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Sunday School Songs: Lyrics and Tunes

Below are several Sunday School song lyrics, some with tunes in music files. Many of these have been graciously donated by other teachers. For more information, read the *Disclaimer. Questions? Read my song page FAQ.

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Apostles (to the tune of "Jesus Loves Me")

Jesus called them one by one, Peter, Andrew, James and John,
Next came Philip, Thomas, too, Matthew and Bartholomew.

James the one they called the less, Simon, also Thaddeus,
The twelfth apostle Judas made, Jesus was by him betrayed.

Yes, Jesus called them, Yes, Jesus called them,
Yes, Jesus called them, The Bible tells me so.

Optional Additional Verse Submitted by Reader
Matthias then took Judas' place
To preach to men of every race.

Paul three preaching trips did make
And went to Rome for Jesus' sake.

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My God is so Great

My God is so great, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do.
My God is so great, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do.

The mountains are his, the rivers are his, the stars are His handiwork, too.
My God is so great, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do, for you!

39 Kb Windows Media Audio (entire song) free

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Jesus Loves Me**
Jesus loves me
, this I know, For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong, They are weak but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me, He who died, Heaven's gates to open wide,
He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in.   

Jesus loves me, loves me still, Though I'm very weak and ill,
From His shining throne on high, Comes to watch me where I lie.

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If you're happy and you know it

If you're happy
and you know it, clap your hands,
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands,
If you're happy and you know it, then your life will surely show it,
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!

If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet...
If you're happy and you know it, shake your head...
If you're happy and you know it, turn around...
If you're happy and you know it, touch your toes...
                         

Sunday School song sound file65K Windows Media Video (one verse)
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The B-I-B-L-E

Oh! The B-I-B-L-E,
Yes that's the book for me.
I stand alone on the word of God,
the B-I-B-L-E!

The B-I-B-L-E
I'll take it along with me,
I'll read and pray,
and then obey,
the B-I-B-L-E.

By F-A-I-T-H,
I'm S-A-V-E-D,
I'll stand alone
on the word of God,
The B-I-B-L-E.

The B-L-O-O-D
That Jesus shed for me
Cleansed me from sin,
I belong to him,
The B-L-O-O-D

(second - fourth verses contributed by readers).

Sunday School song sound file 98K wav file (first verse)

Sunday School song sound file 126K mp3 version


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I've got the joy

I've got the joy,
joy, joy, joy down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart, (where?), down in my heart,
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart to stay.

Chorus:
And I'm so happy, so very happy.  I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.  And I'm so happy, so very happy.  I've got the love of Jesus in my heart

Additional Verses:
I've got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, down in my heart
I've got the wonderful love of my blessed redeemer way down in the depths of my heart

Sunday School song sound file 76K wav file (first verse) free

CD02421-14: I"ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy [Music Download]I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy [Music Download]
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands**

He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands,
He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands!
He's got the itty, bitty, baby in His hands
He's got momma and papa
He's got you and me, sister, in His hands

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Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Father Abraham, had many sons,
Many sons had Father Abraham, I am one of them, and so are you,
So let's all praise the Lord! (right hand, left hand, right foot, left foot)

Sunday School song sound file 80k Windows Media Video (entire song)


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The wise man built his house upon the rock

The wise man built his house upon the rock,
The wise man built his house upon the rock,
The wise man built his house upon the rock,
And the rains came tumbling down!

The rains came down and the floods came up,
The rains came down and the floods came up,
The rains came down and the floods came up,
And the house on the rock stood firm.

The foolish man built his house upon the sand,
The foolish man built his house upon the sand,
The foolish man built his house upon the sand,
And the rains came tumbling down!

The rains came down and the floods came up,
The rains came down and the floods came up,
The rains came down and the floods came up,
And the house on the sand went SPLAT!

So build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ,
So build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ,
Build your house on the Lord Jesus Christ
and the Blessings will come down.

The blessings will come down as your prayers go up,
The blessings will come down as your prayers go up,
The blessings will come down as your prayers go up,
So build your house on the Lord!

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Zacchaeus was a wee little man

Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he.
He climbed up in a sycamore tree, for the Lord he wanted to see.
And as the Savior passed him by, He looked up in the tree,
And he said, "Zacchaeus, you come down from there;
For I'm going to your house today, for I'm going to your house today"

Zacchaeus came down from that tree, as happy as he could be,
He gave his money to the poor, and said: "What a better man I'll be."

Sunday School song sound file57 Kb Windows Media Audio (all verses) Free
Sunday School song sound file 509 K mp3 (all verses)

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Only a Little Boy David

Only a boy named David, Only a little sling,
Only a boy named David, but he could pray and sing...

Only a little boy David, Only a babbling brook.
Only a little boy David, and five little stones he took.

One little stone went into the sling, and the sling went round and round. One little stone went into the sling, and the sling went round and round.

Round and round, and round, and round, and round, and round, and round. One little stone went up, up, up, and the giant came tumbling down.

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Only A Boy Named David (Album Version) [Music Download]
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Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see

Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see.
There's a Father up above, looking down in tender love,
So be careful little eyes, what you see.
Be careful little ears what you hear
Be careful little mouth what you say...
Be careful little hands, what you touch...
Be careful little feet, where you go...
Sunday School song sound file68K Windows Media Video (one verse) 
Sunday School song sound file137K Windows Media Audio (all verses)
Sunday School song sound file1.29 mg mp3 (all verses)

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This little light of mine

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Hide it under a bushel, NO! I'm gonna let it shine...
All around the neighborhood, I'm gonna let it shine...
Don't let Satan pfft- it out! I'm gonna let it shine...
Let it shine 'til Jesus comes. I'm gonna let it shine...

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Jesus loves the little children**

Jesus loves the little children

All the children of the world; Red and yellow, black and white,
They are precious in his sight; Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Jesus died for all the children,
All the children of the world; Red and yellow, black and white,
They are precious in his sight; Jesus died the little children of the world.

Jesus rose for all the children,
All the children of the world; Red and yellow, black and white,
They are precious in his sight; Jesus arose the little children of the world.

Jesus wants the little children,
To be careful what they do; Honor father, mother dear
Keep their hearts so full of cheer; Then he'll take them home to glory by and by.

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I want to be a worker for the Lord

I want to be a worker for the Lord,
I want to love and trust His holy word,
I want to sing and pray and be busy every day,
In the vineyard of the Lord.

I will work, I will pray, In the vineyard, in the vineyard of the Lord.
I will work, I will pray, I will labor every day in the vineyard on the Lord.

I want to be a worker strong and brave,
I want to trust in Jesus' power to save.
All who will truly come shall find a happy home.
In the kingdom of the Lord.

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I'm inright, outright, upright, downright happy all the time

I'm inright, outright, upright, downright happy all the time.
I'm inright, outright, upright, downright happy all the time.

Since Jesus Christ came in,
And cleansed my heart from sin.
I'm inright, outright, upright, downright happy all the time.

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I may never march in the infantry

I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the cavalry, Shoot the artillery.
I may never fly o'er the enemy, But I'm in the Lord's army. (yes, sir!)
I'm in the Lord's army, (yes, sir!) I'm in the Lord's army, (yes, sir!)
I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the Calvary, Shoot the artillery.
I may never fly o'er the enemy, But I'm in the Lord's army. (yes, sir!)   

Sunday School song sound file 58K Windows Media Audio (entire song) Free

Sunday School song sound file 528 K MP3 version

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This is my Father's World**

This is my Father's World
, and to my listening ears,
All nature sings and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's World, I rest me in the thought,
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, His hands the wonders wrought.

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Books of the New Testament

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
Acts and the letter to the Romans,
First and Second Corinthians, Galatians and Ephesians,
Philippians, Colossians, First and Second Thessalonians,
First and Second Timothy, Titus and Philemon,
Hebrews, James, First and Second Peter,
First and Second and Third John, Jude and Revelation.

586K mp3 file 
49K Windows Media Audio file
979kb mp3 file to tune of Turkey in the Straw (both Old and New Testament) contributed by Sarah Noll

Sheet Music contributed by Susan Nipp!

A reader reports successfully using the tune to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" to teach this song, by adding the following line to the end: "27 books in the New Testament, 66 books in God's Holy Word". Another reader reports success with the tune from the theme song to the tv show "The Addams Family".

Reader Jan Gordon reports using the Ten Little Indians tune for the New Testament as follows:
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Acts, Romans, first and second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, First and second Thessalonians. First and second Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, first and second Peter, First John, second John, third John, Jude, Revelation.

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Books of the Old Testament 1
(to the tune of "Ten Little Indians") 
                
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, 
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges,
Ruth, First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, First and Second Chronicles

Oh - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job,
Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,
Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations,

Oh - Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel,
Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah,
Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

  Sunday School song sound file 832k mp3 file   
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 Sunday School song sound file 979kb mp3 file to tune of Turkey in the Straw (both Old and New Testament) contributed by Sarah Noll

Also - visit our Books of the Bible page for other learning tools!

Helpful reader Jason has provided sheet music for this song at the following location!
http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/cgi-bin/show_score.pl?scoreid=97946

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Books of Old Testament 2
Robin Noel generously donated her original tune for the Books of the Old Testament! Click here to see the sheet music.

Books of the Bible (3)
Organist and Choirmaster John Bullock of the St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sutton in Ashfield, UK arranged a song teaching the books of the Bible to the tune of "My Favorite Things". Read the lyrics here.

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Sons of Jacob

(to the tune of "Ten Little Indians")
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah,                                       
Issachar, Zebulun, Dan and Naphtali,
Gad and Asher, Joseph, Benjamin -
These are the sons of Jacob.

The lyrics to this song were improvised by Kim Dailey - treat lyrics as public domain.

Sunday School song sound file 97k Windows Media Video file

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Jericho's Wall Came Falling Down
(to the Tune of "London Bridge is Falling Down")

Joshua got a plan from God, plan from God, plan from God.
Joshua got a plan from God, Hallelujah!

Israel marched around the wall, 'round the wall, 'round the wall.
Israel marched around the wall, Hallelujah!

Seven priests blew seven horns, seven horns, seven horns.
Seven priests blew seven horns, Hallelujah!

All of Israel gave a shout, gave a shout, gave a shout.
All of Israel gave a shout, Hallelujah!

Jericho's walls came falling down, falling down, falling down.
Jericho's walls came falling down, Hallelujah!

Rahab saved her family, family, family.
Rahab saved her family, Hallelujah!

The lyrics to this song were improvised by Kim Dailey - treat lyrics as public domain.

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Jehovah Noticed: to the tune of "Jesus loves me"

Achan took a wedge of gold,
Silver and a robe we're told
Buried them inside his tent
About his business then he went.

Jehovah noticed
Jehovah noticed
Jehovah noticed
That Achan stole the gold.

When we steal or disobey,
Lie or fight or fail to pray,
Someone knows just what we do,
where we are, and why, too.

Jehovah noticed
Jehovah noticed
Jehovah noticed
He sees all that we do.

The lyrics to this song were improvised by Kim Dailey - treat lyrics as public domain.

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Sunday School song sound file437K mp3 file

The Fruit of the Spirit
contributed by Paula Harrington
 
The Fruit of the Spirit's not a watermelon
(What 'cha yellin?)

The Fruit of the Spirit's not a watermelon
(What 'cha yellin?)
If you want to be a watermelon
You might as well hear it.
You can't be a Fruit of the Spirit.

'Cause the Fruit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,
Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,

Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

The Fruit of the Spirit's not a kiwi
(Whee)

The Fruit of the Spirit's not a kiwi
(Whee)

If you want to be a Kiwi
You might as well hear it.

You can't be a Fruit of the Spirit.

'Cause the Fruit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,

Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,

Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

The Fruit of the Spirit's not a banana
(Nana)

The Fruit of the Spirit's not a banana
(Nana)
 
If you want to be a banana
You might as well hear it.
You can't be a Fruit of the Spirit
 
'Cause the Fruit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,
Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,
Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
 
The Fruit of the Spirit's not a cantaloupe.
(Nope!)

The Fruit of the Spirit's not a cantaloupe.
(Nope!)
 
If you want to be a cantaloupe
You might as well hear it.
You can't be a Fruit of the Spirit!
 
'Cause the Fruit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,
Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,
Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

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Reader John R. sent in his own version of the Fruit of the Spirit song, using positive language and a slower chorus.
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Jesus Walks on the Water
(Tune: Ten Little Indians)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

All the apostles were in a sailboat
All the apostles were in a sailboat
All the apostles were in a sailboat
Out on the deep blue sea.

The waves rose high and tossed the sailboat
The waves rose high and tossed the sailboat
The waves rose high and tossed the sailboat
Out on the deep blue sea.

Along came Jesus walking on the water
Along came Jesus walking on the water
Along came Jesus walking on the water
Out on the deep blue sea.

The apostles thought that Jesus was a ghost
The apostles thought that Jesus was a ghost
The apostles thought that Jesus was a ghost
And they cried out in fear.

Be of good cheer, it is I, don't be afraid
Be of good cheer, it is I, don't be afraid
Be of good cheer, it is I, don't be afraid
Jesus spoke to them

Peter started walking on the water
Peter started walking on the water
Peter started walking on the water
Then he started to sink.

Jesus helped Peter get back in the boat
Jesus helped Peter get back in the boat
Jesus helped Peter get back in the boat
Why did you lose faith?

Alternate Version from reader
(Tune: Ten Little Indians)

Peter, James & John in a sailboat
Peter, James & John in a sailboat
Peter, James & John in a sailboat
Out on the deep blue sea

Fished all night but they caught no fishes
Fished all night but they caught no fishes
Fished all night but they caught no fishes
Out on the deep blue sea

Along came Jesus walking on the water
Along came Jesus walking on the water
Along came Jesus walking on the water
Out on the deep blue sea

Now their boats are full of fishes
Now their boats are full of fishes
Now their boats are full of fishes
Out on the deep blue sea

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Five Loaves and Two Fishes
(Tune: Ten Little Indians)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

One little boy shared his lunch
One little boy shared his lunch
One little boy shared his lunch
And Jesus fed five thousand

Five little loaves and two little fishes
Five little loaves and two little fishes
Five little loaves and two little fishes
Jesus fed five thousand.

Took the food, prayed, and broke it
Took the food, prayed, and broke it
Took the food, prayed, and broke it
Then passed it to the apostles.

Each one ate until he was full
Each one ate until he was full
Each one ate until he was full
And there were still leftovers.

Twelve basketfuls were left over
Twelve basketfuls were left over
Twelve basketfuls were left over
After each had eaten.

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The Prodigal Son
(Tune: Little Rabbit in the Woods)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

Once a father had two sons
Then one left home to have some fun
The son wasted all he had
Then things got real sad
Feed me! Feed me!"
The pigs all said.
The young son thought,
This is really bad.
I'll go home say sorry
And dad's servant I'll be."

Oh, the father was so sad
Missed his young son oh so bad
Saw his son a far off
And he ran out the door
 the father said
Come back home and I'll be your dad.
Come my son, come on in
Please don't leave again."

The oldest brother had stayed home
Did what he should and he was bummed
The father killed a fatted cow
Why did he do this now?
I stayed! I stayed!" the old son said.
A feast for me you've never had!"
My son was lost but now he's found
So let's let love abound.

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Creation Song
(Tune: London Bridge)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

God created the heavens and earth Heavens and earth
Heavens and earth
God created the heavens and earth
In the Beginning

God created day and night
Day and night
Day and night
God created day and night
On day one

God created the skies and seas
Skies and seas
Skies and seas
God created the skies and seas
On day two

God created the plants and trees
Plants and trees
Plants and trees
God created the plants and trees
On day three

God created the stars and moon
Stars and moon
Stars and moon
God created the stars and moon
On day four

God created the fish and birds
Fish and birds
Fish and birds
God created the fish and birds
On day five

God created animals and man
Animals and man
Animals and man
God created animals and man
On day six

God rested from His works
From His works
From His works
God rested from His works
On day seven
(Words for the last verse contributed by Lloyd Douglas)

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Days of Creation
(Tune: This Old Man)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

On day one God made light
Made the difference in day and night
God just spoke the words and it came true
Wonder what else God will do?

On day two Split in two
Skies above the water blue
God just spoke the words and it came to be
What will happen on day three?

On day three God made land
Then he put plants in the sand
God made herbs and grass and fruit on the tree
This was all done on day three

On day four God made lights
Some for days and some for nights
Stars are dim, but the sun and the moon are bright
Aren't you glad that God made lights

On day five God made alive
Fish for the waters and birds for the skies
All the things that swim and birds to fly
These were made on day five

On day six God did fix
Animals, mankind and even ticks
God made lizards, cats, and other things that lick
Animals were created on day six

On day seven God in heaven
Rested from all the work he'd done
He'd made the earth, the stars, the moon, and sun
It was good what God had done

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R-A-H-A-B
(Tune: B-I-N-G-O) lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

There was a girl God used for good and Rahab was her name-o
R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B
and Rahab was her name-o.

(the song above inspired reader Kathy Hamilton to write more verses!)

She hid the spies that came from God, with flax upon her roof-o.
She hid the spies that came from God, with flax upon her roof-o.
R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B
and Rahab was her name-o.

The walls of Jericho fell down because of God and faith.
The walls of Jericho fell down because of God and faith.
R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B
and Rahab was her name-o.

But Rahab's house alone was saved upon the wall of Jericho.
She hung a scarlet cord outside because her God had said so.
R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B
and Rahab was her name-o.

Because of faith, she has a place in Jesus' family line.
Because of faith, she has a place in Jesus' family line.
R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B, R-A-H-A-B
and Rahab was her name-o.

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Big and Small
(Tune: Deep and wide)  lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

Big and small
Big and small
Goliath was big and David small
Big and small
Big and small
Goliath was big and David small

Trust in God
Trust in God
He'll take care of you so trust in God
Trust in God
Trust in God
He'll take care of you so trust in God

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David and the Giant
(Tune: Pop Goes the Weasel) 
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

There once was a giant who wanted to fight
God's chosen people
All were scared and wanted to hide,
Then out came David.

David was a small shepherd,
But he trusted God
He took a sling and five little stones
Down fell the giant.

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Joshua Got a Plan from God
(Tune: London Bridge is Falling Down)
lyrics by Kim Dailey, treat lyrics as public domain

Joshua got a plan from God, plan from God, plan from God.
Joshua got a plan from God, Hallelujah!

Israel marched around the wall, 'round the wall, 'round the wall.
Israel marched around the wall, Hallelujah!

Seven priests blew seven horns, seven horns, seven horns.
Seven priests blew seven horns, Hallelujah!

All of Israel gave a shout, gave a shout, gave a shout.
All of Israel gave a shout, Hallelujah!

Jericho's walls came falling down, falling down, falling down.
Jericho's walls came falling down, Hallelujah!

Rahab saved her family, family, family.
Rahab saved her family, Hallelujah!
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March ,March Around Jericho
(Tune: Row, Row, Row your Boat)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

March, march quietly
Around Jericho
Once a day for six straight days
Only trumpets blow.

March, march seven times
On the seventh day
When long trumpets blow, let yourself go
And shout the walls away.

(additional verse contributed by Jennifer A.)

March, march through the city
burn it to the ground
save the house of Rahab the pretty
Cuz' faith in God she found.


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Here We Go Round the Jericho Wall
(Tune: Mulberry Bush)
lyrics written and contributed by Sharon Broome

Here we go round the Jericho wall
Jericho wall, Jericho wall
Here we go round the Jericho wall
Early in the morning

2. This is the way we blow our horns
3. This is the way we quietly walk
4. This is the way we shout really loud
5. This is the way the walls fall down
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Do Lord (or Way Beyond the Blue)
submitted by Pam Duncan-Pierce

I've got a home in glory land that outshines the sun (HALLELUJAH!)
I've got a home in glory land that outshines the sun (HALLELUJAH!)
I've got a home in glory land that outshines the sun-way beyond the blue

Chrous:
Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh do remember me.r> Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh do remember me.
Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh do remember me-way beyond the blue.

Additional Verse:
I took Jesus as my Savior, You take Him too.
I took Jesus as my Savior, You take Him too.
I took Jesus as my Savior, You take Him too,
Yes He's Calling you.

CD35495-15: Do Lord (Children Vocal) [Music Download]Do Lord (Children Vocal) [Music Download]
By Twin Sisters Productions
Free online preview - download an wma file instantly.
From CBD.
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I am A C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N

Sing this song slowly at first, then pick up speed and make it a competition to see who can spell it out the fastest. You can also use sign language spelling. Submitted by fellow teacher Tina Carter.

I am a C C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
And I have C-H-R-I-S-T
In my H-E-A-R-T
And I will L-I-V-E      E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y!
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I Love God
submitted by Candace

I love God, (clap, clap)
I love Jesus, (clap, clap)
I am a Christian, that is why I worship God (clap, clap)!


The Perfect Ten
submitted by Jamlee

'Neath a cloud of fire and smoke 
The mighty voice of thunder spoke 
as God descended to the mountain top

High upon Mt. Sinai
He gave the rules we should live by
as God gave out the "shalts" and "thou shalt nots."
           
Number one, we've just begin, God should be first in your life
Number two, the idol rule those graven images aren’t nice
Number three, God's name should be never spoken in jest
Number four, the Sabbath's for our worship and for rest
Number five, we all should strive to honor Father and Mother           

Number six, don't get your kicks from killing one another
Number seven, life is heaven when you’re true to your mate
Number eight, don’t steal and break these rules for goodness sake
Number nine, don’t be the kind who goes around telling lies
Number ten, don’t covet when you see your neighbor’s house or wife

That's the list and God insists
we stay away from these sins
That is why we memorize commandments one through ten.

The perfect ten, the perfect ten
They're just as true as they were way back when

God gave the
The perfect ten, the perfect ten
Let's sing them once again.

The perfect ten, the perfect ten
God gave the perfect ten

One two three four five six seven eight nine
The perfect tennnnnn

Watch a YouTube video for the tune.



Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recommend an a cappella recording of children's songs? Unfortunately, I am not personally familiar with any a cappella recordings of these or similar songs. Below are some sources you can try:

Florida College Bookstore has some children's songs recordings, which include some a capella recordings:

Helpful reader suggestions

CHILDREN'S SONGS Bible Study Guide For All Ages (2 CD set with about 90 songs), and it was produced by a family of five. Their web site is (song list on their site) If you know of an a cappella recording, please let us know.

Do you have any book you recommend?

I do have a book I use to learn the songs, which comes with a recording, as well as melody line sheet music (and guitar chords). It is called Wee Sing Bible Songs and is available through Amazon.com or Christian Book Distributors. I have not done an exhaustive study of recordings or books, so there may be a lot of other great resources.

3113006: Wee Sing Bible Songs--Book and CD PackWee Sing Bible Songs--Book and CD Pack
By Pamela Conn Beall / Price Stern Sloan

Bible heroes, teachings, parables, praises, and prayers are all contained in this collection of Bible songs. Enjoy over an hour of musical entertainment on one CD. Children will grow in their faith as they sing these songs for years to come!

This set includes a 64-page illustrated book with complete lyrics, and 63 inspirational songs and Bible verses. You'll find favorites like: "Jesus Loves Me," "Jesus Wants me for a Sunbeam," "This Little Light of Mine," "The B-I-B-L-E," "Father Abraham," "He's God the Whole World," "I'm in the Lord's Army," "Rejoice in the Lord Always," and many more! Recommended for ages 5 to 10.

Are these songs in the public domain or are they copyrighted?
Copyrights are a huge, complex and complicated issue. Please see my disclaimer.

Songs marked with this symbol** are, to my best knowledge, documented as in the public domain, usually by checking the date in cyberhymnal.org. But I could be wrong - and my say so won't hold up in your court case. Also - individual publications, variations, or recordings of these songs can be copyrighted.

For more information on copyrights, see the Library of Congress web site at http://www.loc.gov or the informative web site www.pdinfo.com.
Do you know a song that goes...?

If it's not up here, probably not. But you're still welcome to run it by me. First, try going to www.google.com, type in the phrase you remember, and surround that phrase with quotation marks. You might come up with it. If not, try narrowing the phrase down a bit in case someone else remembers it differently.

Other places to try:

1) Sunday School Teacher's Network is a mailing list of teachers. You can search the archive, or join and ask the list if they know it.

2) Song Search at Christian Book Distributors

3) Hymnary.org has a keyword and melody search

4) Cyber Hymnal has tons of info on songs, writers, etc.

*Disclaimer: Recordings of songs and lyrics posted on this site are designed and shared solely in the interest of helping teachers learn the songs to teach to their classes. They are not designed as entertainment or as a way to get around purchasing any copyrighted recordings or publication of songs. The lyrics posted here are from memory and some have been altered. If you believe that any recordings or lyrics are a violation of your copyright, please contact me and I will address the situation immediately. Or, you could grant permission to use the song - for the benefit of the users of this site...

Links


Cyberhymnal

Hymnary.org
You can search by melody as well as keyword!
 
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