by John Gleadall  

7 to 13 yrs  -  KS2, KS3  -  optional harmony and counterpoint  (3m 16s)

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

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Theme  –  Christmas, Jesus, Nativity, spiritual journey

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Content  –  A warm and uplifting Christmas song retelling the journey of the wise men as they follow the star to find Jesus in the manger. Alongside the Nativity story, it offers a wider message of hope and guidance, encouraging anyone who feels lost or troubled to look towards the light and follow the way forward.  Ideal for young choirs and carol concerts, with easy harmony and counterpoint (optional).

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Lyrics Sample

Jesus is our gift from God born on Christmas Day.

Born in a lowly stable, the ancient story says.

In the night there blazed a light over where He lay,

A signpost in the heavens that shone as clear as day.

If you don’t know the way to go

Look in the sky and see the glow.

If you don’t know the way follow the star!

If you feel lost at Christmas time,

If you feel sad and low sometimes,

Follow the light, follow the shining star!

Trav’ling down a bumpy road looking for the place,

Noble men of royalty, of dignity and grace.

Urging on their tired steeds they sense the closing space,

Their destiny before them held in His lovely face.

If you don’t know the way to go... (etc.)

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'If You Don't Know The Way' features in the 15-song collection 'Come On Christmas'