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Lord of The Dance

The song 'Lord of the Dance' by Sydney Carter depicts a spiritual journey through dance, symbolizing life and faith. It narrates the experiences of dancing through various biblical events, emphasizing themes of joy, resurrection, and eternal life. The repeated chorus invites listeners to join in the dance, highlighting the Lord's guidance and presence in their lives.

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Lord of The Dance

The song 'Lord of the Dance' by Sydney Carter depicts a spiritual journey through dance, symbolizing life and faith. It narrates the experiences of dancing through various biblical events, emphasizing themes of joy, resurrection, and eternal life. The repeated chorus invites listeners to join in the dance, highlighting the Lord's guidance and presence in their lives.

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LORD OF THE DANCE

Words and Music by Sydney Carter

1 I danced in the morning when the world was young,


I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,
I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth,
At Bethlehem I had my birth.

CHORUS Dance, then, wherever you may be,


I am the Lord of the dance, said he,
And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.

2 I danced for the scribe and the pharisee,


But they would not dance and they wouldn’t follow me,
I danced for the fishermen James and John –
They came with me and the dance went on.

CHORUS

3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame;


The holy people said it was a shame,
They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high,
And left me there on a cross to die.

CHORUS

4 I danced on a Friday when the world turned black –


It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back.
They buried my body and they thought I’d gone,
But I am the dance and I still go on.

CHORUS

5 They cut me down and I leapt up high;


I am the life that will never, never die;
I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me –
I am the Lord of the dance, said he.

CHORUS x 2
And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.

© 1963 & 2015 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London N3 1DZ


CCLI Song No. 78529

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