IF I SHOULD FALL BEHIND (Waltz)
Time signature: 3/4
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Bruce Springsteen (1992)
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The youTube keys need to be checked.
An Accordion Tune to Learn "BY EAR"
LYRICS: Verses
i ii iii iv Ending |
The following lyrics are matched (more or less) to the first youTube video (Shanneyganock) below. Verses i, ii and iv use the same melody. Verse iii is different, was written initially as a "bridge", and at least one youTube video uses it as a "chorus". We said we'd walk together darlin' come what may Then come the twilight should we lose our way And if as we're walking a hand should slip free I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me We swore we'd travel darlin' side by side That we'd help each other stay in stride But each lover's steps fall so differently I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me Now everyone dreams of a love that is true But you and I both know what this world can do So let's make our steps clear that the other may see I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me Now there's a beautiful river in the valley ahead There 'neath the oak boughs soon we'll be wed Should we lose each other in the evening trees I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me |
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Total of 6 videos in various keys: B=1 D=1 E=1 F=3
With apologies to button accordion players, I have not (yet) found any videos in keys of A, C or G. Will search again later.
If you look for this tune on youTube, you will find that different videos have different tempos, rhythms, time signatures, lyrics and interpretations. Originally it was composed, recorded and published by Bruce Springsteen in 4/4 time; there are many youTube videos of this song with this time signature. Later it was adapted to 3/4 waltz time, as given in the videos below.
Total of 6 videos in various keys: B=1 D=1 E=1 F=3
With apologies to button accordion players, I have not (yet) found any videos in keys of A, C or G. Will search again later.
If you look for this tune on youTube, you will find that different videos have different tempos, rhythms, time signatures, lyrics and interpretations. Originally it was composed, recorded and published by Bruce Springsteen in 4/4 time; there are many youTube videos of this song with this time signature. Later it was adapted to 3/4 waltz time, as given in the videos below.
Key: E
Group: Shanneyganock Lead singer: Chris Andrews Accordion player: Mark Hiscock Posted by: Shanneyganock - Topic The accordion can play a prominent part in the instrumental interludes between the sung verses. |
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Key: D
Artists: Isla Grant PJ Murrihy Posted by: PJMurrihyMusic |
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Key: F
Sergi Cuencva's arrangement of Bruce Springsteen's "If I should Fall Behind" Posted by: Albert Dorna 3/4 time Pageant of Giants - in Spain: The Giants that participate in the Patum are four meters high and weigh one hundred pounds of each. One youTube response described it as "an airy dance in waltz time". Watch how the crowd sways, especially in final segment. |
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Key: B
Group: Downhill Bluegrass Band Singer: Annsofie Lindstrom and Pelle Lindstrom Posted by: Downhill Bluegrass Band |
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Key: F
Artists: Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and the Sessions Band Milan, May, 2006 Posted by: weirdcritter youTube comment: "A nice waltz version". |
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Key: F
Artists: Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa with the Sessions Band Dublin, November 2006 Posted by: Bruce Springsteen youTube comments: "He takes one of his best songs, changes it completely and somehow it's much better." "... maybe a little Tennessee waltz???" |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
Lyrics:
Matched (more or less) to the final (Bruce Springsteen) video above. ENDING: |
We said we'd walk together, darlin' come what may
That come the twilight should we lose our way If as we're walking a hand should slip free I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me We swore we'd travel darlin' side by side We'd help each other stay in stride But each lover's steps fall so differently I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind You wait for me Now everyone dreams of love lasting and true But you and I know what this world can do So let's make our steps clear so the other may see I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me There's a beautiful river in the valley ahead There 'neath the oak's bough soon we'll be wed Should we lose each other in the evening trees I'll wait for you, and should I fall behind Will you wait for me I'll wait for you and should I fall behind Will you wait for me I'll wait for you and should I fall behind Will you wait for me I'll wait for you and should I fall behind Baby Will you wait for me |
Background Links:
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Click HERE for additional info about this song.
Click HERE for biographical (wikipedia) info on Bruce Springsteen |