TOWARDS THE SUNSET
Pat Byrne
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BUTTON-ACCORDION NOTATON
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Beats per bar = 3
Beat symbol = Dot or period ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high) = Buttons 5 - 8
Inside row (low) = Buttons 2 - 5 plus o3* |
The five verses use the same melody as the chorus.
The chorus is sung at beginning, after verse 2, and at end.
Chorus:
.7 | :7 .7* | .:6 | .:5~ | ~:
.4 | :4 .3* | .:3 | .:2~ | ~:
Oh swing her head round__
.7 | :8* .7 | :6 .5* | .5 :7~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | :3 .o3* | .2 :4~ | ~:
We're head - ing for the west - er'___
.7* | :7 .8* | .:8 | .:7*~ | ~:
.3* | :4 .4* | .:5 | .:3*~ | ~:
Oh swing her head round__
.7 | :8* .7 | .7* .6 .6* | .:6~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | .3* .3 .2* | .:3~ | ~:
We're head - in off the bay___
.7 | :7 .7* | .:6 | .:5~ | ~:
.4 | :4 .3* | .:3 | .:2~ | ~:
Oh swing her head round__
.7 | :8* .7 | :6 .5* | .5 :7~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | :3 .o3* | .2 :4~ | ~:
We're head - ing 'twards the sun - set___
.7 | :7 .8* | .:8 | :7*
.4 | :4 .4* | .:5 | :3*
To wards the sun - set
.7 | :8* .7 | .7* .6 .6* | .:6~ | ~.:~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | .3* .3 .2* | .:3~ | ~.:~ | ~:
In search of yes - ter day
The chorus is sung at beginning, after verse 2, and at end.
Chorus:
.7 | :7 .7* | .:6 | .:5~ | ~:
.4 | :4 .3* | .:3 | .:2~ | ~:
Oh swing her head round__
.7 | :8* .7 | :6 .5* | .5 :7~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | :3 .o3* | .2 :4~ | ~:
We're head - ing for the west - er'___
.7* | :7 .8* | .:8 | .:7*~ | ~:
.3* | :4 .4* | .:5 | .:3*~ | ~:
Oh swing her head round__
.7 | :8* .7 | .7* .6 .6* | .:6~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | .3* .3 .2* | .:3~ | ~:
We're head - in off the bay___
.7 | :7 .7* | .:6 | .:5~ | ~:
.4 | :4 .3* | .:3 | .:2~ | ~:
Oh swing her head round__
.7 | :8* .7 | :6 .5* | .5 :7~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | :3 .o3* | .2 :4~ | ~:
We're head - ing 'twards the sun - set___
.7 | :7 .8* | .:8 | :7*
.4 | :4 .4* | .:5 | :3*
To wards the sun - set
.7 | :8* .7 | .7* .6 .6* | .:6~ | ~.:~ | ~:
.4 | :4* .4 | .3* .3 .2* | .:3~ | ~.:~ | ~:
In search of yes - ter day
youTube VIDEOS
Six videos in keys of: Db=1 G=5
Note to first-time players of this song:
In learning the tune, I started with video 3, a "hearty" rendition by the song's composer, Pat Byrne.
Then I moved to video 2, a gentle and beautiful rendition by Mary and John of Labrador, and then to the others. Enjoyed them all.
Note to first-time players of this song:
In learning the tune, I started with video 3, a "hearty" rendition by the song's composer, Pat Byrne.
Then I moved to video 2, a gentle and beautiful rendition by Mary and John of Labrador, and then to the others. Enjoyed them all.
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Video 1.
Key: Db Singer: Harris Porter Posted by: Harris Porter |
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Video 2.
Key: G Artists: Mary & John (of Labrador) Posted by: labradornl Short, but beautifully played! |
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Video 3.
Key: G Singer: Pat Byrne with Joe Byrne and Baxter Wareham Posted by: coco27 Great song, composed and sung by Pat! |
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Video 4.
Key: G Group: Mainland Kitchen Band Posted by: Mainland Kitchen Band |
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Video 5.
Key: G Group: Friends of Gerd & Mary Lake of Rushoon. Posted by: codo27 Recorded in 2016. |
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Video 6.
Key: G Group: The Government Rams Posted by: The Government Rams - Topic |
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Lyrics:
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Chorus
Verse 1 Verse 2 Chorus Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Chorus |
Oh, swing her head 'round, we're heading for the wester',
Swing her head 'round, we're heading off the bay; Oh, swing her head 'round, we're heading t'wards the sunset, Towards the sunset, in search of yesterday. All cares will vanish as soon as we clear Bertold, And the seven combers that roll there day by day; We're joined again with those who sail before us, Towards Chapereau or out to Golden Bay. Our thoughts go back now to those trim Yankee bankers, Taking bait on for Georges or the Briar; And the song-sung men like those who sailed from Bruley, Bound for St Peters in the springtime of the year. Lost in the mists are the ghosts of sturdy hunters, From Rose-a-Rue still searching for the whale; And the ghostly fleet forever beating win'ard, Forever riding that fabled August gale. And the ghosts of those who forever are returning, From far aport or the Indies with their charms; Driving bows under to make it home for Christmas, To kitchen fires and women's waiting arms. The Islands stand now like silent grey reminders, Of times gone by when Nat was in his prime; They hold the secret for all who wish to find it, Forever flowing in blood like yours and mine. |
Composer:
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Click HERE for Wikipedia info on this song's composer, Dr. Pat Byrne
Lyrics with music sheet (including guitar chords) may be obtained from Vinland Music's web site, Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador, Volume 5 (in an excellent series of five music books- highly recommended). |