singer, one-man choir, guitarist and composer
The Ash Grove for soprano, alto and guitar chords (versions in A flat, G, B flat, C and D)
SM-000622219
- Composer
- folklore
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Arranger
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David W Solomons
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Lyricist
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Unknown (works before 1850)
- Publisher
- David W Solomons
- Genre
- World / Ethnic / Welsh
- Instrumentation
- Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Contralto, Countertenor, Tenor, Acoustic 12-string guitar, Classical guitar
- Scored for
- Trio
- Type of score
- Full score
- Duration
- 1'53"
- Language
- English
- Year of composition
- 1993
Description
The PDF contains versions in G, A flat, B flat, C and D
Performed by Sheralyn Rennert and David Warin Solomons (A flat version)
Down yonder green valley where streamlets meander,
When twilight is fading, I pensively rove,
Or at the bright noontide in solitude wander
Amid the dark shades of the lonely Ash-grove.
’Twas there while the blackbird was joyfully singing,
I first met my dear one, the joy of my heart;
Around us for gladness the bluebells were ringing,
Ah! then little thought I how soon we should part.
Still glows the bright sunshine o’er valley and mountain,
Still warbles the blackbird his note from the tree,
Still trembles the moonbeam on streamlet and fountain;
But what are the beauties of nature to me?
With sorrow, deep sorrow, my bosom is laden,
All day I go mourning in search of my love.
Ye echoes, O tell me, where is the sweet maiden?
She sleeps ’neath the green turf down by the Ash-grove.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nvj7_PIdcA