ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY
Traditional American
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ACCORDION (BUTTON) NOTATION
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Beats per bar = 3 (waltz)
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (low) = Buttons 3 to 6
Tapping pattern = | B C C | |
Verse 1 (of 8 or more)
.3 | .3 .4 .5 | .:6 | .:5*~ | ~:
On top of old smok - ey____
.5* | .4* .5 .5* | .:5~ | ~.:~ | ~:
All cov - ered with snow______
.3 | .3 .4 .5 | .:5 | .:3*~ | ~:
I lost my true lov - er_____
.4 | .4* .4 .3* | .:3~ | ~.:~ | ~:
From court-ing too slow_____
The first note(s) at beginning of lines 4 are
simplified in this version for beginners practicing
the “3 beats / bar” (bass-chord-chord) pattern.
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Eleven videos in the keys: A=1 C=3 D=3 E=1 F=1 G=2
These videos contain many different arrangements of lyrics, and some differences in tempo and rhythm. Most are sung to the same melody, as given above for the button accordion.
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Key: A
Tempo: ~155 bpm Singer: Rex Allen Posted by: Rex Allen - Topic |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~160 bpm Singer: Wilf Carter Posted by: WilfCarterFan |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~100 bpm? Singer: Michael Sundell Posted by: Michael Sundell |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~85 bpm? Guitarist: Duane Eddy Posted by: Duane Eddy - Topic Guitar Instrumental - Nice and slow, great for the beginner to play along with. |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~75 bpm ? Group: Mitch Miller & The Sing-Along Gang Posted by: Mitch Miller & The Sing-Along Gang - Topic |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~135 bpm Singer: Matthew Sabatella Posted by: Matthew Sabatella - Topic Uses six of the verses given on this page (below); last two are different. |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~75 bpm ? Group: Chisholm Trailers Posted by: Chisholm Trailers - Topic Violin and Piano Instrumental. Covers four verses. |
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Key: E
Tempo: ~95 bpm Singer: Odetta Posted by: Odetta - Topic Truly beautiful rendition! Odetta Holmes (1930 – 2008), was an American singer, actress, guitarist, lyricist, and a civil and human rights activist, often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement". (wikipedia) |
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Key: F
Temp;o: ~150 bpm Singer: Don Bailey Posted by: Don Bailey - Topic Includes seven of the eight verses given below. |
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Key: G
Tempo: ~155 bpm Singers: Ernest ? Sarah ? Posted by: bidyyy Bluegrass sound. |
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Key: G
Tempo: ~115 bpm Pianist: ? Posted by: musicalintentions Piano Instrumental. This video is intended for the beginner piano student, and is fairly easy to play along with on the button accordion. |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
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An extra verse (her & him versions) for those who prefer a happier ending:
So if you have a true love So if you have a true love Who will stand by your side Who'll hold onto your hand He'll love you forever She'll love you forever And make you his bride And make you her man |
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Background Links:
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