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Text:True Story
Author (st. 1, 4-6):Jacquelyn Negus
Author (st. 1, 4-6):Jon Negus
Author (st. 2-3):Jessie Schut
Tune:True Story
Composer:Jacquelyn Negus
Composer:Jon Negus

151. True Story

Text Information
First Line: There's a true story about a man in a boat
Title: True Story
Author (st. 1, 4-6): Jacquelyn Negus
Author (st. 1, 4-6): Jon Negus
Author (st. 2-3): Jessie Schut
Refrain First Line: God put it in the book
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Know: New Creation; Vocal Options: Echoes
Copyright: © 1992, 1999, Momcat Productions, Inc. Used by permission.; St. 2-3 © 2005, Faith Alive Christian Resources
Tune Information
Name: True Story
Composer: Jacquelyn Negus
Composer: Jon Negus
Key: d minor
Copyright: © 1992, 1999, Momcat Productions, Inc. Used by permission.



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