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Victoria Soul Gospel ChoirLYRICS 21-May-2018
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough................................................2Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now..........................................................32Ain’t Nothin’ Like A Real Love..................................................24Alleluia, It’s Christmas Time.....................................................8Alpha and Omega.....................................................................5Amen........................................................................................6As Long As We’re Together.....................................................23Bridge Over Troubled Waters...................................................29Caravan of Love.......................................................................17Celebration...............................................................................42Come On Down........................................................................25December.................................................................................38Do You Hear What I Hear.........................................................11Down By The Riverside............................................................3Drift Away.................................................................................28Every Time I Feel The Spirit.....................................................3Everyday People.......................................................................39Go Tell It On The Mountain......................................................5God Has Smiled On Me............................................................37Greatest Love Of All.................................................................30Happy Birthday Dear Jesus......................................................1Higher and Higher....................................................................6Hold On (Change is Comin’).....................................................21Hold On (Just a Little While Longer).........................................28Holy Spirit.................................................................................5How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)....................................6I Believe I Can Fly.....................................................................15I Can See Clearly Now.............................................................20I Hear The Music......................................................................22I Still Have My Joy....................................................................23I Surrender All...........................................................................2I’ll Take You There...................................................................20In The Spirit..............................................................................30It’s Time....................................................................................4Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child..........................................33Joy Of My Desire......................................................................25Joy To The World.....................................................................10Keep My Light In My Window...................................................26Kumbaya..................................................................................3Lean On Me..............................................................................36Let It Be....................................................................................34Let The Sun Shine....................................................................12Let’s Celebrate.........................................................................8Like An Eagle............................................................................4Little Drummer Boy...................................................................31
Love Power...............................................................................16Love Train.................................................................................5No One.....................................................................................18O Canada.................................................................................37Oh Come All Ye Faithful...........................................................21Oh Happy Day..........................................................................9Oh Holy Night...........................................................................10Oh How Happy (You Have Made Me)......................................34One Love..................................................................................8Oo-Oo Child..............................................................................12Open The Flood Gates.............................................................12People Get Ready....................................................................19Prayer Changes Things............................................................4Refiner’s Fire............................................................................3September................................................................................38Shackles (Praise You)..............................................................14Sho’ Nuff...................................................................................41Silent Night...............................................................................13Some Day, We’ll Be Together..................................................32Soon And Very Soon................................................................35Spirit of the Music.....................................................................40Spiritual Healing........................................................................2Stand By Me.............................................................................2Stomp.......................................................................................27Swing Low Sweet Chariot.........................................................16The First Noel...........................................................................7This Day...................................................................................2This Little Light Of Mine............................................................13Three Little Birds......................................................................1Up Above My Head...................................................................36Wade In The Water..................................................................15We Shall Overcome..................................................................5We’re Gonna Give All of the Glory............................................9You Can Use Me.......................................................................................14
..............................................................................Happy Birthday Dear JesusVocal Intro
Happy birthdayHappy birthday dear Jesus
Music Intro to …Chorus
Happy birthdayHappy birthday dear Jesus [x2]
Verse 1Refrain
… CelebrateThat’s why we celebrate
That’s why we celebrateThat’s why we celebrate
ChorusVerse 2RefrainChorusChorus as:
Oo-oo-oo-oo oo-oo-oo-oo oo-oo-oo [x3]Happy birthday
Happy birthday dear JesusRefrainChorus (stop moving)
Happy birthdayHappy birthday dear Jesus [raise arms and hold]
Oo-oo-oo-oo oo-oo-oo-oo oo-oo-oo [ as lower arms ] ...............................................................................................Three Little BirdsMusic Intro to Chorus
(Don’t worry about a thing) [Checo only](Because) [Checo only] Every little thing is gonna be alright
Don’t worry about a thing(Because) [Checo only] Every little thing is gonna be alright
Verse [always with Choir backup]Oo oo, oo ah oo
Oo oo, this is my message to you, oo oo oo ooto Chorus
Don’t worry about a thing(Because) [Checo only] Every little thing is gonna be alright
Don’t worry about a thing(Because) [Checo only] Every little thing is gonna be alright
Verse to Chorus
[choir begins clapping on “Don’t worry”]Verseto Chorus to: Don’t worry!
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.......................................................................................................Stand By MeVocal Intro
Stand by me, stand by meStand, won’t you stand, by me
Music Intro to Verse 1 [snapping begins after intro begins](after 1st half of verse, choir comes in as backup)oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo, ah-ah-ah-ah, oo-oo
Chorus [syncopated beat]Stand, stand by me
Stand, stand by meStand, won’t you stand, by me
Verse 2 (with Choir backup)oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo, ah-ah-ah-ah, oo-oo [x2]
Chorus [x2]Verse 3 (with Choir backup)
oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo, ah-ah-ah-ah, oo-oo [x2]ChorusChoir Bridge
You are the light, that shines in my lifeI reach out my hands, to be with you
Just keep on believin’, you give me a reasonA reason to smi-i-i-i-ile
Chorus [standard beat; change to clapping]Stand by me, stand by me
Stand, won’t you stand, by me [x2].......................................................................Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMusic Intro to VerseChorus
Ain’t no mountain high enoughAin’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wide enoughTo keep me from getting to you Lord
Verse 2ChorusBridge to
Call on himoo-oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo-oo, ah-ah-ah-ah [x2]
ChorusChorus variation [staccato]
Ain’t no mountain high enoughAin’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wide enoughTo keep me from you [x2]
Ain’t no mountain high enoughNothing can keep me, keep me from you [x2]
Chorus [x2]
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..............................................................................Every Time I Feel The SpiritMusic Intro to Chorus
Every time I feel the spirit,Moving in my heart, I will pray [x2]
Verse 1Oo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo [x2]
ChorusVerse 2ChorusVerse 3ChorusVamp
Feel the spirit [x2 - 1st, add 2nd, add altos, add tenors, baritones][4 more repeats]
Musical interludeEvery time I feel the spirit,
Moving in my heart, I will pray-ay-ay............................................................................................................KumbayaVocal Intro
Kumbaya my Lord, kumbayaKumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
Kumbaya my Lord, kumbayaOh-h-h-h-h-h-h Lord, kumbaya
VerseKumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya [x2]Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
Oh-h-h-h-h-h-h Lord, kumbayaVerse Somebody’s singing Lord …Verse Somebody’s praying Lord …Verse Somebody needs you Lord …[Modulate and add clap]Verse Somebody’s singing Lord …Verse Somebody’s praying Lord …Ending
Oh-h-h-h-h-h-h Lord, kumbayaOh-h-h-h-h-h-h Lord, kumbaya
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..............................................................................................................It’s TimeIntro
… It’s ... It's ... It's ... It’s, It's, It's, It's, It's timeRap Backup (sing at in Rap lyrics)
... It's ... It's, It's ... It's … It's, It's, It's, It's timeRap [tenor and baritone] Well it’s time to make that change
People of the world today are fadin’All of us have our ups and downs
You better think about it or you won’t be aroundWhat we need is a little bit of love
Sent by one from heaven up aboveTake it from me, it’s simple and plain
This ain’t no game, you know what I’m sayin’Chorus
It’s time, Time to make a changeWe are the people who can do it
It’s time, Time to make a changeWe are his people, we can do it
Verse 1[altos] What is this world coming to
Seems like everybody’s runnin’ from the truth[sopranos] We need to stand up and fight
Walk into the light[tenor] We the people, we can do it, if we try…
Bridge [all]… test of our faith …[altos] we don’t know where, we don’t know when
But he’s comin’ back againChorusVerse 2
[altos] Diseases are spreading mighty fastEarthquakes are moving through the land
[sopranos] It ain't nothin’ but a signGotta make up our mind
[tenor] We the people, we can do it, if we try…BridgeChorusRapBridgeChorus [x2] to: It’s Time!
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...........................................................................................................Love TrainVocal Intro
[altos, then tenor, then 2nd, then 1st and baritone] People all over the world, join handsStart a love chain, love train
Musical Intro [begin swagging]Chorus
People all over the world, join handsStart a love chain, love train [x2]
Verse[altos] The next stop we make will be in England
[tenor] Tell all the folks in Russia and Canada too[Checo] Well don’t you …
… Oo-oo-ooAnd let this train keep on riding, riding on through
ChorusVerse
[altos] All my brothers over in Africa[tenor] Tell all the folks in Egypt and Israel too
[Checo] Well don’t you …… Oo-oo-oo
‘Cause if you miss it, I’ll feel sorry, sorry for youChorusBridge
Let it ri-i-i-i-ide[baritones] Let it ride, ooo let it rideLet it ri-i-i-i-ide[baritones] ah-ah-ah-ah
Chorus [x2 and begin clapping]Bridge to: [stop clapping, drop and join hands] People all over the world [lift joined hands]!...............................................................................Go Tell It On The MountainChorus [a cappella x2]
Go tell it on the mountainOver the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountainThat Jesus Christ is born
Checo [does a little talk thing, then short musical intro to]Chorus [x2]VerseChorusVerseChorus [x2]Vamp
1 [1st & 2nd sopranos]Gonna tell it, I gotta tell it
Gonna tell it, All around the world [repeat]2 [altos join in syncopated]3 [tenors join in syncopated]4-8 [baritones join in syncopated]
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.............................................................................................Higher and Higher Vocal Introl, Musical Intro [begin clapping]Verse 1Chorus
Your love keeps liftin’ me upLove keeps liftin’ me
Liiftin’ me higher and higher, higher [x2]Verse 2 [choir does “Motown double-clap”]ChorusBridge [lean back and “Motown double-clap”]Verse 3 [choir does “Motown clap”]Chorus [in sections with all joining in on second “higher”]
1 [altos]2 [tenors and baritones]3 [sopranos]4 [all] to Higher
...........................................................How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You))Refrain
How sweet it is to be loved by you [x2]Verse 1
[lead] bop-bah oo[lead] bop-bah oo-oo-ah-ah
ChorusStop and thank you Jesus [x2]
How sweet it is to be loved by youoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo
How sweet it is to be loved by youVerse 2Chorus[“Motown clap” – bop-bah-oo on 4th and 8th set of claps]Verse 3Chorus [with 4 How Sweet …] to: Only you!...................................................................................................................AmenVocal Intro [a cappella]
Amen, AmenAmen, Amen, Amen
Musical Intro to ChorusAmen, Amen
Amen, Amen, AmenVerse 1 & 2 [call/response; baritones after first bar, add tenor/alto on second bar, add soprano on third]
Amen, AmenAmen, Amen, Amen
[Modulate]ChorusVerse 3 & 4ChorusVerse 5 & 6Chorus
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.....................................................................................................The First NoelVocal intro [a cappella]
[1st and 2nd] The first [all] noelThe angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherdsIn fields as they lay
[1st and 2nd] In fields [all] where theyLay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s nightThat was so deep
Chorus[1st and 2nd] Noel, [all] noel,
Noel, noelBorn is the king
Of Israel [x2]Verse 2
[1st and 2nd] This star [all] drew neighTo the northwest
O’er BethlehemIt took its rest
[1st and 2nd] And there [all] it didBoth stop and stay
Right over the placeWhere Jesus lay
ChorusRepeat Verse 1Chorus [with clapping] to: Born is the king of Israel
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...................................................................................................Let’s CelebrateChorus [x2]
Let us rejoice, let's celebrateFor our King has come and he lives today
The anointed one is to be praisedSing hallelujah, lets celebrate
VerseThe Virgin Mary did conceive
A son that would bring us sweet peaceHe would bring joy to all mankind
That's why its celebration timeChorusVerseBridge
Gloria in excelsias deoEnding [x2]
Rejoice, for our King has come, he lives todayCelebrate, the anointed one is to be praised
Rejoice, [baritones echo], rejoice, [baritones echo], rejoice, rejoiceCelebrate, [baritones echo], celebrate, [baritones echo], celebrate, celebrate
to: Hallelujah, let's celebrate
............................................................................................................One LoveVocal Intro
One love, one heartLet’s get together and feel alright
Musical intro to Chorus [x2]One love, one heart
Let’s get together and feel alrightOne love, one heart
Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and it will be alrightVerse 1 [with Choir echo]
… One Love… Get on board… Thank the Lord
Chorus to:Let’s get together and feel alright Give thanks and praise to the Lord, and it will be alright
.............................................................................Alleluia, It’s Christmas TimeVocal Intro [a cappella]
Alleluia, it’s Christmas timeMusical intro to Chorus
Alleluia, it’s Christmas timeVerse then Chorus [x4]Verse then Chorus [x2 – choir is clapping]Chorus [x2]
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....................................................................................................Oh Happy DayVocal Intro:
[baritones] Oh, oh, what a dayWhat a happy day
[repeat: tenors join in][repeat: altos join in][repeat: 2nd sopranos join in][repeat: 1st sopranos join in]
Musical IntroPart 1 [call-and-response]
(Oh happy day), oh happy day(Oh happy day), oh happy day
(When Jesus washed) When Jesus washed(When Jesus washed) When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed) When Jesus washed(He washed our sins away) Oh happy day
(Oh happy day), oh happy dayPart 2
He taught me how, to watch, fight and prayFight and pray
And live rejoicing, in e-ev’ry wayEv’ry day
Part 1 & 2Vamp [call-and-response]
(Oh happy day), oh happy day(Oh happy day), oh happy day
(improvise), oh happy day [jazzy x8](When Jesus washed) When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed) When Jesus washed (When Jesus washed) When Jesus washed
(He washed our sins away) Oh happy day(Oh happy day), oh happy day(Oh happy day), oh happy day
...................................................................We’re Gonna Give All of the GloryPart 1
We’re gonna giveAll of the glory
Worship and praiseTo you Oh Lord [x4]
Part 2It’s not about us
It’s about you LordIt’s not about me
It’s all about JesusPart 1Part 2[Instrumental modulate]Part 1 [add clap] to: Right now!
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...............................................................................................Joy To The WorldVocal Intro [a capella]
[Checo] Joy to the world …[Choir] And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature singAnd heaven, and heaven and nature sing
VerseJoy to the world, the lord is come
Let earth receive her kingLet every heart, prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing [etc. like Intro]
Joy to the world, the saviour reignsLet men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy [etc. like Intro]
He rules the world with truth and graceAnd makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousnessAnd wonders of His love [etc. like Intro]
Repeat Verse 1Vamp [x4]
Joy to the world, all the boys and girlsJoy to the people everywhere you see
Joy to you and me to: Joy to the people everywhere you see, Joy to you and me.....................................................................................................Oh Holy NightVerse 1Chorus 1 [call-and-response]
Fall, on your knee,Oh hear, hear the angel voices
Ah-ah, oo-oooo oo-oo-oo
Oh nightVerse 2Chorus 2 [call-and-response]
Christ, is the LordOh praise, praise his name forever
Ah-ah, oo-oooo oo-oo-oo
His powerRepeat Chorus 1 [call-and-response except for FALL]
FALL, on your knee,Oh hear, hear the angel voices
Ah-ah, oo-oooo oo-oo-oo
Oh nightVamp
oh-oh-oh night devine [x4]
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(soloist: Oh night devine) oo-oo-oo
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..................................................................................Do You Hear What I HearVocal Intro
Ah, Ah-ah-ah-ahOo-oo
Verse 1 [call-and-response]Do you see what I see, I see
Do you see what I seeAh-ah, oo-oo, Big as a kite
BridgeAh, Ah-ah-ah-ah
Verse 2 [call-and-response]Do you hear what I hear, I hear
Do you hear what I hearAh-ah, oo-oo, Big as the sea
Bridge [modulate]Ah, Ah-ah, said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Verse3 [call-and-response]Do you know what I know, I know
Do you know what I knowAh-ah, oo-oo, Silver and gold
Verse4 [call-and-response]Listen to what I say, [together] Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I sayAh-ah, oo-oo, Goodness and light
Ending[baritone] Do you hear what I hear
[tenors come in] Do you see what I see[altos & 2nd sopranos come in] Do you know what I know
[all] Pray for peace people everywhere(soloist: Do you hear what I hear …)
… Goodness and light[call and response]
… Do you see what I see… Do you hear what I hear… Do you know what I know… Listen to what I say… Do you hear what I hear… Do you hear what I hear, I hear, I hear, I hear
Pause to: Pray for peace people everywhere
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........................................................................................................Oo-Oo ChildIntro [musical intro with sustained oversing] It’s gonna get betterPart 1a
[tenor & baritone] Ooo-ooo child, things are gonna get easierOoo-ooo child, things ‘ll get brighter [x2]
[alto] And some day, we’ll put it together and we’ll get it all doneSome day in a world much brighter
[2nd join in] And some day, we’ll walk in the rays of the beautiful sun[all join in] Some day when the world’s much brighter
Part 1b[tenor 1st time, all 2nd time] Ooo-ooo child, [all] things are gonna get easier
Ooo-ooo child, things ‘ll get brighter [x2]
And some day, we’ll put it together and we’ll get it all doneSome day in a world much brighter
And some day, we’ll walk in the rays of the beautiful sunSome day when the world’s much brighter
Part 2 [x2][1st, 2nd, alto] Right now, [all] it’s gonna get easier
[1st, 2nd, alto] Right now, [all] it’s gonna get betterPart 3 [x2]
Ooo-ooo child, we’re gonna walk together in the beautiful sunIn a world much brighter, it’s gonna get easier
Ooo-ooo child, we’re gonna sit together in heavenly placesIn a world much brighter, it’s gonna get easier
to:Ooo-ooo child, we’re gonna sit together in heavenly places
In a world much brighter, it’s gonna get easierRight now-ow-ow
.............................................................................................Let The Sun ShineVerse [x7]
1 [2nd sopranos] Let the sun shine, let the sun shine inThe sun shine in
2 [alto join in]3 [tenor join in]4 [1st and baritone join in]5-7 [all]
......................................................................................Open The Flood GatesVerse [soloist x2]Verse [choir x4]
Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rainBridge [x2]Verse [choir x3]Musical lead-in to …Refrain
Purple rain [x4, 3 times]
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.........................................................................................................Silent NightVerse 1
Silent night, Holy nightAll is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace
Verse 2Silent night, Holy night
Shepherds quake at the sightGlories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!Christ the Saviour is born
Christ the Saviour is bornVerse 3
Silent night, Holy nightAll is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and ChildHeavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Saviour is born to:
[Checo] I said Christ [Choir] Christ[Checo] the Saviour [Choir] the Saviour [x2]
Christ, the Saviour, is born....................................................................................This Little Light Of MineVocal Intro
[baritone] This little light of mine …[add tenor] This little light of mine …
[add alto] This little light of mine …[add 2nd soprano] This little light of mine
[add 1st soprano] This little light of mineI’m gonna let it shine
This littleI’m gonna let it shine [x2]
Let it shine, all the time, let it shineMusical intro to Verse [rock-clap begins after intro begins]
This little light of mine,I’m gonna let it shine [x3]
Let it shine, all the time, let it shineVerse Everywhere I go …Verse Jesus gave it to me …Verse All around the world …Verse This little light of mine …Ending
Let it shine, all the time, let it shine [x2]
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.......................................................................................Shackles (Praise You)Vocal Intro
[baritone] Huh, we ‘bout to turn up the heat again[tenor] What?
[baritone] We ‘bout to turn up the heat again[tenor] Say what?
[baritone] We ’bout to turn up the heat again[ending 1][tenor, alto, & soprano] Don’t you say a word until we finish partying [repeat][ending 2][all] Hey Checo, turn it up!
ChorusTake the shackles off my feet so I can dance,
I just wanna praise ya’, I just wanna praise ya’You broke my chains now I can lift my hands,
And I’m gonna praise ya’, and I’m gonna praise ya’[sopranos] praise you,
[add altos] praise you,[all] praise you
Verse 1ChorusVerse 2Chorus [without “praise you, praise you, praise you”]Bridge
[alto] Been through the fire and the rain,[soprano] Bound in every kind of way
[tenor] But God has broken every chain[all] So let me go right now
Chorus [without “praise you, praise you, praise you”]Dance [dances while Soloists improvise on “Freedom”]Chorus [while dancing, without “praise you, praise you, praise you”]Chorus [while dancing].................................................................................................You Can Use MeMusic Intro to Part 1Part 1
If you can use anything Lord, you can use me,If you can use anything Lord, you can use me
Take my hands Lord, and my feet,Touch my heart Lord, speak through me
If you can use anything Lord, you can use me[repeat]
Part 2 [stop snapping and stand still]Take my hands, take my hands, … [in succession rising from baritones, then…]
And my feetTouch my heart
Speak through me[repeat, but all together]
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.............................................................................................Wade In The WaterVocal Intro [a capella]
[in sequence starting with baritone] Wade, wade, wade, wade, wadeWade in the water, wade in the water children,
Wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the wateroo-oo-oo ...
oo-oo-oo-oo-oo, God's gonna trouble the waterChoir [dance]Chorus [x2]
Wade in the water, wade in the water children,Wade in the water, God's gonna trouble the water
Verse 1[tenor] Who’s that yonder dressed in red
[all] God's gonna trouble the water[baritone] Must be the children that Moses led
[all] God's gonna trouble the waterChorusVerse 2
[tenor] Who’s that yonder dressed in white[all] God's gonna trouble the water
[1st] Must be the children of the Israelites[all] God's gonna trouble the water
ChorusVerse 3
[tenor] The Jordan River, chilly and cold[all] God's gonna trouble the water
[2nd] Well it chills my body but not my soul[all] God's gonna trouble the water
ChorusChoir [dance]Chorus [x2]Ending
God's gonna trouble the waterGod's gonna trouble the waterFreedom [x4 progressively louder each time]
..............................................................................................I Believe I Can FlyVerse and Chorus [soloist]Last Chorus
Oo-oo-oo-oooo-oo-oo, oo-oo-oo
I believe I can flyI believe I can touch the sky
Think about it every night and daySpread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soarSee me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I can fly, I can fly, I can fly, I can fly [4th time syncopated] [x3]
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Ooo, fly-ey-ey-ey-ey
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.................................................................................Swing Low Sweet ChariotVocal Intro
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,Comin’ for to carry me home,
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,Comin’ for to carry me home,
Chorus [x2]Verse 1
[alto & 2nd] I looked over Jordan[alto, tenor, baritone] And what did I see
[all] Comin’ for to carry me home[1st & 2nd] A band of angles
[alto, tenor, baritone] Comin’ after me[all]Comin’ for to carry me home
ChorusVerse 2
[alto & 2nd] If you get there[alto, tenor, baritone] Before I do
[all] Comin’ for to carry me home[1st & 2nd] Tell all my loved ones
[alto, tenor, baritone] I’m comin’ there too[all]Comin’ for to carry me home
ChorusVerse 1ChorusEnding
Comin’ for to carry me homeComin’ for to carry me home
........................................................................................................Love PowerChorus
(We got love) Love, (power) PowerIt’s the greatest power of them all
(We got love) Love, (power) PowerAnd together we can’t fall [repeat]
Verse(When we) oo-oo-oo-oo
(…) ah-ahJesus love burning inside [repeat]
ChorusVerseChorusTag (ending)
And together we can’t fall, uh-uh [x2]And together we can’t fall [repeat]
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.................................................................................................Caravan of LoveMusic Intro to:Part 1
[tenor] Are you ready, [all] Are you ready
Oo oo-ooOo oo oo oo oo [Oo- then repeat from first Oo]
Movement 1Verse … and fightPart 2a
[tenor] It’s Alright[add altos] It’s Alright
[all] It’s AlrightVerse … can’t be deniedPart 2b
[tenor] Stand up[add altos] Stand up
[all] Stand upMovement 2
Verse … torn apart, every …Part 1
Movement 3Verse I’m your brother … your heart, every …Part 1Verse I’m your sister … torn apart, every …Part 1Verse I’m your brother … brother, every …Part 1Verse I’m your sister … sister, don’t you know, every …
Ending [all sing]Every woman every man
Join the caravan of loveEverybody take a stand
Join the caravan of love [x2]
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................................................................................................................No One[Call and] Response [a capella]
… no not one, no not one… no not one, no not one
Music Into [while Choir does funky-snap] to:Soloist … ‘causeChoir Part 1
Everything’s gonna be alright,Ah-ah-ah
Everything’s gonna be alrightSoloist … you, you, youChoir
Get in the way of what I feel for youSoloist … heart is hurtin’Choir Part 2
[alto, tenor, 1st soprano] Oo oo oo oo[2nd soprano, baritone] Oo oo oo-oo-oo oo
Soloist … I don’t worry ‘causeChoir Part 1Soloist … you, you, youChoir
Get in the way of what I feel [2nd soprano] I know
Soloist[2nd soprano and alto] To find
Soloist[all] I know people will try, try to divide something so real
Soloist … get in the way … no one, no one, no oneChoir
Get in the way of what I feel for youSoloist and Choir [add clapping x4]
Oh uh-uh-uh-uh-oh [alto, 2nd soprano, 1st soprano]Oh-uh-uh-uh-oh
Oh-uh-uh-ohOh oh oh oh oh [tenors and baritones shout “oh” on the off beat]
Soloist [choir back to funky-snap]… get in the way … no one, no one, no oneChoir
Get in the way of what I feel for youEnding [x2]
SoloistYou, you
ChoirGet in the way of what I feel for you
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..............................................................................................People Get ReadyMusic Intro to:
oo oo oo oooo oo-oo, get on board
Music to Verse1 [call and response, begin snapping]… get on board… thank the Lord
Choiroo oo oo oo
Verse 2… coast to coast… love the most
Choiroo oo oo oo
[modulate]Choir sings with soloist
oo oo oo oooo oo-oo, save his own
oo oo oo ooah ah, kingdom’s thrown
Bridge [with clapping]I believe, I do believe
I believe I do believe
I believe, I do believe
I believe, I do believeChoir sings with soloist [with snapping]
oo oo oo oooo oo-oo, get on board
oo oo oo ooah ah, [stop moving] thank the Lord
rest to Bridge [a capella with clapping]
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.............................................................................................I’ll Take You ThereSoloist
(I know a place …)Choir
Lyin’ to the races [x2]… I’ll take you there [x4]
Instrumental[baritone] Bom
Bom, bom, bom, bom, bomBom, bom, bom, bom, bom
Bom, bom[baritone] Bom
Bom, bom, bom, bom, bomBom, bom, bom, bom, bom
Soloist(I know a place)
ChoirAin’t nobody cryin’
Ain’t nobody worriedAin’t no smilin’ faces
Lyin’ to the races, ay heyChoir [x2]
… I’ll take you there [x4]… Come go with me [x2]
EndingI’ll take you there [x4]
.......................................................................................I Can See Clearly NowSoloist (verse 1)Chorus (call and response)
Bright, sun shiney day [x2]Soloist (verse 2)ChorusSoloist Bridge to:
Blue skiesVerse 3
I can see clearly now the rain has goneI can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that left me blindChorusVerse 4
I think I can make it now the pain has goneAll of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ forChorus [x2]
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.............................................................................Hold On (Change is Comin’)Soloist (verse 1) [snapping]Chorus (call and response)
Hold on, change is comin’Hold on, don’t worry ‘bout a thing
Hold on, you can make itHold on, ev’rything gonna be alright
Soloist (verse 2)ChorusBridge
Oo-oo oo-oo-oo-oo,Yeah, yeah, yeah
You seek,Oo-oo oo-oo-oo-oo
ChorusSoloist patter to (call and response)
La LaChorus [begin clapping]Soloist (verse 3)ChorusSoloist improvise (call and response)
Ev’rything gonna be alright [x2]Chorus....................................................................................Oh Come All Ye FaithfulVocal Intro
Oh come [baritone only]Oh come let us [tenor]
Oh come [alto]Oh come let us [2nd soprano]
Oh come let us adore him [1st soprano]Come let us adore him, Christ the Lord [all]
Verse 1Chorus
Oh come let us adore himOh come let us adore him
Oh come let us adore him, Christ the Lord [all]Verse 2ChorusEnding
We’ll give him all the gloryWe’ll give him all the glory
We’ll give him all the gloryChrist the Lord
Christ the LordChrist the Lord
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................................................................................................I Hear The MusicVocal Intro
I hear the music in the airI hear the music everywhere [x2]
Music Intro to:Verse 1
I hear the music in the airI hear the music everywhere [x2]
I feel like praisingI feel like praising
I feel like praising, the LordFeel like praising
I feel like praisingI feel like praising
I feel like praising, the LordVerse 2
I feel the rhythm in the airI feel the rhythm everywhere [x2]
I feel like dancingI feel like dancing
I feel like dancing, for HimFeel like dancing
I feel like dancingI feel like dancing
I feel like dancing, for HimVerse 1Verse 2Soloist bridge and Choir woo’sVerse 1 / 2
I hear the music in the airI hear the music everywhere [x2]
I feel like praisingI feel like praising
I feel like praising, the LordI feel like dancing
I feel like dancingI feel like dancing, for Him
Feel like dancingI feel like dancing
I feel like dancingI feel like dancing, for Him
Ending (call and response)I’m glad about it [x2]
I’ll sing about it [x2]I’ll shout about it [x2]
I’ll dance about it [x4]I hear the music in the air!
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.............................................................................................I Still Have My JoyVocal Intro
Praise the Lord, I still have my joyMusic Intro to:
I still have my joy,I still have my joy
After all I’m going through,I still have my joy
I still have my joy,I still have my joy
Praise the Lord, I still have my joy
I still have my peace …… After all I’ve been through …
We still have our love …… After all we’ve gone through …
BridgeThis joy that I have,
The world didn’t give itThis peace that I have,
The world didn’t give itThe joy of the Lord is my strength
My strengthRepeat 3 verses
I still have my joy …I still have my peace …We still have our love …
Bridge to:I still have my joy …Praise the Lord, I still have my joy [x2]
..............................................................................As Long As We’re TogetherChorus
As long as we’re together [x4]Verse 1ChorusVerse 2ChorusVerse 3ChorusVerse 4Chorus [ x2] Final: As long as we’re together
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..........................................................................Ain’t Nothin’ Like A Real LoveSoloists Chorus [a capella x2]Choir Chorus [a capella x2]
Ain’t nothin’ like a real love childrenAin’t nothin’ like a real love
Music Intro to Chorus [x2]Verse [soloist]
I got your picture hangin’ on the wallBut it can’t see or come to me when I call your name
oo-oo-oo-ooI realize it’s just a picture in a frameI read your letters when you’re not near
But they don’t move me and they don’t groove me like when I hearoo-oo-oo-oo
Your sweet voice whispering in my earChorusVerse [soloist]
I play the game, a fantasyI pretend I’m not in reality
oo-oo-oo-ooI need the shelter of your arms to comfort me
BridgeNo other sound is quite the same as your name
No touch can do half as muchTo make me feel better
So let’s stay togetherVerse [soloist]
I got some memories to look back onThough they help me when you phone, I’m well aware
oo-oo-oo-ooNothing can take the place of you being there
Chorus variation [x2]So glad we got a real love children
So glad we got a real loveBridgeVerse [soloist]
I got some memories to look back onThough they help me when you phone, I’m well aware
oo-oo-oo-ooNothing can take the place of your being there
Chorus variation [x2 with clapping]Chorus [x3 with clapping]Chorus [back to snapping and slow down] to A real love
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..................................................................................................Come On DownIntro
Yeah, whoa yeahoo-oo oo-oo-oo-oo-oo [x2]
ChorusCome on down, send it on down
Lord let your holy spirit come on downCome on down, send it on down
Lord let your sweet anointing come on downVerse 1 [call and response]
[something can’t something right, until they come on down]Lord let your holy spirit come on down
[something can’t something right, until they come on down]Lord let your sweet anointing come on down
ChorusVerse 2ChorusMusic InterludeVamp
Fall on me, Fall on me-e [with hand moves x2]
Yeah, whoa yeahoo-oo oo-oo-oo-oo-oo [x2]
ChorusMusic InterludeVamp [with hand moves x4 and end with clap]................................................................................................Joy Of My DesireChorus
I worship you, in spirit and in truthI worship you, in spirit and in truth
There will never be a friend as dear to me as youThere will never be a friend as dear to me as you
VerseJoy of my desire, all consuming fire
Lord of glory, Rose of SharonRare and sweetYou are now my peace
Comforter and friendWonderful, so beautiful
You are to meChorus to
There will never be a friend as dear to me as youThere will never be a friend as dear to me as you [altos and all sopranos]
There will never be a friend as dear to me as you [baritones and tenors]There will never be a friend as dear to me as you [all]
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...........................................................................Keep My Light In My WindowMusic IntroVocal Intro
Oo-oo, oo-ooHe is a friend of mine [x2]
Verse 1Someone is friendless and cannot find their way
So I, keep my light in my window[sopranos and altos]I want to be there to help restore their faith,
So I, [all] keep my light in my window[tenors]But for God’s [altos] mercy, I’d be in their place
So I, [all] keep my light in my windowBridge
So I can ease the pain that life can bringHelp them find the peace their spirit needs
I have been chosen for a work to doMake a world of love for me and you-oo-oo,
[baritones]Keep my light in my window
You-oo-oo[baritones]Keep my light in my window
Verse 2[altos]Some call me foolish to lend a helping hand
But I, [all] keep my light in my window[tenors and baritones]I feel so good when I help my fellow man
So I, [all] keep my light in my window[all]True love and mercy, shine throughout the land
I’m gonna keep my light in my windowBridge [x4]
[first & second time ending with “you-oo-oo” and baritone bit][third time with clapping, no baritone bit - goes directly from “you” to “So I can…”][forth time ending with “you-oo-oo” and baritone bit]
EndingKeep my light in my window
Window, window
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.................................................................................................................StompMusical Intro with patterPart 1 [x2]
Lately I’ve been going through some things that really got me … down.I need someone somebody to help me come and turn my life a…round
I can’t explain it, I can’t contain it.Jesus your love is so, it’s so amazing
It gets me high, up to the skyAnd when I think about your goodness,
It makes me wanna … stomp, HUHMakes me clap my hands,
Makes me wanna dance and … stomp, HUHMy brother can’t you see,
I got the victory. Stomp, HUHPart 2 [call-and-response]
Victoria, are you with me?Oh yeah, we havin’ church we ain’t goin’ no where [x4]
Stomp, HUHPart 3
Makes me clap my hands.Makes me wanna dance and … stomp, HUH
My brother can’t you see,I got the victory. Stomp, HUH
Part 4 [call-and-response]Stomp, HUH [x4]I promised the stomp, the whole stomp
Nothin’ but the stomp [x2].Part 2Part 4 to:
Stomp
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................................................................Hold On (Just a Little While Longer)[Call and] Response
[…] Hold on[…] Hold on
[…] Hold onEv’rything is gonna be alright [x2]
Musical IntroChorus
[Hold on], just a little while longerHold on, just a little while longer
Hold on, just a little while longerEv’rything is gonna be alright
Chorus: [Pray on} …Verse to: […] ev’rything is gonna be alrightChorus
[Sing on] …[March on] …
Verse to: […] ev’rything is gonna be alrightVerse to: […] ev’rything is gonna be alrightChorus: [Press on] …Chorus: [Move on] …Chorus: [Sing on] …Chorus [add clapping]: [Dance on] …
Ev’rything is gonna be alright [x2][rest]
Ev’rything is gonna be alright [x2]...........................................................................................................Drift AwayVocal Intro (Chorus)
Gimme the beat boys and free my soul,I wanna get lost in your rock n roll
And drift awayVerse 1 [snapping begins when verse starts]Chorus [with clapping]Verse 2 [with snapping]Chorus [with clapping]Part 2 verses ... [with snapping]
[Rhythm, rhyme, and] harmonyChorus [x4 with clapping]Part 3 [continue clapping]
Country roads, take me home,To the place, I belong
West Virginia, mountain momma,Take me home, country roads
Chorus to:Gimme the beat boys and free my soul,
I wanna get lost in your rock n rollAnd drift away [NO repeat]Drift Away [stop moving]Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo
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...........................................................................Bridge Over Troubled WatersVocal Intro (Interlude)
Don’t trouble the water,Get along
Why don’t ya, why don’t yaLet it be
Still water runs deep, yes it doWhoa-oh-oh yeah
Verse 1[soloist] .… I’m on your side, when times get rough
[choir over soloist] Oo – oo – [altos] oo[soloist] … Like a bridge … I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water[soloist] I will lay me down
InterludeVerse 2
[soloist] .… I’ll take your part, when darkness comes[choir over soloist] Oo – oo – [altos] oo
[soloist] … Like a bridge … I will lay me downLike a bridge over troubled water
[soloist] I will lay me downInterlude [only to “Let it be”]
Sail on silver girlSail on by
[soloist] your time has come to [choir] shineAll of your dreams are on their way
BridgeSee how they shine[soloist] If you ever need a friend
Need a friend[soloist] I’m sailing right behind
[choir over soloist] Ah-ah-ahLike a bridge over troubled water
[soloist] I will ease your mindEnding
Like a bridge over troubled waterI ease your [soloist] mind
Interlude [x2] to:Don’t trouble the water,
Get along
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........................................................................................................In The SpiritVocal Intro
Holy spirit, sweet spirit,We need you lord, we need you lord
Holy spirit, sweet spirit,Come quickly lord, come quickly lord
Instrumental IntroChorus
In the spiritIn the spirit
Sweet spiritHoly spirit
Verse 1ChorusVerse 2Bridge
… So much joy …Chorus [x2]BridgeChorusInterlude1
Let the spirit move youIt will make you dance all night
Let the spirit move youIt will make you dance and shout
ChorusInterlude2
Let the spirit move youIt will make you dance and shout
Let the spirit move youIt will make you feel all right
ChorusEnding
In the spirit..........................................................................................Greatest Love Of AllVerseChorus
Ah-ah-ah-ah (x3)Greatest love of all (x3)Greatest love of all (x3)
ChorusEnding
….Lo-o-o-o-ove, love
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...........................................................................................Little Drummer BoyVerse1 [hand-drumming motion]
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum,A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum,
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum,To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pumSo to honour him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come, when we comeVerse2
Baby Jesus, pa rum pum pum pum,The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum,
I played my drum for him, pa rum pum pum pum,I played my best for him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pumThen he smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum,
Me and my drum, me and my drumBridge [x2]
[altos] Rum pum pum pum[tenors] rum pum pum
[baritones] rum pum pum[2nd sopranos] rum pum pum
[all] Rum pum pum pumVamp [clapping]
[baritones] Play on it
[tenors] Oh little drummer boy,[baritones] Play on it
Play your drum for him[add alto, then 2nd sopranos, then 1st sopranos and baritones]
[all] Oh little drummer boy [x4]
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...........................................................................Some Day, We’ll Be TogetherVocal Intro & Choir Background Part, Musical Intro [begin swaying]
Oo-oo, oo,Oo, oo, oo, oo-oo-oo
Some dayWe’ll be together [x2]
Verse 1 & 2[soloist] … (2 lines)[choir does background part over soloist]
Bridge [choir part in (parenthesis)][choir lead-in] (Oo)
(Oo Oo)I (I), I (I)
Give my (heart, mind, and soul to you)Ever and ever (and ever)
Ever since that day (ever since that day)All (all I wanna do),
All I wanna do (all I wanna do)Is praise you, praise you, praise you
Verse 3[start clapping with “Some Day” and repeat that line 4 times]
.................................................................................Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us NowChorus
Ain’t no stoppin’ us nowWe’re on the move, we’re headed to the top
Ain’t no stoppin’ us nowWe’ve got the groove, we’ve got the groove
Verse … I don’t knowOo oo-oo [x4]
Bridge … nothin’, nothin’… listen, listen
Chorus [x2]Verse Bridge Chorus [x2]Vamp
[baritone] Don’t wanna stop, please don’t make me stop[tenors join, then altos, then sopranos]
S-T-O-P-P-I-N, ain’t no, stoppin’ [x4]Chorus [x2]Bridge to
Ain’t no stoppin’ us nowNo stoppin’!
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.................................................................Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful ChildChorus [x2]
Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful childJesus, Jesus, so lowly, meek and mild
New life, new hope, new joy he bringsWon’t you listen to the angels sing
Glory, glory, glory to the new born kingVerseChorusBridge
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, oh Jesus [x2]Saviour, saviour, saviour, oh saviour [x2]
Glory, glory, glory, oh glory [x2]Glory, glory, glory to the new born king
VampJeee-sus, Jeee-sus
Jesus, Jesus, Je-e-e-e-susSaaa-viour, Saaa-viour
Saviour, Saviour, Sa-a-a-a-viourJoy …Peace …Love …Joy …Love …Peace …
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...............................................................Oh How Happy (You Have Made Me)Intro [a cappella]Chorus
Oh how happy, you have made meOh how happy, you have made me [x2]
Verse 1ChorusVerse 2Chorus(oo-oo-oo)
bar 1 [tenors]bar 2 [altos join in]bar 3 [2nd sopranos join in]bar 4 [1st sopranos and baritones join in][all repeat 4 bars]
ChorusVerse 3Chorus...............................................................................................................Let It BeSoloist Into to musical introVerse 1 & 2 [begin snapping]Chorus 1
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it beWhisper words of wisdom, let it be
Verse 3 & 4Chorus 2
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it beThere will be an answer, let it be
[musical interlude, then choir over music]Ooo, ooo, ah, ooo
There will be an answer, let it beOoo, ooo, ah, ooo
Whisper words of wisdom, let it beVerse 5 & 6 [choir sings quietly over soloist for each verse]
Ooo, ooo, ah, oooShine until tomorrow, let it be
Ooo, ooo, ah, oooSpeaking words of wisdom, let it be
Chorus 3 [as Chorus 2, begin clapping]Chorus 4 [as Chorus 1][musical ending stop clapping to]
Let it be
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.........................................................................................Soon And Very SoonChorus1
Soon and very soon,We are going to see the King
Soon and very soon,We are going to see the King
Soon and very soon,We are going to see the King
Hallelujah, hallelujahWe’re going to see the King
Chorus2No more cryin’ there,
We are going to see the King [repeat as above]Bridge
Hallelujah, oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-yaChorus3
No more dying there,We are going to see the King [repeat as above]
BridgeVerse
Should there be any rivers we must crossShould there be any mountains we must climb
God will supply all the strength that we needGive us grace till we reach the other side
[repeat singing oo-oo, but last oo (side) is sung with same notes as climb]Chorus1Chorus3Bridge [x3]Vamp [baritone start, then add tenors, then add altos, then add 2nd soprano, then add 1st soprano]
Oh we goin’, goin’ to see the KingWe are goin’, goin’ to see the King
[then 2 more vamps with a slightly modified go-in’]
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........................................................................................................Lean On MeVocal Intro and Verse 1 [move to the music but no snapping or clapping]
Oo-oo-oo … ah-ooOo-oo-oo … ah-oo
Verses 2 & 3 [choir is silent but snapping begins]Chorus [with clapping]
[soloist] You just call on me brother [choir] call me [soloist] when…We all need somebody to lean on
[soloist] I just might have a problem [choir] You call me [soloist] that…We all need somebody to lean on
Verse 4 [with snapping]Oo-oo-oo … ah-oo
Oo-oo-oo … ah-ooChorus [with clapping]Bridge [continue clapping]
We be jammin’We be jammin’
We be praisin’We be praisin’ [repeat]
Verse 5 [with snapping]Oo-oo-oo … ah-oo
Oo-oo-oo … ah-ooEnding [with clapping]
Call me, Call on meCall me, Call on me [repeat]
Call me............................................................................................Up Above My HeadVerse 1
Up above my head, I hear music in the airUp above my head, I hear music in the air
Up above my head, I hear music in the airThere must be a God some where
Verse 2All around my room, I hear joy bells ringing …
Verse 3Up above my head, I hear angels singing …
Verse 4All around my room, I hear joyful singing …
Repeat Verse 1 and 2 to:There must be a God some where
There must be a God some whe-re
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............................................................................................................O CanadaO Canada!
Our home and native landTrue patriot love
In all of us commandCar ton bras sait porter l'épée
Il sait porter la croix!Ton histoire est une epopee
Des plus brillants exploits.God keep our land
glorious and free!O Canada,
we stand on guard for thee.O Canada,
we stand on guard for thee.Vamp
[baritone] O Canada, our home and native landO Canada, we stand on guard for thee
[all – repeat x3 to]For ever and ever together we stand
(English Translation)As in thy arm ready to wield the sword,
So also is it ready to carry the cross.Thy history is an epic
Of the most brilliant exploits......................................................................................God Has Smiled On MeVocal Intro
He’s been good,He’s been good
He’s been good to meChorus
God has smiled on me,He has set me free
God has smiled on me,He’s been good to me
SpecialJehovah Raffa
EndingHe’s been good, He’s been good [x3]He’s been good ......... Me
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........................................................................................September/DecemberMusic Intro to …
Hey, hey, hey, hey [x3]Verse 1
Do you remember, [begin arms-up swaying]The 21st/25th night of September/December
Love was changing the minds of pretendersWhile chasing the clouds away
Verse 2… [soloist] ringing ([choir] ringing)
… [all] singing…
Remember …Chorus 1
Hey, hey, heyBa dee-ya - say do you remember
Ba dee-ya - dancing in September/DecemberBa dee-ya - never was a cloudy day
Ba du-du, ba du-duBa du-du, ba du-du [x2]
Ba du-du, ba du-duBa du-du, Ba dee-ay
Verse 3 [as Verse 2 but “with you”, “to see you”, and “Remember”]Verse 4 [as Verse 2 but just “Remember”]Chorus 1
And we say, Ba dee-ya - say do you remember …Chorus 1 (again)
[but] … golden dreams were shiny days[while alto and 2nd sopranos sing Chorus 2 as below]
Bridge 1[soloist] …
Our souls were singingDo you remember
[soloist] … Bridge 2 [x2]
And we say[begin clapping] Never was a cloudy day, ay ay
[soloist] … Never was a cloudy day, ay ay ay
Chorus 1And we say, Ba dee-ya - say do you remember …[but] … golden dreams were shiny days
Chorus 2And we say, Ba dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya
Ba dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-yaBa dee-ya, dee-ya, dee-ya
Dee-yay
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................................................................................................Everyday PeopleVocal Intro
I am everyday peopleMusical Intro to
Ooo sha-sha [x2]Chorus 1
[tenor & baritone] Sometimes I’m right, and I can be wrong[all] My own beliefs are in my song
[tenor & baritone] The butcher, the banker, the drummer and then [all] Makes no difference what group I’m in
I am everyday peopleBridge 1
[2nd] There is a blue one, who can’t accept the green one[add alto] For living with a fat one
[add tenor & baritone] Trying to be a skinny one[All] Different strokes for different folks
And so on and so on, and scooby dooby doobyOoo sha-sha
[alto] We got to live [all] togetherChorus 2
[tenor & baritone] I am no better, and neither are you[all] We are the same, whatever we do
[tenor & baritone] You love me, you hate me, you know me and then [all] You can’t figure out the bag I’m in
Ooo sha-sha[alto] We got to live [all] together
I am everyday peopleBridge 2
[2nd] There is a long hair, that doesn’t like the short hair[add alto] For being such a rich one
[add tenor & baritone] That will not help the poor one[All] Different strokes for different folks
And so on and so on, and scooby dooby doobyOoo sha-sha
[alto] We got to live [all] togetherBridge 3
[2nd] There is a yellow one, that won’t accept the black one[add alto] That won’t accept the red one
[add tenor] That won’t accept the white one[2nd] Different strokes [all] for different folks
And so on and so on, and scooby dooby doobyOoo sha-sha
[alto] We got to live togetherOutro
I am everyday people [x3]
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..............................................................................................Spirit of the MusicMusic Intro to funky drop, lean right, lean back , lean left, to clap, to:Verse 1
The spirit of the music make me danceThe spirit of the music make me dance
The spirit of the music make me danceThe spirit of the music make me dance
I feel it in my hands, I feel it in my feetI feel it all over me-e
I feel it in my hands, I feel it in my feetI feel it all over me
Verse 2The spirit of the music move my feet …
I feel it in my knees, I feel it in my toes …Verse 3 [repeat verse 1]Ending
It make me dance now, It move my feet [x4]It make me dance
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..............................................................................................................Sho’NuffVocal Into [x2]
A little some for the radioA little some for the video
A little some for the saints y’allA little some, some, gimme some
Chorus [x3 call/response](Sho’ nuff) Sho’ nuff
(Sho’ nuff) Sho’ nuff(Sho’ nuff) Sho’ nuff
I am a believerVerse
[tenor] I don’t wanna be a doubting Thomas[alto] We don’t wanna be a doubting Thomas
[1st soprano] That I have to see the nail prints in his hands[tenor] Or the piercing in his side
[alto] But by faith I will see the [1st soprano] li-ght [rolling down through baritone]Chorus [x3 call/response]
(Sho’ nuff) Sho’ nuff(Sho’ nuff) Sho’ nuff
(Sho’ nuff) Sho’ nuffI am a believer [baritone after 2nd time Ain’t no doubt about it]
VerseBridge [x2 call/response]
(Glory) Glory(Halleluiah) Halleluiah [x2]
(Go JC, Go JC, Go)Go JC, Go JC, Go [x2]
Musical InterludeChorus [x4 - alto lead; baritone after 2nd time]VerseBridge to …
(Glory) Glory(Halleluiah) Halleluiah
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.........................................................................................................Celebration
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Vocal IntroCelebrate Good Times, Come On!Musical Intro to Break1Yahoo!
[B/T] It’s your celebrationYahoo!
[B/T] It’s your celebrationCelebrate Good Times, Come On! [x2]
Verse 1[A] There’s a party goin’ on right here[B/T] A celebration to last throughout the
years[A] So bring your good times and your
laughter too[T] We gonna celebrate your party with you
[T] Come on now, [all] Celebration[T] Let’s all celebrate and have a good time[all] Celebration[T] We gonna celebrate and have a good
time
[T] It’s time to come together, It’s up to you[all] What’s your pleasure[2] Everyone [all] around the world,
Come On!
Break2Yahoo!
[B/T] It’s your celebrationYahoo!Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
[B/T] It’s your celebrationCelebrate Good Times, Come On!
Verse 2(repeat verse 1 but dedication instead of celebration)
Break3Yahoo!Yahoo!
[B/T] It’s your celebrationCelebrate Good Times, Come On! [x2]
Riff1[T] We gonna have a good time right now
Let’s celebrate, it’s all right[T repeat above; others over-sing] Celebration [x3]
Break4Yahoo! [x2]Celebrate Good Times, Come On! [x2]
[T/B] It’s your celebrationCelebrate Good Times, Come On! [x2]
Riff2[T] We gonna have a good time right now
Let’s celebrate, it’s all right[T repeat above; others over-sing] Celebration [x2]
OutroCelebrate Good Times, Come On!
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....................................................................................................I Surrender AllChorus
I surrender all,I surrender all,
All to thee my blessed saviour,I surrender all,
EndingI surrender, I surrender all [baritone x7, alto x6, soprano x5]I’m givin’ it all, I’m givin’ it all to you [tenors only x4][to …] All to thee my blessed saviour, I surrender all
................................................................................................Spiritual HealingChorus
Spirit’al healing,Spirit’al healing
Spirit’al healing,Spirit’al healing
..............................................................................................................This DayRefrain 1
Receive (x2)Refrain 2
Be Free (x2)Ending
Lord, we need your loveLord, we need your peace
Lord, we need your joyOo-oo-oo
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......................................................................................................Refiner’s FireVocal Intro
Ready to do your willVerse (1) (2)
Purify my heart, Purify my heartLet me be as gold, Cleanse me from within
and precious silver And make me holyPurify my heart, Purify my heart
Let me be as gold, Cleanse me from my sinpure gold Deep within
ChorusRefiner’s fire,
My heart’s one desire,is to be holy
Set apart for you, LordI choose to be, holy
Set apart for you my masterReady to do your will [x2]
(repeat)Ending (each line x2 overlying)
(1st soprano) Purify, purify, purify, purify my heart(2nd soprano) Purify, purify, purify, purify my heart
(alto) Let me be as gold, and precious silver(tenor/contralto) Refiner's fire, my heart's desire
(baritone) Set apart for you, Lord, I choose to beReady to do your will (x3)(repeat a capella)
.....................................................................................Down By The RiversideVerse
(Call-and-response: I’m gonna …)Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,Down by the riverside,(I’m gonna …)Down by the riverside,
Study war no moreChorus
I ain’t gonna study war no more,Study war no more,
Study war no more (x2)
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.....................................................................................Prayer Changes ThingsChorus
Prayer changes thingsPrayer changes things
If you believe in your heart [ending only, repeat 2 more times]And trust and obey
Prayer will change your circumstanceVerse
If my people who are called by my nameWill humble themselves and pray
And if they will turn away from their wicked waysThen the father will hear their prayers
And heal their land .....................................................................................................Like An EagleChorus
You will mount up like an eagle,Spread your wings and fly away,
You will soar high like an eagle,Spread your wings and fly away
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..............................................................................................Alpha and OmegaVerse
You are Alpha and Omega,We worship you our Lord,
You are worthy to be praised (x2)We give you all the glory,
We worship you our Lord,You are worthy to be praised (x2)
...........................................................................................................Holy SpiritChorus
Holy Spirit, Holy SpiritWe need you Lord, We need you Lord
...........................................................................................We Shall OvercomeVerseWe shall overcome,
We shall overcomeWe shall overcome some dayDeep in my heart
I do believeWe shall overcome some day
Other VersesWe’ll walk hand-in-hand …We are not alone … today …We are not afraid … today …We’ll march side by side … some dayWe will live in peace …
EndingGlory, glory, halleluiah
Glory, glory, halleluiahHis truth is marching on
His truth is marching on
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