IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND
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Time signature: 4/4
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Bruce Springsteen
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Notation & youTube keys need to be checked, and tempo info added.
Accordion Notation
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Beats per bar = 4
Beat symbol = . |
Either row (high) = Buttons
Either row (low) = Buttons |
Verse 1 (of 3)
"3 .3 "3 "4 "5 "5* | ;5 .;5 | "4 "4 "4 "3* "3 "4~ | ~:: | :r
We said we'd walk to-geth___ - er ba-by come what may____
"4 "5 "5 "5~ | ~; .5 "5* | "4 "4 "4 "3* .3 | ::3 | ;r
That come the twi____ - light / should we lose our__ way
"5 "6 .6* "5*~ | ~; '5* '5* :4* | "3 '5* '"5 "5 .5 | '5 ';3* :4 | ;r
If as we're walk___ - ing____ a hand should slip free___
"4* "4 .3 "3~ | ~: "r
I'll wait for you___
"2* '3 '"3* | "4 "3* ;3 .3* '3 '3~ | ~:: | "r
and should I fall be-hind wait for me______
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Total of 12 videos in various keys: Bb=2 B=1 D=4 E=2 F=3
Different videos have different tempos, rhythms, interpretations and (slightly different) lyrics. For example, the final three videos are of Bruce Springsteen performances, but with two different rhythms and interpretation. In learning this "by ear", pick a favorite (that matches one of your accordion keys) and focus on it.
Total of 12 videos in various keys: Bb=2 B=1 D=4 E=2 F=3
Different videos have different tempos, rhythms, interpretations and (slightly different) lyrics. For example, the final three videos are of Bruce Springsteen performances, but with two different rhythms and interpretation. In learning this "by ear", pick a favorite (that matches one of your accordion keys) and focus on it.
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Key: E
Group: Shanneyganock Posted by: Shanneyganock - Topic |
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Key: F
Pageant of Giants - in Spain Sergi Cuencva arrangement of Bruce Springsteen's "If I shoud Fall Behind" Posted by: Albert Dorna The Giants that participate in the Patum are two pairs; popularly known as the New and Old. These are four figures of considerable dimensions and weights, four meters high and one hundred pounds of weight each, dressed in Saracen and who run an airy dance in waltz time. |
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Key: D
Group: Sons and Brothers Posted by: Sons and Brothers - Topic |
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Key: D
Group: Country Railway Posted by: Country Railway - Topic |
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Key: Bb
Singer: Alysha Black Wimberly Posted by: Alysha Black Wimberly - Topic |
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Key: B
Group: Downhill Bluegrass Band Singer: Annsofie Lindstrom and Pelle Lindstrom Posted by: Downhill Bluegrass Band |
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Key: E
Singer: Barbara (Babs) Paskin Posted by: babs4TLove/Barbara Paskin |
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Key: Bb
Singer: Linda Williams and Robin Williams Posted by: kapeman |
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Key: D
Singers: Alistair Griffin and Kimberley Walsh Posted by: dopeythedwarf7 |
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Key: F
Singer: Bruce Springsteen and the Sessions Band Milan, May, 2006 Posted by: weirdcritter "A nice waltz version". |
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Key: F
Singers: Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa with the Sessions Band Dublin, November 2006 Posted by: Bruce Springsteen "He takes one of his best songs, changes it completely and somehow its much better." "... maybe a little Tennessee waltz???" |
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Key: E
Singer: Bruce Springsteen Posted by: Elaine8492 A somewhat different rhythm and interpretation from the performance with Paii Scialfa and the Sessions Band in Dublin (above) |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
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We said we'd walk together baby come what may
That come the twilight should we lose our way If as we're walking my hand should slip free I'll wait for you And should I fall behind Will you wait for me We swore we'd travel darlin' side by side We'd help each other stay in stride But each lover's steps fall so differently I'll wait for you And should I fall behind Will you wait for me Now everyone dreams of love lasting and true Oh, but you and I know what this world can do So let's make our steps clear that the other may see I'll wait for you And should I fall behind Will you wait for me Now there's a beautiful river in the valley ahead There 'neath the oak's bough soon we will be wed Should we lose each other in the shadow of the evening trees I'll wait for you And should I fall behind Will you wait for me Optional ending; Yeah, I'll wait for you Should I fall behind Wait for me I'll wait for you Should I fall behind Wait for me |
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Background Links:
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Click HERE for additional (wikipedia) info about this song.
Click HERE for biographical (wikipedia) info on Bruce Springsteen |