LOCH LOMOND
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Time signature: 4/4 |
Traditional Scottish folksong
Probably from 1700's, but First published in 1841 |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Everything needs to be checked.
Accordion Notation
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Beats per bar = 4
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high) = Buttons 5 to 9*
Inside row (low) = Buttons 2 to 5* plus o3* |
Verse 1 (of 3)
'"5 '5* | .6 '"6 '7* .7 '"7* '6 | .7* '"7* '6 .5*
'''2 'o3* | .3 '''3 '3* .4 '''3* '3 | .3* '''3* '3 .o3*
By___ yon bon-nie banks and by yon bon-nie braes
'"5 '5* | .6 .6 .6 "7 "8 | :9* ;8
'''2 'o3* | .3 .3 .3 "4 "5 | :5* ;5
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lo-mond
"8 | .9* "9* "8 .7 "7 "8 | "8* "7 "7* "6 .5*
"5 | .5* "5* "5 .4 "4 "5 | "4* "4 "3* "3 .o3*
Where me and my true love were ev - er won't to gae
'"5 '5* | '"6 '6 '7 '"8 .9* "8 "7 | :7* .6
'''2 'o3* | '''3 '3 '4 '''5 .5* "5 "4 | :3* .3
On the bon-nie, bon-nie banks o' Loch Lo-mond
Chorus:
"'5 '5* | .6 '"6 '7* .7 '"7 '7* | .6 '"6 '5* .5 '"5
"'2 'o3* | .3 '"3 '3* .4 '''4 '3* | .3 '''3 'o3* .2 '''2
O___ ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road
'5* | .6 '"6 '6 .6 "7 "8 | :9* .8
'o3* | .3 '''3 '3 .3 "4 "5 | :5* .5
And I'll be in Scot-land a - fore ye
.8 | .9* "9* "8 .7 "7 "8 | "8* "7 "7* "6 .5*
.5 | .5* "5* "5 .4 "4 "5 | "4* "4 "3* "3 .o3*
But me and my true love will nev-er meet a - gain
"'5 '5* | '6 '"6 '7 '"8 .9* "8 "7 | :7* .6
'''2 'o3* | '3 '''3 '4 '''5 .5* "5 "4 | :3* .3
On the bon-nie, bon-nie banks o' Loch Lo - mond
'"5 '5* | .6 '"6 '7* .7 '"7* '6 | .7* '"7* '6 .5*
'''2 'o3* | .3 '''3 '3* .4 '''3* '3 | .3* '''3* '3 .o3*
By___ yon bon-nie banks and by yon bon-nie braes
'"5 '5* | .6 .6 .6 "7 "8 | :9* ;8
'''2 'o3* | .3 .3 .3 "4 "5 | :5* ;5
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lo-mond
"8 | .9* "9* "8 .7 "7 "8 | "8* "7 "7* "6 .5*
"5 | .5* "5* "5 .4 "4 "5 | "4* "4 "3* "3 .o3*
Where me and my true love were ev - er won't to gae
'"5 '5* | '"6 '6 '7 '"8 .9* "8 "7 | :7* .6
'''2 'o3* | '''3 '3 '4 '''5 .5* "5 "4 | :3* .3
On the bon-nie, bon-nie banks o' Loch Lo-mond
Chorus:
"'5 '5* | .6 '"6 '7* .7 '"7 '7* | .6 '"6 '5* .5 '"5
"'2 'o3* | .3 '"3 '3* .4 '''4 '3* | .3 '''3 'o3* .2 '''2
O___ ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road
'5* | .6 '"6 '6 .6 "7 "8 | :9* .8
'o3* | .3 '''3 '3 .3 "4 "5 | :5* .5
And I'll be in Scot-land a - fore ye
.8 | .9* "9* "8 .7 "7 "8 | "8* "7 "7* "6 .5*
.5 | .5* "5* "5 .4 "4 "5 | "4* "4 "3* "3 .o3*
But me and my true love will nev-er meet a - gain
"'5 '5* | '6 '"6 '7 '"8 .9* "8 "7 | :7* .6
'''2 'o3* | '3 '''3 '4 '''5 .5* "5 "4 | :3* .3
On the bon-nie, bon-nie banks o' Loch Lo - mond
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Embedded youTube VIDEOS
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There are some variations in the lyrics and arrangements, and wide variations in tempos. Total of
17 videos (including rock n' roll and jazz versions, at end) in various keys: A=1 Ab,Bb=1 Bb=2 C=1 Db=1 D=4 Eb=1 E=1 E,G=1 F=3 G=1
17 videos (including rock n' roll and jazz versions, at end) in various keys: A=1 Ab,Bb=1 Bb=2 C=1 Db=1 D=4 Eb=1 E=1 E,G=1 F=3 G=1
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Key: D
Tempo: ~130 bpm Group: Clydesiders Posted by: The Clydesiders - Topic Great Scottish Songs Volume 12 |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~75 bpm Group: Celtic Women Posted by: Rosilind McAllister - Topic |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~145 bpm Group: Ireland's Finest Posted by: Lady Riho |
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Key: Db
Tempo: ~95 bpm Singer: Judy Collins Posted by: Roy Stornaway "It is believed the words of this song originates from the conversation of two captured Scottish soldiers in a condemned cell, where one is to be pardoned and one executed. The one to be executed is telling his comrade they will met again at Loch Lomond, he via the 'low road', i.e. the After Life, and the other via Freedom." |
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Key: Bb
Tempo: ~200 bpm Group: The Real McKenzies Posted by: FullMetalShaman An upbeat performance. |
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Key: Eb
Tempo: ~70 bpm Singer: Nana Mouskouri Posted by: danradu leaf |
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Key: A
Tempo: ~70 bpm Singer(s): Peter Hollens Posted by: Peter Hollens Peter sings all the parts in this multi-part harmony. Brilliant! |
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Key: E from time 0 to 2:19
G from 2:20 to End Tempo: ~65 bpm Singer: John McDermott Posted by: darrin42 |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~100 bpm Group: The Lomond Lads Posted by: voices4youDotCom From Album Loch Lomond: Music of Scotland Volume 5 Instrumental. It cuts off prematurely towards end. |
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Key: F
Tempo: ~135 bpm Performers: The King's Singers Posted by: Bootyloot |
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Key: Ab from time 0 to 2:39
Bb from 2:40 to End Tempo: ~75 bpm Singers: Peter Hollens & David Archuleta Posted by: Peter Hollens |
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Key: F
Tempo: ~75 bpm Group: The Corries Posted by: iMdReSSediNdEcAy Uses verse lyrics different from those given above. The refrain and the tune correspond to that given above. |
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Key: F
Tempo: ~65 bpm Group: Young Band Classics Arranged by: Torskangerpoll Posted by: Noteservice Band Music Instrumental - doesn't exactly match the accordion notation above, but yet is a good listen. |
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Key: E
Tempo: ~65 bpm Singer: Ella Roberts Posted by: EllaRoberts Beautiful! |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~125 bpm (starts slower) Flute: Emily Andrews Guitar: David Massey Posted by: Andrews Massey Duo With Lock Lomond is background. Some linking segments are variations on the melody. Beautifully done, with a great background. |
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Rock & roll Version:
Key: G ? Tempo: ~175 bpm Group: Bill Haley and His Comets Posted by: King Todge Recorded in 1957 with the title "Rock Lomond" with many changes in the lyrics. |
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Jazz Version:
Key: Bb ? Tempo: ~130 bpm Singer: Maxine Sullivan Posted by: Jazz Everyday! Recorded in 1938. |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
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By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond Chorus: O ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road And I'll be in Scotland a'fore ye But me and my true love will never meet again On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond 'Twas there that we parted, in yon shady glen On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomond Where in soft purple hue, the hieland hills we view And the moon coming out in the gloaming The wee birdies sing and the wild flowers spring And in sunshine the waters are sleeping But the broken heart it kens nae second spring again Though the waeful may cease frae their grieving |
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Background
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Click HERE for additional info about this song (wikipedia)
Click HERE for wikipedia info on Loch Lomond (Scotland) Guitar Chord links for keys of C and G. For other guitar keys, use capo. Click HERE or HERE for guitar chord notation in key of C. Click HERE or HERE for guitar chord notation in key of G. HEADS UP: I have not had the time to evaluate the accuracy of these chords and placements relative to the folk-tune given above, nor do I have the knowledge and skill to evaluate the quality of these guitar-chord sites overall. |