Tune Req: Castles in the Air (Don McLean)

Subject: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: GUEST,TERRY DODD
Date: 11 May 01 - 11:22 AM

CAN ANYONE HELP WITH THE BACKING TRACK OF THIS SONG IN THE FORM OF A MIDI FILE?

Subject: RE: Tune Req: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 11 May 01 - 11:58 AM

Terry -- I can sing it to you and even have the sheet music, but no midi file --

Joy

Subject: RE: Tune Req: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: Noreen
Date: 15 May 01 - 08:45 AM

Found by typing CASTLES IN THE AIR DON MCLEAN midi into the Google search engine:

XG MIDI files which includes "Castles in the Air", though I can't get it to play for some reason- hope it works for you.

Noreen

Subject: RE: Tune Req: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: Boab
Date: 16 May 01 - 05:39 AM

"Castles in the Air " has for many years been one of my favourite songs. I take it that we are referring to the same song---though I can't get the Don McLean connection---did he sing it? The one I know was written by James Ballantine 1808---77, and starts== "The bonnie bonnie bairn sits blinkin' in the a'es...." Can't find a tune on the 'net. I could put it on tape using the accordion, if a handy way of getting it to you could be arranged. Boab

Subject: ADDPOP: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 16 May 01 - 08:42 AM

not the same one. the Don McLean song is:

If she asks you why you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
and castle walls just lead me to despair

Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
a dream come true I'll live there till I die
I'm asking you to say my last goodbye
the love we knew ain't worth another try

(bridge)
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak but I can't face that girl again
tell here the reason why i must (can't?) remain
perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain

for i will not be part of the cocktail generation
partner's waltz devoid of all romance
the music plays and everyone must dance
I'm bowin' out i need a second chance

repeat bridge and first verse

end.

Ok, so I can't remember one word -- I'll have to look it up in the songbook.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 16 Feb 03 - 07:50 PM

Was trying to see whether a Scots song by the same name was in the DT - I have the score for the older song. I'm not sure from the above posts whether MMaio has ended up receiving the Don M version. I know that it's in a 'Songs of Peace' (edited by Pete Seeger as I recall) volume or similar name. Please PM me if this is outstanding.

Regards, John

Subject: RE: Tune Req: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: GUEST,Chris Chapman
Date: 17 May 07 - 10:16 PM

Hi Terry
Try this link:
http://bettylou.zzruss.com/castlesintheair.htm
There's a rather poor midi that you can save (and lyrics). You may be able to revamp the midi with suitable software and make it sound better.
Cheers, Chris

Subject: RE: Tune Req: CASTLES IN THE AIR BY DON MCLEAN
From: Peace
Date: 18 May 07 - 12:59 AM

Castles in the Air (on YOUTUBE).

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Castles in the Air (Don McLean)
From: Little Robyn
Date: 18 May 07 - 01:11 AM

I don't think Terry is around here any more - unless he's changed his name.
Robyn