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Let the Rivers Clap Along — Psalm 98

Bubba Patrick
Bubba Patrick
Piano and horn-driven gospel shuffle, Boogie piano, tenor sax, trumpet, upright slap bass and swinging drums, Darlene leads, Bubba answers, both chorus, Four-bar piano intro; horns answer only between lines, piano solo, drop-out bridge, choir final chorus with three coordinated ending hits, Key F; quarter=124 BPM; 4/4, Verse F6–Dm7–Bbadd9–C7; chorus F6–D7–G7–C7–F6; bridge Bb6–Bdim7–F/C–C7, Signature: Holler Roll-Up transposed; new gospel turnaround, Hook: Piano F–A–C–D / C–A–G–F, horns short offbeat reply, Bubba: unmistakably masculine warm country baritone, Darlene: unmistakably feminine clear gospel alto; follow labeled leads, Natural separated voices, intelligible lyrics, live Holler Shakers feel; no impersonation, Preserve the written dynamics and natural ending
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[Boogie piano introduction] [Verse 1: Darlene] He has done a mighty wonder, His own holy arm has won. He has shown His righteous saving To the nations, every one. He remembered love for Israel, Kept His faithful promise true; All the farthest ends have witnessed What our mighty God can do. [Chorus: duet and answers] Let the rivers clap along, Let the hills pick up the song. Let the sea roar out the story, Give the coming King His glory. Lift the strings and let horns ring; Make a joyful sound before the King! [Verse 2: Bubba] Bring the harp and bring the singing, Let the trumpet find its cry. Not a corner left in silence, Let the whole world testify. Every creature in the ocean, Every neighbor on the land, Join the hills in celebration Of the justice in His hand. [Piano solo: eight bars, horn answers] [Bridge: Darlene, handclaps only] He is coming, not forgetting, He will judge with equity. No one bought and no one favored, Truth for all the earth to see. [Final chorus: all voices] Let the rivers clap along, Let the hills pick up the song. Let the sea roar out the story, Give the coming King His glory. Lift the strings and let horns ring; Make a joyful sound before the King! [Ending: three hits] Before the King!