An Old Folk Song - Original Song

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A song I've written based on the melody of Wild Mountain Thyme.

An Old Folk Song:

You etched my name in sand
But I did not feel a thing
Just the waves upon my shoes
As your mainsail caught the wind

There's this old folk song playin'
That you sang from time to time
Oh, I knew you were restless
As I watched you watch the skies
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Well, you said to wait by the old broken gate
But I don't think you'll return
For despite your words, your eyes just said:
'Boy, you've dreams to burn'
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Well, I too could leave tomorrow
Walk beneath the April rain
For I know no amount of standing still
Is gonna blow this heartache away

There's this old folk song playin'
In the corner of my mind
I'm still dreaming of my love and me
Wandering wild through mountain thyme
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I don't know where you're going
Maybe out to where the spring time snow's been
Send me rain, send me cold wind
For this road I best start a-travellin'
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Theres this old folk song playin
As I leave the seas behind
Now that you my love have left me
A new love I best try to find

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[otisbeebe]

Not to detract from your performance, but "Wild Mountain Thyme" isn't an old folk song. It was written by William McPeake, a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland and first recorded by McPeake in 1957.

[nedroberts123]

@otisbeebe Fair point. But considering McPeake himself adapted the melody and refrain from The Braes of Balquhidder which dates back to the 18th century I think it can count as an old folk song.

[wontyouwrongwithme]

i could say somethin... you already know

[nokturnal5647]

Your voice is fucking amazing man.

[Psalms4guitar]

Beautiful!

[gilyat]

@nedroberts123 some time has past, but The Braes of Balquidder is the ORIGINAL. Same Melody and words almost identical. McPeake only altered a few of the words. It was written by Robert Tannahill (1774-1810), a Paisley weaver. Balquhidder is part of MacGregor lands near Loch Lomond. Rob Roy's grave lies in the churchyard there.

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[MrMBullmer]

I think this is one of my favorites, I love that melody and the little bit you changed about it. You wouldn't happen to have the tabs or a close up of your left hand would you? haha

[GusMcAttisonMusic]

I like the room you're playing in, and I like the song. Better lyrics than 99% of the originals I've seen out here (which puts you in the running for better lyrics that 99.9% of what's on the radio...)

[MultiLoverboy88]

OMG - like, I need to know the end to this STORY? What happened to the girl? This whole thing would never have happened if mobile phones had been invented! (you knnnnnow what I mean girlies?)

One question though:

Despite your words, your eyes just said: 'Boy, you've dreams to burn'

... dont you mean mouth?

[bigeeezy]

excellent

Thanx suze for sharing

[Vyn2007]

cool song and location - thank you Suzee for sending :)

[summerpeace9]

@wontyouwrongwithme (Y) xD

[olyguy2000]

Speaking of old folk songs, I recomment you cover "Moonshiner." It's another old folk ballad with roots in Appalachia or Ireland (take your pick), but in any case is a old standard that you would suit your guitar and vocal talents. Dylan has a cover, and many others.