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Tongues of FireRoar

June 2009

Choir SongsTongues of Fire & Roar June 2009 Top

SongAAll Night, All DayAlleluia (slow)Alleluia AmenAlleluyah A SinjeAmazing GraceAngilalangaAweh (Somagwaza)BBawo Thixo SomandlaBeautiful RainBid You GoodnightBona Go MonateBye Bye BlackbirdCCaravan Of LoveChelaDDry BonesEEverybody Oughta KnowEverytime I Feel The SpiritFFeel Like Going OnFoolish WomanFreedomGGet Away JordanGloryGod Is ListeningGuide Me LordHHashivenuHelele MamaHush (Somebody's Callin' My Name)II Bid You GoonightI Feel Like Going On (fast)I Feel Like Going On (slow)I Just Wanna Go

SongIf You Miss Me From SingingIn My RoomI Say "No!"I Shall Not Be MovedI Want To Be Ready (fast)I Want To Be Ready (slow)Ita HotuJJesus Love Just Bubbles OverJisu Sa Duabau GaKKe AronaKeep On Walkin’Kulba Yada YehLLepi JuroLily In The ValleyLive So God Can Use YouLord I Know I’ve Been ChangedMMad WorldMasithi AmenMon AmeMy Little CupNNobody's FaultOOh Lord, How ExcellentOh My LordyOm Namah ShivayaOne More River To CrossOne Morning SoonOnly a Prayer AwayOnly In My DreamsOoh ChildOoh Ya a la lelaOur FatherOut Of The DepthsPPeople Get ReadyPrayer WheelPrecious LordPut A Little Love In Your

SongHeartQRRoli Hla HlaSSalaamSathaneSenzeninaShaezuleShine On MeShine On…?Sinje Nje NjeSo Glad Im HereSombambaSomething Got A Hold On MeSong In My SoulSoon I Will Be DoneSoyilwelaSteal AwaySurfer GirlSweet MorningTThandazaThat Lonesome RoadThat’s AlrightThe Click SongThe Walking SongThe Walls Of ZionThina SayifunThings Go RoundThula BabaThuma MinaTotal Praise (Amen)TrainUVVumaWWade In The WaterWalk In The LightWalk With MeWell, Well, WellWe’ve Come So FarWhat Is Life?

SongWhen I Die TomorrowWhen We All Get To HeavenWoyayaXYYes It IsYou Should Be ThankfulYou Take Me UpZ

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All Night, All Day Back to top

(There is a lower-pitched chorus and a higher one later on. The first one is the lower one.)(Altos start first line alone – intro only.)

All night, all day.Angels watchin' over me, my Lord.All night, all day.Angels watchin' over me.(repeat chorus)

(solo call:) I went to the valley, one day to pray.(choir response:) Angels watchin' over me, my Lord.(solo:) My soul got so happy (that) I stayed all day.(choir:) Angels watchin' over me.(*basses lead into chorus with:) Don't you know that it was/

(* high chorus:)All night, all day.Angels watchin' over me, my Lord.All night, all day.Angels watchin' over me.

(solo:) Well, one of these mornings, and it won't be long.(choir:) Angels watchin' over me, my Lord.(solo:) You'll look for me child, and I'll be gone.(choir:) Angels watchin' over me.

Alleluia (slow)Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia AlleluiaAlleluia Alleluia Ah Ah

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Alleluyah Amen Back to top

Bass starts

Ah - Ah - A-men, Ah – Ah - A-menA-men, A-men A-men A-meh-enTenors

Ah lehluyah AmenAh- leluyah - ah! Alleh luyahAlleh luyahAlleh luyahAh- lehluyah …Amen

Altos and SopsA- lehluyah AmenA- lehluyah AmenA- lehluyah Ame-e-enA- lehluyah – Amen

Bass Part 2Zumba Zumba Zumba Zumba ZumZumba Zumba Zumba Zumba Zum (x2)Zi babp babp a Zumbeh, Zi babp babp a ZumbehZi babp babp a Zumbah, Zi babp babp a Zumbah ah ah ah

Sop Alto and Tenor Ooh their part 1 over Bass part 2

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Alleluyah A Sinje Back to top Sops startAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah AlleluyahAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah AlleluyahAlleluyah Alleluyah…Alleh luyah ah ah…

AltosAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah AlleluyahAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah AlleluyahAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah…Alleh lu- yah ah ah ah, a Sinje

Tenors Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah …

Alleh lu ya ah ah ah, a Sinje

BassesAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah AlleluyahAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah AlleluyahAlleluyah Alleluyah Alleluyah ah ah ah Ah-men

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Amazing Grace (Tony Backhouse arrangement) Back to top

A-ma--zing Gra--ce, how sweet the sound.A-ma--zing Gra--ce, how sweet the sound.A-ma--zing Gra--ce, how sweet the sound.Saved a wretch like me.(basses:) doodoodoo doo, doodoodoo doo, ooh-ooh.

(solo call:) I— once was lo-o-ost.

I- o--nce was lo--st, but now I'm found.I- o--nce was lo--st, but now I'm found.I- o--nce was lo--st, but now I'm found.Blind, but now I see.(basses:) doodoodoo doo, doodoodoo doo, ooh-ooh.

(solo call:) Through ma-ny da-ngers ...

Through- ma—ny da—ngers, toils and snares,Through- ma—ny da—ngers, toils and snares,Through- ma—ny da—ngers, toils and snares,I have already come.(basses:) doodoodoo doo, doodoodoo doo, ooh-ooh.

(solo call:) Amazing Grace ...

A-ma—zing Gra—ce, how sweet the sound. [... etc.]

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Angilalanga Back to top

(Solo)Angilalanga ba oh..(ah ahhh)(all) Angilalanga….Angilalanga se beh kulaman ka – meh

Sindora vee rendraweh sinon dohTambo ba babo Sindrenawo sinon doh Soloist (weh ka dabula babo) ( woi yoi ya woi yay ya yay yo)

Aweh (Somagwaza)

Aweh--, aweh somagwaza (clap x 3)Somagwaza man yo-- weh, yo-- weh (clap x 2)Eman yo-- weh, eman yo-- weh, somagwaza (clap x 1)

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BBawo Thixo Somandla (Father God Omnipotent) Back to top(as sung by school choir for the disabled in Umtata)

Part I (Bass part)Bawo Thixo Somandla, Buyinton’ ubugwenxa bam?Azi Senzen’ ebusweni beNkosi, Bawo Thixo Somandla?(Soprano part)Azi Senzeni na? Azi Senzeni na?Azi Senzeni Nkosi yam. Sigqibana nje.(Alto/Tenor part)Emhlaben’. Sibuthwel’ ubunzima,Sibuthwel’ ubunzima, Bawo Thixo Somandla.

Part II(Soprano part)Mayedlule lendebe, mayedlule lendebe.Azi Senzeni Nkosi yam. Sigqibana nje.(Bass part)Ndinesinqala, Enhliziyweni yam.Ndisloko ndisitsho “ Mngci!”Ayedlule lendebe, Bawo Thixo Somandla.

 Translation of Bawo

Father God Omnipotent, What is my transgression?What wrong have we done to you, oh Lord, Father God Omnipotent?

What have we done? What have we done?What have we done, my Lord, That we kill each other like this?

In this world, We are loaded with troubles.We are loaded with troubles, Father God Omnipotent.

Let this cup pass from us. Let this cup pass from us.What have we done, my Lord, That we kill each other like this?

I have an unceasing sob in my heart.I keep saying “Truly!”May this cup pass from us, Father God Omnipotent.

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Beautiful Rain (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) Back to top

(Intro)(Basses:) Fall rain fall rain(All:) Fall rain fall rain Beautiful rain Don’t disturb me…beautiful rain Fall rain fall rain Beautiful rain Don’t disturb me…beautiful rain

(Chorus)(All:) Oh Come (Basses:) Never come(All:) Oh Come (Basses:) Never come(All:) Oh come to me beautiful rain (x 2)

(Verse)When the sun says goodnight to the mountainI am dreaming of the Sun say goodnight (x 2)When the sun goes down, the birds on the treeAre singing sweet for the night (x 2)

(Chorus)(All:) Oh Come (Basses:) Never come(All:) Oh Come (Basses:) Never come(All:) Oh come to me beautiful rain (x 2)

(Verse)* Sops, Altos and Basses: sing "mmm mmm mmm", whileTenors-only sing the melody ("When the sun goes down, the birds on the treeare singing sweet for the night").* Repeat, getting softer each time till barely audible.

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Bid You Goodnight

Ten/Alto section + Sops

Lay Down my dear MotherLay down and take your rest (Sops ooh ooh)‘A-wont you lay your head (now)Upon your saviours breastI- I love you-oh but Jesus loves you the bestI bid you goodnite Lord goodnite, goodnite

Basses

Lay Down - lay downDown and take your rest, In the morningLay – your – headUpon your saviours breast Great God…I love you dear Lord but Jesus loves youthe bestGood – Goodnite goodnite, goodnite

Tenors extra bit (coz theyre lovely)

One of these mornings bright and early and soonGoodness and mercy shall follow me onWalk in Jerusalem just like John

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Bona Go Monate

(Sops) Bona Go Monate NateFa Dibini Di Kopani Ka-tha-boDibileh Di-sebeh-tsa Disebetsa Ga Mogo Mogo

Tooo loo loo

Sopranos 1st (the only groups who sing the first word Bona)Altos 2nd coming in on Fa DibiniTenor 3rd coming in on Go MonateBasses 4th coming in on Go MonateAltos come in on Go Monate after the basses have come in

Translation Look how wonderful it is whenbrothers and sisters work togetherin harmony

Note: All G’s are pronounced as an aspirated HH

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Pack up all my cares and woehere I go singin' lowbye bye blackbird

Where somebody waits for mesugar's sweet , so is hebye bye blackbird

No one here can love or understand meoh, what hard luck stories they all hand me

Make my bed and light the lighti'll be home late tonightblackbird, bye bye

Make my bed and light the lighti'll be home late tonightblackbird, bye bye.

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Caravan Of Love (The Housemartins) Back to top

(Intro:)

(Basses start)Dum dum dum dum, dumm-dumm-, d'd' dumm-dumm-, d'd' dumm-dumm-(sops, altos, tenors) Aaaah, aaaah. Aaaah, aaaah.{SATB Continue this pattern till soloist sings the word “gold”}

(soloist) Are you ready?, Are you ready?Are you ready?, Are you ready?

Are you ready for the time of your life? Time to stand up and fight. Its alright, its alright.Hand in hand, we’ll take a caravan to the marvel land.One by one, we’re gonna stand up with pride, All the choir and I. Stand up, stand up!From the highest mountain, valley low, We’ll join together, with hearts of gold--.

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(soloist)Now the children of the world can see (with Sops, Altos, Tenors, Basses)There’s a better place for us to be (with S, A, T, B).A place in which we were born, So neglected and (w/ SATB:) torn apart!

(Chorus:)

(solo:) Every (w/ SATB:) woman, every man, join the caravan of love.(SATB) Stand up! (solo) STAND UP! (SATB) Stand up!(SATB) Everybody take a stand (basses: come on) join the caravan of love.(SATB) Stand up! (solo) STAND UP! (SATB) Stand up!(solo) You’re my brother--. (solo) You’re my brother, don’t you know.(solo) You're my sister-- (S.A.T.:) sister--. (solo) You're my sister, don’t you know.

(Verse:)

(soloist) We’ll be living in a world of (w/ SATB:) peace,And the day when everyone is (w/ SATB:) free.We’ll bring the young and the old. Won't you let your love (w/ SATB:) Flow-- from your heart--.

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(solo) Every (SATB) woman, every man, join the caravan of love.(SATB) Stand up! (solo) STAND UP! (SATB) Stand up!(solo) Everybody take a stand (come on) join the caravan of love.(SATB) Stand up! (solo) STAND UP! (SATB) Stand up!(solo) You’re my brother-- (basses) You're my brother, my brother (...). (solo) You're my brother, don’t you know.(solo) You're my sister-- (SAT) sister--. (solo) You're my sister, don’t you know.

(solo) You’re my brother-- (basses) You're my brother, my brother (...). (solo) You're my brother, don’t you know.(solo) You're my sister-- (SAT) sister--. (solo) You're my sister, don’t you know.

(Coda:)

(solo) Are you ready? (etc.)(Sops, Altos, Tenors) Aaaah, aaaah. Aaaah, aaaah. (etc., as per intro)(Extra S.A.T. section) Please stand up. Please stand up. Please stand up. Ready for the caravan. (etc.)(basses) Ready are you ready? Ready are you ready? Ready are you ready? Ready are you ready? (etc.) 

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Chela (West Georgian Bullock Kanters Song) Back to top

(Verse 1:)

A-sho- Che-la-, I-sho-o bu-ska-.Oh- na na na na i-aNa--ni--na--.(x 2)

(Chorus:)

Oh-----, Oh--na-na, na---na.Oh--na-na, na-na-i-a.Na--ni--n--.(x 2)

(Verse 2:)

Si- mo- no- ba-, ge- na-a pi-ri-.Oh- na na na na i-aNa--ni--na--. (x 2)

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Dry BonesEzekial has connected themDry Bones Ezekial has connected them (X2)Dry Bones Ezekial has connected them In the name of the Lord

Head Bony, (HEAD) Head Bony (HEAD)Head Bony - Bony Bony (x2)

Head Bony connec’ a necka bonyNecka Bony Connec’ a shol’a bonyShol’a bony connec’ a backa bonyBacka bony, connec’ a ribbi bonyRibbi bony connec’ a hippy bonyHippy bony connec’ thigh bonyThigh bony – (THIGH) Thigh bony (THIGH) Thigh bony - bony bony

Thigh bony connec’ a knee bony Knee bony connec’a shinny bonyShinny bony connec’ a footy bonyFooty bony connec’ a toe bonyToe bony (TOE) Toe bony (TOE)Toe bony - bony bony (x2)

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Everybody Oughta Know Back to top

Call ResponseEverybody oughta know (Everybody oughta know)Everybody oughta know (Everybody oughta know)

TogetherEverybody oughta know woh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Call ResponseWhat happiness is (What happiness is)

Freedom, justice, singing, harmonies, chocolate etc…Fill in your own lyrics (nice ones please)

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Every Time I Feel The Spirit Back to top

Everytime I feel the Spirit, Everytime I feel the SpiritEverytime I feel the Spirit, Everytime I feel the SpiritMoving in my heart I pray!Everytime I… feel the Spirit…moving in my heart, I will pra-a-ayEverytime I… feel the Spirit…moving in my heart, I will pray

Altos call Well on that mountain (well on that mountain)Where my God Spoke (where my God spoke)Out of his mouth came …fire and smokeI looked around me (I looked around me)And all did shine (and all did shine)I asked the Lord God if, all were mineEverytime I… feel the Spirit…moving in my heart, I will pra-a-ay

TenorsI feel the Spirit movin’ I will pray!Altos join I feel the Spirit movin’ I will pray!SopsI feel the Spir-iiit… movin’ I will pray!BassesI feel the Spirit…. move and I will pray

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Feel Like Going OnI----- feel like going on--.(basses: going on, oh oh oh) (x 4)

I feel like going onI feel like going on (basses: oh, I) (x 4)

I----- feel like shouting for joy--.(basses: Shout for joy, oh oh oh) (x 4)

I feel like shouting for joy I feel like shouting for joy (basses: oh, I)(x 4)

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Foolish Woman (Barbara Fordham) Back to top

Oh you are a foolish WomanOh you are a foolish lassYou wont let no laddie love youCoz you're living in... the past In the past there is a nameIts tattooed upon your heartWith a thread of golden hairTo mend your broken heartCh.Oh you are a foolish WomanOh you are a foolish lassYou wont let no laddie love youCoz you're living in... the past Take my heart and sail awayTurn this day into… decayAs I turn my back upon the shoreto return again… no more Oh you are a foolish WomanOh you are a foolish lassYou wont let no laddie love youCoz you're living in... the past I know you like… a brotherI know you… not at allI love you with… a hungerWith a hunger I… adore Oh you are a foolish WomanOh you are a foolish lassYou wont let no laddie love youCoz you're living in... the past

Freedom

Oh Freedom, Oh FreedomOh Freedom over meAnd before I’ll be your slave I’ll be six feet in my graveOh Freedom over me

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Get Away Jordan

Solo: Get Away … Choir: Get Away Jordan Solo: Get Away …Choir: Get Away oh chilly JordanSolo: Oh oh get Away ….Choir: Get away Jordan, I wanna cross over to see my Lord

Solo: One day one day as I was walking alongChoir: Yes! I wanna cross over to see my LordSolo: I heard a voice but I saw no oneChoir: Yes! I wanna cross over to see my LordSolo: The voice I heard you know it sounded so sweetChoir: Yes! I wanna cross over to see my LordSolo: It came down from my head, to the souls of my feetChoir: Yes! I wanna cross over to see my Lord

Glory (Tony Backhouse) Back to top

V1When you see me …doin’ right Turnin’ darkness into lightOh its not me its him who lives in meGive God the gloryV2When I’ve done the best I can (Bass: leave it in Gods almighty hand)Leave it in Gods mighty handOh, hold me in that goodness and mercy Give God the gloryChorusGlo…ry, Glo…ry, Glo…ryGlory, Glory, GloryBow down Bow down Glo…ry (altos and sops: give God the glory) x4

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All the time, God is listening.All the time, All the time.All the time, God is listening.All the time, All the time. Hears every, Hears every,Hears every word… Heaven, in everything, heaven.All joy, all joy. (repeat)

Guide Me Lord

Guide me-------, Lord. Guide me-------, oh-oh Lord.Guide me-------, Lo-o-ord. Guide me--, Lord, that I might do thy will.

Sooth me-------, Lord. Sooth me-------, oh-oh Lord.Sooth me-------, Lo-o-ord. Sooth me--, Lord, that I might do thy will.

Heal me-------. Lord. [... as above ...]

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Hashivenu ( Hebrew 3-part round) Back to top

Hashivenu Hashivenu Ha…shem Elei…chaV’ na Shu’uva V’ na shu’uvaCha…desh, Chadesh ya Menuka k’dem.

Helele Mama (taught to TOF by Brian Martin)

A. Hele-le ma-ma---, hele-le ma-ma--, Afrika.Hele-le ma-ma---, hele-le ma-ma--, Afrika.Hele-le ma-

B. Helele ma-ma, helele ma-ma,Helele ma-ma, helele ma-ma,Helele ma-ma, helele ma-ma,Helele ma-ma, heh!

A.+ (bass and tenor parts added to existing "A" section:)Zumm bapa zumm, badap ba.Zumm bapa zumm, badap ba.Zumm bapa zumm, badap ba.Zumm bapa zumm, badap ba.

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Hush (Somebody's Callin' My Name)

[starts with just tenors and everyone else comes in on the first "hush"]

A.(tenors:) You—'d be-ette-er/(all:) Hush (basses: hush). Hush (basses: hush)

Somebo—dy's callin' my name.Hu------u-u-u-u----ush.Somebo—dy's callin' my na—a—a-a-a-a-a-ame.

Hush (basses: hush). Hush (basses: hush)Somebo—dy's callin' my name.Cryin' "Oh, my Lord, oh, my Lord,What shall I do? What shall I do?"

B.(altos:) The—n you ca-a-an/(all:) Ca—a-all for your mo—ther; (basses: but your/)

Mother can't do you no good.Ca----ll for your mo—ther;Mother can't do you no goo-oo-oo-ood.

Ca—a-all for your mo—ther;Your mother can't do you no good.Cryin' "Oh, my Lord, oh, my Lord,What shall I do? What shall I do?"

[repeat B. section above: "Then you ca-a-an ..."]

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I Bid You Goodnight Back to top

TenAlto partLay down my dear mother/sister/brother, lay down and take your rest (basses in the mornin')a' wont you lay your head upon your saviour's breastI love you oh but Jesus loves you bestI bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnightI bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight

Soprano partDown my dear mother/sister/brotherLay down and take your resta' wont you lay your head upon your saviour's breastI... love ...you, but Jesus loves you bestI bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnightI bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight

TenAlto  extra bit One of these mornings bright and early and soon Goodness and mercy shall follow me on

Basses partLay - down - lay down down and take your rest in the morningLay - your - head upon your saviours breast great GodI...love you dear Lord but Jesus loves you the bestGood! goodnight goodnight, good...night 

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I Feel Like Going On Back to top

I----- feel like going on--.(basses: going on, oh oh oh) (x 4)

I feel like going onI feel like going on (basses: oh, I) (x 4)

I----- feel like shouting for joy--.(basses: Shout for joy, oh oh oh) (x 4)

I feel like shouting for joy I feel like shouting for joy (basses: oh, I)(x 4)

I Just Wanna Go (where the thunder don’t roll) (chorus:)I Just wanna go, where the thunder don't roll. There, where trouble winds don't blow. (basses: oh oh oh) I wanna go, where the rain don't pour. When I leave this world, to return no more. (Verse:)(solo) I wanna go where- (choir: "whe-ere") there's peace and harmony. (choir: "Where") Women 'n' little chil--dren (choir: "whe-ere") won't be afraid to walk the streets. (choir: "where")I wanna go where- (choir: "whe-ere")there's joy and peace of mind. (choir: "where")Over in that land, (all:) where- there'll be no more dy-in'

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If You Miss Me From Singing Back to top

If you miss me from singing (singin'),You can't find me nowhere (nowhere),Come on up to bright Glory (Glory).I'll be singin' up there. (I'll be singin' up there.)

Ahh ahh ahh ahh ahhWay over yonder (over yonder),Over on the other shore.

In My RoomThere’s a world where I can go and tell my secrets toIn my room, in my roomIn this world I lock out all my worries and my fearsIn my room, in my room

Do my dreaming and my schemingLie awake and prayDo my crying and my sighingLaugh at yesterday

Now its dark and I’m aloneBut I wont be afraidIn my room, in my roomIn my room, in my roomIn my room, in my room

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I Say "No!" ……..The Women of Mambazo Back to top

(call:) No-- no, no no, no no no-o-oh.(choir response:) No no, no no, no no no-oh. No no, no no, no no no-oh. No no. (call:) I-- say no more crying there-.(choir response:) No more, no more crying there. No more, no more crying there. No more. (call:) I-- say no more thirsty there. (etc.) I-- say no more sorrow there. (etc.)

I-- say no more hunger there.  ...

I-- say don't disturb me there. ... Ta-- ta ta ta ta ta ta-a-a-. ...

No more violence ...No more barbed wire ...No detention ...No more fighting ...No more hatred ...(whatever you can think of)

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I Shall Not Be Moved

(fast bit)basses start

I …I …I shall not be moved, not be moved shall not beI……. Shall not be moved not be movedJust like a tree that’s planted, by the water, my Lord you know that I, I , I , I shall not be moved no no, no no, no no!(Slow bit)Sha…all not… be moved (rpt till pleasantly in a coma)

I Want To Be Ready (Chorus:) [starts with altos]

I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready,To walk in Jerusalem just like John. (repeat)

(Verses:)

(solo) Brother better mind how you walk on the cross.(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.(solo) Your foot may slip and your soul'll be lost.(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John. 

(solo) I know my robe's gonna fit me well.(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.(solo) I tried it on at the Gates of Hell.(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

(solo) John said the city was just four square.(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.(solo) And he declared he'd meet me there.

(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

(solo) When Peter was preaching at the Pentacost,(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

(solo) He was endowed with the Holy Ghost.(choir) Walk in Jerusalem just like John.

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Ita Hotu

JJesus Love Just Bubbles Over Back to top (Chorus:)

(altos) Well Halleluyah--- (sops: halleluyah--, tenors: halleluyah-) (basses) A-well hallelu. I--'ve a-been going every since I made a start, made a start. Da-ays are brighter. Halleluyah. (basses: You know that it'll) make my- bur-den ligh-ter Jesus, Love just bubbles o-ver in my heart, (basses: o-oh) in my heart. (Verse 1:)

(solo) Well, whe--n I get to heaven, si--ng and tell. (choir response) Love just bubbles o-ver in my heart, in my heart. (Solo) Well-a three-- tall angels are gonna toll that mighty bell. (response) Love Just bubbles o-ver in my heart, (basses: o-oh) in my heart.

(Chorus:)

(altos) Well Halleluyah--- (sops: halleluyah-- , tenors: halleluyah-) (basses) A-well hallelu. I've a-been going every since I made a start, made a start. Days are brighter. Halleluyah.(basses: You know that it'll) make my burden lighter. Jesus Love just bubbles over in my heart, (o-oh) in my heart.

(Verse 2:)

(Solo) Well, ya better be careful, when you cross that road. (response) Love Just bubbles over in my heart, in my heart. (solo) You might slip, and trip, and lose your heavenly soul. (response) Love Just bubbles over in my heart, (o-oh) in my heart.

(Chorus x 2)

(Ending:)(Basses:) My Jesus, (all:) love-- just bubbles over-- in my hea....a...a...art .

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Jisu Sa Duabau Ga (Fijian Spiritual)

Pronunciation on top line, and Transliteration underneath.

Ko ceitale mena ce ce rere Jisu dau yadravi ko theytalay mayna they they ray ray Jisu ndow Yandravee ke da ve gauna kece ga rawa mebo ko ca ga kay nda vay ngowna kethey nga rawa membo ko tha ngaNoda caka ca Jisu sa dua bau ga Nonda thaka tha Jisu sa ndoer mbow ngardau sa va kana ndow sar var karna io sa sega ni vei sau na lolo mai Jisu ka ni dau eeo sar senga nee vay sow na lolo my Jisu kar nee ndow Kau sa tei e bati ni wai sa dau tu kow sar tay ee mbatee nee wye sar ndow too bu bula bu la mboo mboola mboola se gani malai ni sai Jisu sa dua bau ga say ngarni marlay nee sigh Jisu sar ndoer mbau ngar dau dau dau Jisu sa dua bau ga ndow ndow ndow Jisu sar ndoer mbau nga

Notes: 1. In "ndow", "mbow", "sow" and "ngowna", the "ow" is as in "how". 2. In "sar", "var", "kar", and "ngar", the "r" is not pronounced – it's just to show the "a" is long.3. "ng" is soft as in "sing".4. In fijian: c = th; g = ng; b = mb; d = nd.

Ke Arona Sth Africa (All power to the people the enemy is on the run)

Ke Arona, Ke Arona, Ke Arona Rona mahata mhoBa boyi ba che che, Ba boyi ba che che, Ba boyi ba che cheBa che che Le mora

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Sth Africa (All power to the people the enemy is on the run)

Ke Arona, Ke Arona, Ke Arona Rona mahata mhoBa boyi ba che che, Ba boyi ba che che, Ba boyi ba che cheBa che che Le mora

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Keep On Walkin’ (Mick Jagger/Peter Tosh) Back to top

(Intro/bridge:)

Places behind you.There to remind you –oo.Places behind you.There to remind you/ (straight into verse)

(Verse 1:)

(Solo plus choir:) If it's love that you’re running from, (tenors: "dodo doot do"; basses: "dum dum dum, d'dum d'dum, ... ")(solo only:) There is no hiding place.(Sops:) Can't run, can't hide, can't run.(altos: join in with the "dodo doot do" just after soloist's "It's your prob/")(Solo:) It's your problem - no-one else’s problem -You just have to face.(Sops:) Can't run, can't hide, can't run.

(Chorus:)

(solo:) So if you (all:) just put your hand in mine,(all:) We’re gonna leave all our troubles behind.(solo:) You gotta walk and don’t look back.(choir:) Don’t look back.(solo:) mmm, ya gotta walk and don’t look ba-ack.(choir:) Don’t look back.

(Verse 2:)

(solo) If your first love lets you down,There’s something that can be done.(Sops) Can’t run, can’t hide, can’t run.(solo) Just keep your faith in Love,Rememberin’ what’s to come.(Sops) Can’t run, can’t hide, can’t run.

(Chorus – same as before, but with altos in on the "dodo doot do" from start)

(Intro/bridge:)

Places behind you, there to remind you-ou.Places behind you, there to remind you-ou.

(Coda:)

(start with just tenors) Keep on a-walkin’,Keep on a-walkin’, don’t look back.(add altos) Keep on a-walkin’,Keep on a-walkin’, don’t look back.(add sops) Keep on a-walkin',Keep on a-walkin', don't look back.

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Kulba Yada Yeh Back to top Thursday Island song (meaning, many words, lost words)

(slow) Call (this part only happens the first time)

Kulba Yada Yeh….. Kulba Yada Yeh…..

Kulba Yada Yeh - (response)Yaga rya ya yaga Kulba Yada Yeh (response) Yaga rya ya yaga X2

Kulba Yada Yaga rya ya Kuul- baahKulba Yada Kulba Yada Yeh….

Kolleh, Kolleh bulca zooroo doot paleh maiSee, na-agi inkine doi capa ginnAyo ayo ayo-oh, mai paree

Yao yao ………….wa roo po yamoo a kine wa roo po yamoo a kine(3rd time only) wa roo po yamoo a kine

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Lepi Juro (Balkan Lullaby) Back to top

Lepi Juro Krjesna laze Desnom Rukom Krjesna lazeNa jur jevo na ve vecerNa vecer

Desnom Rukom Krjesna LazeSlevom Rukom Vencets VijaNa jur jevo na ve vecerNa vecer

Lily In The Valley

Theres a Lily… in the ValleyBright as the morning starOh-oh Lily… In the ValleyBright as the morning starOh-oh Lily… In the ValleyBright as the morning starA-a--me--n, A--me-e-en, A--me-hnnn.

(solo call) And if you're looking for love(choir response) it's in the Valley.(call) And if you're looking for Peace(response) it's in the Valley.(call) And if you're looking for Hope(response) it's in the Valley.(call) And if you're looking for deliverance (etc…)

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Live So Back to top

SopsYou oughta live so …my God can use youYes you oughta live so…my God can use youA-a-anywhere, any ol’ time, Lord any ol’ time

Altos come in second lineYe-e-es live so, my God can use youA-a-anywhere, any ol’ time, Lord any ol’ time

Tenors and Basses come in ½ way thru 2nd line…Live so, my God can use youA-a-anywhere, any ol’ time, Lord any ol’ time

Lord I Know I’ve Been Changed

(Chorus:)

Lord, I know I’ve been changed (x 3)The angels in the heavens done sign my name.(repeat) (Verse:)

Went down to the river of Jor-da-n.The water was chilly and ….co-ld.The water chilled my bo-o-o-dy (not "booty", please)But the water didn’t chill my soul.

(back to chorus, etc.)

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Mad World Back to top

S.A.T Oohs x2

TenorsAll around me are familiar facesWorn out places, worn out facesBright and early for their daily racesGoin' nowhere, goin' nowhereTheir tears are fillin' up their glassesNo expression, no expressionHide my head I want to drown my sorrowNo tomorrow, no tomorrow

S.A.T ooh wah ooh (over chorus)And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sadThe dreams in which I'm dyin' Are the best I've ever hadI find it hard to tell you 'Cause I find it hard to takeWhen people run in circles It's a very, very(S.A.T) Mad……worldTEN Mad world(S.A.T) Mad……worldTEN Mad world

SAT ooh… ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh …Ooooh(Tenors + Sops) Children waitin' for the day they feel goodHappy birthday, happy birthday

Tenors + Sops+ AltosMade to feel the way that every child shouldSits and listen, sits and listen

Tenors + Sops+ Altos +BassesWent to school and I was very nervousNo one knew me, no one knew meAllHello teacher tell me what's my lesson?Look right through me, look right through me

And I find it kind of funnyI find it kind of sadThe dreams in which I'm dyin'Are the best I've ever hadI find it hard to tell you'Cause I find it hard to takeWhen people run in circlesIt's a very, veryMad… world, Mad world, ……..Mad – world, Mad…. world

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Masithi Amen (taught to TOF by Brian Martin)

(sops, altos, tenors, basses:)Amen si akudumisa---, amen si akudumisa---.Amen Bawo, amen bawo.Amen si akudumisa---.

(call:) Masithi----Masithi----Masithi----

(solo:) Si akudumisa, (...) si akudumisa.Bawo bawo, (...) bawo bawo.Si akudumisa.

Mon Ame Se Repose (My soul rests)Mon Ame Se Repose en paix sur deux seule

My Little Cup

(Basses:) My-y- little cup…run o--ver-- (x 3).(Other parts:) (run--neth o--ver.) My little cup ... run--neth o--ver (x 2). (All:) I-- feel lo--ve Divi—ne. I feel love Divi—ne. (call: "I feel love")(All:) I-- feel lo--ve Divi—ne. I feel love Divi—ne.

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(bass) Sure ain’t nobody;s fault but mine (no no)Nobody’s fault but mineIf I die Oh and my soul be lost it ain’t Nobody’s fault but (let me tell you it ain’t…)

Nobody’s fault, no… nobody’s fault (x4)

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Oh Lord, How Excellent (Brenda Moore/Tony Backhouse) Back to top

A. [in unison:] Oh Lord, how e'xcellent;How e'xcellent; how e'xcellent;

[in parts:] How e'xcellent!![sops, then altos, then tenors, then basses:] Is----

Thy name!

(repeat "A.")

B. There is none like You; none like You;None like You---.Jesus e'xcellent![sops, then altos, then tenors, then basses:] Is----Thy name!

(repeat "B.")

C. [B & T] In all the Earth— [x 4][Altos:] In all the Earth— [x 3] [Sops:] Every knee shall bow,

And every tongue confess,That He is Lord.

[ALL:] Jesus E'xcellent![sops, then altos, then tenors, then basses:] Is----Thy name!

**(repeat "C.", but with **different ending as follows:)

CODA: Thy na-a-a-a-a----a----me! E'xcellent!Is----Thy na-a-a-a-a----a----me!E'xcellent! E'xcellent! E'xcellent! E'xcellent![just sopranos:] E'xcellent![add altos:] E'xcellent![add tenors:] E'xcellent![add basses:] E'xcellent!Is----- Thy [as per first version but slowed down:] na-a-ame.

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Oh My Lordy Back to top (First time through, starts with altos-only on first line)Oh my Lordy Lordy (tenors: "Ah Lordy Lord—")Oh my Lordy Lordy (tenors: "Ah Lordy Lord—")Oh my Lordy Lordy (tenors: "Ah Lordy Lo-ord—")Oh my Lordy (all:) tell me who who who is gonna (tenors: "wa-alk")Walk in God some day (tenors: "and gonna talk in ... last days")Talk in last days (all:) Days a-where (tenors: "Peter ... Peter ...")Pe--ter Peter fishin’ (tenors: "fishin'") on the sea (tenors: "a-where Christ")Christ came walking from (tenors: "came walkin'") Galilee (all:) well(all:) He told Peter you be ... (all:) My disciple (tenors: "dro-op")Drop their nets (all:) and comin'. (all:) Fo-ollow me sayin’ (tenors: "Oh—")Oh my Lordy Lordy (tenors: "Ah Lordy Lord") (etc.)

Om Namah Shivaya

Om Namah Shiva Om Namah ShivaOm Namah Shiva-a-a-ahOm Namah Shiva

Shalom

Halleluyah Halleluyah

Om Mane Padme Hum

Allah Ho Akbar

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One More River To Cross

(Verse/intro:)One more river to cro-o-ossOoh Ooh, ooh ooh oohOne more river to cro-o-ossOoh Ooh, ooh ooh oohOne more mountain to cli-i-imbOoh Ooh, ooh ooh oohOne more mountain to cli-i-imbOoh Ooh, ooh ooh ooh (Chorus:) (basses) Oh-oh-oh(All) one more----- river---(basses) Oh-oh-oh (All) one more----- river---One more----- mountain—Ooh—Ooh—One more river to cro-oss

(Verse – but with soloist singing words during everyone's "ooh ooh" etc.)

Soloist's words:

(One more ...) Before I reach my journey's end.(One more ...) Before I'll be free from sin.(etc.) Before I finish this race.

Before I see my saviour's face.

Before I'll be free from fear.Before I'll be through shedding tears.Before I'll be with the blest.Before I take my, my rest.

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One Morning Soon Back to top (Verse 1:)(basses:) A-don't you know, well one morning - (choir:) (One morning soon) (basses:) Well one morning - (choir:) (One morning soon)(basses:) Well I heard - (choir:) (One morning soon)(basses:) Well I heard - (all:) (I heard) the angels singing (basses:) Well I heard - (all:) (I heard) the angels singing (Verse 2:)(basses) They were singing - (choir) (singing good news)(B) They were singing - (C) (singing good news)(B) well I heard - (C) (singing good news)(B) Well I heard - (all) (I heard) the angels singing(B) Well I heard - (all) (I heard) the angels singing 

(Verse 3:)(Basses) They were all in -  (choir) (all in my room)(B) All in - (C) (all in my room)(B) Well I heard - (C) (All in my room)(B) Well I heard - (all) (I heard) the angels singing(B) Well I heard - (all) (I heard) the angels singing

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Only a Prayer away

V1Only a Prayer away, ooh oohOnly a Prayer away, ooh oohI opened my heart today found God Is only a Prayer away, Only a Prayer away, ooh oohOnly a Prayer away, ooh oohI opened my heart today found God Is only a Prayer away, (ooh ooh) x2

Watch and pray Watch and pray ooh Only, only

Only a Prayer away, ooh oohOnly a Prayer away, ooh oohI opened my heart today found God Is only a Prayer away,

Watch and pray Watch and pray ooh Only, only+V1+I opened my heart today found God Is only a Prayer awayI opened my heart today found God Is only a Prayer …only a Prayer … x4…away

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Only In My DreamsOnly in my dreams I see a road that leads me whereSpirits are set free, treated tenderlyOnly in my dreams

Only in my dreams there is a light that shines for meEternally so bright, there's a guiding lightOnly in my dreams

Wide awake the thoughts I'm keepingDisappear while I am sleepingTry I may when I ariseBut all is lost it seems

Only in my dreams the wind, it sings with melodyVoices speak to me, in perfect harmonyOnly in my dreams

Wide awake the thoughts I'm keepingDisappear while I am sleepingTry I may when I ariseBut all is lost it seems

Only in my dreams a place my soul can be at restLove is aglow, peacefulness I knowOnly in my dreams

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Ooh Child(Chorus:)

(altos have the melody/words – other parts have mostly "ooh")Ooh child, things are gonna get easier. Ooh child, things’ll get brighter.Ooh child, things are gonna get easier.Ooh child, things’ll get lighter.

(Verse:)

(sops start this section off with a big "woh-oh-oh-oh-oh")(all:) Some day! (altos:) Put it together and we’ll get it undone. (all:) Some day! (altos:) when the world is much brighter. Oo-ooh.(all:) Some day! (altos:) Walk in the rays of the beautiful sun.(all:) Some day! (altos:) when the world is much lighter.

(Repeat from beginning – chorus and then verse, as above.) (Chorus B:)

 (* now everyone sings the "oo-oo-ooh ... child!" bits:)Oo-oo-ooh ... child! Things are gonna get easier. Ooh child, things’ll get brighter.Oo-oo-ooh ... child! Things are gonna get easier.Ooh child, things’ll get lighter.

(Coda:)

Ri--ght now--------.Things are gonna get better! … right now!(repeat last line till the whole world believes it!)

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Ooh Ya,ah La lela ooh ya!ah La! lela ooh ya!ah La! lela ooh ya!ah La! lela Ooh ya ah la lela ooh yaah La lela ooh yaah La lela ooh yaah La lela ooh ya (ah)

Our Father (funky Lord’s Prayer)

(Altos)

Our Father who art in heaven Our FatherHallow-ed be thy name YES! Our fa-ther…

(Sops)… Fa-ther, who art in heaven ourFa-ther hallow-ed be thy name

(Basses and Tenors)

Lord is our Father Lord is our FatherWho art in heaven our Lord is our Father Lord is our FatherHallow-ed be thy name

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Out Of The Depths Back to top

A. Out of the depths of my Soul I cried,Jesus draw nigh (basses: halleluyah now),Jesus draw nigh.

B. (sops, tenors, basses: ooh...)(altos only:) Lord lend an ear to my earnest pleading.(all:) Lord let me walk (walk) by thy side.

C. Oh, oh Lord, hear now my pleading.Speak, (speak) to my Soul (basses: halleluyah now),To mend and make whole.

B. (sops, tenors, basses: ooh...)(altos:) Lord lend an ear to my earnest pleading.(all:) Lord let me walk (oh, woh oh oh)(all:) Lord let me walk (*come on)(all:) Lord let me walk (walk) by thy side.

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People Get Ready Back to top

I believe I believe I believe I do believe

People get ready, there's a train comin'You don't need no ticket, you just get on boardAll you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'You don't need no baggage, you just thank the lord (Thank the Lord oh)

(Sops)There ain't no room(Altos) for the hopeless sinner(Tenors) who would hurt all mankind(Altos) Just to save his own(Sops) Have pity on those (Basses) whose chances grow thinner(Sops) For there is no hiding place (Altos)against the… (All) kingdoms throne

I believe I believe I believe I do believe

(SOLOIST) (Choir sing oohs underneath)People get ready, there's a train to JordanPicking up passengers from - coast to coastFaith is the key, open the doors and board ‘emThere's hope for all, among those loved the most (All)People get ready there's a train comin'You don't need no baggage, just get on boardAll you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'You don't need no ticket, just thank the lord

I believe I believe I believe I do believe

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A. (basses:) dum dum dum ...(sops, altos, tenors:) Prayer wheel turning over and over. {x 2}

B. (tenors:) Oh the prayer ...(sops,altos, basses) ___ Prayer wheel--, turning over,

I'm going on--, I'm going on--.Prayer wheel--, turning over,Got to feel it in my soul.

C. (all:) Down here, we have trials, and we're sometimes cast aside,But with Jesus all around us, in Him we can abide.

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, and lead me home. When the darkness appears, and the night draws near,And the day is past and gone,At the river I stand. Guide me feet, hold my hand.Take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home.

Lead me home---. Lead me home---.Lead me home---. Lead me home---.

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Put A Little Love In Your HeartThink 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 (and the world) will be a better place And the world (and the world) will be a better place For you (for you) and me (and me)You just (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 (and the world) will be a better place And the world (and the world) will be a better place For you (for you) and me (and me)You just (you just) 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 Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in -Put a little love in your heart…

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Roli Hla HlaRoli Hla Hla Mandela Freedom is in our handsShow us the way to freedomIn the land of Africa

Mandela Mandela MandelaMandela says freedom nowNow we say away with slavery In the land of Africa

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Salaam (Sheva) Back to top A. Ya vo Shalom Alenu. Ya vo Shalom Alenu-. Ya vo Shalom Alenu, Ve Alkulam.  Od Ya vo Shalom Alenu-. Ya vo Shalo-o-o-m. Ya vo Shalom Alenu, Ve Alkula--a-a-aam.   Ohhhh……… Ohhhh...................................... B. Ya vo Shalom Alenu. Ya vo Shalom Alenu-. Ya vo Shalom Alenu, Ve Alkulam.

Od Ya vo Shalom Alenu-. Ya vo Shalom Alenu-.Ya vo Shalom Alenu, Ve Alkula--a-a-aam.

  C. Salaa-----m, Alenu Ve Akolalam. Salaam, Salaam. (aah)

Salaa-----m, Alenu Ve Akolalam. Salaam, Salaam.

Sathane

Part 1. (call Bass) Sathane! Akan' Amandla-u-sathan(e). (response) Akan' Amandla-u-sathane. Part 2. (call) Nimpela Akana Amandla-u-sathane (response) Nimpe-eh-eh-la! A-kan' Amandla.

Senzenina

Senzenina. [x 4]Sono sethu, ubumnyama. [x 4]Mayebuye, i Afrika. [x 4]

Shaezule

SopsSha-ezule Shaezu-le Shaezu-le Sha-ezule

Altos, Tenors, Basses)Eh-Shaezule Eh-ShaezuleEh-Shaezule Eh-Shaezule

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Shine On Me Shine on me, Shine on meLet the light, from the lighthouseShine on me…Shine on me, Shine on meLet the light, from the lighthouseShine on me

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Shine On Back to top

(Chorus 1:)

(first time through chorus, no basses – S.A.T. only)Shi------i------ne o-o'nnnn. Shi------i------ne o-o'nnnn.To e—v'ry soul-----, God----- ga-a-ave a song

(Chorus 2:) (basses join in:)

Shi------i------ne o-o'nnnn. (soloist: "You've gotta hand that gift along.")Shi------i------ne o-o'nnnn.

(Bridge A)(basses:) (To ev'ry soul, ev'ry soul) To e---v'ry soul-----, God----- ga-a-ave a song (plus soloist)

(basses:) We got to ha –a –and (S.A.T.: ha –a-and it o-on) that gift along.

(Verse: soloist words not included below)

Light the way, Light the way, (basses: oh, oh, oh, ooh) (tenors: ooh)Light the way, Light the way (Altos: aaah)(Sops: woooh!) Light the way, Light the way. (basses: oh, oh, oh, ooh) (tenors: ooh)Light the way, Light the way.(x 2)

(Bridge B:)(basses, tenors:) To ev'ry soul-----.

(altos:) To ev'ry soul-----(sops:) To ev'ry soul-----

(all:) God----- gave----- a song---------------.(tenors:) Woh-oh-ohhh-oh!(Chorus 2 again, with all parts in)Shi------i------ne o-o'nnnn. (etc.)

(Verse, led in by soloist "Light the way. Ma-a-an made...")Light the way. Light the way. (etc.)(this time, x 1)

(Bridge B:)To ev'ry soul

To ev'ry soulTo ev'ry soul.

God--- gave--- a song-------.(Woh-oh-ohh-oh!)

(Chorus 3:)Shi-----i-----ne o-o'nnnn. (x 2)Mmmm-mmm m-m'mmmm. Back to top

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Sinje Nje Nje

A. [sops:] Si nje nje nje, [all:] nge mi thandazo.[sops:] Si nje nje nje, [all:] nge mi thandazo.

B. [all:] Nge mi thandazo, nge mi thandazo. Nge mi thandazo, nge mi thandazo.

C. [all:] Oo--, mama bagudala babe thandaza. Oo--, mama bagudala babe thandaza. Babe thandaza, babe thandaza. Babe thandaza, babe thandaza.

[Then back to A. section but with all singing the "si nje nje nje" call;then B. as above; and then C. as above.]

So Glad I’m Here

Im so glad Im here Im so glad Im hereIm so glad Im here, so glad Im here

I can sing my song I can sing my songI can sing my song, can sing my song

Extra linesI can pray this prayer …I can walk right in…I can humble down…I shout out my name…(and anything you can think of that fits in!)

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(We’ll get rid of racism and discrimination, and throw it into the sea.)

A. Sombamba U patieti. Si sombamba patieti thina. (x 4) B. Oh----oh-oh-oh-oh---- (lead:) Si sombamba, Si sombamba. Ku sho-- thina----. (basses: "ah-oom, ah-oom")

(x 2)  A. Sombamba U patieti. Si sombamba patieti thina.

(x 4)

B. Oh----oh-oh-oh-oh---- (lead:) Si sombamba, Si sombamba. Ku sho-- thina----. (basses: "ah-oom, ah-oom")

(x 2) A. Sombamba U patieti. Si sombamba patieti thina.(x 4) C. (lead) Lale-la wena, nawe na-we. (response) Lale-la, lale-la, lale---la. Lale---la, la he le la.

(x 2) D. (altos, then sops, then tenors:)Sombamba, Sombamba, Sombamba, Sombamba.

(keep repeating)(then basses:)

Hey Somba-, hey Sombamba.Hey Somba-, hey Sombamba.(keep repeating) E. (part E is brought in gradually, while part D is still going)Patieti Eka-ya Madoda. Patieti Eka-ya Madoda. (keep repeating after all are in, till stopping all but the basses).

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Something Got A Hold On Me Back to top Something-- got a hold-- on me--, Yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh!Something-- got a hold-- on me--, * a hold on me / * yeah! (* depending on what part you sing)I went to a meeting last night--. My heart-- just wasn’t right--.Something-- got a hold-- on me--.

Song In My Sole

Lord what have you doneWhat have you done to me …ooh

I - Im feeling love, theres a songhere in my Soul

ChorusTake my hand Please take my handShow me the way X2 Show me the wayAnd I’ll sing I’ll sing everyday

Choir oohs over soloist

Soloist …take my handPlease take my hand X2Show me the wayI’ll sing everyday

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Soon I Will Be Done Back to top

 A.Soon I will be done a-with the troubles of the world,the troubles of the world, the troubles of the world.Soon I will be done a-with the troubles of the world.I’m going home, to live with God.(Soon I will be ...... a-with the troubles of the ......,a-with the troubles of the ...... a-with the troubles of the ......,Oh-ohh-oh, soon I will be ...... a-with the troubles of the ......,I'm going home, to live with God.) B.No more--- weepin’ and a wailin’ No more--- weepin’ and a wailin’No more--- weepin’ and a wailin’Going home, to live with God.

Soyilwela Soyilwela, siyilwele,Ikululek' i Afrika.

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Steal Away Back to top

Steal away, let’s steal awayNo reason left to stay.For me and you,Lets start anew,And darlin’ lets steal away.

Steal away and chase our dreams,And hope they never find us.The dreary days, the empty nights,We’ll leave them all behind us.

Steal away, let’s steal awayNo reason left to stay.For me and you,Lets start anew,And darlin’ lets steal away.

We’ll leave with just our memories,And make a new beginning.We have to choose,To win or lose,And it’s time we started winning.

Steal away, let’s steal awayNo reason left to stay.For me and you,Lets start anew,And darlin’ lets steal away.

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Surfer Girl (Brian Wilson) Back to top

Intro:

[6/8; w/wordless vocals]

Verse 1:

Little surfer, little oneMake my heart come all undoneDo you love me, do you surfer girl(surfer girl, my little surfer girl)

Verse 2:

I have watched you on the shoreStanding by the ocean's roarDo you love me do you surfer girl(surfer girl, surfer girl)

Bridge:

We could ride the surf togetherWhile our love would growIn my woody I would take youEverywhere I go...oh

[key changes to Eb]

Verse 3:

So I say from me to youI will make your dreams come trueDo you love me do you surfer

Coda [repeat to fade]:

Girl, surfer girl, my little surfer girl

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Sweet Morning (Tony Backhouse) Back to top

Intro

In… that… sweet… mo…rning… LordChIn that sweet morning Lord …sweet morning LordOh when we all… shout together in the morning (rpt)Lay my burden down oh down (rpt)

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Thandaza Back to top

A.

Nom-- Indlelina Me—va.Siza Thandaza (mm mm-mm mm-mm)(basses:) (Nom Indlelina)(x 2)

B.

(sops:) Si- Thanda-za----, Si- Thandaza Thina ah(altos:) Tha---nda---za----, Tha---nda---za----.(tenors:) Thandaza Thandaza Thandaza Thandaza(basses:) Thandaza za, Thandaza za, Thandaza Thina, Thanda-aza

C.

(Sops solo part:)Si Thandaza Thina, Si Thandaze Njalo.Si Thandaza Thina, ay ay ay ay.Si Thandaze Njalo, Si Thanda(za).

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That Lonesome Road Back to top

Walk down that lonesome road all by yourselfDon't turn your head back over your shoulderAnd only stop to rest yourself when the silver moonIs shining high above the trees

(Basses only)If I had stopped to listen once or twiceIf I had closed my mouth and opened my eyesIf I had cooled my head and warmed my heartI'd not be on this road tonight

Carry on Carry on Carry on

(sops only) (Alto Tenor Basses ooh)Never mind feeling sorry for yourself

(All)It doesn't save you from your troubled mind

Walk down that lonesome road all by yourselfDon't turn your head back over your shoulderAnd only stop to rest yourself when the silver moonIs shining high above the trees

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That’s Alright Back to top

(All)

That’s all right, That’s all rightThat’s all right, That’s all rightSince my Soul got a seat up in the kingdomThat’s all right

(soloists)

One of these mornings and it wont be longYou’ll look for me child and I’ll be goneSince my Soul got a seat up in the kingdomThat’s all right

The Click Song - Miriam Makeba (trad)(helps children to learn how to do their clicks in Sth Africa)

(Non phonetic:)Igqirha lendlela, ngu Gqon gqo thwane (x 4)Ebe qa bele gqith, aphu Gqon gqo thwane (x 4)(yes I realise this looks impossible but hang in there)

(Phonetic:) (the clicks are in the words underlined)In clicka hlendhlela, un gong gong twaneh (x 4)Ebeh ta bele twith, apu gong gong twaneh (x 4)

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The Walls Of Zion Back to top

A(i). [altos:] (Oh--- my----)[all:] Brother---------! Don't you fee-----l determi----ned[tenors:] (Brother don't you fee—l determined)[altos:] To------------[all:] Meet me--------

At the wa-------lls of Zio---n?

B(i). [tenors:] We---'ll shout and go (a)rou----nd.[other parts respond:] Shout and go (a)rou----nd.[tenors:] Shout and go (a)rou----nd.[other parts respond:] Shout and go (a)rou----nd.[all:] Shout and go arou----------------nd

The wa—lls of Zion.[other parts respond:] Zion ........ [Zion]

B(ii). [tenors:] We---'ll moan and go (a)rou----nd. [etc, as per "B(i)"]

A(ii). [altos:] Oh--- my----[all:] Sister---------! [etc, as per "A(i)"]

B(i); B(ii). [as above]

C(i). [altos:] Oh--- my----[all:] Brother---------!

When your loa-----d gets heavy---, hmmmm[altos:] Lor----d and you[all:] do----n’t know wha----t to do-oo-oo-oo, hmmmm[altos:] Woah, if you[all:] go dow----n on your knee----s and pra----a-a-ay,[altos:] I know[all:] the Lor--d will ma--ke a wa-ay. (Tenors…wa-ay…we’ll shout and go round…etc…into chorus)

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Thina Sayifun (Zulu freedom song) Back to top

(Intro Clap!)

A. Thina Sayifun InkululekoThina Sayifun Inkululeko (clap 1st time but not on rpt)

B. Oh Thina Siman YeneSizon go ba Si 'kululekeOh Thina Siman YeneSizon go ba Si buse (altos: "Si buse—") (x 2)

(repeat section A.)

(repeat section B.)

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Things Go Round (Erin Murphy) Back to top

(Intro:)

(sops:) Oo-oo' ha, ha, oo-oo' ha. (x 2)(tenors, basses:) Ooh hum, hum, ooh hum. (x 2)(altos:) (silent)

(Verse 1:) (altos have melody)

(sops, tenors, basses:) (continue, as per intro)(altos:) Where do you go, when you've been to the moon?

If I turn you around, would you come back again?In my left hand, I'm holding the centre of pain.My right hand believes I will see you again.

(Chorus 1:)

(sops, tenors, basses:) Aah, aah, aah, aah,Aah, aah, aaaaaah.(x 2)

(altos:) And time-- is-- long--. And time is short andTi-i-ime kee-ee-eeps on--, and on--.And whe-e-en I-I-I sleep, the moon above keepsTi-i-i-ime alone.

(Bridge:) (softly)

(sops, altos:) Ha-ya, haaa; ha-ya ha-yaa. Ha-ya, haaa; ha-ya, haaa. (x 2)(tenors, basses:) Ha-ya, haaa; haaa-yaaa. Ha-ya, haaa; ha-ya, haaa. (x 2)

(Verse 2:) (all parts sing the lyrics)

(all:) Where do you go, when you've been to the moon?If I turn you around, would you come back again?In your eyes, I see why we did all that we did;Why we left out our hearts, though we said what we said.

(Chorus 2:) (everyone sings the words)

(all:) And time-- is-- long--,(S.A.T.:) And time is short and(all:) Time-- keeps-- on--, (altos:) and on,(all:) And when-- I-- sleep--,(S.A.T.:) The moon above keeps(all:) Time---(altos, tenors:) a-lone---. /

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(Chorus 3:) (all singing words, but different chorus:)

(all:) And time-- is-- long--,(sops:) And now you ask me / (basses:) and--(all:) "What-- went-- wro--ong--?"(sops:) And I answer(all:) "Things-- go-- round-- and-- round------!

(Coda:) (same as first half of verse 2)

(all:) Where do you go, when you've been to the moon?If I turn you around, would you come back again?

(Bridge:)

(sops, altos:) Ha-ya, haaa; ha-ya ha-yaa. Ha-ya, haaa; ha-ya, haaa. (x 2)(tenors, basses:) Ha-ya, haaa; haaa-yaaa. Ha-ya, haaa; ha-ya, haaa. (x 2)

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Thula Baba Sth African Lullabye Back to top

Sop. Thu Thula Baba Thula SanaAlto Thula Mam Uzo Buya Eku Seni

Tenor and BassThula Thu Thula baba Thula sanaThulu mam uzo Buya Eku Zeni

AllKukwi NkanyesiEkanyel UmamaImkanyi selaIndlele zyeh Kaya

Thula Thula Thula BabaThula Thula Thula Sana

Kukwi NkanyesiEkanyel UmamaImkanyi selaIndlele zyeh Kaya

Thula Thula Thula BabaThula Thula Thula Sana Thula Thula Thula BabaThula Thula Thula Sana

Thuma Mina Back to top

Thuma Mina Thuma MinaThuma Mina Somandla Too loo loo…

Total Praise ( Amen) Back to top

TrainCome along my friends come along

Get aboard and ride this train

Nothin’ on this train to lose

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V

Vuma(means: lets get going, and when we get there everyone will be there to greet us) Vuma Vuma Vuma VumaVuma Vuma Oh Sindiswe Eh Kaya Zulwini Kune Zi Thembiso  Vuma Vuma Oh Sindiswe

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Wade In The Water Back to top

Wade--- in the water. Wade--- in the water, children.Wade--- in the water. (basses: "He's gonna whup")He’s gonna trouble the water. He’s gonna trouble the water.  Verses (for soloists): See that host all a-dressed in red. Must be the children that Moses led.

If you don’t believe me I’ve been redeemed.Follow me down to Jordan’s stream. See that host all a-dressed in white.Must be the children of the Israelites. I looked over yonder and what did I seeA band of angels comin’ after me  

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Walk in the light, beautiful lightWalk where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright X2Shine all around us by day and by nightJesus the light of the world…ooh ooh

He’s shining (ooh ooh) He’s shining (ooh ooh)He’s shining in my soul X2

Walk in the light, beautiful lightWalk where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright Shine all around us by day and by nightJesus the light of the world.

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Walk With Me Back to top

Soloist 1st then choir

Walk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my ha-and x2I don’t want to walk alone

Give me courage, show me loveGive me the wisdom, to rise aboveGrant me serenity, let me know that youre with meI don’t want to walk alone.

Walk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my ha-and I don’t want to walk alone

No I don’t want to walk aloneShow me an open palm Maybe when I see your face, I’ll open my armsSometimes life has a bitter stingSo I ask you… to X2

Walk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my ha-and I don’t want to walk alone

No I don’t want to walk alone

Choir Ooohs

Soloist (leads in with) Give me courage

Walk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my handWalk with me hold my ha-and I don’t want to walk… alone

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[Chorus:]

Well, well, well. Well, well, well. (basses: Well, well. Well, well.)Don't want nobody to worry about me.Well, well, well. Well, well, well.(basses:) My father said:He said he would make up my dyin' bed.He said he would make up my dyin' bed.

[Verse:]

(solo call:) (choir response:)Well if you see Thank you Jesus.Me dyin', Thank you Jesus.Don't want Thank you Jesus.nobody to cry. Thank you Jesus.(soloist:) (choir – simultaneously:)All I want you to do for me is Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh, Close my dyin' eyes. Ooh!

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Verse 1 (Sops only + slow verse)We’ve come so far it’s hard to turn around.So many wonders greet us every day.But dreadful dangers now ahead abound,And we must turn and find another way. Chorus (all sing + slow )For we don’t own this world in which we stand,From all tomorrow’s children it’s on loanAnd we must pass it safe into their handsFor them to love and care for as their own.

Verse 2 (all sing  + faster )We’ve climbed so high descent is hard to face.Our very elevation’s helped us thrive,But climbing more will bring us to a place,Where those who follow us cannot survive.

Chorus (faster)

Verse 3So we must look towards the future nowAnd keep in mind how far and high we’ve beenWe hold the power within our hands to vowThe brightest future that our world has seen.

Chorus  

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What Is Life? Back to top

(Intro:)

1. (solo tenor:) Bada dadum, bada dadadum, ba dada dada2. (basses:) Bada dadum, bada dadadum, ba dada dada, (repeating)3. (sops, altos, tenors:) Doot doot, doot doot, doot doot, doodoodoot, ...4. (all:) Aaaah-a-ah.

(Verse:)

(soloist:) What I feel, (basses:) Doot, doodoot, doodoot, doodoot, (sops, altos, tenors:) Doot, doot, doodoodoot,

(soloist:) I can't say, (basses:) Doot, doodoot, doodoot, doodoot,(sops, altos, tenors:) Doot, doot, doodoodoot,

(soloist:) But my love is there for you every single day.(choir:) Doot doot doot doot, doot doot doot doot,

Aaaah-aaaah aah-aaaaah.

(soloist:) But if it's not love, (choir:) [as above](soloist:) That you need, (choir:) [as above](soloist:) Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed. (choir:) [as above]

(Chorus:)

(soloist:) Tell me, what is my life, without your love?And tell me, who am I, without you, by your side?

(basses:) Badadadum, badadadum, ba dada dada, ...(S/A/T:) Doot doot, doot doot, doot doot, doodoodoot, [x 3?](choir:) Aaaah-a-ah.

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When I Die Tomorrow Back to top

(Chorus:)

(Bass part:) Into thy Kingdom, into thy Kingdom. (repeating)

(tenors; altos; sops:) (first line staggered by parts: tenors, then altos, then sops)When I die tomorrow, I will say to the Lord.When I die tomorrow, I will say to the Lord.

(Verse 1:)

Oh Lord, you’ve been my friend. Thank you Lord, you’ve been my friend.(x 2)

(Verse 2:)

Oh Lord, I’m your child. O-oh Lord, I’m your child. (x 2)

 

When We All Get To Heaven 

(Solo part:) When we all---- all get to Heaven, What a day of rejoicing there will be--!When we all------- see Jesus! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah----! (Oh, when we all ... back to the start) (sops, altos, tenors:) (response to solo) When we all (response to solo) get to heaven,What a day .. there will be .. there will be--!(tenors:) When we all------ see Jesus (sops:) When we all---- see Jesus (altos:) When we all-- see Jesus(basses:) Ooh-Ooh, Bom Bom Bom, B’bom B’Bom, bom bom(all:) (We will) sing and shout the victory, the victory.

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Woyaya (Osibisa) Back to top

A.

We are going, Heaven knows where we are going.We know within.

We will get there.Heaven knows how we will get there.We know we will.

B.

It may be hard--, we know--.And the road—will-- be muddy and rough,But we’ll get there.Heaven knows how we will get there.We know we will.

C.

Woya--ya--, Woya--ya--, Woya--ya--, Woya--ya--.

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Yes it Is Back to top If you wear red tonightRemember what I said tonightFor red is the colour that my baby woreAnd what is more, it's trueYes it is

Scarlet were the clothes she woreEverybody knows I've sureI could remember all the things we plannedUnderstand, it's trueYes it is, it's trueYes it is

I could be happy with you by my sideIf I could forget her, but it's my prideYes it is, yes it isOh, yes it is, yeah

Please don't wear red tonightThis is what I said tonightFor red is the colour that will make me blueIn spite of you, it's trueYes it is, it's trueYes it is

I could be happy with you by my sideIf I could forget her, but it's my prideYes it is, yes it isOh, yes it is, yeah

Please don't wear red tonightThis is what I said tonightFor red is the colour that will make me blueIn spite of you, it's trueYes it is, it's trueYes it is, it's true

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You Should Be Thankful Back to top Doo doo doo (x4)You should be thankful--- For all you’ve got.Thankful------ For all you’ve got.

Doo doo doo…well wellDoo doo doo…I thank you Lord Thank you (thank you )Thank you (thank you )… I thank you Lord 

You Take Me Up ( Thompson Twins) Back to top

(Intro/Bridge:)

(tenors and basses)You take me up, you take meYou take me up, you take me(x 2)

(altos and sopranos)Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh---Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh---

(Verse 1:) (tenors and basses "you take me up, you take me" during solo's words:)

(solo) I work on the frontline (choir) (day in, day out)(solo) I work to survive (choir) (work to survive)(solo) I sleep in a fever (choir) (too hot, too hot)(solo) So this is my life (choir) (this is my life)

(solo) Cry in my sleep (choir) (cry boy, cry boy)(solo) It just makes me weep when I (all) try, how I try.(choir "oo-oo-oo-ooh" during the rest:)(solo) I know what it means to work hard on machines.(solo) It’s a labour of love, so please don’t ask me why.(* straight to second verse!)

(Verse 2:)

Working for reason (day in, day out),Trying too hard (trying too hard).Moving in circles (too hot, too hot),Don’t get very far (get very far).

Should I ask you to dance? (dance boy, dance boy)If I promise romance, would you come for the ride?(oo-oo-oo-ooh:) I know what it means to work hard on machines.Do you believe in a love, one that lasts for all time?(Chorus:)(altos have melody:)

(altos) You take me up! Oh-oh!(sops, tenors and basses) (You take me up, you take me up so high.)(altos) You take me up to the higher ground(S.T.B.) (You take me up, you take me up to the higher ground.)(altos) You take me up … so high!

(S.T.B.) (You take me up, you take me up so high. Oo-ooh.)(altos) That I never want to come back down. Back to top

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(tenors and basses) You take me up, you take me. (x 4) (sops and altos) Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh. (x 2)

(Verse 3:)

I’m riding these hard times (day in, day out).There’s hope in your eyes (hope in your eyes).I don’t need a religion (too hot, too hot),'Cause love never dies (love never dies).

I believe in today (believe boy, believe boy).It's better that way, when you work through the night.(oo-oo-oo-ooh:) I know what it means to work hard on machines.It’s a labour of love, so please don’t ask me why.

(Chorus:) You take me up! Oh-oh! You take me up to a higher ground.You take me up … so high(!) ... that I never want to come back down. (repeat chorus)

(Coda:)As per "intro/bridge", but half as long again and holding last note.

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