GREENSLEEVES - HARMONICA

Chris plays this song on his Suzuki chromatic harmonica SIRIUS S-56 / 14 holes - 56 notes, in the key of C, and plays the song according to the original notes. The traditional English song “Greensleeves“ was completely composed by Henry VIII, the much married King of England. There is some speculation as to whether the words were inspired by Katherine of Aragon or Ann Boleyn, but although the first mention of the song in recorded history dates only from 1580, some 33 years after Henry’s death, there is now no real doubt over its place of origin. As with many folk songs, the melody is far superior to the words. It is known variously as “My Ladye Greensleeves“ or “Ladye Greensleeves“ but usually as just “Greensleeves.“ The song has been recorded numerous times over the years including by Jazz artists, but perhaps most memorably (with the lyrics suitably amended) in an advertisement for Dreamland Electric Blankets. We feel honoured to dedicat