Chord Req: Spinning Wheel (trad Irish)

Subject: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST,erin_draiodor_mna
Date: 20 Dec 04 - 07:30 PM

I am trying to work out thechords for this song. I think it is in the key of G, but I'm not sure on the progression, any help?

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 02:06 AM

Hi, Erin - can you give us the lyrics you have, so we all know we're talking about the same song? Titles can be deceptive - there are several "spinning wheel" songs.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: Barry T
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 02:12 AM

Is this the tune you're asking about?'
http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/ireland/spinning.htm

If so, in which key would you prefer it? I'll give you the chords.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST,erin_draiodoir_mna
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 05:03 AM

The lyrics are the tradional song as is posted here on the site. The key I believe is in G (there is a G, a C and a D in the verses), but I know there is more to it than just those. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 05:09 AM

Merrily cheerily noisily whirring
Swings the wheel spins the wheel while the foot's stirring
Spritely and lightly and airily ringing
There comes the sweet sound of a young maiden singing.

That one?

Giok

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: s&r
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 06:29 AM

Bar by bar in C:

C C C G G G G C C C F C G7 C G C

Chorus C C C G G G G C C C7 F C G C G C

Stu

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST,Alley
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 09:39 AM

I saw the request for the guitar chords for this great song. Did anyone come up with them yet?

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: s&r
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 09:59 AM

One post above yours Alley

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Dec 04 - 08:56 PM

Trad - Irish????

I don't think so .... copyrighted words/melody at LOC.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: Barry T
Date: 22 Dec 04 - 02:14 AM

Written by John Waller (1809-1894), the Spinning Wheel was made popular in the 1940's by Delia Murphy. 'Though not traditional, the date of Waller's death clearly place the tune in the public domain.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST,Alley
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 01:43 PM

Barry, You posted a thread on Dec. 21 regarding the guitar chords for "The Spinning Wheel." Did you ever post the guitar chords? I am not able to find the answer to the request made (I am not the one who made the request), however, I would love to have the chords (Key of D). Many, many thanks.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 01:52 PM

(D)Merrily cheerily noisily(A) whirring
Swings the wheel spins the wheel while the foot's(D) stirring
Spritely and lightly and(G) airily(D) ringing
There(A7) comes the sweet(D) sound of a(A7) young maiden(D) singing.

You really must learn to develop your ear. These chords are simplicity itself to work out.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Jan 05 - 02:16 PM

and eyesight.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST,Guest Dee
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 06:07 AM

This info was just what I was looking for. I suppose a backing track is not available for this song? We are entertainers and fairly regularly have quite elderly people in the audience. This weekend the guest of honour is 100 years young!! I feel sure we will manage to perform it anyway. Thank very much

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: davo
Date: 18 Apr 05 - 07:44 AM

Delia Murphy was the wife of the irish ambassador to Australia. Her version was indeed very popular--and the chrds she used were simple as per the reply above.

Subject: RE: Chord Req: Trad Irish, Spinning Wheel
From: GUEST,Guest Dee
Date: 19 Apr 05 - 03:30 AM

Oh ta, a bit more info. But can someone tell me if we can get a backing track for our keyboard to help give the whole thing a bit more 'body' If not doesn't matter. Just thought I would give it a try. Thanks