Back In 68 Lyrics And Chords By Mike Denver
Country music singer Mike Denver has covered a lot of the old ballads in Ireland along with the newer songs. Absent Friends Song is one of his top preforming one's on this site.
Wasn't it great in '68 to have been around back then
A night on the town cost half a crown and you still had money to spend
Girls wore mini skirts and corduroy shirts and boots up to their knees
With back combed hair so fair they were such a sight to see.
Well Betsy and me about half past three we'd hit for God knows where
With the loan of a pound and the roof rolled down on a sixteen hundred E
We'd hit Clonmel to hear Mick Dell or Dolan in Tramore
The Barrowlands or the Silver sands or a Marquee in Tullamore.
Chorus
I wanna go back take me back to where I wanna be
Take me back again in time it's forever on my mind
Take me back to where it all began for me.
Lovely girls we met well you may bet
From every corner of the globe
From the hitchin' post to the last outpost
Some of no fixed abode
From the golden vale to Emyvale
Where a blonde had her eye on me
Down at Cappawhite where a farmer's wife
Wanted Betsy home for tea.
Well those times are gone and it wasn't long
'till they were just a memory
The halls up there,,,,like videos and T.V.
I settled down and made a few pound
But each Sunday as the clock stricks eight
I think of a time when the world was mine
Back in nineteen sixty eight.
I wanna go back take me back to where I wanna be
Take me back again in time it's forever on my mind
Take me back to where it all began for me.
A night on the town cost half a crown and you still had money to spend
Girls wore mini skirts and corduroy shirts and boots up to their knees
With back combed hair so fair they were such a sight to see.
Well Betsy and me about half past three we'd hit for God knows where
With the loan of a pound and the roof rolled down on a sixteen hundred E
We'd hit Clonmel to hear Mick Dell or Dolan in Tramore
The Barrowlands or the Silver sands or a Marquee in Tullamore.
Chorus
I wanna go back take me back to where I wanna be
Take me back again in time it's forever on my mind
Take me back to where it all began for me.
Lovely girls we met well you may bet
From every corner of the globe
From the hitchin' post to the last outpost
Some of no fixed abode
From the golden vale to Emyvale
Where a blonde had her eye on me
Down at Cappawhite where a farmer's wife
Wanted Betsy home for tea.
Well those times are gone and it wasn't long
'till they were just a memory
The halls up there,,,,like videos and T.V.
I settled down and made a few pound
But each Sunday as the clock stricks eight
I think of a time when the world was mine
Back in nineteen sixty eight.
I wanna go back take me back to where I wanna be
Take me back again in time it's forever on my mind
Take me back to where it all began for me.
Here's the guitar chords as played by Mike Denver's band.
Intro. chords C D G
[G]Wasn't it great in '68 to have been around back [C]then
A [D]night on the town cost half a crown and you still had money to [G]spend
Girls wore mini skirts and corduroy shirts and boots up to their [C]knees
[D]With back combed hair so fair they were such a sight to [G]see.,,[D],[G]
[G]Well Betsy and me about half past three we'd hit for God knows [C]where
With the loan of a pound and the [D]roof rolled down on a sixteen hundred [G]E
We'd hit Clonmel to hear Mick Dell or Dolan in [D]Tramore
The Barrowlands or the Silver sands or a Marquee in Tulla[G]more.
Chorus
I wanna go back take me back to where I waa [D]be
Take me[C] back again in time it's for[G]ever on my mind
Take me [D]back to where it all began for [G]me.
[G]Lovely girls we met well you may bet
From every corner of the [C]globe
From the [D]hitchin' post to the last outpost
Some of no fixed a[G]bode
From the golden vale to Emyvale
Where a blonde had her eye on [C]me
Down at [D]Cappawhite where a farmer's wife
Wanted Betsy home for [G]tea.[C][G][C]
Well those [G]times are gone and it wasn't long
'till they were just a memo[C]ry
The [D]halls up there,,,,like videos and T.[G]V.
I settled down and made a few pound
But each Sunday as the clock stricks [C]eight
I [D]think of a time when the world was mine
Back in nineteen sixty [G]eight.
I [G]wanna go back take me back to[D] where I waa be
Take me [C]back again in time it's for[G]ever on my mind
Take me [D]back to where it all began for [G]me.
Intro. chords C D G
[G]Wasn't it great in '68 to have been around back [C]then
A [D]night on the town cost half a crown and you still had money to [G]spend
Girls wore mini skirts and corduroy shirts and boots up to their [C]knees
[D]With back combed hair so fair they were such a sight to [G]see.,,[D],[G]
[G]Well Betsy and me about half past three we'd hit for God knows [C]where
With the loan of a pound and the [D]roof rolled down on a sixteen hundred [G]E
We'd hit Clonmel to hear Mick Dell or Dolan in [D]Tramore
The Barrowlands or the Silver sands or a Marquee in Tulla[G]more.
Chorus
I wanna go back take me back to where I waa [D]be
Take me[C] back again in time it's for[G]ever on my mind
Take me [D]back to where it all began for [G]me.
[G]Lovely girls we met well you may bet
From every corner of the [C]globe
From the [D]hitchin' post to the last outpost
Some of no fixed a[G]bode
From the golden vale to Emyvale
Where a blonde had her eye on [C]me
Down at [D]Cappawhite where a farmer's wife
Wanted Betsy home for [G]tea.[C][G][C]
Well those [G]times are gone and it wasn't long
'till they were just a memo[C]ry
The [D]halls up there,,,,like videos and T.[G]V.
I settled down and made a few pound
But each Sunday as the clock stricks [C]eight
I [D]think of a time when the world was mine
Back in nineteen sixty [G]eight.
I [G]wanna go back take me back to[D] where I waa be
Take me [C]back again in time it's for[G]ever on my mind
Take me [D]back to where it all began for [G]me.
About The Song.
"Back In '68" is a popular song by Irish country music star Mike Denver.
Artist: Mike Denver is a well-known name in the Irish country music scene. He hails from Portumna, County Galway, Ireland, and has built a significant following with his blend of country and Irish traditional music.
Songwriter: The song "Back in '68" was written by John Joseph O'Connell.
Release and Albums: While a specific single release date for "Back in '68" might vary depending on the format, it has appeared on several of Mike Denver's albums and compilations. It was released as a single in 2008 and is featured on albums such as:
The Essential Galway Boy Collection
Mike Denver Live In Concert
Country Gold
Meaning/Theme: The song "Back In '68" is a nostalgic look back at a simpler time, specifically the year 1968. As with many country songs, it likely evokes a sense of reminiscence for personal experiences, cultural touchstones, and perhaps a more innocent era. The lyrics would paint a picture of life, events, and feelings associated with that specific year. It's a common theme in country music to reflect on the past and the passage of time.
Mike Denver is known for his engaging live performances and his ability to connect with audiences through his heartfelt songs, and "Back In '68" is certainly one of those that resonates with many listeners who appreciate a trip down memory lane.
