Only Our Rivers Run Free sheet music
And tin whistle notes plus banjo / mandolin tab. The piano / keyboard melody letter notes for right hand are included.. recorded by The Wolfe Tones and Christy Moore. Written by Michael McConnell. Only our rivers run free Do Re Mi solfege sheet music notes in G Major now included. The youtube video is by Jean-Baptiste Meynard and the notes he's playing mostly match the one's I have given. The lyrics and chords of Only Our Rivers Run Free . In Ireland this song would be regarded by some people as being a '' rebel song '' , and yet there's no mention of Ireland or fighting or any kind of politics in it, in fact it could be about any country in the world.
Song Meaning.
"Only Our Rivers Run Free" is a powerful Irish ballad written by Mickey MacConnell in the 1960s. The song became a poignant anthem during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, capturing the pain of political oppression, the yearning for freedom, and the resilience of Irish identity.
Meaning and Themes:
Oppression and Injustice:
The song reflects the sorrow and loss associated with British rule and the division of Ireland. It describes a land where freedom is restricted, and only the natural elements—like rivers—remain untouched by political constraints.
“When apples still grow in November, / When blossoms still bloom from each tree, / When leaves are still green in December, / It’s then that our land will be free.”
This imagery highlights a yearning for an ideal world where freedom is as natural as the changing of the seasons.
Loss of Identity:
The song also expresses the loss of cultural and national identity. The narrator reflects on a once-thriving homeland that has been marred by historical conflict and division.
Hope and Resilience:
Despite the sorrow, the song holds a quiet hope that freedom will one day return. The title suggests that while people may be oppressed, nature (symbolized by the rivers) remains a symbol of liberty and unyielding spirit.
Cultural and Political Context:
The Troubles: Written during the early years of the Northern Ireland conflict, the song resonated deeply with Irish nationalists and those advocating for Irish reunification and freedom.
National Pride: The song became popular across both nationalist and general Irish audiences due to its evocative portrayal of Irish history and struggles.
Legacy:
"Only Our Rivers Run Free" is often performed at political rallies, commemorations, and concerts. It has been covered by many Irish artists, including The Wolfe Tones, further cementing its status as a significant ballad of Irish resistance and hope.
"Only Our Rivers Run Free" is a powerful Irish ballad written by Mickey MacConnell in the 1960s. The song became a poignant anthem during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, capturing the pain of political oppression, the yearning for freedom, and the resilience of Irish identity.
Meaning and Themes:
Oppression and Injustice:
The song reflects the sorrow and loss associated with British rule and the division of Ireland. It describes a land where freedom is restricted, and only the natural elements—like rivers—remain untouched by political constraints.
“When apples still grow in November, / When blossoms still bloom from each tree, / When leaves are still green in December, / It’s then that our land will be free.”
This imagery highlights a yearning for an ideal world where freedom is as natural as the changing of the seasons.
Loss of Identity:
The song also expresses the loss of cultural and national identity. The narrator reflects on a once-thriving homeland that has been marred by historical conflict and division.
Hope and Resilience:
Despite the sorrow, the song holds a quiet hope that freedom will one day return. The title suggests that while people may be oppressed, nature (symbolized by the rivers) remains a symbol of liberty and unyielding spirit.
Cultural and Political Context:
The Troubles: Written during the early years of the Northern Ireland conflict, the song resonated deeply with Irish nationalists and those advocating for Irish reunification and freedom.
National Pride: The song became popular across both nationalist and general Irish audiences due to its evocative portrayal of Irish history and struggles.
Legacy:
"Only Our Rivers Run Free" is often performed at political rallies, commemorations, and concerts. It has been covered by many Irish artists, including The Wolfe Tones, further cementing its status as a significant ballad of Irish resistance and hope.
Only Our Rivers Run Free sheet music by Michael McConnell
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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
Only Our Rivers Run Free sheet music for the tin whistle
Only Our Rivers Run Free sheet music with letter notes
The above sheet music is what I'm playing on the piano keyboard and below are the basic letter notes.
Only our rivers run free Do Re Mi solfege sheet music notes in G Major
Sheet music for key of A Major Only Our Rivers Run Free
