William And Nancy's Parting

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This lovely traditional song, which Nic Jones used to sing, has been on my mind for weeks now so I found time this morning to record it for MacJams. Several people have asked me for the guitar tab so I've written it out for anyone who'd like it. (I'll need your email to send the pdfs.) The hard bit is playing a slightly different tune to the one you're singing! Nic tuned his guitar DGDGAD but I play in standard tuning.

The photo is from Sail Training International.

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Uploaded: Sep 15, 2009 - 08:41:48 AM
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2009 - 08:41:48 AM Last Played: Nov 23, 2009 - 12:34:07 PM

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Feter	Feter said 71 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
	William And Nancy's Parting this is definitely a true classic ..the pickin is a mind blewin ..the feel the vocal and the airy sound its all so real and wonderful ... yet another gem sir ..Thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

chestnut	chestnut said 71 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
	Will & Nancy Thank you so much, Feter; I'm glad my fingers still work after moving house! Ken Check out my latest song called The Fair

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 71 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
	Smooth sailing Wonderful guitar arrangement & singing. What a winning tune and story. I envy your ability here. You make it sound so easy, Ken. Well done! Check out my latest song called Dreams

chestnut	chestnut said 71 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
	Will & Nancy You should have seen me this morning, John, trying to get under way! Once I'd managed to play the first three notes successfully it was all right- and my voice covers the occasional dodgy bits! Many thanks! Ken Check out my latest song called The Fair

Roxylee	Roxylee said 71 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
	Ken, this is sweet Great guitar and nicely styled vocals. You do make it seem easy, but we know it's not. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

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chestnut said 70 days ago (September 15th, 2009)

Will & Nancy
I like all kinds of music but traditional song is my great pleasure. I met Nic Jones in 1968 when I had been singing in folk clubs for a couple of years. His approach and style of singing and playing as well as his generous personality had an enormous effect on the way I sing and play. This is the first time I've been bold enough to record one of his songs using his arrangement.
Thanks for your encouragement, Roxy!

Check out my latest song called The Fair

Relic67	Relic67 said 70 days ago (September 15th, 2009)
	wonderful another great one from one of my favourite MJ folkies. The guitar and vocals are perfect. and it's a great song. reminded me a bit of my favourite english folksinger Martin Carthy. Downloaded! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

chestnut	chestnut said 70 days ago (September 16th, 2009)
	Will & Nancy Thank you for your kind comments, R. Martin Carthy was my first great inspiration! K Check out my latest song called The Fair