Chord Req: The King's Shilling

Subject: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: EllenV
Date: 17 May 11 - 09:20 AM

The Battlefield Band's version, found on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFSszgqwig

I'm having a bit of trouble with the chords (especially on the chorus) and wondered if any of you all would be willing to give me some help.

Thanks so much.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: michaelr
Date: 17 May 11 - 03:10 PM

I hear D, G, A and Bm. That should cover it.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: EllenV
Date: 18 May 11 - 02:34 PM

Thanks, Michael.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 18 May 11 - 07:48 PM

Song was written by Iain Sinclair of Mirk, sung by his wife Margie of the amazingly dark treacle voice - -I have the vinyl - --

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: michaelr
Date: 18 May 11 - 07:55 PM

Are you sure about that? All versions I see say it's trad.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: EllenV
Date: 18 May 11 - 08:41 PM

I thought it was traditional, too... could be wrong.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Effsee
Date: 18 May 11 - 09:27 PM

Definitely an Ian Sinclair song, as stated, sung by his wife Margie!
No question. Certain Irish singers have been informed of this fact!

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 19 May 11 - 07:59 PM

IMHO it does not need accompaniment, the sang's the thing! Most singarounds I've heard it, it has been sung a cappella.
Not the only song - or tune -by far that has been passed off as trad, when the composer is known.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 19 May 11 - 08:05 PM

See also this thread .

Kitty

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 19 May 11 - 08:10 PM

Here's a very instrumental version, from "The Transatlantic Sessions" series 4. Timing's slightly different from the version i know, but no bad, eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDhfqy4S6hI&feature=related

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: EllenV
Date: 19 May 11 - 09:50 PM

Ah, I like that version, Tattie. Different but really lovely. Thanks for linking it.

Kitty, I think that's a different "King's Shilling" than the one I was referencing...

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Mar 18 - 11:59 AM

G
Oh my love has left me with bairnes twa

And that's the last of him I ever saw
                                  Em
He joined the army and marched to war
            Am7
He took the shilling,
             C                D      G
He took the shilling and he's off to war

Chorus:
G    C       G                     Am
Come, laddies, come, hear the cannon roar
         G                   C      D      G
Take the king’s shilling and you’re off to war

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Gallus Moll
Date: 08 Mar 18 - 06:11 PM

----everyone should really try to hear the Mirk original, with the composer Iain on fiddle and Margie's wonderful voice singing - -- -

Subject: RE: Chord Req: The King's Shilling
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 08 Mar 18 - 07:34 PM

Yes, it has a very specific rhythm, and many people who have covered it have changed it in various ways. I prefer the original.