Story Behind The Song
First song I ever wrote entirely on mandolin. Simple idea of universal love and repeated themes elevated by soaring harmonies.
Song Description
Song can easily be "de-Christianized" easily by dropping or amending lyrics in 3rd verse. I have played it in clubs both ways.
| Song Length |
4:42 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Serene |
Subject |
God, Religion |
| Similar Artists |
Ricky Skaggs, Amy Grant |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Holy, Wonderful and Blessed
Words&Music By Scott K. Lyons
Em D
You are holy,
wonderful and blessed
You are holy
not like all the rest
holy, holy
wonderful and blessed
holy, holy
not like all the rest
C-D-Em-D
You are special
especially to me
You are special
more than you can see
special, special
especially to me
special, special
more than you can see
Love is loving
a gift of perfect bliss
Love is giving
everything in a kiss
loving, loving
love is perfect bliss
giving, giving
everything in a kiss
Jesus died to
save us from our sin
Jesus lives he?s
precious love within
Jesus, Jesus
save us from our sin
Jesus, Jesus
precious love within
= Inst Break =
Repeat 1st verse
© scottklyons 2004