I'm posting a song a day from the Rise Up Singing songbook, which you may or may not know. It's a pretty invaluable resource for song leaders, and useful for anyone who likes to sing in groups. The book doesn't include the melodies to the songs, just the lyrics and some chords, so I’m trying hard to find the tunes I don’t know, learn them, and post them on YouTube for anyone to learn. That’s where these videos are hosted; the blog is just pretty packaging.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Thyme (Let No Man Steal Away Your Thyme)
Rise Up Singing chapter: Ballads and Old Songs, p.14
Traditional, British Isles
C G C - / - - Dm G / C C7 F G / C G C -
Once I had a sprig of thyme
I thought it never would decay
Until a saucy sailor he chanced upon my way
And he stole away my bonnie bunch of thyme*
Chorus:
Thyme, it is a precious thing
Thyme brings all things to your mind
Thyme with all its labours, along with all its joys
And it's thyme brings all things to an end
This sailor, he gave to me a rose
A rose that never would decay
He gave it to me to keep me well minded
Of the night he stole my bonnie thyme away
Come all you maidens brisk and fair
All you who flourish in your prime
Beware and take care, and keep your garden fair
And let no man steal your bonny bunch of thyme
*Bonnie bunch of thyme
Bonny bunch of thyme, whatever.
Hi Matthew, I love your blog. I've never commented before but I've hit a brick wall with trying to get my kids into singing. I think it would do wonders for their self-esteem and I've gotten them a home singing system and some Karaoke Music but it's still an uphill battle. Any tips?
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