by Ruth Kenward  

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

Download contains:  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,

It may be hard to make,

(One step closer, one step closer)

But try a word, a friendly hand,

Some give and take,

(One step closer)

And then you’ll understand:

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'