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12 Apr 00 - 07:33 PM (#210881) Subject: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,GaryD Hi, Gang..good to be back!.. I've been bragging again about this site to my friend.. told him I've never been able to stump you with a lyrics request.. Got one he wants... called Prairie Lullaby (he heard Leon Redbone do it..). What do you say... Any Takers? Keep on the Sunny Side..Gary |
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12 Apr 00 - 07:50 PM (#210894) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: katlaughing I posted this to a thread back in March. Glad to see you back. Hope this helps: If you will go the Radio archives on the menu bar up top and go back, I think, 3-4 shows and listen, you will hear me singing a version I know, then in the show after that, Mudcatter Kendall Morse called in and sang the complete version. If you would like me to send you a midi file, please send me your email addy. If you join the Mudcat (it's free with no obligations!), you can send it to me in a Personal Message.) I would post the words Kendall knows, but I lost them in an email glitch. Here are the ones I know:
Tumble in bed, my tired little sleepyhead
Saddle up your pony, the sandman's here My mom and dad used to sing me to sleep with this. katlaughing |
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12 Apr 00 - 07:51 PM (#210895) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Chocolate Pi Is this possibly MY SWEET WYOMING HOME? The chorus contains the line "Hum a tune, a prairie lullaby". I learned it at summer camp in New Hampshire full of New Englanders who had never seen the prairie. Chocolate Pi |
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12 Apr 00 - 07:59 PM (#210900) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: katlaughing Not the one I know as Prairie Lullaby, though the one you posted is a good song, too. Somewhere, in some thread, Kendall psoted more about it. I'll see if I can find it and paste it in here. |
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12 Apr 00 - 08:21 PM (#210912) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Stewie Jimmie Rodgers recorded it in 1932. Paired with 'Peach Picking Time Down in Georgia', it had the distinction of being the last Rodgers recording released while Rodgers was still alive. It was by a tin pan alley composer called George Brown, a Bostonian whose real name was Billy Hill. Ralph Peer accepted only 'Prairie' for Rodgers when Brown came hawking. He turned him away. When asked why, he replied: 'I'm not that hard up. There's a million hacks in New York, and if I listened to one, I'd have 'em all pounding on my door'. Under the latter name [Billy Hill], after the success of 'Prairie Lullaby', he went to have hits like 'Empty Saddles', 'Last Roundup' etc. [Information from Nolan Porterfield 'Jimmie Rodgers] If Kendall's posting can't be found, I'll post the Rodgers version later. --Stewie. |
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12 Apr 00 - 11:44 PM (#210973) Subject: Lyr Add: PRAIRIE LULLABY (from Don Edwards) From: WyoWoman Well, I have another one altogether that Don Edwards did on a CD I have. It's a regular part of my repertoire. and the words are: PRAIRIE LULLABY As recorded by Don Edwards on "Goin' Back to Texas" (1993) When shadows creep across the hills, And purple streaks the sky, when cattle bunch up closer for the night... That's when you hear the whipoorwill Start singin' sweet and high, That's when you'll hear the prairie lullaby. The breezes play, the branches sway Somewhere a coyote cries, Ah ee oh loh di, it's a prairie lullaby. When later on the sun is gone The campfire fights the dark, And a million stars are twinkling in the sky That's when you see a cowboy reachin' For his old mouth harp That's when you'll hear the prairie lullaby The breezes play the branches sway And somewhere a coyote cries Ah ee oh loh di, it's a prairie lullaby. Ah ee oh loh di, it's a prairie lullaby. I have the chords figured out -- somewhere -- if you want them. Best, WyoWoman |
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13 Apr 00 - 07:12 PM (#211401) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,Frank of Toledo The Don Edwards' one you mention WyoWoman was written Stephanie Davis and it's a beauty by Don Edwards. For those on the West Coast of Oregon, the Toledo Folk Music Club will have Don Edwards in concert this coming May 24th. Hope to see a few Mudcatters here........Frank |
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14 Apr 00 - 12:29 AM (#211525) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: WyoWoman It really is a lovely tune. Wish I could be there for the concert. He has such a wonderful voice. WW |
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14 Apr 00 - 06:50 PM (#211932) Subject: Lyr Add: PRAIRIE LULLABY (Jimmie Rodgers) From: Tiger Just back from vacation. I see there's work to be done. Here you go, Gary........Tiger
PRAIRIE LULLABY
[a] Shadows slowly creeping
[b] Cares of the day have fled, YODEL REPEAT [b] AND YODEL. *Songwriting credit as given at Discography of American Historical Recordings and on the original record label. However, Wikipedia credits Billy Hill. |
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14 Apr 00 - 11:10 PM (#212068) Subject: Lyr Add: PRAIRIE LULLABY (Stephanie Davis) From: GUEST,Buffalo Girl PRAIRIE LULLABY As recorded by Stephanie Davis on "River of No Return" (1997)
1. When shadows streak across the hills
CHORUS: The breezes play, the branches sway
2. When later on the still is gone CHORUS TWICE This is a Stephanie Davis song. She's a ranch woman from Montana who plays the fiddle in the Garth Brooks band and is a very talented singer/songwriter who has released at least 2 CD's that I'm aware of. |
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19 Apr 00 - 08:45 PM (#214698) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GaryD Thanks, Gang!...just what I needed.. my friend is very much of a novice at computers & I copied what you all said in an email.. I'm trying to teach him how to get up here, but he has barely learned about email yet, let alone about navigating the internet..Just got to get over there for a teaching session.. All of you have a grand holiday.. and remember, "Music Reflects the soul of Mankind!"...Gary |
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19 Apr 00 - 09:08 PM (#214719) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: katlaughing Heya, Gary, you are a good friend! If you would like a sound file of the tune, as much of the version I grew up with, send a personal message with your email addy and I will send you one. katlaughing |
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15 Jul 04 - 05:02 PM (#1226426) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,David Botterell Hi WyoWoman , I did a Google search for the chords to Prairie Lullaby, so I could learn it for my little boy, and I came across your message. I know it was a few years ago that you posted it but would you still happen to have a copy of the chords. It would be very much appreciated by an English Dad and Son. Many Thanks, David. |
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20 Jul 04 - 01:18 AM (#1229597) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: semi-submersible refresh thread |
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20 Jul 04 - 02:36 AM (#1229619) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: rich-joy Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer do a nice dreamy little number called "My Prairie Home" by a "N. Thorwardson" (??) on their 1989 Sugar Hill recording. However, I've mislaid both my tape and the words at present ... Cheers! R-J |
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20 Jul 04 - 10:23 AM (#1229816) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: MAG The one Kat quoted which is then credited to Jimmye Rodgers is on Geoff and Maria Pottery Pie. One of my treasured oldie LPs. I'm really glad Geoff is on the circuit again. Musically ... well, 'nuff said. I wonder why he has changed the pronunciation of his own last name ... |
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20 Apr 05 - 09:54 AM (#1466283) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,Al There's a great version of this on the GRANT STREET STRINGBAND CD with Beth Weil singing lead and Laurie Lewis singing harmony. It's the last cut on the CD. Al |
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26 Mar 07 - 08:23 PM (#2007997) Subject: Chord Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,Gary from NY Hi. I'm a old strummer and I've been searching and searching for chords to this old tune and can't seem to find them. It's the old Billy Hill tune done by Jimmie Rodgers and others (notably Geoff Muldaur). Is it even an easy to play song (you know, open chords and no weird sussed or sharpFlat stuff). The mudcat has plenty of lyrics posted for this tune, but no chords. Can someone help me with this. Thanks. |
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26 Mar 07 - 08:40 PM (#2008012) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Francy Being a guest I can't pm you the lyrics....the only way I know how to do this is email at this address francyfolk@charter.net and i'll send them to you....Frank of Toledo |
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27 Mar 07 - 11:17 AM (#2008527) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Prairie Lullaby From: bet I remember the song well. My mother and sometimes my dad would singing it to us kids. I've never tried to chord to it, I just always sang it to my kids. Hope you got the chords it's a beautiful song. bet |
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27 Mar 07 - 12:27 PM (#2008605) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Cool Beans I play "Prairie Lullabye" but I'm currently at work. When I get home tonight I'll post the chords here, unless someone else beats me to it. |
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27 Mar 07 - 05:09 PM (#2008852) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Joe Offer I combined threads, since both are unsatisfied longings for chords. Francy, if you have trouble posting chords, e-mail them to me and I'll post them. Usually, if you use the preformat <pre> </pre> tags before and after the chords section of your post, it will make the spacing come out right. -Joe Offer- joe@mudcat.org |
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27 Mar 07 - 08:05 PM (#2008968) Subject: Chords Add: PRAIRIE LULLABY (Jimmie Rodgers) From: Cool Beans As threatened.... PRAIRIE LULLABY - Jimmie Rodgers Am Dm Am Shadows slowly creeping Am Dm Am Down the prairie's trail, Am Dm Am Everything is sleeping G G# G All but the nightingale. Am Dm Am Moon will soon be climbing Am E Am In the purple sky, Am Dm Am Night wind softly humming G E Am G7 This tender lullaby. CHORUS C C7 Cares of the day have fled, C7 F My little sleepyhead. C G7 C The stars are in the sky. C C7 Time that your prayers were said, F My little sleepyhead. C G7 C To a prairie lullaby. G Saddle up your pony. C The sandman's here D7 G G7 To guide you down the trail of dreams. C C7 Tumble in bed, my child, F You old sleepyhead, C G7 C To a prairie lullaby. Coupla tricks: After the F, play the three treble strings at the first fret. Don't know what that chord is called. Somebody help me. For the D7, play the D7 that's the C7 position at the third fret. |
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27 Mar 07 - 10:03 PM (#2009041) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,Gary from NY Beans, (I hope you don't mind my calling you Beans) Thank you so much! I have been searching high & low for these. You are now my official Lullaby hero! Gary |
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28 Mar 07 - 09:33 AM (#2009402) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Cool Beans Gary, You're welcome. Happy to help. Mudcat often helps me in similar ways. I'm originally from New York (Brooklyn) myself, now in Michigan. Happy playing. Marty (Cool Beans) |
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20 Dec 07 - 06:53 PM (#2219979) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,hutch F played with the ebg strings on 1st fret is fm according to powertab editor also you all should check out leon redbones recording of this number on branch to branch album he's capo 3 and it sounds sweet |
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20 Dec 07 - 07:05 PM (#2219987) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: catspaw49 Say, uh, "hutch" is it? I'd be happy to give you some large case letters, commas, periods, apostrophes, and the like. No charge.......and I'll even give you an ellipsis just for the hell of it! Spaw |
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20 Dec 07 - 11:49 PM (#2220111) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: katlaughing You can listen to Leon Redbone sing this at www.rhapsody.com. I love his singing and picking! My mom had such a sweet voice for this one. |
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21 Dec 07 - 09:37 PM (#2220664) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: kendall Te first three strings in the first fret is part of Fm. In the third fret you add the D and the A string to get a fuller chord. Or, the purist would just bar all 6 in the first fret and the D and A string in the third fret. |
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22 Dec 07 - 11:29 AM (#2220927) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,crazy little woman Hey guys, Spaw can spell 'apostrophe' and knows the word 'ellipsis.' Spaw, you are outed! Fer sure. |
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08 Jan 09 - 04:17 PM (#2535413) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: semi-submersible Thanks for the chords. Anybody have dots? My Dad would like to find the sheet music. |
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03 Feb 09 - 12:48 PM (#2556285) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: semi-submersible refresh |
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22 Jul 10 - 05:45 PM (#2950129) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,ART LUTUS, 1. I sing "EMPTY SADDLES, (IN THE OLD CORRAL)" locally here in arizona, Music Jams, shows etc 2. need midi FILE for this song? 3. cannot seem to find one? 4. any ideas? tks for anyones efforts, I don't want this song to be forgotten. art lutus, lnd2434@q.com |
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23 Jul 10 - 12:11 AM (#2950382) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: Joe Offer Hi, Art- Did you want a MIDI for Prairie Lullaby, Empty Saddles, or both? -Joe- |
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26 Jul 10 - 12:08 AM (#2952218) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,art lutus Joe Offer: tks, for responding 1. I just need "empty saddles" midi file. tks, art I also sing :"When the bloom is on the sage" and I need help finding midi file for this song also, if you have ever heard of it. i love this song and sing it quite often. with band on stage. Some times band not available and i use midi/band in a box, rendition, (but cannot find midi file for this song) tks, art |
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13 Jul 11 - 10:38 AM (#3186705) Subject: RE: Chords Req: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,Peddy would the guy from wyoming who had the chords to Prairie Lullaby by Don Edwards please post them - thanks so much |
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14 Jul 11 - 07:58 PM (#3187887) Subject: Prairie Lullaby From: GUEST,Slim Shaddy I need the chords for Prairie Lullaby by Stephanie Davis Sung by Don Edwards. Thanks. |
