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The lyrics play on the expression Lord willing and the creek don't rise, which is thought to originate from Alabama. The catchphrase itself was associated with Hank Williams. Marty Stuart places the words "If the Good Lord's willin' and the creek don't rise, we'll see you in the mornin'." in Williams' mouth in his tribute album Hillbilly Heaven ...
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow. "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" is a song telling the story of Christmas morning, describing a "star in the East" that will lead to the birthplace of Christ. The title derives from a lyric repeated throughout the song. Depending on how the song is arranged and performed, it is known variously as a spiritual, hymn ...
Dem Bones. " Dem Bones " (also called " Dry Bones " and " Dem Dry Bones ") is a spiritual song. The melody was composed by author and songwriter James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson. [1] It was first recorded by The Famous Myers Jubilee Singers in 1928.
Lyrics and chords. The following lyrics are from the 19th edition of the Little Red Songbook.. Verse #1: G C G Long-haired preachers come out every night G D Try to tell you what's wrong and what's right G C G But when asked how 'bout something to eat G D G They will answer in voices so sweet Chorus Type #1: G D You will eat, bye and bye D7 G In that glorious land above the sky G C Work and ...
And gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all Of all the comrades that e'er I had They're sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e'er I had They'd wish me one more day to stay But since it falls unto my lot That I should rise and you should not I gently rise and softly call Good night and joy be to you all
Often the chords may be selected to fit a pre-conceived melody, but just as often it is the progression itself that gives rise to the melody. Similar progressions abound in African popular music . They may be varied by the addition of sevenths (or other scale degrees ) to any chord or by substitution of the relative minor of the IV chord to ...
See media help. " Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms " is a popular song written by the Irish poet Thomas Moore, setting new lyrics to a traditional Irish air that can be traced back into the 18th century. [1] He published it in 1808, naming the air as "My Lodging is on the Cold Ground" from lyrics of British origin with which it ...
Fat Wreck Chords was known for a specific pop punk sound, and Rise Against wanted to find a producer that could highlight the heavier side of their music. They decided on Bill Stevenson —the former drummer of the punk band Descendents —and Jason Livermore to produce the album. [17]