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

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

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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. :D
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I Erv
I would appreciate your Bonus tab Let it be me. Thank you.
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Post by Rinus Koster »

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
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

Glad to have been of service to Him & you Erv

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

Please put me on you list if you would.

Thanks,
Jim Eller
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let it be me

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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
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Post by Erv Niehaus »

I think you'll enjoy playing this song.

Don, I'll need your postal mailing address.

Thanks,
Erv
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Please add me to your list, Erv.

Thanks,
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Post by Erv Niehaus »

Johnny,
You're on the list. :D
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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
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Post by Anthony Vandewalle »

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

I'll get those in the mail today. :D
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Post by Joe Harwell »

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
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Post by Hal Stackhouse »

HI ERV, PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING IT.
THANKS
HAL :lol:
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Post by Erv Niehaus »

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. :D

Hal,
Yours will be in the mail also!
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Post by David Sanderson »

Hi Erv,Count me in on this beautiful song.
David :D
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Post by Erv Niehaus »

David,
It will be in the mail. :D
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Post by Ken Higgins »

Erv my friend, would you please add me to the list for this wonderful song. Thanks and Blessing Brother.
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You've got it, brother! :D
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Post by Bobby Sparks »

One for me too please, Erv.

Thanks, BNS
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OK, Bobby. :D
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Post by Scott Denniston »

Yes I'd very much like to learn that one. Thanks Erv.
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Scott,
I need your postal mailing address.
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Post by J. R. McClung »

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
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Post by Bob Doran »

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

Bob Doran
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