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A Rainy Night In Soho Tin Whistle notes

Written by Shane MacGowan and recorded by The Pogues. [ A Rainy Night In Soho Lyrics And Chords ] These are the basic lead notes, the first part of the video just gives the lead and the second part gives the bass run. Where I marked the Ch means that that is a high C as there are lower ones also. The pogues also play this song in the key of C Major. The whistle tab is in the key of D with the first line being that little riff at the start of the song. The letter notes are also suitable for the piano accordion and flute.

Song meaning
"A Rainy Night in Soho" by The Pogues is a poetic and nostalgic song, written by Shane MacGowan, that reflects on love, loss, and memory. It’s one of the band’s more romantic and introspective songs, known for its haunting beauty. Here’s a closer look at its themes and meaning:

1. Love and Longing

The song is often interpreted as a reflection on a past love or relationship, blending memories of passion, tenderness, and heartbreak. The lyrics speak of intense romance with lines like "You're the measure of my dreams," suggesting the depth of affection and admiration the narrator feels.

2. Nostalgia and Melancholy
The rainy Soho setting evokes a sense of wistfulness and longing, creating a vivid backdrop for the memories being revisited. Rain often symbolizes both renewal and sadness, fitting the reflective tone of the song.

3. Fleeting Nature of Time
The song captures the bittersweet passage of time: "I've been loving you a long time, down all the years, down all the days." This line suggests that while the relationship may have changed or even ended, its impact remains deeply ingrained in the narrator’s heart.

4. Ambiguity Between Joy and Sadness
Shane MacGowan’s songwriting masterfully balances tenderness and heartbreak. While there are romantic, celebratory moments, there’s an underlying ache, hinting at regrets, separations, or the inevitability of change.

5. Resilience Amid Emotional Turmoil
Despite the emotional turbulence, the narrator conveys a sense of acceptance and survival. The final lines, "We watched our friends grow up together, and we saw them as they fell," reflect a mature awareness of life’s ups and downs, yet love and memory endure.

In essence, "A Rainy Night in Soho" is a song about love’s complexity—the joy and pain it brings, and how the memories of it linger even in the face of change. Its timeless themes, poetic imagery, and soulful delivery have made it a beloved ballad among Pogues fans and beyond.


A Rainy Night In Soho sheet music and tin whistle notes by The Pogues
Below is the list of of tabs in the Ebook Of The Pogues Tin Whistle Sheet Music Tabs. Price  €7.40

All the verses of Rainy Night In Soho are included in the ebook 

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A Rainy Night In Soho Tin Whistle notes by The Pogues
A Rainy Night In Soho Tin Whistle notes in D
Here's the letter notes for those who don't 
read the tabs. The lower case letters are 
the high notes. Don't forget about the intro. 
as it really adds a lot to the tune. If
playing a recorder use these notes.
dAFAGFDEFEdAFAGFDEFE
FFEDEFAAFFFEDEFA
dddAGFGAAAAADGFE
FFFEDEFAAFFEDEFA
dddAGFGAAAADGFE
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Rainy night in Soho sheet music
A Rainy Night In Soho sheet music notes for the D tin whistle by The Pogues.
​​​Below is the list of sheet music and tin whistle songs that are in my ebooks. This is the largest collection of tin whistle songs ever put together.[over 800 songs ] Including folk, pop and trad tunes plus German And French songs along with Christmas Carols.
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible. There's many Pogues songs included.
​The price of the ebooks is €7.50 
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