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Text:I Danced in the Morning
Author:Sydney Carter, 1915-2004
Tune:LORD OF THE DANCE
Adapter:Sydney Carter, 1915-2004

809. I Danced in the Morning

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Text Information
First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun
Title: I Danced in the Morning
Author: Sydney Carter, 1915-2004
Refrain First Line: Dance then wherever you may be
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Year B; Challenge of Gospel; Creation (16 more...)
Copyright: © 1963, Stainer & Bell, Ltd. London (admin. by Hope Publishing Co.)
Tune Information
Name: LORD OF THE DANCE
Adapter: Sydney Carter, 1915-2004
Meter: Irregular
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Adapted from a traditional Shaker melody
Copyright: Adapt. © 1963, Stainer & Bell, Ltd, London (admin. Hope Publishing Co.)



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