Over the hills and far away chords by john tams songsterr. The song is originally a british folk song that was adapted by the fantastic john tams warhorse for the tv show sharpe with sean bean. Hey lady, you got the love i need maybe more than enough oh darling, darling, darling. Over the hills and far away chorus then fall in lads behind the drum. The music of sharpe original tv soundtrack on allmusic.
King george commands, and we obey, over the hills and far away. Film music site over the hills and far away soundtrack. Original soundtrack for the television show over the hills and far away composed by various artists, dominic muldowney, john tams, released by virgin records uk in 1996. Over the hills and far away john tams lauran hickey. A version also appears in john gays the beggars opera of 1728 the words have changed over the years, as can. The music of sharpe original tv soundtrack on allmusic 1996. Over the hills and far away barndance on the session. Nightwish over the hills and far away with lyrics paoloroma10. Over the hills and far away theme song internet archive. This tune was published in thomas durfeys pills to purge melancholy originally in 1706. The recording features performances by various artists, including british folk musicians john tams who played the supporting role of rifleman daniel hagman in the series and wrote or arranged much of its music and kate rusby, composer dominic muldowney, and the band and. Over the hills and far away version 2 contemplator. John tams born 16 february 1949 is an english actor, singer, songwriter, composer and musician born in holbrook, derbyshire, the son of a publican.
Over the hills and far away lyrics performed by john tams. Through smoke and fire and shot and shell, and to the very walls of hell, but we shall stand and we shall stay over the hills and far away though i may travel far from spain a part of me shall still remain, and you are with me night and day. Bleach over the hills and far away video dailymotion. Far from the mountains and the seas, back in her arms again hell be. Nov 28, 2012 watch over the hills and far away conneyfogle on dailymotion. Over the hills and far away has been added to 87 tunebooks. Also known as jockeys lament, oer the hills and far away. Va over the hills and far away the music of sharpe mp3. One version was published in thomas durfeys wit and mirth, or pills to purge melancholy. Over the hills and far away is an english traditional set to an even older tune. D dm bb gm f c em a e eb g gb am db abm b bbm ab cm chords for john tams over the hills and far away feat. Over the hills and far away the music of sharpe 1996. According to another, the original air was jockeys lamentation or jockey met with jenny fair.
Then fall in lads behind the drum, with colours blazing like the sun. The second song roud 8460 is about tom the pipers son who only could play the tune over the hills and far away. Theyre shown in the order of the films and have probably been rearranged to fit in with the theme of each particular episode. The recording features performances by various artists, including british folk musicians john tams who played a supporting role in the series and wrote or arranged much of its music and kate rusby, composer dominic muldowney, and the band and bugles of the light division. It appeared in the recruiting officer, a comedy by george farquhar and in john gays the beggars opera 1728. Over the hills and far away bonus track by macgilliossa. Over the hills and far away bonus track by macgilliossa on.
Over the hills and far away has been added to 1 tune set. Aug 24, 2002 over the hills and far away over the hills, and far away. Over the hills and far away the music of sharpe 1996, cd. Download the latest song of over the hills and far away the music of sharpe. Mar 12, 2017 this is a way of interpreting over the hills and far away from the music of sharpe cd. Over the hills and, over the hills and, over the hills and far away. An overview of richard sharpes career, from being raised in the ranks, to the battle at waterloo, as depicted by fellow rifleman, cooper. Over the hills and far away is a song about the napoleonic era when the british went against the french in a huge war. The soundtrack features original music by john tams and dominic muldowney and features performances from kate rusby and the band and bugles of the light. John gays version is at over the hills and far away 1 according to one source the tune is an older air whose origin is unkown. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The martial lyrics of this version refer to the war of the spanish.
G cg oer the hills and oer the main g d through flanders, portugal and spain g cg king george commands and we obey cadd9g d over the hills. His contributions to english folk music are legendary. Jun 12, 2008 john tams over the hills and far away feat. Theres forty shillings on the drum to those who volunteer to come, to list and fight the foe today over the hills and far away. The music of sharpe the overture sharpes theme prelude featuring sean. John tams over the hills and far away g cg heres forty shillings on the drum g d for those who volunteer to come, g cg to list and fight the foe today cadd9g d over the hills and far away chorus. This youtube video show john tams with barry coope singing over the hills and far away at east grinsteads chequer mead theatre on 16 november 2010. Sharpes eagles sharpes company sharpes enemys sharpes. John tams born 16th february, 1949 is an awardwinning english actor, singer, songwriter and musician. Check out over the hills and far away by gary moore on amazon music.
But i also loved so many of the others and liked everything else. Over the hills and far away, he swears he will return one day. Sep 12, 2015 sharpes rifles over the hills and far away john tams lauran hickey. Chords for john tams over the hills and far away live. The music of sharpe was released in 1996 as a companion to the sharpe television series. Chords for john tams over the hills and far away feat. The music of sharpe for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Wounded and tired, he seeks shelter during a thunderstorm inside an abandoned barn. Aug 07, 2018 check out over the hills and far away bonus track by macgilliossa on amazon music. I sang over the hills for the 16th season of the ukulele i sang the song in f bb f c f bb f c hope this helps i can.
Over the hills and far away traditional song wikipedia. Over the hills and far away is a traditional british song, dating back to at least the late 17th. I love this version over the hills and far away john tams cover theme from sharpe. And then comes john tams singing over the hills and far away. The music of sharpe the overture sharpes theme prelude featuring sean bean, im ninety five and more. Tams has released three solo albums to date, unity 2000. Led zeppelin over the hills and far away lyrics genius. A beautiful english traditional featured in the tv series sharpe. Over the hills and far away the following are the verses sung by john tams over the closing credits of the various sharpe episodes.
A version also appears in john gays the beggars opera of 1728. Over the hills and far away live at pontardawe arts centre, 17th feb 2011 another that jon first learnt from martin carthy of which he says, popularised by john tams i. William aubrey, a rogue redcoat of the onceglorious 41st regiment of foot, is on the run. Midi file, lyrics and information to over the hills and far away. Theres forty shillings on the drum for those who volunteer to come to list and fight the foe today over the hills and fa. This is a way of interpreting over the hills and far away from the music of sharpe cd.
Over the hills and far away john tams hi guys, am having trouble finding any chords or tabs, have managed to find a great version of the melody by ken middleton on. Over the hills and far away chords ver 2 by john tams. Over the hills and far away john tams cover theme from sharpe. These are the words as sung in the recruiting officer john gays version is at over the hills and far away 1. Over the hills and far away john tams hi guys, am having trouble finding any chords or tabs, have managed to find a great version of the melody by ken middleton on youtube, but am looking for a version i can sing to as well. Over the hills and far away its, oh, for the toil the livelong day. Tams had an early part in the rainbow 1988, and may be best known for playing a regular supporting role in the itv drama. Over the hills and far away the music of sharpe discogs. Over the hills and far away drums michael gregory 2 fiddle roger wilson 2 keyboards barry coope, john tams vocals barry coope, john tams. Heres forty shillings on the drum for those wholl volunteer to come to list and fight the foe today. Each night within his prison cell, he looks out through the bars. Over the hills and far away version 1 contemplator.
Over the hills and far away john tams cover theme from. John tams was a member of derbyshire folk group muckram wakes in the 1970s, then worked with ashley hutchings as singer and melodeonplayer on albums including son of morris on, and as. King george commands and we obey over the hills and far away. Over the hills and far away chords learn song with the online tabulature player eadgbe intro. Over the hills and far away by gary moore on amazon music. John tams wrote new lyrics to the tune for sharpes rifles. Nightwish over the hills and far away hd 720p silverdragon666. Over the hills and far away is a traditional british song, dating back to at least the late 17th century. But it mattereth not to the soul aflame with a love for riches and power and fame. Over the hills and far away chorus if i should fall to rise no more. Sheet music for over the hills and far away sharpes rifles by traditional english, arranged for flute solo. Over the hills and far away appears in 1 other tune collection. Over the hills and far away has been added to 86 tunebooks.
Sharpes rifles over the hills and far away john tams lauran hickey. Oer the hills and oer the main through flanders, portugal and spain. Over the hills and far away is a heartwarming and emotional visual novel, the first title released by wargirl games. John tams over the hills and far away songtext heres forty shillings on the drum for those wholl volunteer to come to list and fight the foe today. Sean bean plays the leading role and the song over the hills and far away has been modified for use in the series. George farquhars version is at over the hills and far away 2 the tune was very popular in colonial and revolutionary america.
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