Bonus Tab ------"Let It Be Me" (Je T'appartiens)

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 Mar 2007 12:31 pm

I heard a gospel version of this song the other day and I started to do some checking into it. I pulled up some information on "Je T'appartiens" or better known in the USA as "Let It Be Me".

"Je T'appartiens" was originally a French song written in 1955 by Gilbert Becaud. Under the name of "Let It Be Me" it has been recorded by the Everly Brothers (1960), the Lettermen (1962), Herb Alpert (1962), Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry (1969), Elvis Presley (1970) Bob Dylan (1970), Kenny Rogers & Dottie West (1979), Willie Nelson (1982) and on and on.

With the help of my good friend, CrowBear, I learned that "Je T'appartiens" means "I Belong To You" in French. There are a couple of sets of lyrics to this song and one of them has gospel connotations. I have included the English lyrics, the French lyrics and CrowBear's translation on the tab.

I really think you would enjoy playing this song. It is tabbed in E9th, as per usual. Just give me a shout and I will put it in the mail for you.

I hope that when you pray, you can say "Je T'appartiens" to the Lord.

Phil Lamprecht · Post by **Phil Lamprecht** » 9 Mar 2007 6:56 pm

I Erv
I would appreciate your Bonus tab Let it be me. Thank you.
Phil Lamprecht

Rinus Koster · Post by **Rinus Koster** » 10 Mar 2007 12:00 am

Hello Erv,

That is a great melody
I guess it has been made by angels

I would like to have that tab also

Thanks
Rinus Koster

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 10 Mar 2007 2:25 am

Glad to have been of service to Him & you Erv

actually, the song was written by Pierre Delanoé
& sung by Gilbert Bécaud

Jim Eller · Post by **Jim Eller** » 10 Mar 2007 4:24 am

Erv,

Please put me on you list if you would.

Thanks,
Jim Eller
Kodak, TN

Don Sulesky · Post by **Don Sulesky** » 10 Mar 2007 4:26 am

I have been doing this song on guitar and steel for the past 45 years. It is one great melody. And to spice it up on steel I put the Jeff Newman "Sweet Memories" ending on it from his Woodshed collection.

According to my original sheet music from MCMLV Published by Leeds Music Corp.
The English lyric is by Mann Curtis, French lyric by Pierre Delanoe and music by Gilbert Becaud.
Don

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 10 Mar 2007 6:51 am

I think you'll enjoy playing this song.

Don, I'll need your postal mailing address.

Thanks,
Erv

Johnny Thomasson · Post by **Johnny Thomasson** » 10 Mar 2007 7:32 am

Please add me to your list, Erv.

Thanks,

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 10 Mar 2007 7:37 am

Johnny,
You're on the list.

Bob Moore · Post by **Bob Moore** » 11 Mar 2007 2:58 pm

Erv I recieved the two songs that you sent. I'm having fun trying to play them. please sent newest one when able. God Bless Bob Moore

Anthony Vandewalle · Post by **Anthony Vandewalle** » 11 Mar 2007 10:03 pm

Hi Erv,
I would appreciate a copy of your bonus tab. Many thanks.
Anthony

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 Mar 2007 5:16 am

I'll get those in the mail today.

Joe Harwell · Post by **Joe Harwell** » 12 Mar 2007 5:55 am

Me too, Erv. Thank you.

Is there a link to this song somewhere?

I can't pull it out of my foggy brain.

Also, would you send me your latest tablist?

-Joe in LA

Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 12 Mar 2007 6:02 am

HI ERV, PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING IT.
THANKS
HAL

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 Mar 2007 6:07 am

Joe,
This song has been around for over 50 years and recorded by a number of artists. Do a search on Google or so on for a history.
I will get your tab in the mail today.
Check your email, I've sent you an updaded list of my tabbed out gospel songs. There's over 275 now.

Hal,
Yours will be in the mail also!

David Sanderson · Post by **David Sanderson** » 12 Mar 2007 9:14 am

Hi Erv,Count me in on this beautiful song.
David

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 Mar 2007 9:20 am

David,
It will be in the mail.

Ken Higgins · Post by **Ken Higgins** » 13 Mar 2007 2:58 pm

Erv my friend, would you please add me to the list for this wonderful song. Thanks and Blessing Brother.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 14 Mar 2007 5:32 am

You've got it, brother!

Bobby Sparks · Post by **Bobby Sparks** » 14 Mar 2007 8:14 am

One for me too please, Erv.

Thanks, BNS

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 14 Mar 2007 8:24 am

OK, Bobby.

Scott Denniston · Post by **Scott Denniston** » 14 Mar 2007 12:15 pm

Yes I'd very much like to learn that one. Thanks Erv.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 14 Mar 2007 12:59 pm

Scott,
I need your postal mailing address.

J. R. McClung · Post by **J. R. McClung** » 17 Mar 2007 3:52 am

Erv,

While I don't pronounce it very well, I can definitely say it. Will you please send a copy down here?

Thanks again......Joel

Bob Doran · Post by **Bob Doran** » 17 Mar 2007 4:44 am

Erv
I would love a copy of this song
Thanks very much!

Bob Doran

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