https://soundcloud.com/esa-blomberg/tanssin-taika-arri-feat-tomppa?si=fcdf2242dc644889ac8ffa43d5433f5b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTranslation of the lyrics below
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During the Covid lock out I found a suitable singer to remote co-production: Tomppa. I wrote this song inspired by an old waltz from Bretagne Avant En Blonde. Both the melody line and lyrics are made in the style of an old folk song. I play the guitars, plectrum banjo and mandolin.

***** Song Summary *************
Key=Am , Tempo 140, Length (m:s)=3:14
Style is J~GITWLZ.STY (Jazz Guitar Waltz w/ Brushes)
Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33), Electric Piano (5), Nylon String Guitar (25),
MIDI Drums :41 Brushes Kit (41)
RealDrums will be substituted :JazzBrushesWaltz: a: Brushes b: Snare, Ride

The Magic of Dance (Esa Blomberg 2020)

I once took a flaxen-haired, but very icy,
maiden to a dance.
I did my magic to warm her up.
I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
she finally fixed her gaze on me.
I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
her smile finally rang for me.

That redhead, I only see in my memories,
when I once took her to a dance.
That redhead, I only see in my memories,
when I did my magic to conquer her.
I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
I saw a promising burn on her cheeks
I spun her for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
I was still left alone in the night.

I lost such a pretty brunette,
when I once took her to a dance
I lost such a pretty brunette,
No matter how much I did my best magic.
I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
I probably step her on her toes,
I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
a more agile one got that brunette.

I once took such a black-haired,
but jealous, girl to a dance.
I worked my best magic with such a black-haired,
but jealous girl.
I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
she never let me go.
I spun her around for a quarter of an hour, I rocked her for an hour,
but she make me to marry her.

Last edited by Brno; 08/02/25 01:13 AM.