OUTPORT PEOPLE
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Time signature: 3/4 (waltz time)
Tempo: Moderate |
Bud Davidge
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Accordion Notation
(Based mainly on Bud Davidge's Songbook of Original Newfoundland Songs, Volume 1) |
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Beats per bar = 3
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (low) = Buttons 3 - 6
Can also play it an octave higher using buttons 6 - 10* |
Verse 1 (of 4)
.5 | :5 .5 | "5 ;4* .4 | :5 .5 | :5
They're out-port peo - ple with out-port ways,
"4 "4 | .4* .4* .4* | .4* .4 .3* | .4* .4 .3* | :4*
But there's no-where to use them and now it's too late;
"5 "5 | .5 .5 .5 | :5 .5 | "5* ;5 .5 | :4
And they curse on the one who ut - tered the phrase:
.4 | .4* .4* .4* | .4* .4 .3* | .4* .4 .3* | .:3 |
Re - set - tle -ment now while re - set - tle - ment pays.
Chorus1 (of 3)
"'5 '5 | .5* .5* .5* | .6 .6* .5* | .5* .5 .5 | :4
But you can't take a man from the soil where he grew,
"5 "5 | .5 .5 .5 | .5* .5 .4* | .4* .4 .4* | :5
Lest you know how to so - lace his mind when you do;
"5 "5 | .5* .5* .5* | .6 .6* .5* | "5* ;5 .5 | :4
And for God's sake don't say how much green - er's the grass,
"4 "4 | .4* .4* .4* | .4* .4 "3* "3* | "4* ;4 .3* | .:3 |
'Cause those up-root-ed peo-ple saw it with - er too fast.
.5 | :5 .5 | "5 ;4* .4 | :5 .5 | :5
They're out-port peo - ple with out-port ways,
"4 "4 | .4* .4* .4* | .4* .4 .3* | .4* .4 .3* | :4*
But there's no-where to use them and now it's too late;
"5 "5 | .5 .5 .5 | :5 .5 | "5* ;5 .5 | :4
And they curse on the one who ut - tered the phrase:
.4 | .4* .4* .4* | .4* .4 .3* | .4* .4 .3* | .:3 |
Re - set - tle -ment now while re - set - tle - ment pays.
Chorus1 (of 3)
"'5 '5 | .5* .5* .5* | .6 .6* .5* | .5* .5 .5 | :4
But you can't take a man from the soil where he grew,
"5 "5 | .5 .5 .5 | .5* .5 .4* | .4* .4 .4* | :5
Lest you know how to so - lace his mind when you do;
"5 "5 | .5* .5* .5* | .6 .6* .5* | "5* ;5 .5 | :4
And for God's sake don't say how much green - er's the grass,
"4 "4 | .4* .4* .4* | .4* .4 "3* "3* | "4* ;4 .3* | .:3 |
'Cause those up-root-ed peo-ple saw it with - er too fast.
An Aside: For those who would prefer a slightly simpler notation, go to the tunes2play4fun web page for this song (Menu: Canada, NL-newer, Outport-People)
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Seven embedded videos: A = 1 D = 4 F = 1 G = 1
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Key: D
Singer: Bud Davidgfe Group: Simani Posted by: oldirishladdie |
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Key: D
Group: NL Cabin Boys? Posted by: nlcabinboys535 |
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Key: D
Singer: Randy Dyke Posted by: Randy Dyke |
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Key: A
Singer: Earl Hussey Postef by: eric21200 |
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Key: F
Singer: Elaine Shattler Posted by: Elaine Shattler |
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Key: G
Group: Outport Square Dancers Posted by: Diane Davis Music starts at tome 0:38 The microphone is picking up a lot of background noise; otherwise fine. |
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Key: D
This song begins at time 3:05 It is the 2nd song in the video. Singer: Harry Coombs Posted by: joshua Coombs |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
Verse 1 Verse 2 Chorus 1 Verse 3 Verse 4 Chorus 2 Chorus 3 |
They're outport people with outport ways, But there's no way to use them and now it's too late; And they curse on the one who utters the phrase: Resettlement now while resettlement pays. He sits on the dock and he looks 'cross the bay, And he watches his memories as they pass on the waves; And he wonders what cards fate might have dealt, If he'd told those officials to go straight to hell. But you can't take a man from the soil where he grew, Lest you know how to solace his mind when you do; And for God's sake don't say how much greener's the grass, 'Cause those uprooted people saw it wither too fast. You can launch a house easy and tow it away, But the home doesn't move, it continues to stay; And the dollars you make sure they'll keep you alive, But they won't soothe the heart and they can't ease the mind. He sits on the plank and the memories roll, The spring sun is shining - there's a lop in the cove; And the shoreline is dotted with lobster pot buoys, But his boat's full of weeds and there's tears in his eyes. You can't take a man from the life that he knows, And tear up his roots and expect him to grow; 'Cause if he's unwillingly forced to decide, He'll move without leaving and never arrive. Don't take a man from the life that he knows, And tear up his roots and expect him to grow; And for God's sake don't say how much greener's the grass, 'Cause those uprooted people start to weather too fast. Those uprooted people start to weather too fast. |
SOURCES & RECOMMENDATIONS
This web page is based primarily on Bud Davidge's "A Songbook of Original Newfoundland Songs, Volume One" (pages 30-31), published bySWC Productions Publication (1996).
If you enjoy Bud Davidge's compositions and the music of SIMANI (and I do), then you really should purchase their publications and music. SIMANI CD's are available in music stores and many tourist establishments throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, and available at many online sites). SIMANI's music can also be downloaded from various online sites, including Google Play, and iTunes.
If you enjoy Bud Davidge's compositions and the music of SIMANI (and I do), then you really should purchase their publications and music. SIMANI CD's are available in music stores and many tourist establishments throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, and available at many online sites). SIMANI's music can also be downloaded from various online sites, including Google Play, and iTunes.
I also recommend Vinland Music's "SONGS OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, Volume 3 - All Together Now" (pages 34 - 35), available in many music stores throughout NL, and online from Vinland.