SALTWATER JOYS
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Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: ~150 bpm. |
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Wayne Chaulk, of Buddy
Wasisame and the Other Fellers |
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Accordion Notation
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Beats per bar = 4
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent Tempo: ~150 bpm |
Either row (high): Buttons 6* - 10* Either row (low): Buttons 2* - 6* |
Verse 1 (of 3)
"6 "7* | .7 .7 .8* .7 | .7 :7* "7 "7* | .6 .6 .9 .10* | .:9*
"3 "3* | .4 .4 .4* .4 | .4 :3* "4 "3* | .3 .3 .6 .6* | .:5*
Just to wake up in the morn-ing, to the qui - et of the cove /
.8 | .7 .7 .7 .7 | .8* .7 .7* .6* | ::6 | .:r
.5 | .4 .4 .4 .4 | .4* .4 .3* .2* | ::3 | .:r
And hear Aunt Bes-sie talk-ing to her - self__
"6 "7* | .7 .7 .8* .7 | .:7* "7 "7* | .6 .6 .9 .10* | .:9*
"3 "3* | .4 .4 .4* .4 | .:3* "4 "3* | .3 .3 .6 .6* | .:5*
And to hear poor Un - cle John, mumb-ling wish - es to old Nell /
.8 | .7 .7 .7 .7 | .8* .7 .7* .6* | ::6 | .:r
.5 | .4 .4 .4 .4 | .4* .4 .3* .2* | ::3 | .:r
It made me feel that ev - ery-thing was fine. /
"9 "9 | .10* .10* ;10* "10* | .9 :9* .9* | .9* .9* .8 .8* | .:8
"6 "6 | .6* .6* ;6* "6* | .6 :5* .5* | .5* .5* .5 .4* | .:5
I was born down by the wat - er, it’s here I’m gon- na stay /
.9 | ;10* "10* .10* .10* | .9 :9* .9* | .9* .9* .8 .8* | :8
.6 | ;6* "6* .6* .6* | .6 :5* .5* | .5* .5* .5 .4* | :5
I’ve searched for all the reas-ons why I should go a - way /
.6 .7*~ | ~. .7 .8* .7 | ;7* "7* .7 .7* | .6 :9 .10* | .:9*
.3 .3*~ | ~. .4 .4* .4 | ;3* "3* .4 .3* | .3 :6 .6* | .:5*
But I haven’t got the thirst for all those mod-ern day toys /
.8 | .7 .7 .7 .7 | .8* .7 .7* .6~ | ~. .7* "7 "7* .6* | ::6~ | ~.:
.5 | .4 .4 .4 .4 | .4* .4 .3* .3~ | ~. .3* "4 "3* .2* | ::3~ | ~.:
So I’ll just take my chan-ces with those salt - wat - er joys. /
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
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Key: C
Tempo: ~170 bpm Group: Buddy Wasisname and the other Fellers Singer: Wayne Chaulk Posted by: Ke an |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~160 bpm Singer: ? Accordionist: Myra Bennet Posted by: myra bennett |
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Key: G
Tempo: ~145 bpm Singer: Allison Crowe Posted by: Allison Crowe |
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Key: G
Tempo: ~160 bpm Singer: Linda McRae Posted by: webingerphoto49 |
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Key: B
Tempo: ~135 bpm. Singer: Amanda James Posted by: amandamjames |
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Key: D
Tempo: ~135 bpm. Singer: Jamie Gair Posted by: Jamie Gair |
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Key: A
Tempo: ~130 bpm Singer: Judith Morrisey Posted by: Judith Morrisey Pictures of Cuslett, Placentia Bay, NL |
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Key: A
Tempo: ~145 bpm Singers: ELSS gang? Harmonica: Ricardo Mariano Posted by: Ricardo Mariano Perhaps students in an ESL (English as Second Language) program, such as run by Memorial University? |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~165 bpm Singer: Amanda Gardiner Accordionist: Cyril ? Guitars: Adam ? and Eldon ? Posted by: NewLifeNewfoundland1 Very well done. |
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Key: F?
Tempo: ~140 bpm Singer: Ben Brake Posted by: Jodie Brake |
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Key: Db
Tempo: ~ bpm Singer: Christopher B Mercer Posted by: Chris Mercer |
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Key: E
Tempo: ~ bpm Group: Astonishing Soul Posted by: Astonishing Soul |
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Key: C
Tempo: ~ bpm Group: TRES Choir Posted by: Natasha Muise An impressive Grades 2 to 5 choir performance (Nova Scotia elementary school). |
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BACKGROUND MATERIALS, INFORMATION & LINKS
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Lyrics:
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Verse 1:
Just to wake up in the morning, to the quiet of the cove And to hear Aunt Bessie talking to herself. And to hear poor Uncle John, mumbling wishes to old Nell It made me feel that everything was fine. I was born down by the water, it’s here I’m gonna stay I’ve searched for all the reasons why I should go away But I haven’t got the thirst for all those modern day toys So I’ll just take my chances with those saltwater joys. Verse 2: Following the little brook as it trickles to the shore In the autumn when the trees are flaming red Kicking leaves that fall around me, Watching sunsets paint the hills That’s all I’ll ever need to feel at home. This island that we cling to has been handed down with pride By folks that fought to live here, taking hardships all in stride So I’ll compliment her beauty, hold on to my goodbyes And I’ll stay and take my chances with those saltwater joys. Verse 3: How can I leave those mornings with the sunrise on the cove And the gulls like flies surrounding Clayton’s wharf Platter’s Island wrapped in rainbow in the evening after fog The ocean smells are perfume to my soul. Some go to where the buildings reach to meet the clouds Where warm and gentle people turn to swarmin’, faceless crowds So I’ll do without their riches, glamour and the noise And I’ll stay and take my chances with those saltwater joys. |
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Background Links:
Additional Songs: Children's Book: |
Click HERE for the creative, performance and recording history of the group Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers.
Click HERE for biographical info on Kevin Blackmore, Wayne Chaulk and Ray Johnson (Buddy Wasisname and the Other (two) Fellers). Saltwater Joys is one of the 32 songs featured in Buddy Wasisname and The Other Fellers Songbook 3 - The First 20 Years, published by Vinland Music in 2005. It contains the standard melody sheets, as well as guitar chords and lyrics, for all 32 songs. To purchase this book, check with your nearest music store, or visit either Buddy Wasisname or Vinland Music web sites. Saltwater Joys is also the name of a children's book, based on these lyrics with stunning illustrations by Dawn Baker. To purchase a copy, check with your nearest book store, or go to the Flanker Press web site. |