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He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Text Information

First Line: He's got the tiny little sparrow in His hand
Title: He's Got the Whole World in His Hand
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He's got the whole wide world
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

WHOLE WORLD (Spiritual)

WHOLE WORLD is characterized by one recurring melodic and rhythmic motif. The tune is intended for unison singing and possibly some solo singing (for example, on st. 4-5), with light accompaniment on guitar or piano. Try singing some stanzas unaccompanied, clapping on beats two and four. --Psalter H…

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Instances

Instances (1 - 2 of 2)

Chorus Choir Voices No. 3 #d12

Chorus Choir Voices No. 3 #d12

Special Voices No. 2 #61

Special Voices No. 2 #61
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