Maura O'Connell Lyrics And Chords
Maura O'Connell is an acclaimed Irish singer known for her powerful voice and unique fusion of traditional Irish folk music with contemporary and American influences, including bluegrass and country.
Early Life and Career
Musical Style
Notable Albums and Songs
Awards and Recognition
LegacyMaura O'Connell is celebrated for her ability to convey deep emotion with her expressive vocals and eclectic repertoire. Though she stepped away from full-time performing in the 2010s, her recordings remain beloved by fans of folk, Irish, and Americana music.
Early Life and Career
- Birthplace: Maura was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1958, a region known for its rich musical heritage. She was raised in a family with deep ties to traditional Irish music.
- As a young adult, Maura began singing with a local band called Tumbleweed before gaining more recognition with the traditional Irish group De Dannan in the early 1980s.
Musical Style
- Maura's style blends Irish folk music with American roots genres, such as bluegrass, country, and blues. Her emotive and soulful voice has often been compared to those of great American folk singers.
- Rather than sticking solely to traditional Irish songs, Maura is known for her interpretative singing—bringing her distinctive touch to contemporary and folk songs alike.
Notable Albums and Songs
- "Helpless Heart" (1989): A popular album that showcases her signature mix of traditional and contemporary influences.
- "Blue Is The Colour Of Hope" (1992): This album earned critical acclaim for its blend of folk and country music.
- "Walls and Windows" (2001): An introspective album with personal themes and a stripped-down production.
- "Naked With Friends" (2009): A Grammy-nominated a cappella album featuring collaborations with artists such as Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, and Mary Black.
Awards and Recognition
- Maura has been Grammy-nominated several times and is highly regarded for her contributions to both Irish and American folk music.
- She was recognized for helping expand the reach of traditional Irish music to new audiences in North America.
LegacyMaura O'Connell is celebrated for her ability to convey deep emotion with her expressive vocals and eclectic repertoire. Though she stepped away from full-time performing in the 2010s, her recordings remain beloved by fans of folk, Irish, and Americana music.
The Scholar Lyrics And Chords. Recorded by Maura O'Connell and written by Thom Moore . Other well known Maura O'Connell songs include Maggie Song which Foster And Allen also covered.
The guitar chords are for the version from Maura's album ''Just In Time''.
[C]The train to Sligo [F]moves too slow
As it [C]brings her from the school below
She wants to be home faster than
The train to Sligo [G]ever can
She [C]wonders where the passing time goes
Creeping by her window; my oh my
It’s getting [F]longer than
It ever has be[C]fore.
[C]Eyes white as silver dollars
I Can’t think why but she’s a scholar
[Bb]Hold on it seems so long to learn
What’s right from [G]what is wrong
[C]School books and fancy collars
I might not care to be a scholar
[Bb]‘Hold on’, her daddy tells her
[G]‘Learn to sing your [C]song’.
[C]The train from Sligo moves too fast
Holidays are gone at last
Winter days are [F]here again
Please [C]promise me you’ll [G]write me then
It’s [C]two long weeks till I get home
I can’t help feeling so alone
If someone doesn’t [F]write me soon
I’ll [G]simply fade a[C]way
The guitar chords are for the version from Maura's album ''Just In Time''.
[C]The train to Sligo [F]moves too slow
As it [C]brings her from the school below
She wants to be home faster than
The train to Sligo [G]ever can
She [C]wonders where the passing time goes
Creeping by her window; my oh my
It’s getting [F]longer than
It ever has be[C]fore.
[C]Eyes white as silver dollars
I Can’t think why but she’s a scholar
[Bb]Hold on it seems so long to learn
What’s right from [G]what is wrong
[C]School books and fancy collars
I might not care to be a scholar
[Bb]‘Hold on’, her daddy tells her
[G]‘Learn to sing your [C]song’.
[C]The train from Sligo moves too fast
Holidays are gone at last
Winter days are [F]here again
Please [C]promise me you’ll [G]write me then
It’s [C]two long weeks till I get home
I can’t help feeling so alone
If someone doesn’t [F]write me soon
I’ll [G]simply fade a[C]way
Feet Of A Dancer Lyrics And Chords. Chords used match the Maura O'Connell version on the
''Just In Time'' album.
Intro
D Bm D G A D Bm F#m D A
[A]I hope you find the [D]feet of a dancer, I hope you can [G]sing [Bm]in the [Em]rain
I hope you find [F#m]all the easy [Bm]answers [A]to your [G]pain[A]
It won't be [D]easy, but [Bm]what can I say
[D]There will be [G]trouble [A]on the [D]way[G]
And a[D]round every corner, there'll be [Bm]terror and tears
But [D]always re[G]member [A]that we're [D]here.
[A]I hope you find the [D]feet of a dancer, I hope you can [G]sing [Bm]in the [Em]rain
I hope you find [F#m]all the easy [Bm]answers [A]to your [G]pain[A]
I hope you find [D]love and affection, [Bm]someone who [Em]cares
I hope you find [F#m]all the [Bm]right direction [A]every[G]where.[A]
Every [D]where
Chorus
A [D]shoulder to cry on, when[Bm]ever you're low
You know you [A]can [G]rely on [A]us, you[D] know
'[G]Cause there's [A]nothing too [D]crazy, and there's [Bm]nothing too dear
But [D]always re[G]mem[D]ber [A]that we're [D]here.
[D]I hope you find the feet [A]of a [D]dancer, I hope you can [G]sing in the [Em]rain
I hope you find [F#m]all the easy [Bm]answers [A]to your [G]pain[A]
I hope you find [D]love and affection, [Bm]someone who [Em]cares
I hope you find [F#m]all the [Bm]right direction [A]every[G]where.[A]
Every [D]where
Chorus
Bridge:
[F#m]Even when the rain comes [Bm]falling down
You [D]know it's falling [Em]down on [A]yo[Em]u
''Just In Time'' album.
Intro
D Bm D G A D Bm F#m D A
[A]I hope you find the [D]feet of a dancer, I hope you can [G]sing [Bm]in the [Em]rain
I hope you find [F#m]all the easy [Bm]answers [A]to your [G]pain[A]
It won't be [D]easy, but [Bm]what can I say
[D]There will be [G]trouble [A]on the [D]way[G]
And a[D]round every corner, there'll be [Bm]terror and tears
But [D]always re[G]member [A]that we're [D]here.
[A]I hope you find the [D]feet of a dancer, I hope you can [G]sing [Bm]in the [Em]rain
I hope you find [F#m]all the easy [Bm]answers [A]to your [G]pain[A]
I hope you find [D]love and affection, [Bm]someone who [Em]cares
I hope you find [F#m]all the [Bm]right direction [A]every[G]where.[A]
Every [D]where
Chorus
A [D]shoulder to cry on, when[Bm]ever you're low
You know you [A]can [G]rely on [A]us, you[D] know
'[G]Cause there's [A]nothing too [D]crazy, and there's [Bm]nothing too dear
But [D]always re[G]mem[D]ber [A]that we're [D]here.
[D]I hope you find the feet [A]of a [D]dancer, I hope you can [G]sing in the [Em]rain
I hope you find [F#m]all the easy [Bm]answers [A]to your [G]pain[A]
I hope you find [D]love and affection, [Bm]someone who [Em]cares
I hope you find [F#m]all the [Bm]right direction [A]every[G]where.[A]
Every [D]where
Chorus
Bridge:
[F#m]Even when the rain comes [Bm]falling down
You [D]know it's falling [Em]down on [A]yo[Em]u
Maura O'Connell songs
Lyrics With No Chords
I hope you find the feet of a dancer, I hope you can sing in the rain
I hope you find all the easy answers to your pain
It won't be easy, but what can I say
There will be trouble on the way
And around every corner, there'll be terror and tears
But always remember that we're here.
I hope you find the feet of a dancer, I hope you can sing in the rain
I hope you find all the easy answers to your pain
I hope you find love and affection, someone who cares
I hope you find all the right direction everywhere.
Every where
Chorus
A shoulder to cry on, whenever you're low
You know you can rely on us, you know
'Cause there's nothing too crazy, and there's nothing too dear
But always remember that we're here.
I hope you find the feet of a dancer, I hope you can sing in the rain
I hope you find all the easy answers to your pain
I hope you find love and affection, someone who cares
I hope you find all the right direction everywhere.
Every where
Chorus
Bridge:
Even when the rain comes falling down
You know it's falling down on you
I hope you find the feet of a dancer, I hope you can sing in the rain
I hope you find all the easy answers to your pain
It won't be easy, but what can I say
There will be trouble on the way
And around every corner, there'll be terror and tears
But always remember that we're here.
I hope you find the feet of a dancer, I hope you can sing in the rain
I hope you find all the easy answers to your pain
I hope you find love and affection, someone who cares
I hope you find all the right direction everywhere.
Every where
Chorus
A shoulder to cry on, whenever you're low
You know you can rely on us, you know
'Cause there's nothing too crazy, and there's nothing too dear
But always remember that we're here.
I hope you find the feet of a dancer, I hope you can sing in the rain
I hope you find all the easy answers to your pain
I hope you find love and affection, someone who cares
I hope you find all the right direction everywhere.
Every where
Chorus
Bridge:
Even when the rain comes falling down
You know it's falling down on you
If You Love Me Lyrics And Chords
[E]If the sun should [Ab]tumble from the [C#m]sky,
[B]If the [A]sea should suddenly run [B]dry,
If you [E]love me, really [A]love me,
Make it [E]happen, I won't [F#m]care[B].
If it [E]seems that [Ab]everything is [C#m]lost,
I [B]shall [A]smile and never count the [B]cost,
If [B]you [E]love me, reall [A]love me,
Then what[E]ever [C#m]happens, [F#m]I [B]won't [A]care[E].
Shall I [Ab]catch a falling [C#m]star,
Will I [Ab]bring it where you [C#m]are,
[E]If you [A]want me to, I [Ab]will,
you can [F#m]set me [B]any [E]task
I'll do [Ab]any thing you [C#m]ask
[E]If you'll [F#m]only [A]love [F#m]me sti[E]ll.
[B]When at [E]last our [Ab]life on earth is [C#m]through,
I [B]shall [A]share eternity with [B]you,
If you [E]love me, truly [A]love me,
Then what[E]ever [C#m]happens, [F#m]I [B]won't [E]care[Ab]
C#m B A B C#m E A E C#m B F#m B.
(instrumental)
[E]Shall I [Ab]catch a falling [C#m]star
Shall I [Ab]bring it where you [C#m]are[E]
If you [A]want me to [Ab]I will
Lyrics Without The Chords
If the sun should tumble from the sky,
If the sea should suddenly run dry,
If you love me, really love me,
Make it happen, I won't care.
If it seems that everything is lost,
I shall smile and never count the cost,
If you love me, reall love me,
Then whatever happens, I won't care.
Shall I catch a falling star,
Will I bring it where you are,
If you want me to, I will,
you can set me any task
I'll do any thing you ask
If you'll only love me still.
When at last our life on earth is through,
I shall share eternity with you,
If you love me, truly love me,
Then whatever happens, I won't care
(instrumental)
Shall I catch a falling star
Shall I bring it where you are
If you want me to I will
Summerfly Sheet Music With Piano Chords
