Dance to Your Daddy (When the Boat Comes In) SSAA by Traditional SSAA - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.843718

A fishing song from the North East of England, this became popular as the theme tune to 1970’s TV show When the Boat Comes In. However, there is also another melody (in the minor key) also believed to originate from the North East but which was collected by Cecil Sharp in Berkshire. I have combined both melodies giving one to the sops and the other to the altos. Each section then forms an ostinato accompaniment while the other is singing the tune. These “Dance” “Sing” notes although written as dotted minims are to be performed short and light – like bells. The song also works best with a slight northern accent – particularly the short northern ‘a’ vowel on the word Dance and in the phrase “When the boat comes in”. NB Although this is written for 4 parts the second alto is optional and the arrangement works just as well without it for SSA choirs. FREE resources are available (backing track, teach tracks) just email keepcalmkeepsinging@gmail.com with proof of purchase Easy Level Duration: 3'30".