Attending some recent non-denominational gatherings, the author has been invited to sing collectively the following:
'With a little help from my friends' by the Beatles
'Lean on Me' the Bill Withers song.
Both these speak of the power of friendship in uplifting terms. The melodies are well-known and approachable. There is good scope for harmonisation. The lyrics are generally sound (even the 'I get high with a little help....' is not too risky for most as there is scope to think of a metaphorical rather than pharmacological buzz)
'In My Life' which was written by the Beatles when too young to fill it. Johnny Cash did a lovely version on his American Recordings.
'Across the Universe' has a fine sentiment but you must be ready to sing the Sanskrit text 'Jai Guru Dev Om' (perhaps 'glory to the shining remover of darkness'?).
'For the Good Times' - another Cash dying looking back song.
'With a little help from my friends' by the Beatles
'Lean on Me' the Bill Withers song.
Both these speak of the power of friendship in uplifting terms. The melodies are well-known and approachable. There is good scope for harmonisation. The lyrics are generally sound (even the 'I get high with a little help....' is not too risky for most as there is scope to think of a metaphorical rather than pharmacological buzz)
'In My Life' which was written by the Beatles when too young to fill it. Johnny Cash did a lovely version on his American Recordings.
'Across the Universe' has a fine sentiment but you must be ready to sing the Sanskrit text 'Jai Guru Dev Om' (perhaps 'glory to the shining remover of darkness'?).
'For the Good Times' - another Cash dying looking back song.
