Throughout his career he played with many famous legends like Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin and John Denver. Some tracks of note include The Journey (a Top 30 hit in Australia in 1993), Cross The Nullarbor and his cover of Mason Williams's Classical Gas.
Fields of Gold
Tommy Emmanuel Lyrics
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You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold
Will you stay with me, will you be my love among the fields of barley?
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we lie in fields of gold
See the west wind move like a lover so upon the fields of barley.
I never made promises lightly and there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left we'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
Many years have passed since those summer days among the fields of barley
See the children run as the sun goes down among the fields of gold
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky when we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold, when we walked in fields of gold
The song "Fields of Gold" by Tommy Emmanuel is a poetic expression of everlasting love that transcends time, and the beautiful memories that are formed by being with someone you cherish amidst the beauty of nature. The first verse sets the scene of the wind blowing over fields of barley, and how the memory of being with someone you love amidst the fields will always remain etched in your mind. It shows how even the sun, which is usually associated with warmth and joy, can become a source of jealousy in the presence of true love. The second verse is a conversation between two lovers, where one person invites the other to spend their life together and make memories in the fields of barley. The third verse is a declaration of loyalty, where the singer speaks of broken promises, but promises to make new memories with his love amidst the golden fields.
The chorus is a repetition of the idea that the two lovers will make memories in fields of gold, and how their love will leave a lasting impression in the fields. The last verse paints the picture of children playing amidst the fields as the sun sets, and how even after many years have passed, the memory of being with someone you loved amidst the fields will remain.
Overall, the song "Fields of Gold" is a beautiful representation of how love and memories are intertwined and have the power to transcend time.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
You'll reminisce when the wind blows upon the barley fields.
You'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we walk in fields of gold
As we traipse across the golden fields, we'll be oblivious to the sun's resentment.
So she took her love for to gaze awhile upon the fields of barley
She ventured into the barley fields to take in the beauty with her lover.
In his arms she fell as her hair came down among the fields of gold
As her locks flowed among the golden landscape, she collapsed into his embrace.
Will you stay with me, will you be my love among the fields of barley?
Can I entice you to join me in love in the barley fields?
We'll forget the sun in his jealous sky as we lie in fields of gold
When we lie in the golden fields, the sun's envy will be the furthest thing from our minds.
See the west wind move like a lover so upon the fields of barley.
The west wind moves among the barley fields like a passionate lover.
Feel her body rise when you kiss her mouth among the fields of gold
Her body trembles with pleasure when you kiss her amidst the golden scenery.
I never made promises lightly and there have been some that I've broken
I take promises seriously, yet I have disappointed in the past.
But I swear in the days still left we'll walk in fields of gold
Despite this, I vow to walk with you in the golden fields for as long as we have left.
Many years have passed since those summer days among the fields of barley
Years have elapsed since the summer days we spent in the barley fields.
See the children run as the sun goes down among the fields of gold
As the sun sets over the golden fields, children run and play.
You'll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley
The wind stirring in the barley fields will bring back memories of me.
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky when we walked in fields of gold
We were so immersed in the golden fields that even the sun bore witness to our love.
When we walked in fields of gold, when we walked in fields of gold
Together, we strolled through the fields of gold, and it is a memory that will forever be cherished.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mikedawesofficial
I loved recording this with you Tommy, and can't wait to play it live again in December. Thanks to Sting for the song and to the lovely messages from all over the world!
Jason Schmidt
Beautiful
albert miller
Thank you profusely
masQacordes
Good Job Both!!Big Inspiration!! Greetings from your spanish fan
James Riamei
My two heroes I look upto for acoustic playing ❤️
Danilo Marrone
Amazing interplay by two masters of this iconic song.
James Henry Bennett Jones
We're incredibly lucky to have people like Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes!
Carey
and with both collaborating.....yes agree 👍
Joanne Cunliffe
I'm an amateur guitarist but as Wayne said (Wayne's World) "We're not worthy"! Both of you are utterly inspirational and show what really can be done with a guitar if you are truly talented. Tommy and Mike - just thank you 🙂
Free Bee
And dont forget Sting. The man who actually wrote the song.