In Another Place
Gospel Choir Songbook
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CONTENTS
Ain't no mountain
3
All I want for Christmas
4
Amazing Grace/I cannot tell
5
As
6/7
Back to my roots
8
Better than a hallelujah
9
Bridge over troubled waters
10
Do they know it's Christmas
11
Down by the riverside
12
Everybody hurts
13
Friend of God
14
Goin' up yonder
15
Going to the chapel
16
Halo
17/18
Hark the herald
19
He ain't heavy
20
He reigns
21
Higher & higher
22
How sweet it is
23
I wanna be the only one
24
I want to know what love is
25
I will follow him
26
I wish I knew how
27
If I ain't got you
28
I'll be there
29
I'll stand by you
30
Joy to the world
31
Joyful, joyful
32
Khumbaya
33
Kum by yah
33
Kwaze
34
Lean on me
35
Lifted
36
Little drummer boy
37
Love can build a bridge
38
Lovely day
39
Man in the mirror
40/41
Many rivers to cross
42
Mary's boy child
43
Merry Christmas everyone
44
Oh happy day
45
Oh holy night
19
People get ready
46
Precious Lord
47
Price tag
48
Put a little love
49
Rule the world
50
Say a little prayer
51
Search for the hero
52
Shackles
53
Something inside so strong
54
Soon & very soon
55
Sunshine
56
The greatest day
57
The living years
58
Three little birds
59
Total praise
60
True colours
61
Under African Skies
62
We are family
63
When all God's children
64
You got the love
65
You're all I need
66
You're the voice
67
NEW FOR 2013:
Love Train
Shine
You Raise Me Up
68
69
70
Christmas 2013:
Angels from the realms…
God Rest Ye…
Silent Night
71
72
73
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Ain’t no mountain high enough
If you need me, call me, no matter where you are, no matter how far
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry, you don't have to worry
Chorus
Co-o-s there ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough
Ain't no river wide enough
To keep me from getting to you
Remember the day, I set you free, I told you
You could always count on me
From that day on I made a vow, I'll be there when you want me
Some way, some how
Chorus
Co-o-s there ain't no mountain high enough…
And no wind (no wind) and no rain (no rain)
Or winter's cold can stop me, no (oh no)
(Cause you are my goal)
‘Cause if you're ever in trouble, I'll be there on the double
Just send for me
My love is alive, deep down in my heart
Although we're miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double just as fast as I can
Chorus
Co-o-s there ain't no mountain high enough
Chorus (fast)
Ain’t no mountain high enough,
Ain’t no valley low enough
Ain’t no river wide enough to keep me from you x2
Aaaahhh...
Nothing can keep me, keep me from you
Ain't no mountain high enough
Nothing can keep me, keep me from you
x2
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All I Want For Christmas Is You
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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true...
All I want for Christmas is
You... yeah
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
(and I) don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
(Aaah) Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you...
Ooh Christmas
REPEAT ALL
Ooooh All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
Ooooh And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
Aaaaah And everyone is singing
Aaaaah I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Jesus don’t you know you’re the one I really need won't you please show yourself to me
(Short verse…All I want for Christmas is… you)
Ooo-ooo-ooo-ooh
All I want for Christmas is you –oo – oo - oo... (repeat)
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Amazing grace
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind but now I see
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
(Solo—Choir Ooohs)
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
Twas grace that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead, lead me home
When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun
I cannot tell – verse 2
I cannot tell how silently he suffered
As with his peace he graced this place of tears
Or how his heart upon the cross was broken
The crown of pain to three and thirty years
But this I know he heals the broken-hearted
And stays our sin and calms our lurking fear
And lifts the burden from the heavy-laden
For yet the Saviour, Saviour of the world is here
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"As"
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May
Just as hate knows love's a cure
You can rest your mind assured
That I'll be lovin' you always
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
Just as all is born is new
You know what I say is true
That I'll be lovin' you always
Chorus 1
Until the rainbow burns the stars out of the sky
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four
Until the day that it's the day that I'm no more
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
Her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarentee
That last through forever
Another day
As today I know I'm living for tomorrow
Couldn't make me be the past but that I mustn't fear
Now I know deep in my mind
The love of me I left behind
And I'll be loving you always
Chorus 2
Until the rainbow burns the stars out of the sky
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
Until the dolphins fly and parrots live at sea
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
Chorus 3 / 1
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Until the day is night and night becomes the day
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away
Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four
Until the day that it's the day that I'm no more
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
(True love don't wanna pay)
Her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever (Another day)
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May
Now I know deep in my mind
The love of me I left behind
That I'll be lovin' you always
Chorus 2
Until the rainbow burns the stars out of the sky
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
Until the dolphins fly and parrots live at sea
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
Chorus 3 / 1
Until the day is night and night becomes the day
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away
Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four
Until the day that it's the day that I'm no more
Chorus 2
Until the rainbow burns the stars out of the sky
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
Until the dolphins fly and parrots live at sea
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
Chorus 3 / 1
(above)
Always-ay-ay-ays
Always-ay-ay-ays
Always-ay-ay-ays
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Back to my roots
Zipping up my boots
Going back to my roots, yeah
To the place of my birth
Back down to earth
I'm standing in the rain
Drenched and soaked with pain
Tired of short time benefits
And being exposed to the elements
I'm homeward bound
Got my head turned around
Ooh – Aaah
Zipping up my boots
Going back to my roots, yeah
To the place of my birth
Back down to earth
Ain't talking 'bout no roots in the land
Talking 'bout the roots in the man
I feel my spirit's getting old
It's time to recharge my soul
I'm zipping up my boots
Going back to my roots, yeah
To the place of my birth
Back down to earth
I'm homeward bound
Got my head turned around
Ooh – Aaah
Zipping up my boots…
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Better than a hallelujah
God loves a lullaby
In a mothers tears in the dead of night
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes
God loves the drunkards cry
The soldiers plea not to let him die
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes
We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah
The woman holding on for life
The dying man giving up the fight
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes
The tears of shame for what's been done
The silence when the words won't come
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes
We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah
Better than a church bell ringing
Better than a choir singing out, singing out
We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah
REPEAT
Better than a hallelujah sometimes
Better than a hallelujah
Better than a hallelujah sometimes
Better than a hallelujah
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BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind – Oh-oh-oh
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Do they know it’s Christmas
It's Christmastime, there's no need to be afraid
At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime
But say a prayer, pray for the other ones
At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window, and it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life (Oooh)
Where nothing ever grows
No rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
Here's to you raise a glass for everyone
Here's to them underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime
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Down by the riverside
Gonna lay down my burdens
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Gonna lay down my burdens
Down by the riverside
Ain't gonna study war no more.
Gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Gonna lay down my sword and shield
Down by the riverside
Ain't gonna study war no more.
Chorus
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
Study war no more.
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
Study war no more.
Gonna meet with my Saviour
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Gonna meet with my Saviour
Down by the riverside
Gonna study war no more.
Gonna talk with the Prince of Peace…
Gonna shake hands around the world…
12
Everybody hurts
When the day is long and the night,
The night is yours alone,
When you're sure you've had enough of this life
Well hang on
Don't let yourself go, 'cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes
Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone, (hold on, hold on)
If you feel like letting go, (hold on)
When you think you've had too much of this life
Well hang on
'Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand - Oh, no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone,
No, no, no, you are not alone
If you're on your own in this life
The days and nights are long,
When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on
Well, everybody hurts sometimes,
Everybody cries
And everybody hurts - sometimes
And everybody hurts, sometimes
So, hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on,
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Everybody hurts
You are not alone
13
Friend of God
Who am I that you are mindful of me
That you hear me when I call
Is it true that you are thinking of me
How you love me
It’s amazing
Repeat verse
I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, He calls me friend
I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, He calls me friend
Who am I that you are mindful of me
That you hear me when I call
Is it true that you are thinking of me
How you love me
It’s amazing, it’s amazing, it’s amazing
I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, He calls me friend
I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, He calls me friend
God Almighty, Lord of glory
You have called me friend
x4
2 in unison, 2 harmony
I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, You call me friend
I am a friend of God, I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God, You call me friend
Repeat
Last time
You call me friend!
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Goin’up yonder
If you wanna know
Where I’m goin’
Where I’m goin’ soon
If anybody ask you
Where I’m goin’
Where I’m goin’ soon
Chorus
(2nd & 3rd chorus-do echo)
I’m goin’ up yonder (goin’up yonde-er)
Goin’ up yonder
(goin’up yonde-er)
Goin’ up yonder
To be with my Lord
I’m goin’ up yonder
Goin’ up yonder
Goin’ up yonder
To be with my Lord
I can take the pain
The heartache that it brings
The comfort’s in knowing
I’ll soon be gone
As God gives me grace
I’ll run this race
Til I see my Saviour
Face to face
Chorus
Verse 1: If you wanna know
Chorus x 2
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Going to the chapel
(Ladies only—in unison)
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
(All in harmonies)
Gee, I really love you and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin’ to the chapel of love
(Ladies only—in unison)
Spring is here, th-e-e sky is blue, whoa-oh-oh
Birds all sing as if they knew
Today’s the day we’ll say “I do”
And we’ll never be lonely anymore because we’re
(All in harmonies)
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Gee, I really love you and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin’ to the chapel of love
(Ladies only—in unison)
Bells will ring, the-e-e sun will shine, whoa-oa-oa
I’ll be his and he’ll be mine
We’ll love until the end of time
And we’ll never be lonely anymore because we’re
(All in harmonies)
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Gee, I really love you and we’re gonna get ma-a-arried
Goin’ to the chapel of love x3
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Halo
Remember those walls I built
Well now, they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make up a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Ooh I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Ooh I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again[ Lyrics
from:http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/beyonce/halo.ht]
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Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Oooh I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Halo, halo
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Ooh I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Ooh I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo… x 2
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HARK THE HERALD
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory! To the new born king
Peace on earth and mercy mild
Glory! To the new born king
God and sinners reconciled
Glory! To the new born king
With the angelic hosts proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory! To the new born king
Christ by highest heav’n adored
Glory! To the new born king
Christ the everlasting Lord
Glory! To the new born king
Hail the incarnate Deity
Glory! To the new born king
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory! To the new born king
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Glory! To the new born king
Light and life to all he brings
Risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by
Glory! Glory!
Born that man no more may die
Glory! Glory!
Born to raise the sons of earth
Glory! Glory!
Born to give them second birth
Glory! To the new born king
Rap
Glory! Glory!
Glory to the new born king (key change)
Glory! Glory!
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory! To the new born king
OH HOLY NIGHT
(Ladies only)
Oh holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night
of our dear Saviour’s birth
Long lay the world
In sin and error pining
Til He appeared
And the soul felt it’s worth
(All)
The thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks
A new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
And hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
Oh holy night (x4)
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
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He ain’t heavy
The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
So on we go
His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another
It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
He's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother...
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He reigns
Our God
Is an awesome God he reigns
From heaven above
With wisdom, power and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God
Is an awesome God he reigns
From heaven above
With wisdom, power and love
Our God is an awesome God
You're marvellous and you're glorious
You're love has made me victorious
You took away the fear in us
Now we praise You cause you
You delivered us
There ain't no stopping us (now!)
Devil there ain't no blocking us (now!)
Come on and clap your hands with us
REPEAT ALL
He reigns X7
He reigns X3
Forever and ever
He reigns X3
Forever and ever
REPEAT
Our God is an awesome God…
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Higher and higher
(SOLO) Your love is liftin’ me higher
Than I’ve ever been lifted before
So keep it up, quench my desire
And I’ll be at your side forevermore
Because your love
Chorus (all sing)
Your love keeps liftin’ me your (keeps on liftin’ )
Love keeps liftin’ me (higher)
Liftin’ me, higher and higher (higher) I said your love
Your love keeps liftin’ me, your (keeps on)
Love keeps liftin’ me (liftin’ me )
Liftin’ me, higher and higher (higher)
(SOLO) Now once I was downhearted
Disappointment was my closest friend
But then you came, he soon departed
And he never showed his face again
Chorus
INSTRUMENTAL
(SOLO) I’m so glad I finally found you
You’re that one in a million love
And when you wrap your lovin’ arms around me
I can stand up and face this world
Chorus Once through plus
Your love keeps liftin’ me your (keeps on liftin’ )
Love keeps liftin’ me (higher)
Liftin’ me, higher and higher (higher)
22
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I needed the shelter of someone's arms, and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs, and there
you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotion
I want to stop and think about you
I just want to stop and think about you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I close my eyes at night
Wondering where would I be without you in my life
Everything I did was just a bore
Everywhere I went it seems I'd been there before
But you brighten up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and think about you
I just want to stop and think about you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
You were better to me than I was to myself
For me, there's you and there ain't nobody else
I want to stop and think about you
I just want to stop and think about you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
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I wanna be the only one
Yes I see you cryin'
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
And I feel your broken heart
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
I can feel you're hurting
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Still you choose to play the part
If you let me be (if you let me be)
I'll be all you need, all you need
CHORUS
I wanna be the only one to hold you
(Protect you from the rain)
I wanna be the only one to soothe you
(Erase all the pain)
I wanna be the only one to love you, love you
(Over again)
I wanna be the only one, the only one
(The only one I am)
Now you deserve a mansion
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
You can have the best of life
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
With all this I'll give you
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
A pure love that gold can't buy
If you take a chance (if you take a chance)
I'll be worth the chance, worth the chance
CHORUS
I wanna be the only one to hold you…
If you let me be (if you let me be)
I'll be all you need (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
If you take a chance (if you take a chance)
I'll be worth the chance (Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
If you just love me (if you just love me)
You will gladly see I'm all you need
BRIDGE Oooohs
CHORUS (up a key each time)
Yeeaah – Protect you from the rain, Yeeaah… x3
(Last line) Only one I am!
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I want to know what love is
I gotta take a little time
A little time to think things over
I better read between the lines
In case I need it when I'm older
Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
And through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder
In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've travelled so far
To change this lonely life
Chorus
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me
In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've travelled so far
To change this lonely life
Chorus
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me x4
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I Will Follow Him
I will follow Him, follow Him wherever He may go,
And near Him I always will be, for nothing can keep me away,
He is my destiny.
I will follow Him, ever since He touched my heart I knew,
There isn't an ocean too deep, a mountain so high it can keep,
Keep me away, away from His love.
I love Him, I love Him, I love Him,
And where He goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow.
SOLO: I will follow Him,
Follow Him wherever He may go.
There isn't an ocean too deep,
A mountain so high it can keep,
Keep me away…
We will follow Him,
follow Him wherever He may go,
There isn't an ocean too deep,
A mountain so high it can keep,
Keep us away, away from His love...
I love him
I'll follow
True love
Forever
(follow Him)
(oo, oo, oo, ooo)
(too deep)
(Oh yeah, oh yes I love Him)
(I'm gonna follow)
(He'll always be my true love)
(From now until forever)
I love Him, I love Him, I love Him,
And where He goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow.
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love,
From now until forever, forever, forever…
There isn't an ocean too deep,
A mountain so high it can keep,
Keep us away, away from His love!
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(I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be) Free / One
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
I wish I could say all the things that I should say
Say 'em loud say 'em clear
For the whole wide world to hear
(Soloist)
(All- Gentle)
I wish we could share
(All -Gentle)
All the love that's in our hearts
Remove all the bars that keep us apart
And I wish you could know how it feels to be me
(Soloist)
Then you'd see and agree that every man should be free
I wish (ooh) I could be (ooh)
(Soloist and Choir)
like a bird (ooh) in the sky (ooh)
How sweet (ooh) it would be (ooh)
if I found (ooh) I could fly (ooh)
Well I'd soar (ooh) to the sun (ooh)
and look down (ooh) at the sea (ooh)
And I'd sing (ooh) cos I know (ooh) how it feels (ooh) to be free (ooh)
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
(All – louder)
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
And I wish I could say all the things that I wanna say
Say 'em loud say 'em clear
(All, gentle harmonies)
For the whole wide world to hear
Say 'em loud say 'em clear
(Louder)
For the whole wide world to hear
Say 'em loud say 'em clear
(Louder)
For the who—o—o—le wide world to hear
(CLAPS)
One love, one blood
(All)
One life you've got to do what you should
One life, with each other
Sisters, brothers
One love, but we're—not the same
We got to, carry each other, Carry each other
Woah oh oh, Woah oh oh, Woah oh oh, Woah oh x2
I knew how it would feel to be free
I knew how it would feel to be free
(Choir repeats)
Soloist joins in
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If I ain’t got you
Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power, yeah
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things
Define what's within
And I've been there before
But that life's a bore
So full of the superficial
Chorus
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all Oooh
If I ain't you Oooh
If I ain't got you Oooh
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything Oooh
But everything means nothing Oooh
If I ain't got you, Yeah Oooh
Some people search for a fountain
That promises forever young
Some people need three dozen roses
And that's the only way to prove you love them
Hand me the world on a silver platter
And what good would it be
With no one to share
With no one who truly cares for me
Chorus
Some people want it all…
(REPEAT)
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I’ll be there
Ooh-ooh-ooooh x 1
Ladies
You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I’ll be there
Bass - echo
Where there is love
I’ll be there
I’ll reach out my hand to you, I’ll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I’ll be there
Just call my name
I’ll be there
Solos
ALL - echo
I’ll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you, I’m so glad that I found you
I’ll be there with a love that’s strong
I’ll be your strength, I’ll keep holding on
I’ll be there
Ooh x2
I’ll be there
Ooh x2
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well it’s all I’m after
Whenever you need me,I’ll be there
I’ll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I’ll be there
Joy and laughter
All I’m after oohx5
I’ll be there
To protect you
That respects you
oohx5
I’ll be there
Solos
I’ll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you, I’m so glad that I found you
I’ll be there with a love that’s strong
I’ll be your strength, I’ll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well it’s all I’m after
Whenever you need me, I’ll be there
I’ll be there, I’ll be there, oohooh-oohooh
Just call my name, I’ll be there
Yeah, yeah
I’ll be there
Ooh x2
I’ll be there
Ooh x2
Joy and laughter
All I’m after oohx5
I’ll be there
Yeah Yeah
See left – all sing
I’ll be there, I’ll be there, oohooh-oohooh
just call my name, I’ll be there
Yeah, yeah
I’ll be there, I’ll be there, oohooh-oohooh
just call my name, I’ll be there
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I’ll stand by you
Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes, come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through 'cause I've seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you, you don't know what to do
Nothing you confess, could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
So if you're mad, get mad, don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too, well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along, 'cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
And when...When the night falls on you
You're feeling all alone, you won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you, I’ll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you, I’ll stand by you
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you, I’ll stand by you
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JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And hea-ea-ea-ea-ea-ven and nature si-i-i-ing
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Let earth (let earth) receive (receive) her King (her King)
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And he-ea-ven sings
Glory, glory, glory to Him
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Let earth (let earth) receive (receive) her King (her King)
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
Let all the world sing of his joy
Let all the world sing of his joy
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Joyful, joyful
Verse 1 - solo
Joyful, joyful Lord we adore thee
God of glory Lord of light
Hearts unfold like flowers before thee
Hail thee as the Son above
Melt the clouds of sin, sin and sadness
Drive the dark of doubt away, drive it away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us, fill us with the light of day
Light of day
Come and join the chorus, the mighty, mighty chorus
Which the morning star began
The Father of love is reigning o’er us
(By the way) what have you done for Him lately
Oooh ooh ooh ooh yeah
What have you done for Him lately
He watches over everything so we sing
Joyful, joyful Lord we adore thee
God of glory Lord of light
Hearts unfold like flowers before thee
Hail thee as the Son above
Melt the clouds of sin, sin and sadness
Drive the dark of doubt away, drive it away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us (x 9)
Fill us with the light of day
Light of day
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KHUMBAYA
Somebody’s crying Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s prayin’ Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s crying Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s prayin’ Lord (khumbaya)
Oh Lord hear my prayer (khumbaya)
As I lift my voice and say (khumbaya)
I need you Lord today (khumbaya)
I need you right away (khumbaya)
Somebody’s crying Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s prayin’ Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s crying Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s prayin’ Lord (khumbaya)
Somebody’s in despair
Feels like no one cares
I know you’ll make a way
Yes God will make a way
REPEAT
Somebody’s in despair
Somebody feels like no one cares
Oh (oh-oh-oh) khumbaya
Oh Lord Khumbaya REPEAT TO END
Oh Lord (khumbay)
Khumbaya
(hey khumbaya)
Kum by Yah (alternative)
Kum by Yah my Lord
Kum by Yah x3
Oh Lord Kum by Yah
Someone’s sighing Lord…
Someone’s crying Lord…
Kum by Yah my Lord…
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Be like him (Kwaze)
Kwaze kwaze Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
Kwaze
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
Kwaze
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
When he comes
When he comes I shall be like him
When he comes I shall be like him
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, like him
No more pain
No more pain I shall be like him
See his face I shall be like him
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, like him
When he comes
When he comes I shall be like him
When he comes I shall be like him
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, like him
Kwaze
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye-yu
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Lean on me
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow
Verse 1 “Lean on me” - solo: Choir Ooohs
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show
(You just call) Call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
(I just might) Might have a problem that you’d understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
’Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on
(You just call) Call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
(I just might) Might have a problem that you’d understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can’t carry
I’m right up the road I’ll share your load
If you just call me
Call me ( x 4 )
Call me (same note)
Call—all—all—all me (hold)
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Lifted
I'd really love to be alone without all the
Ache and pain and the April showers
But it ain't long before I long for you, like a
Ray of hope, coming through the blue moon
When it all gets dark again
The whole thing falls apart I guess
It doesn't really matter 'bout the rain
'cause we'll get through it anyway
We'll get up and start again
'cause we could be Lifted, Lifted, Lifted
We could be Lifted
From the shadows, Lif—ted
(Oh we could be), Lifted up today, Lifted all the way,
(You and I forever) Lifted, Lifted, Lif—ted,
(Hey-yay-yeah)
It's undisturbable the peace we found
In a bright new space up above the clouds
But everything is understandable
You don't have to say anything too loud
When all our luck runs out again
We're brought back down to solid ground
I wouldn't say I'm mad about the rain
But we'll get through it anyway
We'll get back to the start again
(Verse 1 - solo)
(All)
(All + Harmonies)
(Verse 2 - Solo)
(All)
'cause we could be Lifted, Lifted, Lifted
(All, + Harmonies)
We could be Lifted
From the shadows, Lif—ted
(Oh we could be), Lifted up today, Lifted all the way
(You and I forever) Lifted, (oh we could be) Lifted, (we could be) Lif—ted,
(Hey-yay-yeah)
(Ooh Ooh Ooh, Ooh Oo-ooh Oooh Oooh)
(Soloist) & Choir
(We could be) Lifted, (we could be) Lifted,
(We could be) Lif—ted (You and I forever)
(We could be) Lifted, (we could be) Lifted, (yeah we could be) Lif-ted
(We could be lifted up to new horizons)
(Lifted), Lifted up today (We could be Lifted) Lifted all the way
(Soloist) & Choir
(We could be Lif—ted) From the shadows
(We could be lifted) Yeah! (From the shadows) Yeah!
(Lif—ted) Lifted up to new horizons
(When it all gets dark again) Lifted up today
(It doesn't really matter 'bout the rain) Lifted all the way
(Lifted) From the shadows
(When it all gets dark again), Yeah! (It doesn't really matter 'bout the rain) Yeah!
(Lif—ted Jesus! ) Lifted up to new horizons (You could be lifted!) Lifted!
(From the shadow) Lifted! (Lifted!) Lif—ted! (You and I forever! Lifted!) Lifted!
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Little drummer boy
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
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
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-pum
so to honour him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
when we come
Little baby pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I stood beside him there 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-pum
And he smiled at me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
me and my drum
Peace on Earth, can it be
Years from now, perhaps we'll see
See the day of glory
See the day, when men of good will
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on Earth, can it be
Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can
I pray my wish will come true
For my child and your child too
He'll see the day of glory
See the day when men of good will
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on Earth, can it be
Can it be
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Love can build a bridge
I’d gladly walk across the desert
With no shoes upon my feet
To share with you the last slice
Of bread I had to eat
I would swim out to save you
In your sea of broken dreams
When all your hopes are sinking
Let me show you what love means
Chorus
Love can build a bridge
Between your heart and mine
Love can build a bridge
Don’t you think it’s time?
Don’t you think it’s time?
I would whisper love so loudly
Every heart would understand
That love and only love
Can join the tribes of man
I would give my heart’s desire
So that you might see
The first step is to realise
That it all begins with you and me
Chorus
Choir: Aaaah aah aah
When we stand together
It’s our finest hour
We can do anything ANYTHING, anything ANYTHING
Keep believin’ in the power
Chorus x 2
Don’t you think it’s time?
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Lovely day
When I wake up in the morning light
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning
Bears heavy on my mind
Then I look at You
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at You
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day
... lovely day, lovely day, lovely day ...
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
Then I look at You
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at You
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day.....
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day...
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Man In The Mirror
I'm gonna make a change, for once in my life
It’s gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference, gonna make it right
As I, turn up the collar on my favourite winter coat
This wind is blowin’ in my mind
I see the kids in the street with not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind
Pretending not to see their needs
A summer’s disregard, a broken bottle top
And a one man’s soul
They follow each other on the wind you know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make a change
Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Nah, Na Nah
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realise
That there are some with no homes
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really mean
Pretending that they’re not alone
A willow deeply scarred, somebody’s broken heart
And a washed out dream
They follow the pattern of the wind you see
Cause they got no place to be
That's why I’m starting with me
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I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make a change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make that – change!
I'm starting with the man in the mirror - oh yeah
I'm asking him to change his ways - better change
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make a change
You gotta get it right while you got the time
’Cause when you close your heart
You can’t close your… your mind
Then you close your mind
I'm starting with the man in the mirror…
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Many rivers to cross
Many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover
Many rivers to cross and it's only my will
That keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for years
And I merely survive because of my pride.
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left and she didn't say why
Well I guess, I gotta try.
Many rivers to cross but where to begin,
I'm playing for time
There'll be times when I find myself thinking
Of committing some dreadful crime.
I've got many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover
Many rivers to cross and it's only my will
That keeps me alive
I've been licked, washed up for years and,
I merely survive because of my pride.
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's such a drag to be on your own
My woman left and she didn't say why
Well I guess, I gotta try.
I've got many rivers to cross
But I can't seem to find my way over
Wandering I am lost as I travel along
The white cliffs of Dover
I’ve got many, many, many rivers to cross ooh ooh
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Mary’s Boy Child
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say,
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
While shepherds watch their flock by night,
they see a bright new shining star,
they hear a choir sing a song, the music seem to come from afar.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
For a moment the world was aglow, all the bells rang out
there were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted
"Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace."
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night,
they found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
Oh a moment still worth was a glow, all the bells rang out
there were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted
"let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace".
Oh My Lord...
Oh my Lord
you sent your son to save us
oh my Lord
your very self you gave us
oh my Lord
that sin may not enslave us
and love may reign once more.
Oh my Lord
when in the crib they found him
oh my lord
a golden halo crowned him
oh my Lord
they gathered all around him
to see him and adore.
Oh my Lord (well praise the Lord)
they had just begun to doubt you
oh my Lord (he is the truth forever)
what did they know about you.
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
but they were lost without you
they needed you so bad (his light is shining
on us)
Oh my Lord (oh my Lord so praise the Lord)
with the child's adoration
Lord (oh my Lord
he is a persontion).
There came great jubilation
oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
and full of admiration
they realized what they had (until the sun
falls from the sky)
e just can't go wrong.
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Merry Christmas Everyone
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Snow is falling all around me
Children playing, having fun
It’s the season, love and understanding
Merry Christmas everyone
Time for parties, and celebrations
People dancing, all night long
Time for presents, and exchanging kisses
Time for singing, Christmas songs
We’re gonna have a party tonight
I’m gonna find my friends
Gathered round the fireplace
And sing by candlelight
The room is swaying, records playing
All the old songs I love to hear
All I wish for every day it’s Christmas
What a nice way to spend the year
Instrumental
We’re gonna have the party tonight
I’m gonna find my friends
Gathered round the fireplace
And sing by candlelight
Snow is falling all around me
Children playing, having fun
It’s the season, love and understanding
Merry Christmas everyone
Merry Christmas everyone
Ooh Merry Christmas everyone
Repeat 1st verse key change - three times
Merry Christmas everyone
Ooh Merry Christmas everyone
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Solo lines in italics
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
Yeah when he washed
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
(verse x 2)
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh happy day
All sing
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
And we rejoice in Him, every day, every day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
Yeah when he washed
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
(verse x 1)
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh happy day
All sing
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray, fight and pray
And we rejoice in Him, every day, every day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day ( x 4 quiet )
Oh happy day ( x 4 loud ) Oh happy day!
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People get ready
People get ready
There's a train a-comin
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's hope for all
Among those loved the most
Now there ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all on mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances grow thinner
For there's no hiding place
Against the Kingdom's Throne
People get ready
There's a train a-comin
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
I'm getting ready
I - I'm ready yeah yeah yeah
Oh I'm getting ready oh - oh
I'm ready yeah
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Precious Lord
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand, precious Lord
Lead me on
You just call out His name
And you know wherever you are
He will be there to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you gotta do is call
And He’ll be there, yes He will, you’ve gotta friend
You’ve gotta friend ooh ooh oooh (x4)
You’ve gotta friend, you’ve gotta a mighty good friend in Jesus (x4)
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you’ve gotta do is call
And He’ll be there, yes He will
You’ve gotta friend
You’ve gotta friend
You’ve gotta a mighty good friend in Jesu-u-u-s (x4)
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Price tag
Seems like everybody's got a price
I wonder how they sleep at night
When the sale comes first and the truth comes second
Just stop for a minute and smile
Why is everybody so serious?
Acting so damn mysterious
You got your shades on your eyes and your heels so high
That you can't even have a good time
Everybody look to their left
Everybody look to their right
Can you feel that? Yeah
We'll pay them with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
We need to take it back in time
When music made us all unite
And it wasn't all kicks and kids getting’ hits
Am I the only one gettin' tired?
Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now
Guarantee we'll be feelin' alright
Everybody look to their left
Everybody look to their right
Can you feel that? Yeah
We'll pay them with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
REPEAT
Oooooh – ooooh
Aaaaah - aaaah
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Put a little love in your heart
Think of your fellow man
Lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see it's getting late
Oh please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Another day goes by
And still the children cry
Put a little love in you heart
If you want the world to know
We won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Wait and see
Take a good look around
And if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart
I hope when you decide
Kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place
For you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart (repeat)
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Rule the world
You light, the skies up above me
A star, so bright you blind me
Don't close your eyes
Don't fade away
Don't fade away
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me now, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
If walls break down, I will comfort you
If angels cry, oh I'll be there for you
You've saved my soul
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me now
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me now, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you,
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me now, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
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Say a little prayer
(Intro) Say a little prayer for you
Verses
(Repeat last word of line)
1.….Make up
Prayer for you
…Wear now
Prayer for you
2….Us dear
Prayer for you
…Break time
Prayer for you
Chorus
Forever, forever,
You’ll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever and ever
We never will part oh how I love you
Together, together
That’s how it will be to live without you
Would only be heartbreak for me
Bridge
…Believe me
Answer my prayer x4
Chorus
Outro
…Believe me
Answer my prayer x6 – hold final one
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Search for the hero
Sometimes the river flows but nothing breathes.
A train arrives but never leaves.
It's a shame.
Oh life like love that walks out of the door.
Of being rich or being poor.
Such a shame.
But it's then, then that faith arrives.
To make you feel at least alive.
And that's why you should keep on aiming high.
Just seek yourself and you will shine
You've got to search for the hero inside yourself.
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself.
Until you find the key to your life.
In this life long and hard though it may seem
Live it as you'd live a dream.
Aim so high.
Just keep the flame of truth burning bright.
The missing treasure you must find.
Because you and only you alone.
Can build a bridge across the stream.
Weave your spell in life's rich tapestry.
Your passport to a feel supreme.
You've got to search for the hero inside yourself.
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself.
Until you find the key to your life.
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SHACKLES (Praise you)
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
(Solo) In the corners of mind
I just can't seem to find a reason to believe
That I can break free
Cause you see I have been down for so long
Feel like all hope is gone
But as I lift my hands, I understand
That I should praise you through my circumstance
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
(Solo)Everything that could go wrong
All went wrong at one time
So much pressure fell on me
I thought I was gon’ lose my mind
But I know you wanna see
If I will hold on through these trials
But I need you to lift this load
Cause I can't take it no more
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance
I just wanna praise you
I just wanna praise you
You broke the chains now I can lift my hands
And I'm gonna praise you
I'm gonna praise you
Been through the fire and the rain
Bound in every kind of way
But God has broken every chain
So let me go right now
Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance, I just wanna… [repeat x4]
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Something inside so strong
The higher you build your barriers
The taller I become
The further you take my rights away
The faster I will run
You can deny me
You can decide to turn your face away
No matter, cos there's....
CHORUS
Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Tho' you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone
Oh no, something inside so strong
Oh oh oh oh oh something inside so strong
The more you refuse to hear my voice
The louder I will sing
You hide behind walls of Jericho
Your lies will come tumbling
Deny my place in time
You squander wealth that's mine
My light will shine so brightly
It will blind you
Cos there's......
CHORUS
Something inside so strong…
Brothers and sisters
When they insist we're just not good enough
When we know better
Just look 'em in the eyes and say
We’re gonna do it anyway
We’re gonna do it anyway
We’re gonna do it anyway… Because there’s
CHORUS
Something inside so strong…
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Soon and very soon
All in unison
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King x3
Hallelujah Hallelujah we’re going to see the King
All in harmony
No more crying now we are going to see the King x3
Hallelujah Hallelujah we’re going to see the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah (Key change)
No more dying now we are going to see the King x3
Hallelujah Hallelujah we’re going to see the King
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King x3
Hallelujah Hallelujah we’re going to see the King
(Key change)
Soon and very soon we are going to see the King x3
Hallelujah Hallelujah we’re going to see the King x2
Hallelujah Halleluj-ah-ah (hold)
We’re going to see the King
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Sunshine
Made a wish, I can dream, I can be what I want to be
Not afraid to live my life, and fulfil my fantasies
I learnt a lot of tricks to help me live my life
You helped me find my paradise, when you came I saw
Chorus
Sunshine through my window
That's what you are
My shining star
(Sunshine)
Making me feel like
I'm on top of the world
Telling me I'll go far
Reaching out, for the highs you inspired me to try
Felt the magic inside and I felt that I could fly
I'm looking at the world in an optimistic light
You made me appreciate my life
'Cos when you came you were like
Chorus
Sunshine through my window…
You are the calm
I am the storm
You are the breeze that carries me on
When I set adrift
You anchor me
You're there for me
Chorus
Sunshine through my window… x2
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The greatest day
(Sopranos – unison)
Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
Before it all ends, before we run out of time
(All – harmonies)
Stay close
Stay close
Watch the
Stay close
to me
to me
world come alive tonight
to me
(Sopranos)
Tonight this could be the greatest night of our lives
Let’s make a new start, the future is ours to find
(All – harmonies)
Can
Can
Can
Can
you
you
you
you
see it?
see it in my eyes?
feel it now?
hold it in your arms?
Tonight
Tonight
Stay close
Stay close
Watch the
Stay close
hold on, hold on
hold on, hold on
hold on
hold on, hold on
to me
to me
world come alive tonight
to me
Hold your head high
Arms open wide
Yeah the world starts to come alive
When you stay close to me
(Alto/bass) Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
(Sopranos) Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
And the world comes alive
And the world comes alive
And the world comes alive
Oh, oh, oh-oh
SIDE 1
Stay close
Stay close
Watch the
Stay close
SIDE 2
to me
to me
world come alive tonight
to me
And the world (hold on) comes alive
And the world comes alive
And the world comes alive
Oh, oh, oh-oh
Stay close to me
And the world comes alive
Stay close to me
And the world comes alive
Watch the world come alive tonight
Stay close to me
Oh, oh
Today this could be the greatest day of our lives
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The Living Years
Every generation
Blames the one before
And all of their frustrations
Come beating on your door
I know that I'm a prisoner
To all my father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage
To all his hopes and fears
I just wish I could have told him
In the living years
Crumpled bits of paper
Filled with imperfect thought
Stilted conversations
I'm afraid that's all we've got
You say you just don't see it
He says it's perfect sense
You just can't get agreement
In this present tense
We all talk a different language
Talking in defence
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
So we open up a quarrel
Between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future
It's the bitterness that lasts
So don't yield to the fortunes
You sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective
On a different day
And if you don't give up,
And don't give in
You may just be OK
Say it loud, say it clear…
I wasn't there that morning
When my father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say.
I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him
In the living years
Say it loud, say it clear… x2 (last time – first line only)
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Three little birds
Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singin - Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin' - "This is my message to you-ou-ou"
Singin' - Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singin' - Don't worry (don't worry) about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!
Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Sayin' - "This is my message to you-ou-ou:"
Singin' - Don't worry about a thing (worry ‘bout a thing no)
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right (I won’t worry)
Singin' - Don't worry (don't worry) about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!
REPEAT
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TOTAL PRAISE
Lord I will lift my eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from you
Your peace you give me
In time of the storm
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you
A-a-a-a-men x4 (parts)
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you
A-a-a-a-men x4 (parts)
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True colours
You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realise
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you fell so small
But I see your true colours
shining through
I see your true colours
and that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colours
True colours are beautiful
like a rainbow
Show me a smile then
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colours
shining through
I see your true colours
and that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colours
True colours are beautiful
like a rainbow
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Under African skies
Joseph's face was black as night
The pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
His path was marked
By the stars in the southern hemisphere
And he walked his days
Under African skies
Choir sing over next verse: Ooh-wah ooh-wah
This is the story of how we begin to remember
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
These are the roots of rhythm
And the roots of rhythm remain
In early memory
Mission music
Was ringing 'round my nursery door
I said take this child, lord
From Tucson Arizona
Give her the wings to fly through harmony
And she won't bother you no more
Choir sing over next verse: Ooh-wah ooh-wah
This is the story of how we begin to remember
This is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein
After the dream of falling and calling your name out
These are the roots of rhythm
And the roots of rhythm remain
Choir:
Ah umba umba umba whoa-oa-oa-oa x4
Joseph's face was black as night
And the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes
His path was marked
By the stars in the southern hemisphere
And he walked the length of his days
Under African skies
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WE ARE FAMILY
Choir sing words in bold
Chorus
We are family, got my brothers and my sisters with me
We are family, getup ev’rybody and sing (x2)
Ev’ryone can see we’re together
As we walk on by
(FLY!) And we fly just like birds of a feather
I won’t tell no lie
(ALL!) All of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We’re giving love in a family dose
Chorus
We are family, got my…
Solo
Living life is fun and we’ve just begun
To get our share of this world’s delights
(HIGH!)High hopes we have for the future
And our goal’s in sight
(WE!) No we don’t get depressed
Here’s what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won’t go wrong, this is our family tune
Chorus
We are family, got my…
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When all God’s children
When all God’s children get together
What a time, what a time, what a ti-i-ime
When all God’s children get together
What a time time time time time time
What a time
REPEAT
When God’s children they get together
What a time, what a time, what a time
There’ll be rejoicing for evermore
What a time, what a time, what a time
Chorus
When God’s children they get together
What a time, what a time, what a time
There’ll be rejoicing for evermore
What a time, what a time, what a time
Chorus
When all God’s children…
We’re gonna have a time x4
We’re gonna have a time x4
Chorus
When all God’s children
We’re gonna have a time x4
We’re gonna have a time x4
When all God’s children get together
What a time, what a time, what a ti-i-ime
When all God’s children get together
What a time time time time time time
What a time time time time time time
What a time time time time time time
What a-a-a-a ti-i-i-me
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You got the love
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need To see me through
Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through
When food is gone you are my daily need
When friends are gone I know my Saviour's love is real
You know it's real
Chorus
You got the
You got the
You got the
You got the
You got the
love
love
love
love
love
You got the love
Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"
Time after time I think it's just no good
Sooner or later in life, the things you love you lose
But you've got the love I need to see me through
Chorus
You got the love x2
Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you
Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through
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You’re all I need to get by
Intro x2
You’re all I need to get by ah-aah x2
You’re all Like the sweet morning dew
I need I took one look at you
to get by and it was plain to see
Ah-aah you were my destiny
You’re all With arms open wide
I need I threw away my pride
to get by I’ll sacrifice for you
Ah-aah Dedicate my life to you
I will go where you lead
Always there in time of need
And when I lose my will
You’ll be there to push me up the hill
There’s no, no looking back for us
We got love sure ‘nough, that’s enough
You’re all, You’re all I need
You’re all, You’re all I need
You’re all, You’re all I need to get by
You’re all I need to get by ah-aah
You’re all Like an eagle protects his nest,
I need for you I’ll do my best,
to get by Stand by you like a tree,
Ah-aah dare anybody to try and move me
You’re all Darling in you I found
I need Strength where I was torn down
to get by Don’t know what’s in store
Ah-aah but together we can open any door
Just to do what’s good for you and inspire you a little higher
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn’t have a goal
Cause we, we got the right foundation
and with love and de-termination
You’re – all, you’re all I want to strive for and do a little more
You’re – all, all the joys under the sun wrapped up into one
You’re – all, you’re all I need
You’re all I need to get by ah-aah x4
(start softly build to finish)
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You’re the voice
We have the chance to turn the pages over
We can write what we want to write
We gotta make ends meet, before we get much older
We're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?
Chorus
You're the voice, try and understand it
Make a noise and make it clear
Oh-o-o-o, whoa-o-o-o!
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear
Oh-o-o-o, whoa-o-o-o!
This time, we know we all stand together
With the power to be powerful
Believing, we can make it better
Oooooooh,
We're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?...
Chorus
You're the voice, try and understand it
Make a noise and make it clear
Oh-o-o-o, whoa-o-o-o!
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear
Oh-o-o-o, whoa-o-o-o!
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Love Train by The O'Jays
People all over the world (everybody)
Join hands (join)
Start a love train, love train
People all over the world (all the world, now)
Join hands (love ride)
Start a love train (love ride), love train
The next stop that we make will be soon
Tell all the folks in Russia, and China, too
Don't you know that it's time to get on board
And let this train keep on riding, riding on through
Well, well
People all over the world (you don't need no money)
Join hands (come on)
Start a love train, love train (don't need no ticket, come on)
People all over the world (Join in, ride this train)
Join in (Ride this train, y'all)
Start a love train (Come on, train), love train
All of you brothers over in Africa
Tell all the folks in Egypt, and Israel, too
Please don't miss this train at the station
'Cause if you miss it, I feel sorry, sorry for you
Well
People all over the world (Sisters and brothers)
Join hands (join, come on)
Start a love train (ride this train, y'all), love train (Come on)
People all over the world (Don't need no tickets)
Join hands (come on, ride)
Start a love train, love train
Ride, let it ride
Let it ride
Let it ride
Chorus to end
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Shine
(solo)
You, you're such a big star to me, You're everything I wanna be
But you're stuck in a hole, And I want you to get out
I don't know what there is to see, But I know it's time for you to leave
We're all just pushing along, Trying to figure it out out out
All your anticipation pulls you down
When you can have it all, you can have it all all all (do do do)
(chorus)
So come on, so come on, get it on (Oo)
Don't know what you're waiting for (Oo)
Your time is coming don't be late, hey-hey
So come on, see the light, on your face (Oo)
Let it shine, just let it shine! - Let it shine!
(solo)
Stop! (stop!) being so hard on yourself (ah-ah)
It's not good for your health (ah-ah)
I know that you can change (ah-ah-ah)
So clear your head and come round
You only have to open your eyes (ah-ah)
You might just get a big surprise (ah-ah)
And it may feel good (ah-ah-ah)
And you might want to smile smile smile
Oh don't you let your demons pull you down
'Cause you can have it all, you can have it all all all (do do do)
(chorus)
Hey! (hey!) Let me know ya (let me know ya)
You're all that matters to me (you’re all that matters to me)
Hey! (hey!) Let me show ya (let me show ya)
You're all that matters to me (you’re all that matters to me)
(chorus)
Hey! (hey!) Let me know ya (let me know ya)
You're all that matters to me (you’re all that matters to me)
Hey! (hey!) Let me show ya (let me show ya)
You're all that matters to me (you’re all that matters to me)
Shine!
Shine!
Shine!
Shine!
Hey! (hey!) Let me love ya (let me love ya) Shine!
You're all that matters to me (you’re all that matters to me) Shine!
Hey! So come on yeah (so come on yeah) Shine! So come on...
Shine all your light over me, Shine!
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You raise me up
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.
INSTRUMENTAL
(SOFTLY – IN UNISON)
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.
You raise me (STOP) up U-up, so I can stand on mountains;
Stand on mountai-ai-ai-ains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; Stormy seas
I am strong I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; Ooh-Ooooh
You raise me up... To more than I can be.
You raise me (STOP) up U-up, so I can stand on mountains;
Stand on mountai-ai-ai-ains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; Stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.
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Christmas 2013:
Angels from the realms of glory,
Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o’er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation’s story
Now proclaim Messiah’s birth.
Come... and worship,
Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Shepherds, in the field abiding,
Watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;
Yonder shines the infant light:
Come... and worship,
Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations;
Ye have seen His natal star.
Come... and worship,
Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Christ, the newborn King.
Come... and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
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God rest ye merry gentlemen
God rest ye merry gentlemen let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
In Bethlehem in Israel this blessed babe was born
And laid within a manger upon this blessed morn
To which his mother Mary did nothing take in scorn
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came;
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same;
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
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SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
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