I Lift Up My Eyes - Ed Kerr, George T. Searcy

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/1774437/i-lift-up-my-eyes
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k--jh8HuaNc
: Key = G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 94
: Passages = Intro, Chorus, Verse, Bridge

Intro (2)
1, -, -, -
1:4, -, -, -
3b:7b, - (5:4) ,4:3b, - (2:7b)
1, -, 5, -

Chorus (2)
1, - ,- ,- 
4, -, -, 2
5, 3, 6, -
5, -, 1, -

Verse (2)
6, 1, 3:1, 4
7b, 2, 2, 5
6, 1, 3:1, 4
7b, 2, 5, 1
5

Bridge (2)
1, -, -, -
4, -, -
2, 5, 3, 6
-
5, -, 1, -

Things to take note:

1. There is a lot of 'bass-running', so to create the same effect, everyone needs to run and play the same rhythmically
2. The introduction, if you wish to do it as close to the arrangement as possible, contains about the only other known use of the "3b" bass
3. The bracketed chords in the intro are for the runs
4. Take note that the chord progression for the Chorus and the Bridge are EXACTLY the same, but written out differently. why?
- The Bridge is sung in a peculiar way to make it seem like you skip a bar (on the second line) and then you add a bar (after the 3rd line)
- If you string it all up, you will see that the Bridge is actually exactly the same as the Chorus, which is why you can sing both simultaneously (some people sing Chorus, some sing Bridge at the same time, and it will all harmonise… in this case, the Bridge is an example of a Counter-Melody)

This is an example of a song that is a pleasure to play and to digest, because it has so many unique signatures that are actually musically meaningful and not just different for the sake of difference.

In Christ Alone - Don Koch, Shawn Craig

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/841440/in-christ-alone
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOHtHQ6aNpE
: Key = Eb
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 68
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Tween

Intro (2)
1, -, 6, 4

Verse (2)
1, -, 6, 4
6, -
1, -, 2, 6
5, -

Pre-Chorus (2)
4, 4 - 7:5, 1, 6 - 5
4, -
2, 6, 2, 2 - 4
5, -

Chorus (4)
4, 3:1, 2 - 5, 1 - 6
4 - 5, 1 - 6, 2, 5

Tween (2)
6, -, 5, 4

Chorus (4) for Transposing
4, 3:1, 2 - 5, 1 - 6
4 - 5, 1 - 6, 2, 7b - (next key 5)

Ending (2)
1, -, 6, 4
5:1, -, 6, 4
1

Your Love Is Everything - Chris Mcclarney, Mark Philip Woodward

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/5331587/your-love-is-everything-one-verse-version
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=SG&hl=en-GB&v=bv0LsrTGuAE
: Key = Bb
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 90
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Tween, Bridge

Intro (2)
6, 5, 4, 1
6, 5, 4, -

Verse (2)
6, 5, 4, 1
6, 5, 4, -
6, 5, 4, 1
6, 5, 4, -

Pre-Chorus (4)
2, 3:1, 4, -
2, 3:1, 5, -

Chorus (4) 
4, 3:1, 6, 7:5
4, 3:1, 6, 7:5

Tween = Intro

Bridge (4)
4, 5, 6, 7:5
4, 5, 6, 7:5

Interactive KeyFinder Table

Easily find the Song's Key from any alphabet chord sheet like those found on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com

Jesus At The Center - Adam Ranney, Israel Houghton, Micah Massey

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CCLI : https://us.songselect.com/songs/6115180/jesus-at-the-center
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES96YsNtCHY
: Key = A
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 62
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Tween, Bridge, Free

Intro (2)
1, 2 - 3:1, 4, -

Verse (2)
1, 2, 3:1, -
4, 1, 5, -
4, 1, 5, 6 - 5
4, -, 5, -

Chorus (4)
4, 2, 1, -
4, 2, 6, 5

Tween = Intro

Bridge (4)
5, 6, 4, 5
5, 6 - 1, 4, 5

Free (4)
4, 5, 4, 5

I Need You More - Bruce Haynes, Lindell Cooley

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=2061678
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx7VmShHhO8
: Key = D
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 65
: Passages = Intro, Chorus, Verse, Bridge

: Intro (4)
3:1, 4, 3:1, 4

: Chorus (4)
1, 2, 5, 4 - 1
6, 4 - 2, 5, 1

: Verse (4)
4, 5 - 6, 4, 4 - 1
4, 5 - 6, 2 - 3:1, 5

: Bridge (4)
4, 3:1, 2, 5

: Free = Bridge

Beautiful One - Tim Hughes

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=3915912
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws5AiTspeWw
: Key = D
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 130
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro

: Intro (4)
4, 7:5, 4, 7:5
4, 7:5, 1, -

: Verse (4)
4, 5, 3:1, -
4, 5, 6, -
4, 5, 3:1, -
4, 5, 1, -

: Chorus (4)
4, 5, 4, 5
4, 5, 1, -

: Bridge (4)
4, 5, 4, 5
4, 5, 1, -
4, 5, 4, 5
6:4, 7:5, 1, -

: Outro  = Intro

One Way - Joel Houston, Jonathan Douglass

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4222082
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvm8UT3j4Uo
: Key = B
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 134
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Tween, Bridge

Intro (4)
1, -, 6, -
5, -, 4, -

Verse (4)
1, -, 6, -
5, -, 4, -
1, -, 6, -
5, -, 4, -

Chorus (4)
1, 5, 6, 4
1, 5, 6, 7b

Tween (4)
6, 4, 6, 4

Bridge (4)
1, 5, 6, 4
6, 5, 4, -

One Thing - Marty Sampson, Darlene Zschech

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4869957
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql4DZ7vm_9k
: Key = F
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 68
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Tween, Free, Bridge

: Intro (2)
1, 7:5, 2, -

: Verse (4)
1, 2, 5, 6 - 4
1, 2, 5, 6
1, 2, 5, 6 - 4
1, 2, 5, 1

: Pre-Chorus (2)
2, 6, 5, -
2, 6, 5, -

: Chorus (4)
1, 5, 6 - 5, 4
1, 5, 4 - 1, 5

: Tween = Intro

: Free
4, 5, 6 - 7:5, 1
4, 5, 1, -

: Bridge = Free

God Is Great - Marty Sampson

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=3375851
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZOUVD46TI
: Key = B
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 154
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus, Tween, Bridge

: Intro (4)
1, 4, 5, 4

: Verse (4)
1, 4, 5, -
1, 4, 5, -
6, 4, 5, 6 - 5
4, -, 5, -

: Chorus (4)
1, 4, 5, 4
1, 6:4, 5, -
1, 4, 5, 4
6, 4, 5, -

: Tween (4)
4, 6, 5, -

: Bridge (4)
1, 4, 5, -
6, 4, 5, -

: Ending = Intro

Melodic Study: I Love You Lord

Did you know that the popular song, "I Love You Lord", can be sung in two different ways? If both ways are sung at the same time, there would be a melodic clash that can be disruptive to congregational worship, so it is imperative that music directors stick to one version consistently so as not to confuse the worship team and congregation. 

Let's do a short analysis of these two melodic versions by listening to some recordings of both.

Version 1:

Version 2:

It would seem that most recorded material (on YouTube) adopt Version 1's melodic rhythm, where there is more uniformity as seen in the diagram above (line 6 and 7 showing consistent alignment). Version 1 also benefits from a shorter pause as shown in the beats highlighted in cyan. A longer pause might cause singers and worship leaders to start singing the next line too early.

We might be led to believe that Version 2's melodic rhythm tends to be present only in modern renditions. However, there is apparently one recording of Shannon, the writer of this song, singing with Maranatha and using Version 2. (Take note that other recordings by Maranatha of this song use Version 1)

Version 2 (Shannon):

So can we conclusively pick one or the other as being the right one? It would be important to choose one over the other since both cannot be sung at the same time without clashing. In the end, it will probably come down to personal preferences and what your congregation has already gotten used to. Just be mindful to set a clear choice when training new musicians and singers so that there will not be any chance for discord which breaks the flow.

(Photo credit: Ak-i)

Awesome In This Place - Natalie Grant

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CCLI : <not found>
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faiLQCuoskM
: Key = E
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 50 
: Passages = Intro, Verse, 

: Intro (4)
6, 4, 6, 4

: Verse (2)
6, -, 4, -
6, -, 4, -
5, -, 6:4 - 5, 4 - 3:1
2, 3:1 - 4, 5, -

: Chorus (2)
1, -, 2, -
4, 5, 1, 5
1, 3, 4, 2
5, -, 1, -

There Is None Like You - Lenny LeBlanc

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=674545
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwETNyWzD3w
: Key = Ab
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 64 
: Passages = Chorus, Verse

: Chorus (2)
1, 7:5, 6:4 5:1
4, 3:1, 2, 5
1, 7:5, 7b:5m, 6:4 - 6b:4m
5:1, 5, 1, -

: Verse (2)
4, 5, 1, 6
2, 7:5, 1, -
4, 5, 1, 6
2, 1:2, 7:5, 6:4 - 7:5

How Great You Are - Shannon Wexelberg

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=1185909
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNj7-h8asWQ
: Key = Eb - F - G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 86 
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus

: Intro = Verse

: Verse (4)
1, -, 4, -
2, 3:1, 4 - 4#:2m, 5 - 4:5
3, 4, 3, 6
4, 3:1 - 4#:2m, 5, -

: Chorus (4)
4, -, 3:1, 6 - 5
4, 3:1, 4 - 4#:2m, 5
4, -, 3:1, 6
4 - 3:1, 2m - 5, 1, -

Fear Not - Phil Pringle

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CCLI : <none?>
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlMcEn1M9xQ
: Key = C (Am)
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 134
: Passages = Intro, Chorus, Verse

: Intro = Chorus

: Chorus (4)
6, -, 4, -
2, -, 6, -

: Verse (4)
1, 3, 4, 1
1, 3, 4, 5
6, 3, 6, 3
4, 5, 6, 3m

Hosanna - Carl Tuttle

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=21545
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAiBntMtViY

: Key = G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo =  120
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus

: Intro (2)
4, 5, 1 - 7:5, 6
4, 5, 1 -

: Verse (2)
1, -, 5, -
6, 4, 5, -

: Chorus (2)
4, 5, 1, -
4, 5, 1, -
4, 5, 1 - 7:5, 6
4, 5, 1, -

Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) - Brenton Brown, Paul Baloche

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4662491
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY4BWbvxEXQ
: Key = G
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 114 
: Passages = Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Free, Ending

: Verse (4)
1, -, -, -
4, -, 1, -
1, -, -, -
4, -, 1, -

: Pre-Chorus (4)
5, 4, 1, -
5, 4, 1, 5

: Chorus (4)
1:4, 1, 6, 4
1, 5, 6, 4

: Free = Chorus

: Ending (4)
1:4, 1, 1:4, 1

Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty - Bob Fitts

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CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=21480
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1DIN6NCUfk
: Key = C
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 76
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Chorus

: Intro (2)
6, 5, 3, 4
6, 5, 3, -

: Verse (2)
1, -, 2, -
5, -, 1, 6:4 - 7:5
1, -, 2, -
5, -, 1, 5

: Chorus (2)
1, 3, 4, 2
5, -, 1, 5
1, 3, 4, 2
5, -, 1, -

这一生最美的祝福 - 讚美之泉

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Song sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/167848377/这一生最美的祝福

Melody sheet : http://www.zhaogepu.com/jianpu/19875.html

YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FinxnwONLBE
: Key = D : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 70

我的心你要稱頌耶和華 - 林良真、游智婷

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Melody Sheet : http://christianresource.hypermart.net/christianresource/hymnpdfweb/0744.pdf

YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lHnkRklfYE

: Key = C
: Beats = 4
: Tempo = 76
: Passages = Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus

: Intro = Verse

: Verse (4)
1, 7:5, 7b:5m, 6:4
6b:4m, 5:1 - 6, 2, 5
1, 7:5, 7b:5m, 6:4
6b:4m, 5:1 - 6, 2 - 5
1, 5

: C (4)
1, 3, 4 - 5, 1
6, 3, 4, 5
1, 3, 4 - 5, 1
6, 3, 4 - 5, 1

From The Inside Out

Whenever the topic of training people for worship music is brought up, there's always a sense of two (almost seemingly opposing) camps, often labeled as Heart (internal, attitude, spiritual) and Art (external, act, technicalities, skills).

It is quite easy to see why a lot has to be written about Heart as opposed to Art since Art is what is more easily seen by natural eyes and celebrated (by which we get the root sense of musical "celebrities"). At times, too much focus and attention is given to it that there is an imbalance that needs to be addressed.

However, there is also a case where too little is spoken about the Art and the imbalance swings to the other extreme. When too little attention is given to the application of excellence in skill and other matters that are more technical in nature, situations may arise that adversely affect the flow in musical worship.

Jesus gave a vivid illustration once that, I believe, contains a principle that we can apply when considering what is of importance. He spoke of how the Pharisees "make clean the outside of the cup and the platter" but forget the inside. (Matt 23:25, Luke 11:39)

Just consider how you would normally clean a cup so that it will be fit for use. Would you not clean both the inside AND the outside? Jesus went on to say as much by indicating that "you ought to have done these, and not leave the other undone".

Therefore, it is probably best not to think of Heart and Art as "either one or the other", but really as a whole that needs to be well prepared for the master's use. Musical worship involves both the Heart and the Art. I would propose a tagline like "musical worship is the Heart (the attitude) pouring out through the Art (the act)".

With this, we can clearly see the priority of setting the Heart right first, for it is from the abundance of the Heart that brings forth what is within. (Luke 6:45, Matt 23:26) But then the Heart should also be coupled with the desire to offer the utmost (Art) for His Highest, to seek excellence in all skill and deed.

It is truly from the Inside Out.

(photo credit: shboom)

Holy Spirit - Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt

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Song Sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/165960456/Holy-Spirit-Bryan-Torwalt-Katie-Torwalt

CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=6087919
YouTube (ft. Jesus Culture) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBifjXFA-W4
: Key = D : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 72

When I Speak Your Name - Elizabeth Clark, Klaus Kuehn

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Song sheet : http://www.scribd.com/doc/165962505/When-I-Speak-Your-Name-Elizabeth-Clark-Klaus-Kuehn

CCLI : http://www.ccli.com/Support/LicenseCoverage/Search/SongSearch.aspx?s=4963035
YouTube (ft. Kari Jobe) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym3mN4e-rPQ
: Key = E : Beats = 4 : Tempo = 70