Near
Vocal Duet Key Signature - B-flat (2 flats) Tempo - Nice and slow Difficulty - Advanced (requires extra-low bass vocalist) Topics: Comfort/Strength, Prayer
Sheet Music Sample:
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Lyrics:
Female: Lord I need Thee here with me
Please stay near me calm my fears
I can't face the night alone
Hold me closer now to Thee
Humbly Lord I pray to Thee
I feel lost and need Thy care
My life grows dark I cannot see
Tell me are you really there
Lord I need Thee here with me
Please draw close and calm my fears
Hold me closer now to Thee
Please stay near me dry my tears
Male: When you find your heart in fear
And you feel alone inside
Know that I am always near
Constantly by your side
Have no doubts
Feel no fear
When you wish to speak to me
I am always near
Feel my peace feel my love
I am watching from above
You are my child and very dear
And if you pray in faith I will draw near
(Sing separate and then together) Story:
"Near" (Fall 2001)
A good friend of mine, Adam C. from Kanab, Utah has a gorgeous super-low bass voice, as well as a real knack for lyrics. "Near" is our collaboration. It's written for alto/low bass duet (the bass gets down to a low E-flat!), and is a prayer and response. The two lines are thrown together in beauty at the end. We've received a lot of compliments from those we have performed this for, they say it's wonderful. You can thank Adam for that! If you need a version a little higher (in C), email me.