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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 ...
"Ye Jacobites by Name" (Roud # 5517) is a traditional Scottish folk song which goes back to the Jacobite risings in Scotland (1688–1746). While the original version simply attacked the Jacobites from a contemporaneous Whig point of view, Robert Burns rewrote it in around 1791 to give a version with a more general, humanist anti-war, but nonetheless anti-Jacobite outlook.
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.
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 ...
Songwriter (s) Joe Bushkin, John DeVries. " (There'll Be a) Hot Time in the Town of Berlin (When the Yanks Go Marching In) " is a 1943 song with music and lyrics by Joe Bushkin and John DeVries, published by Barton Music Corp. [1] The cover illustration for the sheet music was designed by Albert Barbelle and features Uncle Sam 's arm and hand ...
2. Immortal patriots, rise once more, Defend your rights, defend your shore! Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Invade the shrine where sacred lies Of toil and blood, the well-earned prize, While off’ring peace, sincere and just, In Heaven’s we place a manly trust, That truth and justice will prevail,
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 ...
26641560. Rise Up Singing is a popular folk music fake book containing chords, lyrics, and sources. There are 1200 songs in the 2004 edition. The book does not include notation of the songs' melodies (with the exception of the two sections on rounds ), meaning that users must either know the tune or find a recording, to be able to learn many of ...