I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen (English)

[Intro: Piano, soft arpeggios] Ooh-ahh... [Verse: Piano only, soft, emotive vocals, tender, suspend notes, male vocals] I’ll take you home again, Kathleen, across the restless, rolling tide, To where your dreams have always been, back when you stood here by my side. The blush of youth has left your face, I’ve seen it fade like evening skies, Your voice is trembling when you speak, and shadows fill your tearful eyes. [Chorus: Building, Strings swell, expansive, emotional, yearning tone, end with suspended resolution, piano, cello] And I will take you home, Kathleen, to where your heart will find its peace, When fields are fresh and skies serene, I’ll bring you back to sweet release. (Ahh...) I’ll take you home... [Verse: Piano and vocals only, simple arrangement, introspective] I know your love runs strong and true, your heart was made to stand the test, But even love feels burdens too, and long ago, you knew your best. The joy you gave now hides away, the light has dimmed behind the storm, Yet still I’ll guide you through the grey, and lead you where the sun feels warm. [Bridge: Build up to climax and fortissimo, full orchestra, strings swell, building dynamics, fuller sound, reassurance and connection, lower strings, subtle crescendos, piano, cello, drums] And I will take you home, Kathleen, to where your heart will find its peace, When fields are fresh and skies serene, I’ll bring you back to sweet release! (Ahh...) I’ll take you home... (Ahh...) I’ll take you home! [Insturmental Interlude] ... [Outro: Sudden dynamic change to piano only, delicate piano outro, reflective and peaceful vocal, broken chords, gentle arpeggio, cry, vocal cry] (Ohh...) And brighter days will rise again, and all your pain will surely end... I’ll take you home, my dear... Kathleen... [End]