Four Green Fields Tin Whistle Sheet Music
This slow air was written by Tommy Makem, along with the piano sheet music I have included the tin whistle notes. And here are the lyrics and chords to Four Green Fields by one of Ireland's finest ballad singer's and songwriter.Four green fields mandolin / four string banjo tab added. The sheet music time signature is 3/4 . The chords are included in the 2nd version.Four green fields ukulele tab now added. The pdf piano sheet music added.
"Four Green Fields" is a famous Irish folk song written by Tommy Makem in the 1960s. The song uses metaphor and symbolism to express themes of Irish history, identity, and nationalism. Here’s a breakdown of its meaning:
Story and SymbolismThe song is narrated by an old woman who speaks of her "four green fields," which symbolize the four provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Munster, and Connacht. She explains that one of the fields has been "taken" and that many of her sons have fought and died for its freedom.
Themes and Meaning
Story and SymbolismThe song is narrated by an old woman who speaks of her "four green fields," which symbolize the four provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Munster, and Connacht. She explains that one of the fields has been "taken" and that many of her sons have fought and died for its freedom.
Themes and Meaning
- Colonialism and Struggle:
The song reflects Ireland’s history of British colonization and the struggle for independence, particularly the partition of Northern Ireland (Ulster) and the tensions it caused. - Personification of Ireland:
The old woman represents Ireland itself—a mother figure who has endured suffering but remains proud and unyielding. - Loss and Hope:
While the song acknowledges the pain and loss of those who fought for Ireland’s freedom, it also expresses hope for eventual liberation and unity. - National Identity and Pride:
The song captures the deep connection many Irish people feel to their land, heritage, and the ongoing struggle for self-determination.
Four Green Fields sheet music for tin whistle in D
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 900 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.
The price of the ebooks is €7.50
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
The price of the ebooks is €7.50
Tommy Makem Songwriter
Four green fields mandolin / banjo tab
Four Green Fields sheet music in G Major
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Four Green fields sheet music notes in solfege format [ Do re mi ]
Four green fields ukulele tab
