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01 Jun 05 - 03:02 PM (#1497536) Subject: Tune Req: Sands of the shore. From: Bunnahabhain Does anyone have know the tune to this song? I heard it years ago, and only just managed to identify it. The details below are from a thread that touched on it.... Sands of the shore: Not trad, as often noted, these are the publication details from The British Library. Title: On the sands of the shore.. Words by Harry Staunton. Music by Henry E. Pether Composer: Pether. Henry E. Publication details: London. Francis, Day & Hunter. c1911 Notes: Song, Two versions, in D and F |
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01 Jun 05 - 03:27 PM (#1497546) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sands of the shore. From: Little Robyn Is it this one? CHORUS: The sands o' the shore and the waves o' the sea; When his back is turned, he's a stranger to me, Aye, a stranger to me, and as strange as can be; I care nae more for him than the waves o' the sea. I aince had a true love, but noo I hae nane; He took awa' my hairt, but I got it back again. Aye, I got it back again, and as frail though it be, I care nae more for him than the waves o' the sea. CHORUS: He gave me the present of a fine diamond ring; He thought it would entice me to gang awa' wi' him, But I wasnae sae foolish as he took me to be-- For I care nae more for him than the waves o' the sea. CHORUS: Oh he is the son of some high-rankin' kin, While I am just the daughter of a poor workin' man. But he can drink his wine, and I'll sip my tea; For I care nae more for him than the waves o' the sea. |
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01 Jun 05 - 03:58 PM (#1497571) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sands of the shore. From: GUEST realaudio clip at tantallon site |
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01 Jun 05 - 07:01 PM (#1497695) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Sands of the shore. From: Bunnahabhain Thanks for that link. I'd heard it a few years back, and just needed reminding of the tune. |