• arkady
  • arkady
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Topic: Arthur

Hi All
You can listen to this song here http://www.myspace.com/onlyarkady
A well used subject (King Arthur) I know as lyrics are not my strong point if your've got time please have a listen.
A little information about the recording.
The song as it is written here is in the key of G for of the ease of playing on the guitar strum or pick.
I've recorded the song in the key of B it's a little easier on my voice smile
Anyway
Thanks for looking
Ark







Arthur  Arkady


[Am] The flash of a blade and the [C] the thrust of a knife


[G] The scream of a man [Am] who’d seen the last of his life


[Am] A wall of shields [C] a spear through the air


[G] The sweat and blood [Am] to much to bear


[C] To fight for my Kingwas [G] my destiny


[Am] and to him I owed my[E] loyalty






2


[Am] The charge of a horse [C] a swing from a sword


[G] The flash of an arrow [Am] the sign of the lord


[Am] A prayer from a monk [C] the thunder in the skies


[G] The tears of a man [Am] welling up in his eyes



[C] To fight for my Kingwas [G] my destiny


[Am] and to him I owed my[E] loyalty






3


[Am] A spell from a Wizard [C] my love for the King


[G] A kiss from my Lady [Am] the redemption of a sin


[Am] The sins of Genevieve [C] the sword from the lake


[G] The blow from Mordred [Am] that was so had to take


[C] To fight for my Kingwas [G] my destiny


[Am] and to him I owed my[E] loyalty





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  • Registered: 2007-05-17
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Re: Arthur

hi ark lovely song like the backing too well done....stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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Re: Arthur

Hi Arkady,

A fine piece of work. Great recording . Gosh you have the softest singing voice.

I have listened and enjoyed it very much.  { Arthur, one mans quest for his hearts desire.}

Well Done to you Sir!

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !
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Re: Arthur

Jason.
Thanks for you comment.
Musically I'm happy with the songs. Lyrics I leave up to others like yourself smile

daddcool.
Your comments are always most welcome.

Lena.
Thanks glad you like the song. I've seemed to have slipped back into the past again smile
Read lots of books on King Authur. I think the best was the Bernard Cornwell trillogy.
Maybe you read them.

Roger
Thanks for leaving an encouraging comment on myspace page.
I'm now just about able to listen to my voice without cringing. big_smile

Ark

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Re: Arthur

hi arkady,
king arthur is one of my favorite subjects, i've got a shed full of books on the subject so it was a must for me to look at this. loved the recoding.
yer doing well mate keep it up

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Thanks Phill
Authur has alway been in the back of my mind as a song concept.
Ever since Rick Wakeman remember him recorded an album about Arthur years back.
Blimey that does age me.
Any songs in the offing from you how's the people in the park concept coming on.
Ark

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Re: Arthur

ooh how i remember mr wakeman, feel ever so humble just writing his name!

no i've put the park project to one side for a moment, i'm doing a work related course which doesnt leave me a lot of time so i just pop on here for a quick shoofty when i get a minute.
this blinking cold has returned [i'm being polite] i'm coughing and spluttering all over, might have to cancel saturdays gig, shame home turf too.

anyway must go guinivere awaits

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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