ROSE IN HER HAIR
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Time signature: 3/4
Tempo: ~165 bpm. |
Music was composed by Harry Warren for film Broadway Gondalier, 1935.
The 1935 lyrics were by Al Dubin. The 1987 verse 2 & 3 additions are by Bud Davidge (Simani album "Home & Native Land"). |
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ACCORDION NOTATION
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Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high): Buttons 5 to 8.
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Verse 1 (of 3)
"6 "6 .6 .7* .7 .7* ::6~
In her eyes there was moon-light,
"7 "7 | .7 .7* .6 | .::6*~
And the rose in her hair
"7* "7* .7* .7 .8* .7 ::7*~
In my arms there was no one,
.6* .6* .6 .5* .::5~
So I put her there;
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"6 "6 .6 .7* .7 .7* ::6~
On her lips was a prom - ise,
"8 "8 .8 .8* .7 .::8*~
In my heart was a prayer,
"8* "8* .8* .7 .7* .7 .6 .7* :7 "7* "6 :7*
When I fi - nal - ly went, I went home with the scent
"6* "6 :7* "6 "6* .:6~
Of the rose in her hair.
"6 "6 .6 .7* .7 .7* ::6~
In her eyes there was moon-light,
"7 "7 | .7 .7* .6 | .::6*~
And the rose in her hair
"7* "7* .7* .7 .8* .7 ::7*~
In my arms there was no one,
.6* .6* .6 .5* .::5~
So I put her there;
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"6 "6 .6 .7* .7 .7* ::6~
On her lips was a prom - ise,
"8 "8 .8 .8* .7 .::8*~
In my heart was a prayer,
"8* "8* .8* .7 .7* .7 .6 .7* :7 "7* "6 :7*
When I fi - nal - ly went, I went home with the scent
"6* "6 :7* "6 "6* .:6~
Of the rose in her hair.
THREE OBSERVATIONS ON THE TILDE ( ~ ) SYMBOL:
1. The tilde symbol ( ~ ) at the end of each line above means that the button note may be held longer, which, for this song, is three extra beat intervals, except for last line of each verse, which may be held for three or six extra beats.
2. Singers frequently "rest" their voices for such beat intervals at the end of lines, instead of holding the singing note the whole time; this is quite common for vocal performances.
3. While most accordion players will simply hold such notes longer, as suggested in Observation 1, others may actually also "rest", while still others may substitute embellishments or ornamentations (but more about this later).
1. The tilde symbol ( ~ ) at the end of each line above means that the button note may be held longer, which, for this song, is three extra beat intervals, except for last line of each verse, which may be held for three or six extra beats.
2. Singers frequently "rest" their voices for such beat intervals at the end of lines, instead of holding the singing note the whole time; this is quite common for vocal performances.
3. While most accordion players will simply hold such notes longer, as suggested in Observation 1, others may actually also "rest", while still others may substitute embellishments or ornamentations (but more about this later).
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Seven videos in various keys: D=2 G=5
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Key: G
Tempo ~ 175 bpm Singer: Bud Davidge Posted by: oldirishladdie |
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Key: G
Tempo ~ 180 bpm. Performers: Richard & Vincent Woodrow Posted by: Richard Woodrow |
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Key: G
Tempo ~ 170 bpm. Performers: Fogo Island Accordion Group Posted by: Aaron Brown |
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Key: D
Tempo ~ 155 bpm. Singer: Mike Kent Posted by: mikekent1940 |
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Key: D
Tempo ~ 175 bpm. Singers: Victor McCarthy & his neice Margie (with a budgie chirping in the background?) Posted on TheHarbourBoy's channel. |
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Key: G
Tempo ~ 190 bpm Performers: Chuck Simms and Wince Saunders Posted by: Sandy Campbell |
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Key: G
Tempo ~ 175 bpm Group: "Bernie Blanchard" & friends (Ken Keating, Ernest Bessey & Santa Claus) in Brampton, Ontario, Dec. 2015. Posted by: NanaDots |
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Included for reference purposes:
Singer: Dick Powell Posted by: bmoviefan100 (From a comparison with this original 1935 film version, it is clear that Bud Davidge has made a significant contribution to the lyrics, rhythm and tempo.) |
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BACKGROUND MATERIALS, INFORMATION & LINKS
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Remaining Lyrics:
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Verse 2:
On her face there was beauty, a picture to see, In her arms there was someone she loved more than me; In my mind was a vision so life-like and clear, When I finally went I went home with the scent Of the rose in her hair. Verse 3: And then I awakened, it was only a dream, For she lay there beside me so gently asleep; As I kissed her in slumber, I whispered a prayer, And peacefully went back to sleep with the scent Of the rose in her hair. Closing: As I kissed her in slumber, I whispered a prayer, And peacefully went back to sleep with the scent Of the rose in her hair. |
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Reference Source:
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Bud Davidge's Songbook of Original Newfoundland Songs, Volume 1, published by SWC Productions Publications in 1996, contains a wealth of background information, along with lyrics and music (including guitar chords) for many of the songs recorded by Simani. The Rose in Her Hair is on pages 32 & 33. Well worth having!
I would also recommend Simani CD's, which are available in music and gift stores throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. |
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Background Links:
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Click HERE for a wiki biography of lyricist Al Dubin.
Click HERE for a wiki biography of composer Harry Warren. Click HERE for background info on Simani and Bud Davidge. |
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Copyright:
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Copyright for the original song is held by Morning Music Limited @1938, and for this version of the song by Bud Davidge @1987.
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