[Live Recording - Church Sanctuary Ambience, Warm Congregation Applause and Welcoming Chatter] [Rayoke, male baritone, spoken narrative] Good evening, I am Rayoke and this is the Rhythm Republic. We have been invited again by Kathy's church to play for you with Kathy and her choir. Thank you for inviting us again. It's an honor and a blessing and we hope we can meet your expectations today. We are pleased to have Kathy with us leading her choir. And this is our version of her song, "Praises Up Instead." Uplifting lyrics are by Glenna G Harris [Tempo: 115 BPM - Bright Gospel Funk Groove] [Musical Interval 1 - Instrumental Intro - Time: 0:25 to 0:45] [Rhodes Piano Solo - Played by Jay Stephano - Smooth Warm Chords with Modern Funk Rhythm] And We Know When life gets tough don’t get in a rut Don’t let it get you down Don’t let yourself get stuck When you want to cry send praises up instead And just remember what God’s Word says [Chorus - Lead Vocalist Rayoke Baritone with Full Female Choir] And we know that all things work together For good to those who love God and are the Called according to his purpose Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah [Verse 2 - Lead Vocalist Rayoke Baritone] There are times when life’s an uphill battle And it looks like you’re about to lose Just Remember Walk by faith, not by sight everything will turn out right God is with you He will bring you through [Chorus - Lead Vocalist Rayoke Baritone with Full Female Choir] And we know that all things work together For good to those who love God and are Called according to his purpose Hallelujah Ha-lle-lu-jah Hallelujah Hallelujah Ha-lle-lu-jah [Musical Interval 2 - Mid-Song Breakdown - Time: 2:40 to 3:15] [Hammond B3 Organ Solo - Played by Harry Morgan - Soulful Gospel Swells and Rhythmic Funk Lines with Brass Harmonies and Brazilian Percussion] [Verse 3 - Lead Vocalist Rayoke Baritone] When you’re on life’s roller coaster and you just Want off the ride, give praise to God your Father And know He’s on your side Believe God’s truth and forget the devil's lies Pray in the Spirit and you’ll be just fine [Chorus - Lead Vocalist Rayoke Baritone with Full Female Choir] And we know that all things work together For good to those who love God and are Called according to his purpose Hallelujah - Ha-lle-lu-jah Hallelujah - Hallelujah - Ha-lle-lu-jah [Outro - Full Band Groove Fading with Congregation Applause] [Rayoke, male baritone, spoken narrative] We are very grateful to have this opportunity. We have been blessed singing for you today, and we hope to be invited back again soon. Thank you and God bless you all. [End]
