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01 Jun 99 - 12:31 PM (#83231) Subject: Lyr/Tune Add: THE IRISH WEDDING SONG From: Distressed Lass Hi, I am trying to find either a recording or sheet music of this particular song I found on the net. I can't get my computer to convert the ABC notation given. I haven't had much luck so far, can someone help me? I really want to play it at my wedding. I've copied the words and ABC notation here: THE IRISH WEDDING SONG (Ian Betteridge) Here they stand hand in hand they've exchanged wedding bands Today is the day of their dreams and their plans, and all we who love them just wanted to say. May God bless this couple who married today In good times and bad times in sickness and health may they know that riches are not needed for wealth and help them face problems they'll meet on their way Oh god bless this couple who married today May they find peace of mind comes to all who are kind May the rough times ahead become triumphs in time May their children be happy each day Oh God bless this family who started today As they go may they know every love that was shown And as life it gets shorter may their feelings grow Wherever they travel wherever they stay May God bless this couple who married today -----Ian Betteridge ABC Notation X:1 T:Irish Wedding Song M:4/4 L:1/8 K:D F>G|:A4 F>G|A4 Bc|d4 cB|A4 z d|! d4 c>B|A4 z d|d2c3d|e4 z f|f2 f3 f|! e2 d3 d|d2 c3 B|A4 z d|d2 c3 B|A2 d3 g|! f2 c3 e|d6-|d4 z A|A2 e3 e|e2 c3 d|! d2 G3 B|A4 z A|A2 e3 e|e2 d3 d|d2 c3 d|! e6|f2 f3 f|e2 d3 d|d2 c2 B2|A4 z d|! d2 c3 B|A2 d3 g|f2 c3 e|d4 z d|d2 c3 B|! A2 d3 g|f2 c3 e|1d4 F>G:|2d6|| % ABC2Win Version 2.1 1/17/98
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01 Jun 99 - 01:26 PM (#83246) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: MMario Assuming your ABC was accurate, I could e-mail you a picture of the score and/or a midi of the song. you can contact me via mmario@deja.com with an e-mail address MMario |
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01 Jun 99 - 02:40 PM (#83259) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: Joe Offer I added line breaks to the lyrics and the tune, so the ABC should work right now. Click here to get to our previous thread on the song, which says you can get sheet music from Rego, and a recording from Andy Cooney. Hope that helps. Would it be irreverent of me to say that this song sounds more "country" than "Celtic" to me? -Joe Offer- |
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01 Jun 99 - 07:10 PM (#83326) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: Terry You can find this song on "The Wedding Song Collection" published by Rego Records. You can order it (tape-$12.95; CD-$19.95) from Abbey Green in West Chester, Pa., USA, by phoning (610)692-3310. |
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02 Jun 99 - 10:32 AM (#83442) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: Distressed Lass Thanks to all of you for all the information! This is wonderful! I'll certainly follow up on all your suggestions. |
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02 Jun 99 - 11:16 AM (#83452) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: Distressed Lass Mario, I am not able to contact you through the email you gave... it bounced back..? |
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02 Jun 99 - 11:26 AM (#83457) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: MMario sorry - my mistake. (I don't use the account often for "incoming") it's: mmario@my-deja.com MMario |
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13 Oct 02 - 01:53 AM (#802091) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: Joe Offer As far as I can tell, this song was written by Ian Betteridge in 1976 - can anybody confirm that? -Joe Offer- |
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13 Oct 02 - 08:51 AM (#802175) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: belfast At the risk of seeming obsessed with trivia the ABC notation above gives the meter as 4/4. It's actually 3/4. This doesn't make any difference to the midi playback - just makes the sheet music confusing. I've only just learned this stuff so I probably am a bit obsessive. Nice song though. |
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14 Oct 02 - 06:06 PM (#803066) Subject: RE: Irish wedding song From: Joe Offer Thanks, Belfast. I tried it in ABCMUS, and the time signature DID make a difference. I canged it to 3/4 and converted it to a MIDI, but it still doesn't sound quite right to me. If comebody can come up with a better MIDI, let me know. -Joe Offer- Click to play |
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30 Nov 02 - 07:16 PM (#838006) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: Jim Dixon Joe Offer: If you search for "Irish Wedding Song" at AMG/All Music Guide, you'll see it's attributed to someone named "Betteridge." If you look at Ian Betteridge's web site (He's an Australian country music singer-songwriter.), you'll see that he claims credit for a popular song called "The Wedding Song." (I'm pretty sure it's the same song and it acquired the title "The Irish Wedding Song" through the folk process. He also says it was used in the Hollywood movie "Blown Away", but I couldn't find any confirmation of this at my favorite movie site, The Internet Movie Database (IMDb). There's a midi on this page, but I think the text there has some errors. Click to play. I concur with the sentiments expressed on this page. |
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30 Nov 02 - 11:56 PM (#838115) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: Joe Offer Hi, Jim - I think that MIDI seems much more reliable than the one we have. Is there somebody who really knows this song, who can verify that? The information Jim found seems to be pretty good verification that Betteridge is our man. Thank you very much, Jim. I asked my wife what she thought of the song, and she called it "lovely." I said I thought it was overly sentimental, and she informed me that I "just don't understand" because I'm a man, and that the song is actually "gorgeous." Now she read what I wrote and demanded that I quote her exactly before I hit the "submit" button. Nothing like a good, romantic song to get a man in trouble... -Joe Offer- Here's contact information for the songwriter: Ian Betteridge Ian Betteridge Enterprises P.O. Box 144, Terrigal. NSW 2260 Australia. ianbet@ozemail.com.au |
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02 Jun 04 - 06:23 PM (#1198819) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: GUEST,deadtired This song can be found on a cd of Daniel oDonnell |
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03 Jun 04 - 06:13 PM (#1199662) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: Rabbi-Sol The song was also recorded by Tony Kenny. It is track #4 on the CD "Tony Kenny's Ireland". The midi file sounds relatively accurate, although Tony sings it a bit slower. He personally autographed the CD for me. I am the charter manager for the bus company that does all of Tony's tours whenever he is on this side of the pond. SOL ZELLER |
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10 Mar 08 - 11:55 PM (#2285030) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: GUEST,Daniel O' Donald God Bless This Couple |
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11 Mar 08 - 01:13 AM (#2285052) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: Suegorgeous Joe - at the risk of being controversial, I too found it sentimental, and nothing like gorgeous (it's Leonard Cohen who's gorgeous). :) |
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11 Mar 08 - 01:54 PM (#2285465) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: GUEST,pattyClink Sue, that was very diplomatic. Others might say the song sucks. Of course even the tune-challenged are entitled to their choice of wedding music, so we'll just stay out of earshot while they enjoy it. |
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11 Mar 08 - 02:40 PM (#2285512) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: Big Mick I am with the both of you on this. Years ago I was looking for an Irish Wedding Song, and when I heard this one I couldn't figure out how that was the case. Put me in that group with those that might think it sucks. But if someone wants it sung at their big day, I guess I will knuckle down and find the way. All the best, Mick |
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11 Mar 08 - 02:47 PM (#2285519) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: *#1 PEASANT* You will find sound file link and lyrics on my Traditional Irish Wedding Page Note that there is a link to my book- Guide to the Traditional Irish Wedding on the page. That has a large number of tunes and songs considered traditional for Irish weddings. Well worth the cost as a reference second to none at least that is what I am told. If you only know how to play Irish polkas with this book you can prepare well for the Irish Wedding...lots of other traditions as well. Much more in the book than on the web page.... http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladey/wedding/Iwed.html to the wedding page Have fun.... Conrad |
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03 Sep 08 - 11:04 AM (#2429852) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: GUEST,Colin I need an easy guitar chord layout for this song?? |
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26 Feb 09 - 10:34 AM (#2576400) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: GUEST,seoltamusic Sheet music for this song (piano/guitar chords) is now available from www.seoltamusic.com |
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05 Apr 11 - 05:07 PM (#3129333) Subject: RE: Help: Irish wedding song From: GUEST,pat Heard it on UTUBE by a soloist and tune sounded like the Country Song of 'Can I have this dance for the rest of my life.' |