Hello boxer - for tons of songs from musicals check chordie's index under these headings: Misc. Soundtrack, Misc. Movies, Misc. Broadway, Misc. Showtunes.  Also check for listings indexed under the show's title.

Lots of good stuff is indexed under the many 'Misc.' listings on chordie.

The specific song you are looking for might actually have a different title - it is not listed under various sources I checked.  Or perhaps it was in the original stage production and was not included in subsequent versions or the film adaptation of the musical.

Another great site for songs from musicals is here:

<a href="http://www.guntheranderson.com/" target="_blank">http://www.guntheranderson.com/</a>

This is a wonderful site created and maintained by an individual with delightfully eclectic taste.  There are several songs from 'Fiddler' indexed in his marvelous collection (under 'F').

Of course, 'If I were a rich man' I would buy a songbook for the whole musical.  Check your local library holdings - there might be such a book waiting for you on their shelves.

Good ol' mosh pit mayhem - I had flashbacks to my hormone-crazed youth!  James

I have some experience, but that does not make me an expert.  I have found that a variety of chord sequences can be adapted to any particular melody.  I usually opt for a simple rather than complex set of chords.

Since you already have the melody (that's a huge step), figure out where the downbeats are and where they occur in your lyric.  Chances are, these downbeats will be where the chords will change.

Now, pick a key you are comfortable playing in and base your chord set on the main chords in that set.

For instance, in 'C' the main chords are:

I-C, II-Dm, III-Em, IV-F, V-G, VI-Am, and V7-G7.

In 'G'the main chords are:

I-G, II-Am, III-Bm, IV-C, V-D, VI-Em, and V7-D7.

Other chords can be used, but these will get you started.  The roman numerals before each chord are simply there to denote where the chord falls in ascending order within the key.

Fool around with these chords while you sing your melody.  Chances are, you will find some chords that will seem perfect for what you are singing.

Another strategy might be to look up some other power ballads that seem similar to what you are hearing.  See what chords these songs used.  The same set of chords might mesh well with your melody.

Hope this helps get you over this hurdle!

James

Here is a link to a nifty banjo site that has the 'Peter Cottontail' song and loads of other stuff:

<a href="http://www.jbott.com/petrcot1.html" target="_blank">http://www.jbott.com/petrcot1.html</a>

Have fun hopping down that bunny trail!

Greetings rstauffe & welcome to the chordie forum!  Chordie.com is a wonderful resource and a great place to share information, make acquaintances, and find entertainment, and learn about how to be a better musician.

My participation in the forum has enhanced my understanding and appreciation of music.  I have found fellow musicians around the world who share my enthusiasm for learning how to make music.

I have 'met' many people on this forum who I would enjoy having as a neighbor.  Although I may never have the opportunity to meet them in person I value their friendship, enjoy their insights, and am honored to count them as friends.

Most regular users of this resource exhibit both poise and maturity.  Most regular users of this resource understand that this is a place where musicians can go to find useful information.

Most regular users of this site are sufficiently self-confident that they do not feel the need to belittle other users with snide and unproductive commentary.  Most regular users of this resource come here to share their love of music.

Unfortunately, a few forum participants exhibit immature attitudes and anti-social behavior that would start a bar fight in any local tavern on the planet.  Perhaps these users will eventually learn to behave in a more civil and productive manner.  Perhaps they will find another forum more suited to their self-perceived expertise.

Your capo chart is no doubt a very useful reference.  I once created a Circle-of-Fifths transposing tool on an Excel spreadsheet.  Through the process of creating the transposing chart, I gained a much more thorough understanding of the structure and uses of the Circle of Fifths.

Congratulations for having the initiative and curiosity to create such a tool.  It is this sort of 'spark' that drives a musician to discover more about how to make music.  It is this sort of spark that drives the creative process.

I know this has been rather wordy, but I felt the need to express these thoughts in a well-reasoned and articulate manner.  Again, welcome to chordie!

James McCormick

HeyHey hinder_rox07!  This is a dandy tune and I very much like it even though it is so sad and forlorn.

I took the liberty of 'improving' the coding so that it would appear 'all purdy like'.  Hope you like the result.

One of my recent songs is now on the Friends of Chordie page at MySpace - check it out . . . it is also a song of love, but it is more celebratory than forlorn:

<a href="http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie</a>

Hope you can get your stuff recorded soon, also.  It is such a bittersweet experience to hear yourself play and sing a song that you have created . . . James

HeyHo Jeff - You won't have to guess how this one sounds much longer.  I have just made my first do-it-yourself recording of this song.

I both proud of and embarassed by the recording.  Have sent it to RogerGuppy to be posted to the 'Friends of Chordie' MySpace. 

Just noticed your newest song on the forum, but I'm way too tired to give it a twang and warble - tomorrow I shall give it a twirl.

James

Hey firefly - guess I'll wave my Geezer Flag and admit that I am unfamiliar with Pantera . . . I'm sure they were quite notable, but I just never noticed them.  But I shall hazard a guess - - - was it some sort of Spandex-related incident?

Good dog songs deserve good people to play with - Or maybe good song dogs deserve good play with people - or maybe song dog goods deserve people good with play . . . . You know what I mean by the tone of my voice, anyway - the words don't really matter!

Here is another site with chords and partial lyrics:

<a href="http://dinlis.homeip.net/hobo/hobosongfaq.html" target="_blank">http://dinlis.homeip.net/hobo/hobosongfaq.html</a>

WOOF!

Glorious good morning badeye!  I just saw your posting and took the liberty of including the necessary coding to make it "all purdy like".

Good little song - I agree with the sentiment and try to do my part each day by minimizing my impact and conserving resources.

All that was missing in your original post were some of the key starting and ending commands.  I'll send the edited version via private message so you can examine the details.

Look forward to seeing more of your stuff!  James

Again, Jeff, you have zeroed in on another great song idea and created a lovely musical postcard!  I also enjoy the quiet splendor of the woods.

The scenery in Mississippi might not be as dramatic as the Shenandoah Mountains, but the woods are alive with wonder.  I love getting out to a quiet place to just sit down to listen and look.  Never a dull moment - it's good for the soul.  James