“Auld Lang Syne” (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːl(d) lɑŋˈsəin]: note “s” rather than “z”). It is a Scots-language poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of aContinue readingAuld Lang Syne
“Early Morning Rain”
“Early Morning Rain,” sometimes styled as “Early Mornin’ Rain,” is a song written, composed, and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. The song appears on his 1966 debut album Lightfoot!Continue reading“Early Morning Rain”
“Baby Face”
“Baby Face” is a popular song. The music was written by Harry Akst, with lyrics by Benny Davis, and the song was published in 1926. That same year, Jan GarberContinue reading“Baby Face”
All of Me
“All of Me” is a popular song and jazz standard written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons in 1931. Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons wrote the words and music ofContinue readingAll of Me
Go Tell It on the Mountain
“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is an African-American spiritual song, compiled by John Wesley Work Jr., dating back to at least 1865, that has been sung and recorded byContinue readingGo Tell It on the Mountain
Mary, Did You Know?
“Mary, Did You Know?” is a Christmas song addressing Mary, mother of Jesus, with lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991, bothContinue readingMary, Did You Know?
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (or simply “Joy”) is the most common English title of a piece of music derived from a chorale setting of the cantata Herz und MundContinue readingJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Silent Night
Note : This song was originally composed for guitar accompaniment. I have attempted to perform with guitar (bear with me). “Silent Night”. (German: “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht”) is a popularContinue readingSilent Night
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen is an English traditional Christmas carol. It is also known as Tidings of Comfort and Joy, and by variant incipits as Come All You WorthyContinue readingGod Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” is an 1849 poem and Christmas carol written by Edmund Sears, pastor of the Unitarian Church in Wayland, Massachusetts. In 1850, Sears’ lyrics wereContinue readingIt Came Upon the Midnight Clear