(THE) NORTHERN LIGHTS OF LABRADOR
Time signature: 3/4 (waltz)
Tempo: ~175 bpm. |
Composed by Don Fulford
Recorded by Cory & Trina |
Accordion Notation
Beats per bar = 3 (waltz time)
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row: Buttons 3 - 7*
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Verse 1 (of 3)
.5 | :5 .5* | :3 "3 "3 | :5* .6* | :6 "5* "5* | :5 .4 | :3* .4 | .:3~ |
I've travel-led far by the north-ern star since the day that I was born, /
| ~: "5 "5 | :6 .6 | :6 .7* | :6 .6* | :5*
From the Ca - rib - bean to New Or - leans /
.5 | :5* .6 | .6 .6* .5* | .:5~ |
I've been in - clined to roam; /
| ~: "5 "5 | .6 .6 .6 | :6 "7* "7* | .6 .6 .6* | :5*
And the beau- ty I've seen and the pla - ces I've been /
.5 | :5* .6 | .6 .6* .5* | .:5~ |
I thought I'd see no more, /
| ~: "5 "5 | :5 .5* | :3 .3 | :5* .6* | :6 "5* "5* | :5 .4 | :3* .4 | .:3~ | ~:
Till I saw the lights that shine so bright in the skies of Lab-ra - dor. /
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Key: G
Singer: Trina (Fulford) Crewe Group: Corey & Trina Posted by: oldirishladdie From: 1981 TV special. The composer, Don Fulford, is Trina's brother. Sadly, Trina Crewe died, after a battle with cancer, on July 5th, 2007, in Calgary, Alberta. |
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Key: A
Tempo: ~175 bpm. Singer: Raymond Crooke Accordion: Gerald Freake Posted by: raymondcrooke Gerald, a retired teacher, founded the Fogo Island Accordion Group in the 1990s. |
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Key: A
Tempo: ~185 bpm Singer: Maisie Wiseman Accordion player: Ed Sheppard Posted by: maisie wiseman |
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Key: G
Tempo: ~165 bpm Singer: Rose Sparkes Posted by: Rod Sparkes |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~190 bpm Singer: Ed Legge Posted by: Newfieman7765 |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~185 bpm Group: John Logan & Ken Organ Posted by: Logan Organ |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~170 bpm. Group: Skipper Hots Band Posted by: Norman Andrews From: Straitsview, NL. Members: Ford Blake , Ernest Hedderson , George Blake , Curtis Blake , Ernest Pilgrim , Shawn Manuel |
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Key: Db
Singer: Audrey Gilliangham ? Posted by: Audrey Gillingham |
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Key: A
Group: Derina Harvey Band Singer: Derina Harvey Posted by: Derina Harvey Band |
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Key: A
Tempo: ~130 bpm Singer: Jean Hewson Posted by: Peter Bull Recorded in St. James Anglican Church, Battle Harbour, Labrador, July 6, 2015. |
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Key: Ab
Tempo: ~180 bpm Singer: Jamiee Thomas Posted by: Jamiee Thomas Jamiee's performance at the Northern Lights Gala in Ottawa in February of 2014. |
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BACKGROUND MATERIALS, INFORMATION & LINKS
Lyrics:
(Source) |
I've travelled far by the northern star since the day that I was born,
From the Caribbean to New Orleans I've been inclined to roam; And the beauty I've seen and the places I've been I thought I'd see no more, Till I saw the lights that shine so bright in the skies of Labrador. Those northern lights that shine so bright when the night is cold and clear, The snow is bright from the pale moonlight and silence fills the air; I cast my eyes to the sparkling skies and I can see once more, Those northern lights that shine so bright in the skies of Labrador. This place I've heard in every word is far away and cold, But I have found in this beautiful town a treasure as rich as gold; Those dancing lights with their colors so bright each night as I look through my door Those northern lights that shine so bright in the skies of Labrador. Sometimes when I'm down, there's no one around to tell my troubles to, I stroll outside and I gaze at the sky and I'm no longer blue; The night is still as I drink up my fill as if I'd see no more, Those northern lights that shine so bright in the skies of Labrador. My time will come like everyone when I must say goodbye, I'll feel so sad as I look out the plane as it soars through the sky; And I'll think of the time when I can say that I'll return once more, And see those lights that shine so bright in the skies of Labrador. And see those lights that shine so bright in the skies of Labrador. |
Background Links:
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Click HERE for biographical info on Corey & Trina
Click HERE for a short youTube video of Labrador's northern lights, as captured by Rajash Massey in February of 2012. There really is something magical about Newfoundland and Labrador. Click HERE for Labrador tourist travel information. |