Resonance Choir
Here are the lyrics, notes and song files for all the choir parts for each of our performance pieces.
Merry Xmas (War Is Over)
NOTES
LYRICS
Verse 1:
So this is Christmas
And what have you done?
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you had fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young
[Chorus: Choir]
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
Verse 2: [Choir]
And so this is Christmas [War is over]
For weak and for strong [If you want it)
The rich and the poor ones [War is over]
The road is so long [Now]
And so happy Christmas [War is over]
For black and for white [If you want it]
For yellow and red ones [War is over]
Let's stop all the fight [Now]
Rockin’ Around / Jingle Bell Rock
NOTES
LYRICS
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancin' merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
Hallelujah
NOTES
LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Well I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing "Hallelujah"
[Chorus]
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
[Verse 2]
Well, your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
And she tied you to her kitchen chair
And she broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
[Chorus]
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Little Drummer Boy
NOTES
Three parts. Low part is “rum pum”. The other two parts are octaves.
LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Come, they told me, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
A new-born King to see, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
To lay before the King, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
Ra-pa-pum-pum, ra-pa-pum-pum
So, to honor Him, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
When we come
[Verse 2]
Little baby, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-ra-pa-pum-puma
I have no gift to bring, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
That's fit to give a King, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
Ra-pa-pum-pum, ra-pa-pum-pum
Shall I play for you, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
On my drum?
[Verse 3]
Mary nodded, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
I played my drum for Him, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
I played my best for Him, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
Ra-pa-pum-pum, ra-pa-pum-pum
Then He smiled at me, pa-ra-pa-pum-pum
Me and my drum
Silent Night
NOTES
There are three parts to choose from - high, middle high and low.
LYRICS
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
NOTES
LYRICS
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on
Our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yule-tide gay
From now on
Our troubles will be miles away
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
Through the years
We all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself A merry little Christmas now
Doves Cry | Mashup
NOTES
There are three parts to choose from - high, middle high and low.
LYRICS
How can you leave me standing
Alone in a world that’s so cold
Maybe I’m just too demanding
Maybe I’m just like my father, too bold
Maybe I’m just like my mother, she’s never satisfied (she’s never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other
This is what it sounds like when doves cry
When doves cry
Mm mm mm (x3)
I will fly you to the moon and back if you’ll be
If you’ll be my baby
I’ve got a ticket for a world where we belong
So won’t you be my baby
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody is looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah
Hold your head up
Keep your head up (x 4)
Hold your head up (moving on)
Keep your head up (moving on) (x 4)
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody is looking for something (x2)
Like A Prayer
NOTES
This song features TRILLA as the main singer and the Choir is split into two harmonies signing backup vocals.
LYRICS
Life is a mystery
Everyone must stand alone
I hear you call my name
And it feels like home
When you call my name, it's like a little prayer
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour, I can feel your power
Just like a prayer, you know I'll take you there
Like a child
You whisper softly to me
You're in control
Just like a child
Now I'm dancing
It's like a dream
No end and no beginning
You're here with me
It's like a dream
Let the choir sing
When you call my name, it's like a little prayer
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour, I can feel your power
Just like a prayer, you know I'll take you there
When you call my name, it's like a little prayer
I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there
In the midnight hour, I can feel a power
Just like a prayer, you know I'll take you there
Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh Oh-oh
Just like a prayer (oh-oh), your voice can take me there (oh-oh)
Just like a muse to me (oh-oh), you are a mystery (oh-oh)
Just like a dream (oh-oh), you are not what you seem(Oh Oh Ohhhhhh)
Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there
(Just like a prayer, I'll take you there) I'll take you there
(It's like a dream to me) whoa oh-oh-oh
(Just like a prayer, I'll take you there) I'll take you there
(It's like a dream to me) oh yeah, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Just like a prayer, I'll take you there) oh yeah yeah yee
(It's like a dream to me) whoa oh-oh
Just like a prayer, I'll take you there
It's like a dream to me
The Wolves
NOTES
This song features TRILLA as the main singer and the Choir is split into two harmonies signing backup vocals.
Try both of the harmonies and see what suits your voice.
LYRICS
Ah ah oh oh
Ah ah ah oh
Ah ah oh oh
Ah ah ah oh (x2)
Verse 1 - TRILLA
CHORUS
I found me
I found me
Ah ah oh oh
Ah ah ah oh
I won’t be taken by the wolves
Verse 2 - TRILLA
I found me (x4 - hold me for 8 counts)
BRIDGE - TRILLA
I won’t be taken by the wolves
(I won’t be taken) Ah ah oh oh (sing softer)
(I won’t be taken) Ah ah oh oh (sing softer)
(PAUSE)
CHORUS (TRILLA sings main - choir comes in with Ah’s)
Ah ah oh oh
Ah ah ah oh (x6)
Let It All Go
LYRICS + NOTES
Breathe in your light
Surrender into life
Make friends with your shadow (x 5)
Trilla sings first round solo
Everyone come in second round
High harmony comes in third round
Continue as is for fourth round
Dave adds back up vocals fifth round
(Dave Solo)
Let it go let it go let it all go
Let it go let it go let it all go
Let it go let it go let it all go
Let it go let it go let it all go
High harmony comes in and stays until the end
Build intensity and sing right until the end
Let It Be
NOTES
Everyone to sing from verse 2*
The higher harmony sings main vocal and go higher on the highlighted parts
LYRICS
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be, be
*CHOIR ENTERS - verse 2
And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
(Guitar Solo)
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be, be
And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shinin' until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be