Story Behind The Song

This arrangement is designed for use by singers and worship bands. Written in a contemporary groove, the traditional melody is sung in a new rhythm pattern to a guitar/keyboard/band chord progression. The voice and piano parts are published in this version. Musicians are encouraged to improvise their parts, but sheet music is available if needed. Other instrumental parts are available from the composer by e-mail at: drkenmorrison@yahoo.com Get Ken's sheet music at: kenmorrison.musicaneo.com or: www.sing4free.com

Song Description

This contemporary sounding arrangement is designed for use by worship bands and can be performed with congregational singing. The traditional melody in a new rhythm pattern is sung to a guitar/keyboard/band chord progression. A mid-tempo arrangement of the advent hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." The traditional melody is played by the piano on this demo recording.

Lyrics

Lyrics by 9th Century Latin, trans.

O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.