Under the Big Top of the Circuit

Vintage doo-wop groove, four-part harmony (lead male vocals with tight bass, tenor, and alto backing), Snappy finger snaps and brushed kit, upright bass walking softly, hollow-body guitar doing gentle stabs, Verses stay close and intimate, bass voice doing classic “doom-doom” patterns; chorus blossoms with stacked “ooh-wah” and call-and-response, Middle lift adds a key change and modulated harmonies for a joyful, hand-swaying feel before a clean, blended tag ending, harmony

[Verse 1] Ironed shirt Little tie Bible in my hand Parking lot brothers waving Helping us to stand Kinder smiles in the lobby Whispers in the air Sharpened pencils in a row Saving each a chair [Chorus] (Ooh-wah) all together at the circuit (Ooh-wah) hearts in perfect time Listening close Every word so certain Daylight turning into something fine Ooh-wah Ooh-wah Side by side we sing Under the big top of the circuit Praising our King [Verse 2] Program on my lap Theme shining bold Sister shares her story Faith like gold Little ones drawing in the margin lines Tear-filled eyes when a talk reminds [Chorus] (Ooh-wah) all together at the circuit (Ooh-wah) hearts in perfect time Listening close Every word so certain Daylight turning into something fine Ooh-wah Ooh-wah Side by side we sing Under the big top of the circuit Praising our King [Bridge] [Soft breakdown Bass voice front and center] Brothers on the stage Brothers on the door Ten congregations Maybe even more Passing plates of love Not a price to pay Just a thousand voices learning how to stay [Key change – harmony swell] [Chorus] (Ooh-wah) all together at the circuit (Ooh-wah) days we won’t forget Notes and names Every face so certain Love that lifts us higher yet Ooh-wah Ooh-wah Side by side we sing Under the big top of the circuit Praising our King (ooh-wah) Under the big top of the circuit Praising our King

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