I SAW THREE SHIPS
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Time signature: 6/8
Tempo: ~ bpm. |
Traditional
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Notation & youTube keys need to be checked, and tempo info added.
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Accordion Notation
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Beats per bar = 2
Beat symbol = Semicolon ( ; ) or equivalent ( . " ) |
Either row (low) = Buttons 2 - 5
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(Notation for verses 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7)
"2 | .3 "3 - .3* "4 | .5 "4 - .3* "4* |
I saw three ships come sail - ing in / On
B C B C
| .4 "3 - .3 "4 | .3* "2* - .2 "2 |
Christ-mas Day, on Christ-mas Day / I
B C B C
| .3 "3 - .3* "4 | .5 "4 - .3* "4* |
saw three ships come sail - ing in / On
B C B C
| .4 "3 - "3 "3* "4 | ;3* - .3
Christ-mas Day in the morn – ing
B C B C
(Treble Notation for Verse 3; bass accompaniment same as above)
"2 | .3 "3 - "3* "3* "4 | .5 "4 - .3* "4* |
The Vir–gin Mar - y and Christ were there, / On
| .4 "3 - .3 "4 | .3* "2* - .2 "2 |
Christ-mas Day, on Christ-mas Day; / The
| .3 "3 - "3* "3* "4 | .5 "4 - .3* "4* |
Vir – gin Mar - y and Christ were there, / On
| .4 "3 - "3 "3* "4 | ;3* - .3
Christ-mas Day in the morn - ing
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
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Key: C from time 0 to 2;02
D from 2:02 to end Group: Blackmore's Night Posted by: lethallan13 |
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Key: G
Accordionist: Lester Bailey Posted by: Lester Bailey |
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Singing Key: C
(D near end?) Musical Interludes Key: G ? Group: The Feddigans - Remagener Stadtorchester und der Greenwood School of Irish Dancing Posted by: Wolfgang Schwarz |
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Key: F (mostly)
Singer: Nat King Cole Posted by: Natale Mr. Cole sings his verses in key of F. Chorus seems different. |
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Key: F
Singer: Bruce Cockburn Posted by: merkee The verses are separated by lengthy musical interludes, which may not lend themselves to the button accordion. |
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Key: G
Group: Barenaked Ladies Posted by: flowerlyrics |
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Key: D
Group: Manor House String Quartet (Vaughan Jones, Louise Bevan, Adrian Smith, Tony Wollard) Posted by: Manor House Music |
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Key: Ab ?
Singer: Mario Lanza Posted by: MegaMusiclover1234 |
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Key: E
Singer: Raymond Crooke Posted by: raymondcrooke |
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Key: G
Group: The Chieftains Posted by: papadai0510 |
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Key: G
Accordionist: ? Posted by: The Christmas Box - Melodeon Carols |
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Singer: Anthony Archibald Posted by: threelegsoman |
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Group: The Canadian Brass Posted by: Chris Fosnot |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
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I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning Wither sailed those ships all three On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day Wither sailed those ships all three On Christmas Day in the morning The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day on Christmas Day. The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day in the morning. Oh they sailed into Bethlehem On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day They sailed into Bethlehem On Christmas Day in the morning And all the bells on earth shall ring On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day And all the bells on earth shall ring On Christmas Day in the morning And all the souls on earth shall sing On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day And all the souls on earth shall sing On Christmas Day in the morning Then let us all rejoice again On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day Then let us all rejoice again On Christmas Day in the morning. |
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