-ing you by my side.
"8* ;8* "7 ;7* "7* .:7*
You're still my guid - ing light
"6* "6* "6* "6 .7* .::6 "r
Af - ter all__ these years.
Chorus (Not formally part of the BA1 coverage;
come back to it when you feel ready)
"6 ;6 "6* ;6* "5* .:5* "r "5* :( 5* 5 4* ) .::5 "r
Your soft as - sur - ing ways, The rock I lean on,
"6 :( 6 7* 7 ) ;7* "7* .:7* "r
Saw me through my dark - est days,
"5* :( 5* 6* 6 ) ::6 | :6*
When all hope had gone_____.
:( 6 7* 7 ) ;5 "4 .:5 "r "6 "6 .6* "6* .::5* "r
You're still the on - ly one I'll ev - er hold near.
"8* ;8* "7 | .::7* "6* "6* "6* "6 .7* | :::6 :r
And I love you, Af - ter all___ these years.
(Some performers repeat last line of chorus instrumentally)
Verse 2 - Can use the same tune as verse 1, though the phrase
"and I'm growing old" is played slightly differently by some groups.
Time from me passes on and I'm grow-ing old,
A lifetime nearly gone, I cannot unfold, Nights dark and cold.
But warm is your hand in mine, Feeble with ageless time,
The light of love still shines After all these years.
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Eleven videos in keys of: A=2 Bb=1 C=1 Db=1 E=1 F=3 G=1 G,A=1
|
Key: A
Group: Foster & Allen Singer: Tony Allen Posted by: Oldies but Goodies |
|
|
Key: Bb
Singer: Hugo Duncan Posted by: Celtic Note |
|
|
Key: A
Group: Foster & Allen Karaoke Posted by: The Elvis Karaoke Channel |
|
|
Key: F
Tempo: ~ bpm Singer: Anna McGoldrick Posted by: NLTreasure |
|
|
Key: F
Singer: Sean Wilson Posted by: seanwilsoninfo |
|
|
Key: F
Singer: Uncle Adie Posted by: THEFERNDUKE |
|
|
Key: Db
Singer: Fred Jorgensen Posted by: NewfoundlandMusicMan |
|
|
Key: C
Singer: Owen Mac Posted by: Owen Mac Music |
|
|
Key: G
Singer: Paddy Reilly Posted by: Celtic Note |
|
|
Key: G from time 0 to 1:31 (1st half)
+ (transition instrumental for 18 s) A from 1:50 to end (2nd half) Singer: Dominic Kirwan Posted by: Nikki Galloway |
|
|
Key: E
Singer: Lisa McHugh Posted by: Nikki Galloway |
|
Background Materials, Information & Links
|
Lyrics:
Verse 1 Chorus Verse 2 |
My darling come to me, sit you down easily, And rest awhile near the soft firelight, cold as the night. But warm is my heart with pride, Having you by my side. You're still my guiding light After all these years. Your soft assuring ways, The rock I lean on, Saw me through my darkest days, When all hope had gone. You're still the only one I'll ever hold near. And I love you, After all these years. Time from me passes on and I'm growing old, A lifetime nearly gone, I cannot unfold, Nights dark and cold. But warm is your hand in mine, Feeble with ageless time, The light of love still shines After all these years. |
|
Background Link:
|