Key signature: Dmajor
Submitted on September 15th 2006 by Inimicus.
This tune has been added to 270 tunebooks.
Also known as The Lonely Boat, Lonesome Btman, Modena.
Recordings of a tune by this name:
X: 1
T: Lonesome Boatman, The
M: 4/4
L: 1/8
R: reel
K: Dmaj
fe f4 fg|fefB B3 A|Bc d4 dd|cBAF F4|F8|
fe f4 fg|fefB B3 A|Bc d4 de|d/c/B c4 F2|A2 B6|B8 :|
f2 ^g6|g8|e2 f6|f8|f2 ^g6|g8|
e2 f6|f6 ff|f/e/d/c/ d6|e/d/c/B/ c4 cB|BA F6|F8|
fe f4 fg|fefB B3 A|Bc d4 de|d/c/B c4 F2|A2 B6|B8|
Lonesome Boatman
I feel I've come close to the basic tune, but I would never claim to have captured the magic of the piece. This is but a pale imitation, but I hope you will find it useful. It helps me to appreciate how good some whistle players really are!
# Posted on September 15th 2006 by Inimicus
Timing
Hi Inimicus, nice to see the tune on here.
My memeory of it is pretty vague, but I think I can add to your transcription, just try ing to find tune at the mo to listen again, bak soon as.
Steve
# Posted on September 15th 2006 by Woodyboy
Not really a reel
Although you've transcribed this in 4/4, fair enough, I wouldn't think of this as a reel. It's an air, though not really a sean-nos one.
# Posted on September 18th 2006 by pgm3
Inimicus - your barlines are in the wrong places. I've tidied up the abc for you (I haven't changed any of the notes or time values - just the bar lines and a few ties). I suggest you cut and paste this in place of the abc you submitted (go to 'Edit Details'). The sheet music can't be changed, but the abc can.
X: 1
T: Lonesome Boatman, The
M: 4/4
L: 1/8
K: Dmaj
fe|f4-fgfe|fB4ABc|d4-ddcB|AF3-F4-|-F4-F2
fe|f4-fgfe|fB3-BABc|d4-ded/c/B| c4 F2A2|B8-|-B6 :|
:f2| ^g8-|-^g6e2|f8-|-f6f2|^g8-|-^g6e2|f8-|-f4-fff/e/d/c/|
d6 e/d/c/B/|c4-cBBA| F8-|-F6fe|f4-fgfe|fB4ABc|
d4-ded/c/B|c4F2A2| B8-|-B6||
# Posted on September 25th 2006 by CreadurMawnOrganig
Help!
this might sound stupid, but i used to be able to read tin-whistle chords years ago but dont remimber now so i am looking for an easier option to reading the lonesome boatman chords, i.e. the chords with the wee holes covered over if u know what i mean. only thing is i cant find it anywhere-can someone help me and possibly send an alternative to me on taramcali69@hotmail.com
i would be forever grateful as iv been wanting to learn this tune for ages!
thank you!!
tara
# Posted on May 22nd 2007 by tara-duck
Lonesome Boatman
Does anyone know what guitar chords accompany the lonesome boatman? The tune is posted on this site but I cant make head nor tail of the notes/chords .... also the guitar chords to accompany The Galway Shawl are needed. any help much appreciated ...
peace
# Posted on May 31st 2007 by longtail
Re: Lonesome Boatman
The chords I use (standard tuning) are Amin, Emin, C and D
I can email you my version if you like.
hope this helps.
# Posted on May 31st 2007 by session savage
Re: Lonesome Boatman
that would be great.
my email is paul_loughran@hotmail.com
thanks for your help
# Posted on May 31st 2007 by longtail
Re: Lonesome Boatman
No bother longtail. Just give me until tomorrow. I'll do it out thisevening and send it on then.
# Posted on May 31st 2007 by session savage
Lonesome Boatman Key Signature
Hi
This tune is not in D major, but the more melancholy B minor. Has the same scratches as D major.
I am really grateful to Inimicus for putting this tune on the net.
Cheers
# Posted on July 26th 2007 by Wahlenbergia
there's a fine recording here by Joe & Antoinette McKenna of 'the lonesome boat', doesn't seem to be the same tune though... anyone know what it is?
http://juneberry78s.com/sounds/ListenToIrishDance.htm
# Posted on September 3rd 2007 by Loughcurra
hello i am just wondering if any one can help me. i am finding it difficult reading the sheet music for the lonesome boatman, does anyone have an easier version. i would be very greatful.my email is daizi25@hotmail.com
Thanks so much
# Posted on September 11th 2007 by daizi
The definitive version
I'll get down to writing it this week and I'll post on all 3 reading notaion versions. Standard, ABC and the good old 0-6+ (D=6, G=3 etc)
about time I paid the tune back, it helped me pay my way busking in tough times and it paid at least 50 quid a night on grafton st back in the early 80's- that was money then.
Slán
# Posted on October 14th 2007 by Enigma
Hello B'aoibhinn liom an amhrán seo ach tá an scil chun notaí a leamh ón sheetmusic caillte agam. An bhfuil notaí simplí ag aon duine cosúil le DRM nó DEF don amhrán seo??? Is é seo l.l.t.6@hotmail.com. mo seoladh ríomhpost. Go raibh míle.
-Looking for simplified notes??
# Posted on April 30th 2008 by LLT
Lonesome Boatman - does it work on fiddle?
I've only ever heard this on pipes or whistle. I'm not convinced it works on fiddle? (maybe it's just my cr@p playing). Any views?
# Posted on July 17th 2008 by domnull
....on my original question, not on my c**p playing!
# Posted on July 17th 2008 by domnull
Lonesome boatman easy tinwhistle notes??
Finding the notes here hard to read. Could anyone please email me an easier one??New to this.Thanks a mill gocn@eircom.net
# Posted on February 1st 2009 by lovely1
Easier notes
Dia Dhaoibh, I'm heading off to the Gaeltacht to work this summer and want 2 learn the lonesome boatman before i go. I can play tim whistle but i dont the the whole "f4 b6" what are the numbers for is there any chance i could get just the notes such as F,G.B, E.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh.
my e-mail is ecarlin456@hotmail.co.uk
# Posted on June 24th 2009 by EamonnCarlin
Am I the only one who hates this tune?
# Posted on October 24th 2009 by Emmanuel Delahaye
Probably not, but it very much depends who's playing it. If it's Finbar Furey - great. And if you hate it, don't play it, or listen to it. No problem.
# Posted on October 24th 2009 by Kenny
Easier notes please
hi - like Eamonn I would like to know if its possible for someone to please send me the easier notes ie F,G,B,E etc I used to be able to play the tin whistle and fiddle but want to get back into it and Im having big diffs reading the sheet music. I adore this song and would like to play it at my wedding.
Any help would be greatly appreciated - my email is sioscullion@hotmail.com.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh
# Posted on November 3rd 2009 by Siobhan Scullion
Which tin whistle is best?
Sorry, can i also ask, which whistle is best? Its been a while and i need a new one so red/blue/green top? Any suggestions?
Slainte,
Siobhan
# Posted on November 3rd 2009 by Siobhan Scullion
It is like you are choosing a pint of milk!
# Posted on November 3rd 2009 by No Cause For Alarm