Taken from our Parish Mass of the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Written by David Palmer as part of his 1977 Holy Boy oratorio.
Lyrics:(scroll down for chords)
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
I have everything that I need
Near to pastures green by cooling stream
Here He will revive my drooping spirit
My Lord
Lord be my shepherd
Let me be your sheep
My footsteps He guides on the right path
As He promises to all men
Even when I trail through the darkest vale
With His crook and staff He gives me comfort
My Lord
Lord (oh my Lord) be my shepherd
Let me be your sheep
A banquet so fine He prepares for me
Where my enemies all can see
Holy oil to spread and anoint my head
And my cup He fills to overflowing
My Lord
Lord (oh my Lord) be my shepherd
Let me be your sheep
His goodness and kindness shall follow me
And be with me all my days
In His house divine to the end of time
I will honour Him for ever more
My Lord
Lord (oh my Lord) be my shepherd
Let me be your sheep
In His house divine to the end of time
I will honour Him for ever more
My Lord (my Lord)
My Lord (my Lord)
My Lord (my Lord)
My Lord (my Lord)
(This arrangement is slightly different to David Palmer's)
Chords in this arrangement:
Intro: Am Dm Am x 2
Verse: Am G F C Dm Am Dm E (-) Am
Chorus: F Em F G Amaj Am
Repeat after final chorus: Dm Am Dm E (-) Am F Dm6/B* Amaj
* quite tricky, and plain Dm will do!
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