classic/old/traditional hymn words with the classic/old/traditional tunes!
The following arrangements use an original tune, and are guided by the following principles:
- Appropriate speed/tempo
- Congregational key that is easier to sing (usually this involves being transposed down a tone (or more) from most arrangements in hymn books)
- Very simple arrangements of chords, that will work in a contemporary style, with guitar and/or keyboard
- Modernisation of words, so that people can more easily understand what they are singing
- I love the idea of singing
the exact same words that people have sung for years, and that
people have memorised from their youth; But I would love more,
for people (including new generations!) to understand clearly
what they are singing, and therefore be able to sing every word
passionately!
Feel free to share your suggestions and requests for any other songs or piano versions.
| Hymn arrangements are free,
however, if you'd like to make a donation to support the ministry of this website, it would be very appreciated! |
| Lyrics | Scores | Audio demo * | Cleared for use in: | Original song | ||||
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| All Creatures Of Our God And King |  |
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| All Hail The Power | |
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| Amazing Grace | |
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| And Can It Be | |
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| Be Thou My Vision | |
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| Come Thou Fount | |
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| Crown Him With Many Crowns | |
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| Give Me A Sight | ||||||||
| Holy Holy Holy | |
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| How Firm A Foundation | |
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| I Hear The Saviour Say (Jesus Paid It All) | |
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| I Love To Tell The Story | |
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| Immortal Invisible | |
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| It Is Well With My Soul | |
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| I Will Sing The Wondrous Story | |
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| Man Of Sorrows | |
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| My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less |
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| Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus | |
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| O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (Azmon) | |
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| O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (Lyngham) | |
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| Praise To The Lord The Almighty | |
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| Tell Me The Old, Old Story | |
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| The Church's One Foundation | |
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| There Is a Fountain | |
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| Thine Be The Glory | |
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| To God Be The Glory | |
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| What A Friend We Have In Jesus | |
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| When I Survey (O Waly Waly) | |
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| When I Survey (Rockingham-Miller) | |
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* audio demos (at this
stage) are just basic recordings to give you an idea of a possible
arrangement.
At the moment they are basically one take of guitar, drums, and voice.
At the moment they are basically one take of guitar, drums, and voice.
To use the arrangements above, the original lyrics and original tunes need to be out of copyright (ie. in the public domain) in the country where you wish to use the music. Copyright laws vary greatly. However, music enters the public domain 70 years after the death of the author in most countries.
You may find this useful:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Copyright_law_by_country
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain
To help, in the table above I've indicated whether the songs are cleared for use in Australia, America, and the United Kingdom.
Click here for a summary of the copyright laws in these three areas.
There is, however, copyright in these arrangements. Please feel free to use these songs in your church! But please report all photocopying and usage to CCLI.
If you have any difficulty reporting your usage to CCLI please let me know.