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Silver Threads Among The Gold

Words by E. E. Rexford - Music by H. R. Danks - 1873

Most frequently recorded song of the acoustic recording era, first known recording in 1903

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8-beat intro.  Play 4-beats for each cell, reading from left to right.

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Darling, I am growing old, Silver threads among the gold,
Shine upon my brow today, Life is fading fast away.
But, my darling, you will be, will be, Always young and fair to me,
Yes, my darling, you will be, Always young and fair to me.

 

When your hair is silver white, And your cheeks no longer bright,
With the roses of the May, I will kiss your lips and say:
Oh! My darling, mine alone, alone, You have never older grown!
Yes, my darling, mine alone, You have never older grown!

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Arranged by Jim Bottorff

 

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