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Thread #7026 Message #3789982
Posted By: Joe Offer
13-May-16 - 03:13 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Something to Sing About (Oscar Brand)
Subject: US Version: Something to Sing About (Oscar Brand)
OK, this is my attempt at transcribing Brand's 1997 recording of his U.S. version of the song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF0lqlyBE2Q
As you can see, I need a lot of help.
Suggestions?
I have wandered my way 'cross the wonders of New York Bay
North to Niagara to hear the waterfalls roar;
Seen waves tear at bay, and snows coming close at bay
Watch the - - 'cross the New England shore
From the fair Hawaiian Islands to the Rocky Mountain highlands
'Cross the prairies, the Lakes, to the mighty eastern towers
From Alaska to the Great Southwest
North to to New England's crest
Something to sing about, this land of ours.
I have welcomed the dawn in the highlands of Oregon,
Seen the moon rise on the - - -
Where the sweet evening breeze hits the leaves on the lemon trees,
Whispering the song that I'm sharing with you.
Oh, yes, we've something to sing about,
- - - bring about
Glories that were and the wonders to be
'Course when there's something wrong
We won't just sing along
We'll raise our voices in disharmony.