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14 Nov 96 - 07:50 AM (#379) Subject: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: briegelg@bah.com I am looking for the lyrics of a song I heard years ago from an Irish folk group, entitled, I believe, The Old Man. I remember it as the memories of a son or daughter about his or her father, that had recently died. The father of a friend of mine died in an accident, and I would like to share this song with him. |
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15 Nov 96 - 01:35 AM (#388) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: lwagers@academyonline.org Hi there ! I have this ... will post it for you tomorrow !!! OK ??? Regards, Alisdair |
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15 Nov 96 - 07:31 AM (#389) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: briegelg@bah.com Hello, thank you very much!! I'll look for it here. Gudrun |
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19 Nov 96 - 01:40 PM (#447) Subject: Lyr Add: THE OLD MAN (Phil Coulter) From: lwagers@academyonline.org THE OLD MAN (Phil Coulter) As recorded by Phil Coulter on “The Songs I Love So Well” (2000) The tears have all been shed now. We've said our last goodbyes. His soul's been blessed; He's laid to rest, And it's now I feel alone. He was more than just my father, My teacher, my best friend, And he'll still be heard in the tunes we shared When I play them on my own. CHORUS: And I never will forget him, For he made me what I am. Though he may be gone, mem'ries linger on, And I miss him, the old man. As a boy, he'd take me walking By mountain field and stream, And showed me things not known to kings But secret between him and me, Like the colors on a pheasant As he rises in the dawn, Or how to fish or make a wish Beside a fairy tree. CHORUS I thought he'd live forever. He seemed so big and strong, But the minutes fly and the years roll by For a father and a son, And suddenly when it happened, There was so much left unsaid-- No second chance to tell him thanks For ev'rything he'd done. CHORUS Enjoy, Gudrun ! Regards, Alisdair |
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19 Nov 96 - 08:53 PM (#453) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: dick greenhaus Hi Alisdair- Do you know who wrote this? Any copyright info? In any case, thanx for the lyrics. dick |
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20 Nov 96 - 07:20 AM (#466) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: Gudrun Alisdair, Thank You!! Do you know of anyway to get the music. I thought I might remember the tune once I see that words, but it is only in bits an pieces. Gudrun |
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21 Nov 96 - 02:16 PM (#487) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: Alisdair Hi Gudrun ! Hi Dick !! YES !!! It is sung wonderfully by Mr. John McDermott, available on one of his CD's ... are you in Canada ? He is Canadian ... got to YAHOO and search his name, there is a Fan Club. They may have the music, or know how to get it. I'm sorry I don't. The entire CD is fantastic !!! Traditional Scottish and Irish music !!! Dick, I couldn't see anything regarding copywrite, and it didn't indiicate who wrote it on the CD, but I am a Scientist and do not not know a THING about copywrites or laws or the like !!! Sorry I couldn't be of more help ! Alisdair
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25 Nov 96 - 02:20 PM (#559) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: Davy The song was written I believe by Finbar or Eddie furey and if so they definitley hsave copyright on it I know that Finbar furey sings it and I dont believe youll find a finer version of it anywhere . |
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27 Nov 96 - 07:14 AM (#585) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: Gudrun Alisdair, thanks for all your help and ideas. I checked out John McDermott's homepage and will try to find the CD. It looks really good. Gudrun |
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27 Nov 96 - 07:43 PM (#589) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: Alisdair Hi Gudrun! Excellent ! I am confident you'll love his music !! Anytime I can help ... Slainte' ! Regards frae, Ali |
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25 Jun 99 - 03:06 PM (#89751) Subject: RE: Lyric Request: The Old Man From: Big Mick Actually the song was written by Phil Coulter for the Furey Brothers in memory of their father, Ted Furey. All the best, Mick |
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25 Jun 99 - 03:42 PM (#89775) Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: THE OLD MAN From: Big Mick Here are the chords in G.
The Old Man
The (G)tears have all been (C)shed now
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