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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: If I Can Remember the Words From: The Doctor Date: 06 Sep 19 - 05:15 AM I have been singing this for a few years since I came across the words on an earlier Mudcat post. As soon as I saw them I realised they would fit the tune of 'Highwayman Outwitted', as recorded by Trio Threlfall on Gown of Green. That song is also in The Constant Lovers, with the tune almost the same. If anyone wants the tune I can email it. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: If I Can Remember the Words From: GUEST,4ADiva Date: 05 Sep 19 - 08:02 PM John Mathews, I'm trying to track down an "official" version of this song, both lyrics and tune. So far I have one person's words (which differ from some other versions) and one tune which is a bit dicey. I gather that June Tabor recorded it, but I don't see it on any of her albums that are available on itunes. Before I learn it, I'd love to have a correct version. If you're on this thread (and I know it's a long shot), could you please contact me at mbuechert(at)telus.net? |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: If I Can Remember the Words From: Anglogeezer Date: 26 Sep 16 - 01:09 PM Now here are the words that I have, from ;– SITTING IN THE SUN - ORIGINAL SONGS, TUNES, POEMS, STORIES FROM CLEVELAND. Published in 1992 by Angel Publications, Middlesborough. There might have been a tune with it but the page is missing!! so I'm not sure. Jake **************************************** I've Forgotten the words. by John Lawson I've often been called on to sing from the floor I launch into a song that you've all heard before, Then I suddenly stop! .. You can hear a pin drop…. Is it senile dementia, a loose fitting denture? La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! I've been practicing this song for days and for days Nearly drove our lass mad, it's a wonder she stays On the way here tonight. .. I got all the words right… But, when I get up here they just seem to disappear … La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! Is it 'nerves' make my memory fail? Would it help to relax if I drank some more ale? Or was it that blond there that made my mind wander? Three more pints of booze, would just help to confuse ! La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! I apologize now if I've caused you distress Embarrassed you all when I've got in this mess There are three verses yet … How they go I forget … I'll admit defeat now, go back to my seat now La laa la-la la la La laa la-la la la Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! Ooh no!, I've forgotten the words! |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: If I Can Remember the Words From: GUEST,John Mathews Date: 26 Sep 16 - 12:08 PM I am responsible for this song! |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Tobyjug Date: 12 Feb 05 - 08:12 PM Sorry Susanne, you could be right. Eric certainly sang it a lot and I believed it was one of his own. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Susanne (skw) Date: 12 Feb 05 - 03:29 PM Tobyjug, are you sure about Eric Winter writing 'The Man..'? My info is this: From the pen of "Paddy Ryan" (Dr. R. E. W. Fisher) written in 1938 when he was a medical student. He recorded the song a year later, with The International, as the first release of the nascent Topic Records. (Jim Lawton, uk.music.folk, 24 Jan) |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Tobyjug Date: 11 Feb 05 - 07:29 PM There was a song written and performed by Eric Winter, a folk fan, socialist journalist and (parody) songwriter, who lived near Clapham Common and was one of the fans of the early Towersey folk club and festival (1970/71). He also wrote "The man who waters the workers' beer". His song was sung to the tune of "Rosin the bow", and the chorus was: If I could remember the words (sung as "wer-er-erds)" If I could remember the words, I'd sing you ano-other chor-us, if I could remember the words. I remember this from the late 60s - so it could be what June Tabor sang in a lighter moment. Perhaps another old fart from England like myself can remember more of the verses. Dave C. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Shimbo Darktree Date: 22 Nov 04 - 06:00 AM People, To me it seems highly appropriate that a shit song should have the tune, "The Mucking of Geordie's Byre". Come on! What other tune could one possibly use? Shimbo |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Susanne (skw) Date: 21 Nov 04 - 05:35 PM Well, thanks for bringing this thread back to the top, Peter, though to be honest I fail to see what your request has got to do with the subject matter. Or did you maybe post to the wrong thread by mistake? It's happened to the best of us ... Anyway, you might get more attention if you started a new thread. Good luck! However, this gives me the chance for a late reply to Leadfingers: Hamish Imlach recorded '*S*it' on his last album 'More and Merrier' and credited the words to one Murray Lewis. I suppose that's your friend then. |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'The Old Beagle Inn' From: GUEST,Peter ffoulkes Date: 20 Nov 04 - 01:08 PM In April 03 McGrath of Altcar wrote: "Would you be interested in a recipe for Cumberland Tattie Pot? It is THE meal that accompanies hunting sing-songs in the Lake district. Some claim it was John Peel's favourite food. I'm not surprised. It is delicious. I can also send a lovely song (not in the DT) Which mentions hunting from the old Beagle Inn which is in.... tattie pot lane!" I have been trying to get hold of the words / music to "the Old Beagle Inn" for years. If anyone out there actually has those I would be extremely grateful if you would contact me. Many thanks Peter ffoulkes (ffoulkes@mindspring.com) |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Joe Offer Date: 12 Oct 02 - 12:22 PM Linn, here's a link to the tune to "shit": The Mucking of Geordie's Byre. I'll get one in Mudcat MIDIs as soon as I figure out how to upload. I guess it's almost the same as the Westering Home tune in the Digital Tradition. Note the crosslinks above to related threads. Now, can we get a MIDI for "They Don't Write Em Like That Any More," so I can learn how to upload that one, too? -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Bat Goddess Date: 12 Oct 02 - 11:53 AM Is there a tune available for the Hamish Imlach song? I've only got one of his LPs and I don't think it's on it. Years ago I put together a "Warts and All" tape of our circle and included at least one "Oh shit" verse (that's the technical term) from every one of us. Linn |
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Subject: Lyr Add: THEY DON'T WRITE 'EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE From: Joe Offer Date: 12 Oct 02 - 11:47 AM Karen K posted that one in another thread. I think I'll post a copy here so it doesn't get forgotten. -Joe Offer- Thread #21527 Message #230771 Posted By: karen k 19-May-00 - 06:24 PM Thread Name: Lyr Req: Pocketful of Broken Tokens Subject: Lyr Add: THEY DON'T WRITE 'EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE
THEY DON'T WRITE 'EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE - by Jim Matthews |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Charley Noble Date: 12 Oct 02 - 09:30 AM Jack- That looks really promising. Can you tell us anything more about it, where you found it, who wrote it, a suggestion for a tune? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: Lyr Add: IF I CAN REMEMBER THE WORDS From: jacko@nz Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:58 PM Is it this one. I thought I'd seen this in here but I can't find it. Jack IF I CAN REMEMBER THE WORDS I'll sing you a song and it won't take me long If I can remember the words If I can remember the words If I can remember the words It's all about a bold sailor Newly returned to the shore From sailing the East Indies But I just can't remember no more There's also a fair pretty maiden Her name it was Nancy for sure She'd waited long time for her sailor But she just couldn't wait any more There were blackbirds and blacksmiths and thrushes All singing on every green spray Someone wore a black shawl, or was it nothing at all And somehow I'm sure it was May Now Nancy had missed her dear sailor For waiting at home is no fun And I think that someone was pregnant But I just can't remember which one Now the sailor showed great understanding Nancy she cried quite a lot He didn't tell all of his secrets In fact the best bits we both have forgot But he told her of cruel privations Whilst rounding the Horn in a gale But with never a word of relations With cabin boys, male or female Then putting his hand in his pocket A fistful of broken tokens he shows And he says to his own dearest jewl Do you recognise any of those? And somehow I think this bold sailor Had silver and gold in great store And wedding bells chimed to Wild Mountain Thyme They don't write them like that any more |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Leadfingers Mom Date: 11 Oct 02 - 07:59 PM I didnt know Hamish had recorded this one.I have it as written by an late mate (Murray) in Reading a long time ago.Will Check with my mate Bob who worked with Murray at the time. And this aint Mom ,its Leadfingers- Ive logged her in to get into the scene while away from home |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: Charley Noble Date: 11 Oct 02 - 07:34 PM You're not thinking of "The Folksinger's Lament" by David Diamond which has a verse running: There are ninety-two verses, I'll stop and explain, For I learned them this morning with infinite pain; I'll just mumble the ones I've forgotten again, And 'tis not what I'd sing 'twas I sober. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: GUEST,McGrath of Altcar Date: 11 Oct 02 - 03:09 AM No I'm afraid that is not it Minstrel. The one I'm after included aa parody of the "Broken Token " plot found in many Folk Songs. Thanks for your interest though |
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Subject: Lyr Add: OH SHIT! I'VE FORGOTTEN THE WORDS From: A Wandering Minstrel Date: 10 Oct 02 - 05:15 PM Are you possibly thinking of "Oh S**t I've forgotten the words" as sung by Hamish Imlach? I knew it just fine when I got up to sing but now I just cannot remember a thing A memory like mine is a hell of a thing Oh S**t I've forgotten the words ch: On a Packet of fags I had written them down But I threw it away as I came into town and now I am feeling a bit of a clown Oh S**t I've forgotten the words I Know it began with a morning in May but the rest of the lyric's just faded away and now I'm stuck here and I've nothing to say Oh S**t I've forgotten the words The last time I sang it It went down a treat dogs were howling it out in the street And I spilt beer all over me feet Oh S**t I've forgotten the words (there is another verse but ironically, I can't remember it at the moment) Tune: The Mucking of Geordie's Byre See primary thread on this song |
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Subject: Lyr Req: 'If I Could Remember The Words' From: GUEST,McGrath of Altcar Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:52 PM Does any body remember the words to a song called "If I could remember the words" I heard June Tabor singing it in the seventies at Loughborough. The songs lyrics are about ... forgetting the words of songs.I can remember the tune....I just can't remember the words - How ironic. |
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