The-Lost-Chord-0.mp3
The-Lost-Chord-0.mp4
The-Lost-Chord-I.mp3
The-Lost-Chord-I.mp4
The-Lost-Chord-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Just for the record….
(Have we found the lost chord)
[Bridge, Vocal Harmonies]
Can we finally be
(In harmony)
[Verse 1]
In search of
The sound I love
A divine note
Now so remote
[Chorus]
Just for the record….
(… the lost chord)
Is ever nearer
(Or did you hear)
[Bridge, Vocal Harmonies]
Can we finally be
(In harmony)
[Verse 2]
In search of
The lost chord
Sounds of love
We can afford
[Chorus]
Just for the record….
(… the lost chord)
Is ever nearer
(Or did you hear)
[Bridge, Vocal Harmonies]
Can we finally be
(In harmony)
[Chorus]
Just for the record….
(… the lost chord)
Is ever nearer
(Or did you hear)
[Outro, Vocal Harmonies]
Can we finally be
(In harmony)
ABOUT THE SONG
“The Lost Chord” is a famous Victorian-era song composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame) in 1877, with lyrics by Adelaide Anne Procter, a well-known poet of the time.
Here’s what it’s about:
Theme:
The song is about a musician who, while playing an organ in a moment of deep contemplation, stumbles upon a mysterious, beautiful chord — so profound and transcendent that it seems almost divine. Afterward, no matter how hard they try, they can’t find it again. The “lost chord” becomes a metaphor for a fleeting moment of spiritual clarity or peace that feels impossible to recapture.
Historical Significance:
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It became immensely popular in the late 19th century, especially at funerals and memorials.
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One of the first songs ever recorded (in the 1880s), making it historically significant in the recording industry too.
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Often interpreted as expressing longing for the ineffable, or the divine — something just beyond human reach.
Fun fact:
Thomas Edison’s assistant recorded “The Lost Chord” on an early phonograph, making it a milestone in recording history.