Various Composers - The Folksong Fake Book | C Edition Sheet Music | Over 1,000 Folk Songs with Melody, Lyrics & Chords | Hal Leonard Songbook for Performers, Teachers and Hobbyists Paperback – January 1, 2001

The Folksong Fake Book – Various Composers Discover The Folksong Fake Book – C Edition, an extraordinary collection featuring over 1,000 timeless folk songs. This comprehensive 536-page songbook is designed for C instruments and includes melody lines, lyrics, and chord symbols, making it perfect for performers, music teachers, and hobbyists. Covering a vast range of folk traditions from America, England, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, this essential resource encompasses centuries of musical heritage. It features diverse styles, including spirituals, cowboy songs, sea chanteys, work songs, children’s tunes, love ballads, and protest anthems. Each piece presents the original version along with all known verses, offering an authentic and enriching playing experience. Ideal for Performers, Teachers, and Folk Music Enthusiasts Whether you’re preparing for a performance, teaching in a classroom, or simply exploring folk traditions, this versatile songbook serves as a valuable music teacher resource and a thoughtful gift for pianists and folk musicians. The accessible arrangements cater to various skill levels, making it suitable for beginners and advanced players alike. Songs Included All the Pretty Little Horses * All Through the Night * The Ash Grove * Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair * The Blue Tail Fly * Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie * Clementine * The Cruel War Is Raging * Danny Boy * Deep River * Down by the Salley Gardens * The Erie Canal * Git Along, Little Dogies * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Home on the Range * The House of the Rising Sun * How Can I Keep from Singing? * Hush, Little Baby * Jacob's Ladder * John Henry * Kumbaya * Lonesome Valley * Michael Row the Boat Ashore * The Old Chisolm Trail * Shall We Gather at the River * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * The Streets of Laredo * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * Yankee Doodle * and many more. Read more