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JOYFULLY (New Orleans)

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[Guitar Intro]Baritone solo with light choir backup. Use acoustic guitar, bass, drums, flutes.] [Do not use any notes higher than baritone range for male singer. Moderately lively] [Verse 1] Sing praises to the Father For awesome things He’s done, Working through the Spirit and Jesus Christ, His Son. The world He made’s amazing. He fine-tuned everything His love is seen in all his works So, let your praises ring. [Chorus] [four-part harmony with soloists. Choir singing oooos.] Sing joyfully. Sing joyfully. For blessings from above. Sing joyfully. Sing joyfully For God’s unfailing love. Sing joyfully. Sing joyfully For all that God has done. Sing Joyfully, Sing Joyfully. Our joy has just begun. [Verse 2] [Rich baritone voice, soft choir background, ] The Word of God reminds us That He looks down from above, And blesses those who love him With His unfailing love. In hope we’re waiting for Him. In him our hearts rejoice. So, bring your praises to the Lord, And lift a joyful voice. (Chorus played as a jazzy flute solo) [Verse 3 [Soprano and bass duet with choir singing quietly in the background.] Sing praises now to Jesus For his amazing grace As sinners, we were hopeless ‘til Jesus took our place. He shed his blood on Calv’ry He died the death of men. Now bring your praises to the Lord, Our Savior rose again. [Chorus]' [The four soloists with choir singing boldly in the background. instrumental ending] [Verse 4] Jesus will return again. To claim his victory He'll put an end to sin and death And by his blood, we're freed. We'll sing our praises to the Lord Through all eternity. [Variation Section] [rhythmic syncopation in the melody] [brief pauses between phrases] [Outro] [final sustained chord in C major]