Top Of The World Tin Whistle Sheet Music
Top of the world beginner easy piano notes now included along with the beginner violin sheet music showing where to place your fingers on the strings. This song is by The Carpenters. Watch for the half blocked note on 'a' in the word creation in the third line. That high f is a natural f and not sharp. I think this is the first time I used a bit of sheet music that had this half blocked whole, I usually try to keep things as easy as possible but this has to be played half covered. It's not too difficult, I tried it myself, and as there are three e notes before the f you're fingers are already in the right place to half cover the f.
The song 'Top Of The World' is a timeless classic that has resonated with audiences for decades. Written by John Bettis and Richard Carpenter, and performed by the iconic sibling duo, The Carpenters, this song has become an anthem for achieving success and reaching the pinnacle of one's dreams. With its uplifting lyrics and captivating melody, 'Top Of The World' has stood the test of time and continues to inspire listeners of all ages.
The song was first released in 1973 as part of The Carpenters' album entitled 'A Song for You'. It quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks. It also topped the charts in multiple countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Its popularity and success solidified its place as one of the most beloved songs of all time.
The lyrics of 'Top Of The World' speak of a person who has achieved their dreams and is now on top of the world. It conveys a sense of joy, triumph, and fulfillment that comes with reaching the pinnacle of success. The opening lines, 'Such a feeling's coming over me / There is wonder in most everything I see', immediately sets the tone for the song. It evokes a sense of wonder and awe, as if the person is seeing the world in a whole new light from their elevated position.
The chorus of the song, 'I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation / And the only explanation I can find / Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around / Your love's put me at the top of the world', is particularly powerful. It highlights the idea that true success and happiness is not just about material possessions or accomplishments, but also about the love and support of someone special. This message resonates with listeners and adds depth and meaning to the song.
One of the reasons why 'Top Of The World' has stood the test of time is its universal message. It is a song that can be interpreted in many different ways and can hold different meanings for different people. For some, it may represent achieving their career goals, while for others, it may symbolize finding love or overcoming personal challenges. The song's versatility and relatability have made it a timeless classic that continues to inspire and uplift listeners of all ages.
Another aspect that makes 'Top Of The World' a standout song is its beautiful melody. The combination of Karen Carpenter's smooth, soothing vocals and Richard Carpenter's skillful arrangement creates a melodic masterpiece that instantly captures the listener's attention. The song's melody perfectly complements its uplifting lyrics, creating a harmonious blend that is both pleasing to the ears and uplifting to the soul.
Furthermore, the success of 'Top Of The World' is also attributed to the talent and artistry of The Carpenters. Karen Carpenter's distinct and powerful vocals are often praised as one of the best in the music industry, and her brother Richard's musical arrangements are renowned for their intricate and melodic nature. The duo's chemistry and musical abilities shine through in this song, making it a standout in their discography.
In addition to its musical and lyrical brilliance, 'Top Of The World' also has a rich history and cultural significance. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Shonen Knife, Lynn Anderson, and Lynn Hilary. In 1997, it was also featured in the award-winning movie 'Boogie Nights', further cementing its place in pop culture. The song has also been used in various advertisements, TV shows, and movies, making it a timeless and recognizable tune for generations to come.
In conclusion, 'Top Of The World' is not just a song, but a timeless masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Its universal message of achieving success and finding love has resonated with audiences for decades, making it a beloved anthem for many. The combination of its uplifting lyrics, beautiful melody, and the talent of The Carpenters has solidified its place as one of the greatest songs of all time. As we continue to reach for our dreams and strive for success, 'Top Of The World' will continue to be a source of inspiration and hope for generations to come.
The song was first released in 1973 as part of The Carpenters' album entitled 'A Song for You'. It quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks. It also topped the charts in multiple countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Its popularity and success solidified its place as one of the most beloved songs of all time.
The lyrics of 'Top Of The World' speak of a person who has achieved their dreams and is now on top of the world. It conveys a sense of joy, triumph, and fulfillment that comes with reaching the pinnacle of success. The opening lines, 'Such a feeling's coming over me / There is wonder in most everything I see', immediately sets the tone for the song. It evokes a sense of wonder and awe, as if the person is seeing the world in a whole new light from their elevated position.
The chorus of the song, 'I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation / And the only explanation I can find / Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around / Your love's put me at the top of the world', is particularly powerful. It highlights the idea that true success and happiness is not just about material possessions or accomplishments, but also about the love and support of someone special. This message resonates with listeners and adds depth and meaning to the song.
One of the reasons why 'Top Of The World' has stood the test of time is its universal message. It is a song that can be interpreted in many different ways and can hold different meanings for different people. For some, it may represent achieving their career goals, while for others, it may symbolize finding love or overcoming personal challenges. The song's versatility and relatability have made it a timeless classic that continues to inspire and uplift listeners of all ages.
Another aspect that makes 'Top Of The World' a standout song is its beautiful melody. The combination of Karen Carpenter's smooth, soothing vocals and Richard Carpenter's skillful arrangement creates a melodic masterpiece that instantly captures the listener's attention. The song's melody perfectly complements its uplifting lyrics, creating a harmonious blend that is both pleasing to the ears and uplifting to the soul.
Furthermore, the success of 'Top Of The World' is also attributed to the talent and artistry of The Carpenters. Karen Carpenter's distinct and powerful vocals are often praised as one of the best in the music industry, and her brother Richard's musical arrangements are renowned for their intricate and melodic nature. The duo's chemistry and musical abilities shine through in this song, making it a standout in their discography.
In addition to its musical and lyrical brilliance, 'Top Of The World' also has a rich history and cultural significance. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Shonen Knife, Lynn Anderson, and Lynn Hilary. In 1997, it was also featured in the award-winning movie 'Boogie Nights', further cementing its place in pop culture. The song has also been used in various advertisements, TV shows, and movies, making it a timeless and recognizable tune for generations to come.
In conclusion, 'Top Of The World' is not just a song, but a timeless masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Its universal message of achieving success and finding love has resonated with audiences for decades, making it a beloved anthem for many. The combination of its uplifting lyrics, beautiful melody, and the talent of The Carpenters has solidified its place as one of the greatest songs of all time. As we continue to reach for our dreams and strive for success, 'Top Of The World' will continue to be a source of inspiration and hope for generations to come.
Top of the world sheet music by The Carpenters in G Major for the D tin whistle key.
Top of the world beginner piano notes
Top of the world easy letter notes version by The Carpenters
The Carpenters song Top Of The World
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Top of the world sheet music notes in solfege in G Major
Interview with The Carpenters.
well Karen and Richard that's the first we've heard from you in three years it's the first time you've sung together live now in five years why where have you been what's been happening well um we decided to uh take a small vacation take some time off a small but it's been a huge vacation i mean the fans actually want to know where you've been i mean what happened oh well we took a little over a year off because the last album before made in America was Christmas portrait which came out uh 78 and 78 last part yes but as we're saying you haven't actually sung together live for five years well not in this country but in the united
states right but it did seem that there was something of a rift around about 75 I think you you were ill weren't you karen I mean what happened that was 75. I was just pooped when you've been on the road uh for all those years without stopping there were rumors there that you were suffering from from the slimmers disease from anorexia nervosa is that right no I was just pooped but you did tire it out you went down to about six staring in weight I think didn't you I have no idea what six stone and weight is uh and sixty six months it's very difficult
to work out think about eighty-four pounds no something like that no no but where you where you at all estranged during that time you too I mean did you actually were you i mean people would quite understand were you bored with working together I mean you've been together for nine years oh no not at all no the thing is uh with the breakneck schedule we were keeping uh it started to tire us out after a while and to me you have to be up and really want to go into the studio and because if you start to get tired it shows in your music sure so really the
the uh the longest period we did take off was was that a little over a year yeah tremendous strain obviously you had a very peculiar um young adulthood as it were i mean you were about 18 or 19 when you you hit stardom right I think you were only 19 Karen right then you had nine years of this tremendous strain i mean it must have must have taken its toll yes it did that's why I was pooped you know what happens to everybody so what now i mean are there any new resolutions are you going to handle it differently now well we have been yeah we're not going to to uh
do as many let's get a question it's just that we've talked about this years ago i mean this is six years now I don't really feel we should be talking about the weight loss maybe it's better to take a pass on the whole thing it's it's really now it's a long time ago you know and you're getting married and a bit of that okay fine 1 o'clock 30 seconds now we have to pretend all that didn't happen yeah now you've got to smile I feel terrific and be nice and pretend it all didn't
happen okay otherwise they'll think well Richard and Karen this um it's three years since you've made an album it's it's apparently five years since you've actually sung live together why where have you been what happened well what we did was to take a year off of in 1979 to kick back and recharge our batteries because we really kept quite a break neck pace going for all those years yeah since since close I mean you were on the road practically the whole time weren't you yes we uh we're keeping a schedule of almost nine months oh god of the year what happened
I saw a flash what happened huh we'll do the same again here we go again well Karen and Richard it's um it's three years since we've heard you singing together i think on an album five years since you've sung together live what's happened i mean where have you been well um like you said it has been five years since we've been here but we continued to work in the united states until 79 which we took off yeah but there was a great there's been a great falling off i mean you you first hit the top I
think in about 1969 and then also eight years of constantly on the road and all these tours and then all of a sudden nothing i mean why we just wanted to take a rest because uh when you work that steadily for eight and a half years it uh it wears you down yeah you know and recording see everything that we've we've enjoyed has stemmed from the records right and you have to really feel up and and want to make a record because it's an enjoyable thing so you're telling us it's not all glamour out there is it it's pretty it's a lot of hard work but there's a lot of glamour too but it must have meant that that you had very well you did have very
strange um young adulthoods as it were I think you Karen were were 18 or 19 when they first hit the big time i mean they just you sacrificed your personal life really didn't you well when it happened we you don't think of it that way after you've lived and experienced uh all those years you think what happened you know because you you really are surrounded by uh certain people and you don't really get a chance to to meet people quite I mean did you ever
have boyfriends and girlfriends during all that time it must be difficult to have a steady relationship i think it was more difficult for Karen really yeah because I was the only girl on the road with uh 28 guys some people would think that's very nice well I mean it was you know but I wasn't personally involved with anybody in the group what did you think both of you about about the image that you had i mean this sort of goody-goody image i mean for some reason it seemed to be implied that it was a crime to be middle of the road I mean yeah I know uh we didn't think it was a crime no
we enjoy you know well at first of course we were young and weren't expecting we really weren't thinking about it yeah like that and it hurts your feelings you know but after a while you uh you grow out of that and uh realize that people are entitled to their opinion so there's no change of image this time around but there is one change which is that you have a ring on your finger okay yes I do well tell me about it well um when we took a rest I met my husband that's what happens when you take a rest um I met Tom in 79 and uh
we were married uh four months or five months later so now now you're looking for a wife for Richard is that right yes are you looking for a wife with Richard oh I've always got my eyes open yeah smashing well thank you both very much good luck with
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Richard Carpenter are with us this morning good morning morning morning I haven't seen you two in a while you you really did you took some time off what have you been doing well like you said we did decide to take some time cuz going well we've really been going in quite a pace for almost eight years and
then the recording and straight out from recording on to a tour and then TV shows and all the different things and there really wasn't a great deal of time back right because it takes us doing the many things we do for an album and all the overdubbing of all the vocals and mixing and everything else it takes months to
do an album you really don't change I mean don't come out with the punk sound another thing you know what we do is a really a traditional type American either soft rock or pop or whatever you want to label it but it's not a sound that ever really was that trendy and some different things will come and go
and that kind of music will that we do will always be right made in America I mean it's still your sound right there's not a big big difference between three years ago not really it's a new and updated luckily you can tell our sound and that's one of the reasons thank goodness
for the longevity it's called made in America that's not very appropriate you have been known as the squeaky clean brother and sister right you react to that I mean is that really what you like that's the way we are it is when I treated their work we're clean yeah I mean to me there's nothing wrong with
that at all see that that's always been you know and it it's kind of ironic because it's not only ourselves but like Olivia you know she's also been named the white bread queen and you know it used to bother us you know I wanted her to talk about it but there is absolutely nothing wrong
with being a you know a straight ahead of it marriage Ellen you got married to that American in holes arrogant image people yeah we that's why you're now how will that affect how much time you wanted to vote to this relationship and to being out on the road is that going to affect
it I've been gone for hours and I don't really think so because we both agreed to kind of cut down and do things more sensibly before when we got started and through the whole time widget up with it kept going because they really didn't want to do anything else you know we had no other interest we you know how work
was our life you know it that's really what it was and with the three years off we started to develop other things what do you see for yourself do you want to do anything separately or do you or is it a nice relationship you always had a nice relationship and and really the the career takes up just about all the time
that we want to spend on our work between the recording and then of course constant to marry and all that again that's a good chunk of the year each year yeah I think the there's a way to still be together and still work separately because we each have our own areas I would like to do a movie I'd
like to do a music really yeah I've always wanted to do that I'm crazy for musical so you're looking for that right now actively we're looking for something out there available but Richards in his area I think it would be wonderful for him to score a film is that something you'd like to do I'd like to do it it's
not at the top of my list though you could score like them okay we're not get one job back to you good luck on the new album where you're working on even another one now I feel like a variety
well Karen and Richard that's the first we've heard from you in three years it's the first time you've sung together live now in five years why where have you been what's been happening well um we decided to uh take a small vacation take some time off a small but it's been a huge vacation i mean the fans actually want to know where you've been i mean what happened oh well we took a little over a year off because the last album before made in America was Christmas portrait which came out uh 78 and 78 last part yes but as we're saying you haven't actually sung together live for five years well not in this country but in the united
states right but it did seem that there was something of a rift around about 75 I think you you were ill weren't you karen I mean what happened that was 75. I was just pooped when you've been on the road uh for all those years without stopping there were rumors there that you were suffering from from the slimmers disease from anorexia nervosa is that right no I was just pooped but you did tire it out you went down to about six staring in weight I think didn't you I have no idea what six stone and weight is uh and sixty six months it's very difficult
to work out think about eighty-four pounds no something like that no no but where you where you at all estranged during that time you too I mean did you actually were you i mean people would quite understand were you bored with working together I mean you've been together for nine years oh no not at all no the thing is uh with the breakneck schedule we were keeping uh it started to tire us out after a while and to me you have to be up and really want to go into the studio and because if you start to get tired it shows in your music sure so really the
the uh the longest period we did take off was was that a little over a year yeah tremendous strain obviously you had a very peculiar um young adulthood as it were i mean you were about 18 or 19 when you you hit stardom right I think you were only 19 Karen right then you had nine years of this tremendous strain i mean it must have must have taken its toll yes it did that's why I was pooped you know what happens to everybody so what now i mean are there any new resolutions are you going to handle it differently now well we have been yeah we're not going to to uh
do as many let's get a question it's just that we've talked about this years ago i mean this is six years now I don't really feel we should be talking about the weight loss maybe it's better to take a pass on the whole thing it's it's really now it's a long time ago you know and you're getting married and a bit of that okay fine 1 o'clock 30 seconds now we have to pretend all that didn't happen yeah now you've got to smile I feel terrific and be nice and pretend it all didn't
happen okay otherwise they'll think well Richard and Karen this um it's three years since you've made an album it's it's apparently five years since you've actually sung live together why where have you been what happened well what we did was to take a year off of in 1979 to kick back and recharge our batteries because we really kept quite a break neck pace going for all those years yeah since since close I mean you were on the road practically the whole time weren't you yes we uh we're keeping a schedule of almost nine months oh god of the year what happened
I saw a flash what happened huh we'll do the same again here we go again well Karen and Richard it's um it's three years since we've heard you singing together i think on an album five years since you've sung together live what's happened i mean where have you been well um like you said it has been five years since we've been here but we continued to work in the united states until 79 which we took off yeah but there was a great there's been a great falling off i mean you you first hit the top I
think in about 1969 and then also eight years of constantly on the road and all these tours and then all of a sudden nothing i mean why we just wanted to take a rest because uh when you work that steadily for eight and a half years it uh it wears you down yeah you know and recording see everything that we've we've enjoyed has stemmed from the records right and you have to really feel up and and want to make a record because it's an enjoyable thing so you're telling us it's not all glamour out there is it it's pretty it's a lot of hard work but there's a lot of glamour too but it must have meant that that you had very well you did have very
strange um young adulthoods as it were I think you Karen were were 18 or 19 when they first hit the big time i mean they just you sacrificed your personal life really didn't you well when it happened we you don't think of it that way after you've lived and experienced uh all those years you think what happened you know because you you really are surrounded by uh certain people and you don't really get a chance to to meet people quite I mean did you ever
have boyfriends and girlfriends during all that time it must be difficult to have a steady relationship i think it was more difficult for Karen really yeah because I was the only girl on the road with uh 28 guys some people would think that's very nice well I mean it was you know but I wasn't personally involved with anybody in the group what did you think both of you about about the image that you had i mean this sort of goody-goody image i mean for some reason it seemed to be implied that it was a crime to be middle of the road I mean yeah I know uh we didn't think it was a crime no
we enjoy you know well at first of course we were young and weren't expecting we really weren't thinking about it yeah like that and it hurts your feelings you know but after a while you uh you grow out of that and uh realize that people are entitled to their opinion so there's no change of image this time around but there is one change which is that you have a ring on your finger okay yes I do well tell me about it well um when we took a rest I met my husband that's what happens when you take a rest um I met Tom in 79 and uh
we were married uh four months or five months later so now now you're looking for a wife for Richard is that right yes are you looking for a wife with Richard oh I've always got my eyes open yeah smashing well thank you both very much good luck with
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Richard Carpenter are with us this morning good morning morning morning I haven't seen you two in a while you you really did you took some time off what have you been doing well like you said we did decide to take some time cuz going well we've really been going in quite a pace for almost eight years and
then the recording and straight out from recording on to a tour and then TV shows and all the different things and there really wasn't a great deal of time back right because it takes us doing the many things we do for an album and all the overdubbing of all the vocals and mixing and everything else it takes months to
do an album you really don't change I mean don't come out with the punk sound another thing you know what we do is a really a traditional type American either soft rock or pop or whatever you want to label it but it's not a sound that ever really was that trendy and some different things will come and go
and that kind of music will that we do will always be right made in America I mean it's still your sound right there's not a big big difference between three years ago not really it's a new and updated luckily you can tell our sound and that's one of the reasons thank goodness
for the longevity it's called made in America that's not very appropriate you have been known as the squeaky clean brother and sister right you react to that I mean is that really what you like that's the way we are it is when I treated their work we're clean yeah I mean to me there's nothing wrong with
that at all see that that's always been you know and it it's kind of ironic because it's not only ourselves but like Olivia you know she's also been named the white bread queen and you know it used to bother us you know I wanted her to talk about it but there is absolutely nothing wrong
with being a you know a straight ahead of it marriage Ellen you got married to that American in holes arrogant image people yeah we that's why you're now how will that affect how much time you wanted to vote to this relationship and to being out on the road is that going to affect
it I've been gone for hours and I don't really think so because we both agreed to kind of cut down and do things more sensibly before when we got started and through the whole time widget up with it kept going because they really didn't want to do anything else you know we had no other interest we you know how work
was our life you know it that's really what it was and with the three years off we started to develop other things what do you see for yourself do you want to do anything separately or do you or is it a nice relationship you always had a nice relationship and and really the the career takes up just about all the time
that we want to spend on our work between the recording and then of course constant to marry and all that again that's a good chunk of the year each year yeah I think the there's a way to still be together and still work separately because we each have our own areas I would like to do a movie I'd
like to do a music really yeah I've always wanted to do that I'm crazy for musical so you're looking for that right now actively we're looking for something out there available but Richards in his area I think it would be wonderful for him to score a film is that something you'd like to do I'd like to do it it's
not at the top of my list though you could score like them okay we're not get one job back to you good luck on the new album where you're working on even another one now I feel like a variety
