Silver Threads Among The Gold lyrics And Guitar Chords
The sheet music is included with tin whistle sheet music notes. written by Eben Rexford. An American folk song that made it's way to Ireland through the singing of Foster And Allen [ songs ]. written in 1870.Youtube video by Foster And Allen. The second version of the chords are the one's used by Foster And Allen. The song was also recorded by The Fureys, John McCormack, Tom Rouch, Slim Whitman, Bonnie Stewart, Bing Crosby, Louise Morrissy, Billy Vaughan and Pat Boone.Silver threads among the Gold easy sheet music version now included plus the fingerstyle guitar tab.
[G]Darlin' I am [D7]growin' [G]older mmm
Sil[D7]ver threads among the [G]gold
Shine upon my [D7]brow to[G]day mmm
[D7]Life is fading fast a[G]way
But, my darlin', you will be as you will be
Always young and fair to me
Yes, my darlin', you-ou will be-ee-ee
Always young and fair to me-ee
When your hair is silver whi-ite
And your cheeks' no longer bright
With the roses of the May-ay, mmm
I will kiss your lips and say-ay
Oh my darlin', you will be, you will be
Always young and fair to me...
Yes, my darlin', you-ou will be-ee-ee
Always young and fair to-oo me
Sil[D7]ver threads among the [G]gold
Shine upon my [D7]brow to[G]day mmm
[D7]Life is fading fast a[G]way
But, my darlin', you will be as you will be
Always young and fair to me
Yes, my darlin', you-ou will be-ee-ee
Always young and fair to me-ee
When your hair is silver whi-ite
And your cheeks' no longer bright
With the roses of the May-ay, mmm
I will kiss your lips and say-ay
Oh my darlin', you will be, you will be
Always young and fair to me...
Yes, my darlin', you-ou will be-ee-ee
Always young and fair to-oo me
Silver Threads Among the Gold” is one of the oldest and most sentimental waltzes in traditional Irish and American songbooks.
It’s gentle, emotional, and best played slowly with a tender touch.
Here’s your full setup in G Major, including:
✅ Strumming pattern (3/4 waltz)
✅ Fingerpicking tab for all verses
✅ Performance tips
🎼 Key: G Major
Time Signature: 3/4 (waltz)
Tempo: ~65–70 BPM
Think: “ONE – two – three, ONE – two – three”
Soft and steady — like a slow dance.
🎸 Strumming Pattern (3/4 Waltz Feel)
Pattern:
↓ ↓↑ ↓↑
1 2& 3&
Beat 1: Strong downstroke (bass note)
Beats 2–3: Gentle down-up on treble strings
Let it flow smoothly; avoid any sharp accents.
Optional Bass Alternation for fullness:
G → 6th → 4th string
D7 → 4th → 3rd string
That gives you the traditional “boom–chick–chick” sound.
🎵 Fingerpicking Pattern (for All Verses)
We’ll use a soft rolling arpeggio that fits perfectly with 3/4 time.
Pattern per measure:
Thumb (p) → Index (i) → Middle (m) → repeat
(Bass → G → B strings)
🎶 Fingerpicking Tab – All Verses
G D7 G
e|--------3-------------3-------|--------2-------------2-------|--------3-------------3-------|
B|------0---0---------0---0-----|------1---1---------1---1-----|------0---0---------0---0-----|
G|----0-------0-----0-------0---|----2-------2-----2-------2---|----0-------0-----0-------0---|
D|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|
A|----------------2--------------|-------------------------------|----------------2--------------|
E|-3------------------------------|-------------------------------|-3------------------------------|
Darlin' I am growin' older, mmm...
D7 G D7
e|--------2-------------2-------|--------3-------------3-------|--------2-------------2-------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----|------0---0---------0---0-----|------1---1---------1---1-----|
G|----2-------2-----2-------2---|----0-------0-----0-------0---|----2-------2-----2-------2---|
D|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|
A|-------------------------------|----------------2--------------|-------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------|-3------------------------------|-------------------------------|
Silver threads among the gold, shine upon my brow today, mmm...
D7 G
e|--------2-------------2-------|--------3-------------3-------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----|------0---0---------0---0-----|
G|----2-------2-----2-------2---|----0-------0-----0-------0---|
D|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|
A|-------------------------------|----------------2--------------|
E|-------------------------------|-3------------------------------|
Life is fading fast away.
It’s gentle, emotional, and best played slowly with a tender touch.
Here’s your full setup in G Major, including:
✅ Strumming pattern (3/4 waltz)
✅ Fingerpicking tab for all verses
✅ Performance tips
🎼 Key: G Major
Time Signature: 3/4 (waltz)
Tempo: ~65–70 BPM
Think: “ONE – two – three, ONE – two – three”
Soft and steady — like a slow dance.
🎸 Strumming Pattern (3/4 Waltz Feel)
Pattern:
↓ ↓↑ ↓↑
1 2& 3&
Beat 1: Strong downstroke (bass note)
Beats 2–3: Gentle down-up on treble strings
Let it flow smoothly; avoid any sharp accents.
Optional Bass Alternation for fullness:
G → 6th → 4th string
D7 → 4th → 3rd string
That gives you the traditional “boom–chick–chick” sound.
🎵 Fingerpicking Pattern (for All Verses)
We’ll use a soft rolling arpeggio that fits perfectly with 3/4 time.
Pattern per measure:
Thumb (p) → Index (i) → Middle (m) → repeat
(Bass → G → B strings)
🎶 Fingerpicking Tab – All Verses
G D7 G
e|--------3-------------3-------|--------2-------------2-------|--------3-------------3-------|
B|------0---0---------0---0-----|------1---1---------1---1-----|------0---0---------0---0-----|
G|----0-------0-----0-------0---|----2-------2-----2-------2---|----0-------0-----0-------0---|
D|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|
A|----------------2--------------|-------------------------------|----------------2--------------|
E|-3------------------------------|-------------------------------|-3------------------------------|
Darlin' I am growin' older, mmm...
D7 G D7
e|--------2-------------2-------|--------3-------------3-------|--------2-------------2-------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----|------0---0---------0---0-----|------1---1---------1---1-----|
G|----2-------2-----2-------2---|----0-------0-----0-------0---|----2-------2-----2-------2---|
D|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|
A|-------------------------------|----------------2--------------|-------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------|-3------------------------------|-------------------------------|
Silver threads among the gold, shine upon my brow today, mmm...
D7 G
e|--------2-------------2-------|--------3-------------3-------|
B|------1---1---------1---1-----|------0---0---------0---0-----|
G|----2-------2-----2-------2---|----0-------0-----0-------0---|
D|--0-----------0---------------|--0-----------0---------------|
A|-------------------------------|----------------2--------------|
E|-------------------------------|-3------------------------------|
Life is fading fast away.
Foster and Allen version of the chords
[G]Darlin' [D]I am growin' [G]older mmm
Sil[D]ver threads among the [G]gold
Shine u[D]pon my [brow to[G]day mmm
[D7]Life is fading fast a[G]way
[D]But, my darlin', you [G]will be as you will be
[A]Always young and fair [D]to me
[G]Yes, my [D]darlin', you-ou [G]will be-ee-ee
[D]Always young and fair [G]to me-ee
[G]When your [D]hair is silver [G]whi-ite
[D]And your cheeks' no longer [G]bright
With the [D]roses of the [G]May-ay, mmm
[D]I will kiss your lips and [G]say-ay
[G]Darlin' [D]I am growin' [G]older mmm
Sil[D]ver threads among the [G]gold
Shine u[D]pon my [brow to[G]day mmm
[D7]Life is fading fast a[G]way
[D]But, my darlin', you [G]will be as you will be
[A]Always young and fair [D]to me
[G]Yes, my [D]darlin', you-ou [G]will be-ee-ee
[D]Always young and fair [G]to me-ee
[G]When your [D]hair is silver [G]whi-ite
[D]And your cheeks' no longer [G]bright
With the [D]roses of the [G]May-ay, mmm
[D]I will kiss your lips and [G]say-ay
The link above takes you to my mandolin / tenor banjo ebook
Silver Threads Among The Gold Sheet Music Notes
Silver Threads guitar tab fingerstyle
