The Wheels Go Round And Round Song Lyrics By Johnny McEvoy
The guitar chords are by Bob Sharpe and are set in the key that Bob sings the song in and not the way Johnny McEvoy [ SONGS ] sings it. The sheet music and the mandolin tab in D Major are included. Words and music written by singer songwriter Johnny McEvoy.
The Lyrics
I dreamed I saw my father stand by the garden door,
Where I seen him standing so many years before.
He said hor are you feeling son ?, I hope your feeling well
I said well things are not so bad, sometimes it's hard to tell.
I dreamed I say him once again, there was silver in his hair,
He said, do you remember the views we used to share ?,
But time was calling I had to go and close the door behind,
I got no time to say goodbye, hope you didn't mind.
Chorus
And the wheels go round, round and round,
The sun comes up the moon goes down and the wheels go round.
I dreamed I say my mother, though I knew she wasn't there,
The yellow roses in her hands and sunlight in her hair,
She spoke so soft so gently, I scarcely heard a sound,
She said be sure to mind your head, there's bad flu going 'round.
I dreamed I say her one last time she seemed so far away,
I knew that there were many things unsaid that I should say
The time for words was over now and she faded from my sight,
And the scent of yellow roses lingered with me through the night.
Chorus
And the wheels go round, round and round,
The sun comes up the moon goes down and the wheels go round.
But these are only images and echos of the past
And dreams and fragile memories are never meant to last
Take the best of what you get and what tomorrow sends
And hope that in the long run, things will work out in the end.
Chorus
And the wheels go round, round and round,
The sun comes up the moon goes down and the wheels go round.
I dreamed I saw my father stand by the garden door,
Where I seen him standing so many years before.
He said hor are you feeling son ?, I hope your feeling well
I said well things are not so bad, sometimes it's hard to tell.
I dreamed I say him once again, there was silver in his hair,
He said, do you remember the views we used to share ?,
But time was calling I had to go and close the door behind,
I got no time to say goodbye, hope you didn't mind.
Chorus
And the wheels go round, round and round,
The sun comes up the moon goes down and the wheels go round.
I dreamed I say my mother, though I knew she wasn't there,
The yellow roses in her hands and sunlight in her hair,
She spoke so soft so gently, I scarcely heard a sound,
She said be sure to mind your head, there's bad flu going 'round.
I dreamed I say her one last time she seemed so far away,
I knew that there were many things unsaid that I should say
The time for words was over now and she faded from my sight,
And the scent of yellow roses lingered with me through the night.
Chorus
And the wheels go round, round and round,
The sun comes up the moon goes down and the wheels go round.
But these are only images and echos of the past
And dreams and fragile memories are never meant to last
Take the best of what you get and what tomorrow sends
And hope that in the long run, things will work out in the end.
Chorus
And the wheels go round, round and round,
The sun comes up the moon goes down and the wheels go round.
WHEELS GO ROUND GUITAR CHORDS
I [G] dreamed I [C] saw my [G] father. Stand [D] by the garden [G] door,
Where I seen him standing so [C] many years be -[G]- fore.
He said how are you feeling son, I [C] hope your feeling [G] well
I said well things are [C] not so bad, Some-[D]-times it's hard to [G] tell.
I dreamed I [C] say him [G] once again, there was [D] silver in his [G] hair,
He said, do you remember the [C] beers we used to [G] share ,
But time was calling I had to go and [C] close the door be -[G]- hind,
I got no time to [C] say goodbye, [D] hope you didn't [G] mind.
Chorus
And the [C] wheels go [G] round, [D] round and [G] round,
The [C] sun comes [G] up the [C] moon goes [G] down And the [D] wheels go [G] round.
I [G] dreamed I [C] saw my [G] father. Stand [D] by the garden [G] door,
Where I seen him standing so [C] many years be -[G]- fore.
He said how are you feeling son, I [C] hope your feeling [G] well
I said well things are [C] not so bad, Some-[D]-times it's hard to [G] tell.
I dreamed I [C] say him [G] once again, there was [D] silver in his [G] hair,
He said, do you remember the [C] beers we used to [G] share ,
But time was calling I had to go and [C] close the door be -[G]- hind,
I got no time to [C] say goodbye, [D] hope you didn't [G] mind.
Chorus
And the [C] wheels go [G] round, [D] round and [G] round,
The [C] sun comes [G] up the [C] moon goes [G] down And the [D] wheels go [G] round.
The wheels go 'round Johnny McEvoy sheet music in the key of D Major
Johnny McEvoy mandolin tab the wheels go 'round in D
The above list of sheet music / tin whistle notes are in
The Johnny McEvoy ebook of songs at the bottom of this page.
The Johnny McEvoy ebook of songs at the bottom of this page.
"The Wheels Go Round" by Johnny is a deeply personal and poignant song that reflects on the passing of time, the power of memory, and the cyclical nature of life.
The Dream-like Narrative: The song is structured around a series of dreams in which the narrator revisits his parents. This dream setting creates a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, allowing him to connect with them even though they are no longer physically present.
Remembering His Father: The first part of the song focuses on the narrator's father. He's described in a familiar, comforting setting: standing by the garden door. The details are simple and powerful, evoking a clear image. The conversation they have is a mix of everyday pleasantries ("How are you feeling, son?") and a deeper reflection on the past ("Do you remember the views we used to share?"). The father's line, "Time was calling I had to go," is a gentle and accepting way of describing his own passing, which the narrator acknowledges with a sense of lingering regret ("I got no time to say goodbye, hope you didn't mind").
Remembering His Mother: The second part of the song shifts to the mother. The imagery here is especially vivid, with "yellow roses in her hands and sunlight in her hair." This paints a picture of warmth and beauty. Her words are soft and gentle, offering a simple, caring piece of advice about a "bad flu going 'round." This detail grounds the dream in the mundane, everyday concerns that a mother would have for her child, making the memory all the more real and touching. The lingering scent of the roses after she fades from sight is a beautiful metaphor for how her memory remains with him.
The Chorus - "The Wheels Go Round": This recurring chorus is the song's central message. It represents the relentless and unchanging cycle of life and death, day and night. "The sun comes up, the moon goes down" is a simple, universal truth that underscores the idea that life continues on, regardless of personal loss. The "wheels" can be seen as the wheels of a cart, a train, or even the circular motion of time itself, always turning, always moving forward.
The Final Verse - The Lesson: The final stanza of the song moves beyond the specific memories to a more universal, philosophical conclusion. The narrator acknowledges that these vivid dreams are just "images and echos of the past" and that "dreams and fragile memories are never meant to last." This is a profound statement, suggesting that clinging to the past can be a form of stagnation. The final lines offer a piece of wisdom: to "Take the best of what you get and what tomorrow sends," and to have hope for the future. It's a message of acceptance, resilience, and finding peace with the way things are.
The Dream-like Narrative: The song is structured around a series of dreams in which the narrator revisits his parents. This dream setting creates a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, allowing him to connect with them even though they are no longer physically present.
Remembering His Father: The first part of the song focuses on the narrator's father. He's described in a familiar, comforting setting: standing by the garden door. The details are simple and powerful, evoking a clear image. The conversation they have is a mix of everyday pleasantries ("How are you feeling, son?") and a deeper reflection on the past ("Do you remember the views we used to share?"). The father's line, "Time was calling I had to go," is a gentle and accepting way of describing his own passing, which the narrator acknowledges with a sense of lingering regret ("I got no time to say goodbye, hope you didn't mind").
Remembering His Mother: The second part of the song shifts to the mother. The imagery here is especially vivid, with "yellow roses in her hands and sunlight in her hair." This paints a picture of warmth and beauty. Her words are soft and gentle, offering a simple, caring piece of advice about a "bad flu going 'round." This detail grounds the dream in the mundane, everyday concerns that a mother would have for her child, making the memory all the more real and touching. The lingering scent of the roses after she fades from sight is a beautiful metaphor for how her memory remains with him.
The Chorus - "The Wheels Go Round": This recurring chorus is the song's central message. It represents the relentless and unchanging cycle of life and death, day and night. "The sun comes up, the moon goes down" is a simple, universal truth that underscores the idea that life continues on, regardless of personal loss. The "wheels" can be seen as the wheels of a cart, a train, or even the circular motion of time itself, always turning, always moving forward.
The Final Verse - The Lesson: The final stanza of the song moves beyond the specific memories to a more universal, philosophical conclusion. The narrator acknowledges that these vivid dreams are just "images and echos of the past" and that "dreams and fragile memories are never meant to last." This is a profound statement, suggesting that clinging to the past can be a form of stagnation. The final lines offer a piece of wisdom: to "Take the best of what you get and what tomorrow sends," and to have hope for the future. It's a message of acceptance, resilience, and finding peace with the way things are.
