by Ruth Kenward  

7 to 12 yrs  -  KS2  -  optional harmony  (2m 03s)

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Download includes  –  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme  –  Resolving conflict, forgiveness, relationships, hope

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Content  –  A gentle, uplifting song about resolving conflict and forgiveness. Often the first step can be the hardest when it comes to tackling problems, or forgetting the past and moving on.  The optional harmony and counterpoint parts make this a lovely song for junior choir, as well as general singing.

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Lyrics Sample

One step closer is never quite enough.

       (One step closer, one step closer)

You need to make steps two and three.

It may be tough,

       (One step closer)

But try and you will see:

It’s quite surprising what a difference

Follows just one step.

Why don’t you put the past away,

And take just…

One step closer and you could travel miles.

        (One step closer, one step closer)

One little step can make the journey to a smile.

        (One step closer)

The angry past is gone.

It’s quite surprising what a difference

Follows just one step.

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This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS2', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.

The song also features in the musical 'Five Gold Rings'