IN AN IRISH COUNTRY HOME
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Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: Moderate |
Was this song written by Declan Nerney?
Or is it instead a traditional Irish ballad? |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The lyrics, youTube keys and guitar chords need to be checked.
AN ACCORDION TUNE TO LEARN "BY EAR"
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Lyrics: |
In an Irish country home, one evening long ago Sat an old man and his little daughter Nell Said the girl with Irish glee, as she played upon his knee You promised me a story you would tell "Come tell me of the past, of my mother dear." she asked Come tell me how she used to look she cried Answering Nell the old man said, as he slowly bent his head Tears were in his eyes, he then replied Chorus: She was sweeter than the blossoms on the clover She was fairer than the evening sunset glow But I never will forget how much I loved her When your mother took my name long long ago We were married she and I, and in every way we tried To make our house a home of happiness 'Til a bright september's morn, on the day that you were born God took her to a brighter home above Chorus In an Irish country home, one evening long ago Sat an old man and his little daughter Nell Though the best of friends must part, She was dearer to my heart For your mother was the only one I love For your mother was the only one I love |
NOTE: There is a set of song guitar chords given below the embedded videos.
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
12 videos in various keys: Ab=1 A=3 Bb=1 B,C=1 C=2 Db,D=1 D=1 E=1 G=1
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Key: Ab
Singer: Eileen King Posted by: ChristmasDreamer |
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Key: B from time 0 to 1:59
C from 2:00 to END Singer: Louise Morrissey Posted by: johnny carter |
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Key: A
Group: The Deckers Posted by: Kevin Joseph Great music and Fogo Island scenery! |
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Key: C
Singer: Jim ? Posted by: 222222643 |
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Key: A
Singer: Mike ? Posted by: mike1409040 |
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Key: E
Singer: Christy Culligan Posted by: TravellerSingers |
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Key: Bb
Singer: Calvin Lockyer Posted by: Calvin Lockyer |
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Key: D
Singer: ? Accordion player: Posted by: myra bennett |
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Key: Db from time 0 to 1:59
D from 2:00 to END Singer: Paudge Bennett Posted by: paudge bennett |
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Key: A
Group: The Shoreliners Posted by: cockandbullbar Performance at the Kelligrew's Soiree July 10, 2011 |
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Key: G
Performers: Pearl Janes Karren Churchill Posted by: NLTreasure |
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Key: C
Performer: David Roche? Posted by: David Roche |
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Guitar Chord Notation
Key of G &
Key of C For others keys, use capo, as follows:
* If fingering in C, place capo on 1=Db 2=D 3=Eb 4=E 5=F 6=Gb 7=G
* If fingering in G, place capo on 1=Ab 2=A 3=Bb 4=B 5=C
Key of C For others keys, use capo, as follows:
* If fingering in C, place capo on 1=Db 2=D 3=Eb 4=E 5=F 6=Gb 7=G
* If fingering in G, place capo on 1=Ab 2=A 3=Bb 4=B 5=C
Intro D G C G D
G C F C G
Verse 1 (of 4):
G D
C G
In an Ir-ish country home, one evening long a-go
G
C
Sat an old man and his little daughter Nell
D
G
Said the girl with Irish glee, as she played on Poppa's knee
G D7
C G7
You promised me a story you would tell.
Chorus:
G D
C G
She was sweeter than the blossoms on the clover
G
C
She was fairer than the evening sunset glow
D
G
But I never will forget how much I loved her
G D7
C G7
When your mother took my name long long a-go
Verse 4 (of 4):
G D
C G
In an Irish country home, one evening long a-go
G
C
Sat an old man and his little daughter Nell
D
G
Though the best of friends must part, She was dearer to my heart,
G C G
C F C
For your mother was the only one I loved.
C G
F C
For your mother was the only one I loved__.
Background Materials, Information & Links
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Lyrics:
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In an Irish country home, one evening long ago
Sat an old man and his little daughter Nell Said the girl with Irish glee, as she played upon his knee You promised me a story you would tell "Come tell me of the past, of my mother dear." she asked Come tell me how she used to look, she cried Answering Nell the old man said, as he slowly bent his head Tears were in his eyes, he then replied Chorus: She was sweeter than the blossoms on the clover She was fairer than the evening sunset glow But I never will forget how much I loved her When your mother took my name long long ago We were married she and I, and in every way we tried To make our house a home of happiness 'Til a bright september's morn, on the day that you were born God took her to a brighter home above Chorus In an Irish country home, one evening long ago Sat an old man and his little daughter Nell Though the best of friends must part, she was dearer to my heart For your mother was the only one I love For your mother was the only one I love |
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Background Links:
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I have found only one passing reference to Declan Nerney as a possible composer of this song. Some sources label it "traditional Irish".
Click HERE for (wikipedia) biographical info on Declan Nerney. |