How to Play Come Come Ye Saints on the 6 Hole Ocarina

About Come Come Ye Saints

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William Clayton wrote these words in 1846 while traveling west with the Latter-day Saint pioneers, and the hymn is still tied to that pioneer trek. The tune is an older English folk melody called “All Is Well,” which the text was fitted to.

On the 6-hole ocarina the melody covers about an octave, from D to the D above, and uses one F sharp that gives it its particular color. The phrases are short and repeat in a steady, walking rhythm, which suits a slower tempo. It is a good piece for working on smooth, connected notes rather than speed.

Come Come Ye Saints Lyrics

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Come, come, ye Saints, no toil nor labor fear;
But with joy wend your way.
Though hard to you this journey may appear,
Grace shall be as your day.
Tis better far for us to strive
Our useless cares from us to drive;
Do this, and joy your hearts will swell -
All is well! All is well!

Come Come Ye Saints Ocarina Tab

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