Lyr/Chords Req: That Tumble-Down Shack in Athlone

Subject: 'Oh I want to go back'
From: GUEST,RoRo
Date: 24 Feb 02 - 10:53 PM

My dad used to sing a song with the words "Oh I want to go back, to that tumble down shack, where the wild roses bloom round the door. Just to pillow my head, in that old trundle bed, just to see my dear mother once more..." Does anyone know this song?? Thanks for your help! RoRo

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'Oh I want to go back'
From: GUEST,MCP
Date: 25 Feb 02 - 04:41 AM

The song is That Tumbledown Shack In Athlone. You'll find 2 copies of the sheet music at the Lester Levy Sheet Music Collection (Box 154a, Items 011 and 012 - use those in the Search tags or Search for "tumble" and "shack" - you'll get them)

You'll also find a short Real Audio extract (of the verse) by The Sterling Trio at That Tumbledown Shack In Athalone at the Old Time Victrola Music site

Mick

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: 'Oh I want to go back'
From: GUEST,MCP
Date: 25 Feb 02 - 04:44 AM

Sorry that last link should have been Old Time Victrola Music site

Mick

Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: That Tumble-Down Shack in Athlone
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 05 Nov 11 - 07:52 PM

Lyrics, as well as a link to the sheet music, have been posted to this thread: Tune Req: That Tumble-Down Shack in Athlone