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Thread #153121 Message #3584052
Posted By: Ross Campbell
14-Dec-13 - 10:55 AM
Thread Name: Chord Req: Ross Campbells' version of Angel Gabrie
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Ross Campbells' version of Angel Gabrie
Mea culpa! Yes, it's me. I had forgotten all about this. Ray Gurney was recording the set at the "Loaded Dog" and this was the first video clip he put up on the club website. Thanks to Sandra for the chance to sing there, and to Margaret for the harmonies!
I've already responded to an email from the OP which arrived via Margaret.
I got the song "Angel Gabriel" from Emma Williamson when she sang it at Fylde about ten years ago.
Oh my soul, my soul, I'm bound for to rest In the arms of the angel Gabriel And I'll climb up that hill and I'll look to the west I'm crossing over Jordan to the Lamb And I'll sit me down in my old armchair But people, I will not be tired And though Satan may sneeze I will take my ease As I warm myself up by the fire
Chorus: And I'll shout and I'll dance And I'll rise up early in the morning I will rise and I'll rub my sleepy eyes When old Gabriel comes blowing on his horn
Oh my soul, my soul I'm bound for to rest I'll rest just as sure as I am born And I'll sing like a blackbird sitting in its nest When old Gabriel comes blowing on his horn And I'll throw my clothes away up on the shore New garments I will have to wear And I'll have brand new shoes and I'll never get the blues The angels will come and curl my hair
Oh I won't be sad when it's time for me to leave I'll pack up my bandbox and go Goodbye old friends, it's no time for to grieve Yes I'm moving up to glory very slow And I'll eat my meals, yes, three times a day You can bet your life, that I will not be late And I'm gonna have some fun when all you people come 'Cause I'm gonna check the tickets at the gate
Digital Tradition Mirror note: This is a traditional ("campmeeting") song, sung by Atwater-Donnelly (and perhaps Doc Watson) that I know of. This version is from Atwater-Donnelly's Like the Willow Tree, on BCN Records. CK oct 97"
Good luck with the song. I still sing it, but usually with concertina accompaniment these days. Alternative minstrel-style lyrics follow.