F C F C7 Have you heard the raindrops drumming on the rooftops? F C Dm G C7 Have you heard the raindrops dripping on the ground? F C7 F C Have you heard the raindrops splashing in the streams Dm Gm A7 And running to the rivers all around? C7 F Bb F Bb Dm Gm C7 There's water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; F Bb F Bb F C7 F There's water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; There's a busy workman digging in the desert, Digging with a spade that flashes in the sun: Soon there will be water rising in the well-shaft, Spilling from the bucket as it comes. There's water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; There's water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; Nobody can live who hasn't any water, When the land is dry then nothing much grows; Jesus gives us life if we drink the living water, Sing it so that everybody knows. There's water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; There's water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; ORIGINAL Key: F 1
F Am Bb C7 Autumn days, when the grass is jewelled F Am Bb C7 And the silk inside a chestnut shell F Am Bb F Jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled G7 C7 All these things I love so well F So I mustn t forget F F7 Bb Gm C7 - No, I mustn t forget C7 F Am Bb - To say a great big thank you C7 F I mustn t forget. Clouds that look like familiar faces And a winter s moon with frosted rings Smell of bacon as I fasten up my laces And the song the milkman sings. So I mustn t forget No, I mustn t forget To say a great big thank you I mustn t forget. Whipped-up spray that is rainbow-scattered And a swallow curving in the sky Shoes so comfy though they re worn out and they re battered And the taste of apple pie. So I mustn t forget No, I mustn t forget To say a great big thank you I mustn t forget. Scent of gardens when the rain s been falling And a minnow darting down a stream Picked-up engine that s been stuttering and stalling And a win for my home team. So I mustn t forget No, I mustn t forget To say a great big thank you I mustn t forget. Original Key: C 2
F Dm Bb C Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, F Dm G7 C sing and praise your God and mine! F Dm Bb C7 Great the Lord in love and wisdom, Dm Bb G7 C7 might and majesty divine! F D Gm C7 He who framed the starry heavens F Dm G7 C7 knows and names them as they shine. F Dm C C7 F knows and names them as they shine. Praise the Lord, his people, praise him! wounded souls his comfort know; those who fear him find his mercies, peace for pain and joy for woe; humble hearts are high exalted, human pride and power laid low. Praise the Lord for times and seasons, cloud and sunshine, wind and rain; spring to melt the snows of winter till the waters flow again; grass upon the mountain pastures, golden valleys thick with grain. Fill your hearts with joy and gladness, peace and plenty crown your days; love his laws, declare his judgments, walk in all his words and ways; he the Lord and we his children-- praise the Lord, all people, praise! Original Key: G 3
F Bb C7 Who put the colours in the rain - bow? Bb C7 F Who put the salt into the sea? F F7 Bb Who put the cold into the snowflake? C7 F Who made you and me? F Bb C7 Who put the hump upon the ca - mel? Bb C7 F Who put the neck on the giraffe? F F7 Bb Who put the tail upon the monkey? C7 F Who made hyenas laugh? F F F F7 Who made whales and snails and quails? Bb Bb Bb Bb Who made hogs and dogs and frogs? C7 C7 C7 C7 Who made bats and rats and cats? F C7 F Who made everything? Original Key: D 4
F Bb All the nations of the earth Bb Gm C7 Praise the Lord who brings to birth F Bb The greatest star, the smallest flower: Gm C7 F Al le lu ia F Bb C7 Gm C7 F Let the heavens praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. F Bb C7 Gm C7 F Moon and stars, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Snow=capped mountains praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Moon and stars, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Deep sea-water, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Gentle rain, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Roaring lion, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Singing birds, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Kings and princes, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Young and old, praise the Lord: Al le lu ia. Original Key: G 5
Dm Gm C7 Think of a world with-out any flowers F Bb A7 think of a world with-out any trees Dm Gm C7 think of a sky with-out any sun-shine F Bb A7 think of the air with-out any breeze F Dm Gm C we thank you lord, for flowers trees and sunshine A7 Dm Gm C7 F we thank you lord, and praise your h - oly name. Think of a world without any animals think of a field without any herd think of a stream without any fishes think of a dawn without any bird we thank you lord, for all your living creatures we thank you lord, and praise your holy name. Think of a world without any people think of a street with no-one living there think of a town without any houses no-one to love and nobody to care we thank you lord, for families and friendships we thank you lord, and praise your holy name. Original Key: G 6
F F He's got the whole world in His hands, Bb C C7 F He's got the whole world in His hands, F He's got the whole world in His hands, C7 F He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got my brothers and my sisters in His hands, He's got my brothers and my sisters in His hands, He's got my brothers and my sisters in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the sun and the rain in His hands, He's got the moon and the stars in His hands, He's got the wind and the clouds in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got the rivers and the mountains in His hands, He's got the oceans and the seas in His hands, He's got you and he's got me in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands. He's got everybody here in His hands, He's got everybody there in His hands, He's got everybody everywhere in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands. Original Key: D 7
F F F7 Bb F Come and praise the Lord our King, Alle lu ia F F(Am) Bb C F C7 F Come and praise the Lord our King, Alle lu ia Christ was born in Bethlehem, Allelu, alleluia Son of God and Son of Man, Allelu, alleluia He grew up an earthly child, Allelu, alleluia In the world, but undefiled, Allelu, alleluia Jesus died at Calvary, Allelu, alleluia Rose again, triumphantly, Allelu, alleluia He has conquered death and sin, Allelu, alleluia Great His triumph glorious win, Allelu, alleluia Now He rules from heaven-above, Allelu, alleluia King of Mercy, King of Love, Allelu, alleluia We will live with Him someday, Allelu, alleluia And forever with Him stay, Allelu, alleluia Original Key: D 8
F Dm Am Dm I danced in the morning when the world was begun Bb Gm Bb C7 I danced in the Moon & the Stars & the Sun F Dm Am Dm I came down from Heaven & I danced on Earth Bb C7 F Bb F At Bethlehem I had my birth: F Dm Dance then, wherever you may be F Am Bb C7 I am the Lord of the Dance, said He! F Dm Am And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be Bb C7 F Bb F And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He! Bb C7 F Bb F (And I ll lead you all in the Dance, said He!) I danced for the scribe & the pharisee But they would not dance & they wouldn't follow me I danced for fishermen, for James & John They came with me & the Dance went on: I danced on the Sabbath & I cured the lame The holy people said it was a shame! They whipped & they stripped & they hung me high And they left me there on a cross to die! I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black It's hard to dance with the devil on your back They buried my body & they thought I'd gone But I am the Dance & I still go on! They cut me down and I leapt up high I am the Life that'll never, never die! I'll live in you if you'll live in Me - I am the Lord of the Dance, said He! Original Key: G 9
chorus: F Bb F (Dm) Go, tell it on the mountain Bb (Gm) F C7 Over the hills and everywhere F Bb F Dm) Go, tell it on the mountain Bb C7 F That Jesus Christ is born. F Dm While shepherds kept their watching Bb F O'er silent flocks by night, F Dm Behold throughout the heavens Bb C7 There shone a holy light chorus The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savour's birth; chorus Down in a lowly manger Our humble Christ was born; And God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn chorus When I was a seeker I sought both night and day I sought the Lord to help me And He showed me the way. chorus He made me a watchman Upon the city wall And If I am a Christian I am the least of all. chorus Original Key: G 10
F (Dm) There s a child in the street Bb C7 gives joy to all he meets Dm F7 full of life with many friends Bb C7 works and plays til daylight ends CHORUS: F Dm There s a man for all the people Bb C7 A man who's love is true F Dm May this man for all the people Bb F Help me love others too. There's a preacher in a crowd shouts to fisherman out loud leave your boat and leave the sea come along and work with me CHORUS There's a teacher tells a tale Makes men argue with out fail Some are angry some agree When he says you follow me. CHORUS There s a leader at a feast But he says that he s the least Rolls his sleeves to was their feet Breaks the bread and tells them eat. CHORUS There s a prisoner on a cross and his friends weep for the loss but a soldier with a sword says this man has come from god. CHORUS There's a voice inside a room, "I have risen from the tomb. I am bringing you God's peace and your joy will never cease" CHORUS Original Key: C 11
F Bb C7 Join with us and sing God s praises, F Bb C7 For His love and for His care, F Gm A7 For the hap-pi-ness He gives us, Dm Bb C F Praise Him for the world we share. Bb F Thank Him for the town and country, Gm C7 F Thank Him for the sun and rain, Bb F Thank Him for our homes and gardens, G C7 Sing His praises once again. CHORUS We have eyes to look around us, We have strength to work and play, We have voices we can use - to Sing His praises every day. CHORUS Praise Him in your words of kindness, Praise Him helping those in need, Praise Him in your thought for others, Sing His praises with each deed. F Bb C7 Join with us and sing God s praises, F Bb C7 For His love and for His care, F Gm A7 For the hap-pi-ness He gives us, Dm Bb F C7 F Bb F Praise Him for the w-o-r-l-d we- sha----re-. Original Key: G 12
F F Bb F Tha - nk you, Lord, for this fine day, F Bb C7 Tha - nk you, Lord, for this fine day, F Bb F Tha - nk you, Lord, for this fine day, Bb C7 F Right where we are. Alleluia, praise the Lord! Alleluia, praise the Lord! Alleluia, praise the Lord! Right where we are. Thank you Lord, for loving us, Thank you Lord, for loving us, Thank you Lord, for loving us, Right where we are. Thank you, Lord, for giving us peace, Thank you, Lord, for giving us peace, Thank you, Lord, for giving us peace, Right where we are. Thank you, Lord, for setting us free, Thank you, Lord, for setting us free, Thank you, Lord, for setting us free, Right where we are. Original Key: G 13
F C Dm Praise the Lord in the rhythm of your music, Bb F Gm C7 Praise the Lord in the freedom of your dance, F C Dm Praise the Lord in the country and the city, Bb F C7 F Bb F Praise Him in the living of your li----fe. Praise the Lord on the organ and piano, Praise the Lord on guitar and on the drums, Praise the Lord on the tambourine and cymbals, Praise Him in the singing of your song. Praise the Lord with the movement of your bodies, Praise the Lord with the clapping of your hands, Praise the Lord with your poetry and painting, Praise Him in the acting of your play. Praise the Lord in the feeding of the hungry, Praise the Lord in the healing of disease, Praise the Lord as you show His love in action, Praise Him in your caring for the poor. Praise the Lord, every nation, every people. Praise the Lord, men and women, old and young, Praise the Lord, let us celebrate together, Praise Him everything in heaven and earth! Original Key: G 14
F F C7 F F7 Bb O Lord, all the world be-longs to You D7 Gm D7 Gm G7 C and You are always making all things new. C C7 F A7 Dm What is wrong, You forgive, Gm D7 Gm and the new life You give F C7 F is what s turning the world upside down. The world s only loving to its friends, but Your way of loving never ends, loving enemies too; and this loving with You is what s turning the world upside down. The world lives divided and apart, You draw men together, and we start in our friendship to see that in harmony we can be turning the world upside down. The world wants the wealth to live in state, but You show a new way to be great: like a servant You came, and if we do the same, we ll be turning the world upside down. O Lord, all the world belongs to You and You are always making all things new. What is wrong, You forgive, and the new life You give is what s turning the world upside down. Original Key: G 15
F Bb C7 F Praise Him, praise Him, Bb Praise Him in the morning, Bb F Praise Him in the noon-time, F A7 Dm Praise Him, praise Him, F C7 F Praise Him when the sun goes down. Trust Him... Serve Him... Praise Him... Original Key: G 16
Dm Gm Am Travel on, travel on, there s a river that is flowing, Dm Am Dm A river that is flowing night and day. F C Dm Am Travel on, travel on to the river that is flowing, Dm Am Dm The river will be with you all the way. F C Dm Am Travel on, travel on to the river that is flowing, Dm Am Dm The river will be with you all the way. Travel on, travel on, there s a flower that is growing, A flower that is growing night and day. Travel on, travel on to the flower that is growing, The flower will be with you all the way. Travel on, travel on to the flower that is growing, The flower will be with you all the way. Travel on, travel on, to the music that is playing, The music that is playing night and day. Travel on, travel on to the music that is playing, The music will be with you all the way. Travel on, travel on to the music that is playing, The music will be with you all the way. In the kingdom of heaven is my end and my beginning And the road that I must follow night and day. Travel on, travel on to the kingdom that is coming, The kingdom will be with you all the way. Travel on, travel on to the kingdom that is coming, The kingdom will be with you all the way. Original Key: Am 17
F Bb Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, F C7 Give me oil in my lamp, I pray. F Bb Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning, F C7 F Keep me burning 'till the break of day. Chorus: F Bb Sing hosanna! sing hosanna! C7 F Bb F Sing hosanna to the King of kings! F Bb Sing hosanna! sing hosanna! C7 F Sing hosanna to the King! Give me joy in my heart, keep me singing. Give me joy in my heart, I pray. Give me joy in my heart, keep me singing. Keep me singing till the break of day. Give me peace in my heart, keep me resting, Give me peace In my heart, I pray. Give me peace in my heart, keep me resting, Keep me resting till the break of day. Give me love in my heart, keep me serving. Give me love in my heart, I pray. Give me love in my heart, keep me serving. Keep me serving till the break of day. Original Key: D 18
C7 F Dm Gm C7 The journey of life may be easy, may be hard, Bb Gm C7 F There ll be danger on the way; C7 F Dm Gm C7 With Christ at my side I ll do battle as I ride Bb Gm C7 F Gainst the foe that would lead me a - stray: F D7 Gm C7 Will you ride, ride, ride with the King of Kings, F G7 C7 Will you follow my leader true; F D7 Gm C7 Will you shout Ho-sanna to the lowly Son of God, Bb C7 F Who died for me and you? My burden is light and a song is in my heart As I travel on life s way; For Christ is my Lord and he s given me his word That by my side he ll stay. CHORUS Original Key: G 19
F (Dm) C(Bb) (C) One more step along the world I go, C7(Bb) C7 F one more step along the world I go; F Bb F from the old things to the new F C7 F Bb F keep me travelling along with you: Chorus: F Bb G C7 And it's from the old I travel to the new; F C7 F Bb F keep me travelling a-long with you. Round the corner of the world I turn, more and more about the world I learn; all the new things that I see you'll be looking at along with me: As I travel through the bad and good, keep me travelling the way I should; where I see no way to go you'll be telling me the way, I know: Give me courage when the world is rough, keep me loving though the world is tough; leap and sing in all I do, keep me travelling along with you: You are older than the world can be, you are younger than the life in me; ever old and ever new, keep me travelling along with you: Original Key: G 20
F We are climbing Jesus ladder, ladder, C7 We are climbing Jesus ladder, ladder, F Bb F We are climbing - - Jesus ladder, ladder, C7 F Children of the Lord. F C7 So let s all F Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory. C7 Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory. F Bb F Rise and shine and - - give God the glory, glory. C7 F Children of the Lord. We are following where he leads us, leads us, We are following where he leads us, leads us, We are following where he leads us, leads us, Children of the Lord. We are reaching out to others, others, We are reaching out to others, others, We are reaching out to others, others, Children of the Lord. We are one with all who serve Him, serve Him, We are one with all who serve Him, serve Him, We are one with all who serve Him, serve Him, Children of the Lord. Original Key: D 21
F Bb C F Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord F Bb C F Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord F Bb C F Thus says the Lord, will the world know my friends F Bb C F Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord. Hope, perfect hope, is the gift of Christ our Lord, Hope, perfect hope, is the gift of Christ our Lord Thus says the Lord will the world know my friends Hope, perfect hope, is the gift of Christ our Lord. Joy, perfect joy, is the gift of Christ our Lord, Joy, perfect joy, is the gift of Christ our Lord. Thus, says the Lord, will the world know my friends, Joy, perfect joy, is the gift of Christ our Lord. Original Key: C 22
F Bb F Colours of day dawn into the mind C7 F The sun has come up, the night is be-hind Bb F Go down in the city, into the street C7 F And let's give the message to the people we meet Bb F So light up the fire and let the flame burn C7 F Open the door, let Jesus return Bb F Take seeds of His Spirit, let the fruit grow C7 F Tell the people of Jesus, let His love show Go through the park, on into the town The sun still shines on, it never goes down The light of the world is risen again The people of darkness are needing a friend Open your eyes, look into the sky The darkness has come, the sun came to die The evening draws on, the sun disappears But Jesus is living, His Spirit is near Original Key: D 23
F C7 Dm Bb F C7 I will bring to you the best gift I can o - ffer F C7 Dm Bb C7 F I will sing to you the best song on my mind. F C Dm C7 Paper pictures, bits of string, F C Dm C7 I'll bring you almost any - thing; F C Dm Bb C7 I'll bring a song that only I can si - ng. F C Dm C7 The rainbow colours in the sky, F C Dm C7 The misty moon that caught my eye, F C Dm Bb C7 The magic of a newborn butter-fl - y. Original Key: G 24
F Bb F All over the world, Bb F Bb F Everywhere, where the sun shines, Bb C7 And where the white snow gleams; Bb F Bb F In the green, green forests and by the streams, Bb F Bb F Hands are busy, plans are laid, Bb C Dm Bb C C7 F Bb F And slowly, slowly, somewhere, somebody s hou - se is ma - de. Chorus: F Bb F Bb Everybody s building, everybody s building, F Bb C Everybody s building, day by day, Bb F Bb C7 Everybody s building, everybody s building, Bb C7 F Everybody s building, in a di - fferent way. All over the world, Everywhere - where the sun shines, And where the darkest night Holds back the coming of the morning light; Bricks are laid and wood is sawn, And slowly, slowly, Out of a dream a house is born. All over the world, Everywhere - where we re living, Wherever children grow, And their lives are shaped as the moments go, Minds are building, plans are laid, And slowly, slowly, Somewhere somebody s life is made. All over the world, Everywhere - where we re living, Wherever children play, For the things they do and the things they say, For good or ill, ground is laid, And slowly, slowly, Somewhere somebody s life is made Original key: G 25
F Dm Bb C Spirit of God, as strong as the wind, F Bb F C Gentle as is the dove, F Dm Bb C Give us your joy and give us your peace, F Bb F Show to us Jesus love. Dm Gm You inspired men, long, long ago, Dm A7 Dm They then pro-claimed your word; Dm Gm We see their lives serving mankind: Dm A7 Dm Through them your voice is heard. Spirit of God... Without your help, we fail our Lord, We cannot live His way, We need your power, we need your strength, Following Christ each day. Spirit of God... Original key: G 26
F F Bb F Kum ba yah, my lord, Kum ba yah! Am Bb C Kum ba yah, my lord, Kum ba yah! F Bb F Kum ba yah, my lord, Kum ba yah. Bb F C7 F O Lord, Kum ba yah Someone's crying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's crying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's crying, Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, Kum ba yah Someone's singing, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's singing, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's singing, Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, Kum ba yah Someone's praying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's praying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's praying, Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, Kum ba yah Original key: D 27
F Dm Gm C Would you walk by on the other side F Dm Bb C7 when someone called for ai - d? F Dm Gm C7 Would you walk by on the other side Dm Bb C7 and would you be a-fraid? F Gm C7 Cross over the road my friend Dm F Bb C7 ask the lord his strength to lend A7 Bb C7 Dm his compassion has no end. Gm C7 F Cross over the road. Would you walk by on the other side when you saw a loved one stray? Would you walk by on the other side or would you watch and pray? chorus Would you walk by on the other side when starving children cried? Would you walk by on the other side and would you not provide? chorus Original key: G 28