24 Term 2 week 6
May 20, 2024
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May 24, 2024
Welcome to the rehearsal page
Below you can find lyrics and the full arrangement of current songs that we might be covering in your free taster session. This is to give you an idea of what to expect - you don’t need to learn anything in advance. Once you become a full Soul Choirs member you will also have access to your own part (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) for more detailed learning.
Welcome to WEEK 6 of the Summer 'Festival' term.
You will find the songs we are learning this week on the song tab.
Our session times and locations are;
Hither Green Mondays: 7:30-9pm
King's Cross Thursdays: 6:30-8pm
London Bridge Tuesdays: 6.30-8pm
Rochester Wednesdays: 7:30-9pm
Tonbridge Wednesdays: 7:30-9pm
Tunbridge Wells Mondays: 7.30-9pm
Performance dates for each are can be found in the EVENTS section of the Members area (with important info) or on the main website for supporters.
Home Sing rehearsals will be broadcast live from the Monday night rehearsal in Hither Green or Whitstable every week 7.30 - 9pm on the ‘UK Soul Choirs Home Sing’ Facebook group. All members can join this private group and access these videos if you need to watch or catch up on rehearsals at any time.
GIVE IT TO THE WATER
ALL Pressure, tension, I'm pushing
But it's gettin' harder
I'm so close long road
Lord knows I see it gettin' darker
There's no give there's bruises
I'm losin', oh this is a disaster
When I feel low
I breathe slow and let go then give it to the water
Give it to the water
Give it to the water
This water keeps me floatin' when I'm straight
This water's gonna tell me it's okay
It's flowin' and it's showin' me the way
Let it fill up the place
The water's gonna wash away thе pain
I hear it when it's callin' out my name
It's runnin' and it's floodin' through my vеins
sop 2 Let it fill up the place
S1 Ooo - ah
S2+ A+ T do, do, do ah
S Just focus
The process will show us how to move forward
You look 'round it's too loud
The big crowd, but that isn't important
A+T Do, do, do, ah
do, do, do ah
woah, woah woah
S There's no give there's bruises
I'm losin', oh ALL this is a disaster
S+A oh ooo
TWhen I feel low
I breathe slow and let go then give it to the water
S+A Give it to the water
T Give it to the water
S+A Give it to the water
T Give it to the water
ALL Oooh
ALL This water keeps me floatin' when I'm straight
The water's gonna tell me it's okay
It's flowin' and it's showin' me the way
Let it fill up the place
The water's gonna wash away the pain
I hear it when it's callin' out my name
It's runnin' and it's floodin' through my veins
Let it fill up the place
S+A: ooh
T I hold on to the water
It saves me from the horrors that come
S+A oooh
T No wonder I am stronger
T+ S1 Oh woah woah woah
S2 + A+ T ooo
S1 It's feedin' my hunger
It's keepin' me under
s2+A+T aah -ooh
S1 The water runneth over
Oh woah woah woah
A This water keeps me floatin' when I'm straight
The water's gonna tell me it's okay
It's flowin' and it's showin' me the way
ALL Let it fill up the place
The water's gonna wash away the pain
I hear it when it's callin' out my name
It's runnin' and it's floodin' through my veins
Let it fill up the place
Gotta Be / Empire State Mind
SOLO
Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry
ALL You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser,
You gotta be hard, You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
A Herald what your mother said (S+T your mother said)
A Read the books your father read (S+T your father read)
A Try to solve the puzzles in your
ALL own sweet time
A Some may have more cash than you (S+T more cash than you)
A Others take a different view (S+T a different)
ALL My oh my, yeah yeah-ee…
ALL You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser,
You gotta be hard, You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
A Time asks no questions, ALL it goes on without you,
A Leaving you behind if you can't ALL stand the pace,
A The world keeps on spinning you can't stop it, ALL if you try to,
ALL This time it's danger staring you in the face
A Ooooh New York (S staring you in the face)
A Ooooh New York (S You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger)
T Grew up in a town that is famous as a place of movie scenes (A+S Ooooh New York)
T Noise is always loud, there are sirens all around and the streets are mean (A+S You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser)
T If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say (A+S Ooooh New York)
T Seeing my face in lights or my name in marquees found down on Broadway (A+S You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger, Ooooh)
A Even if it ain't all it seems, I got a pocketful of dreams baby I'm from.. (Ooooh)
ALL New York!
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York!
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Hear it for New York, New York, New York!
ALL One hand in the air for the big city,
Street lights, big dreams, all looking pretty,
No place in the world that can compare,
Put your lighters in the air, everybody say,
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
(ALL)
New York!
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York!
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
S1+2 Hear it for New York
A+T You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser, (S1+2 Hear it for New York)
A+T You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger, (S1+2 Hear it for New York)
A+T You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together
ALL All I know, all I know, love will save the day.
BRIGHTER DAYS - LYRICS
ALL
There's gonna be brighter, brighter
Brighter days
There's gonna be brighter, brighter
Brighter days
T
We've seen it all
The tears have fallen
And every step is on the edge
A
And we're so confused
We don't understand
It feels like this night won't end
ALL
But there's gonna be brighter days
Brighter days
I'll keep you lifted when you're losing faith
There's gonna be brighter days
Brighter days
Though it seems distant, know the world will change
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+ A oh)
ALL The world will change
ALL
So don't you worry, there's still hope left
If the pain gets heavy, if you need a friend
I'll be holding you steady, my love won't end
And I'll be counting the seconds 'til we meet again
Yeah, there's gonna be
Brighter days
Brighter days
I'll keep you lifted when you're losing faith
There's gonna be brighter days
Brighter days
Though it seems distant, know the world will change
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+ A oh)
ALL The world will change
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+ A oh)
ALL The world will change
T
All of a sudden sun will start to shine on you
Know you've been running but now it's time for your breakthrough
A+S
ooh
A
I'll tell you something,
ALL
it's not all for nothing, it's true
Hey, you'll see it soon
There's gonna be
Brighter days
Brighter days
I'll keep you lifted when you're losing faith
There's gonna be
Brighter days
Brighter days
Though it seems distant, know the world will change
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+ A oh)
ALL The world will change
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+ A oh)
ALL The world will change
There's gonna be brighter, brighter
Brighter days
There's gonna be brighter, brighter
Brighter days
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+A oh)
S+T To brighter days (S+ A oh)
ALL The world will change
to brighter days
Teardrops Lyrics
S
And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
A+T
Ooooh
All:
Ooooh
All:
Whenever I hear goodbyes, remind me baby of you
I break down and cry, next time I'll be true, yeah
Fever for lost romance remind me baby of you
I took a crazy chance
next time I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
Footsteps
A
on the dance floor,
S+ T echo
on the dancefloor
all
remind me baby of you
Teardrops
A
in my eyes,
S+T echo
In my eyes
all
next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
Ooooh
Ahhh
S
Hurting deep inside, she cries on every tune
I break down and cry
A+T
ooh
All
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
Footsteps
A
on the dance floor,
S+ T echo
on the dancefloor
all
remind me baby of you
Teardrops
A
in my eyes,
S+T echo
In my eyes
all
next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
Say a little Prayer / I wish I knew
(Aretha Franklin / Nina Simone)
ALL
Say a little prayer for you____
SOLO
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
S+A
makeup (echo)
ALL
say a little prayer for you____
SOLO
And while combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now
S+A
wear now (echo)
ALL
say a little prayer for you____
S
Forever
A+T
forever (echo)
S
and ever
A+T
and ever (echo)
ALL
(S You'll) stay in my heart and I will love you
S
Forever
A+T
forever (echo)
S
and ever
A+T
and ever (echo)
ALL
(S We) never will part, oh, how I love you
S
Together
A_T
together (echo)
S
together
A+T
together (echo)
ALL
(S That's) how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me____
A
I run for the bus, dear
T
But while riding I think of us dear
S+A
us, dear (echo)
ALL
Say a little prayer for you
S
And at work I just take time
T
And all through my coffee break time
S+A
break time (echo)
ALL
say a little prayer for you
S
Forever
A+T
forever (echo)
S
and ever
A+T
and ever (echo)
ALL
(S You'll) stay in my heart and I will love you
S
Forever
A+T
forever (echo)
S
and ever
A+T
and ever (echo)
ALL
(S We) never will part, oh, how I love you
S
Together
A_T
together (echo)
S
together
A+T
together (echo)
ALL
(S That's) how it must be
To live without you would only mean heartbreak for me____
ALL
My darling believe me
A+T
believe me
S
For me there is no one____ but
A+T
no one but
ALL
you
S+T
Please love me true
A
Please love me true
S
I’m in love with you
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
answer my prayer, babe
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
say you love me true
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
answer my prayer, babe
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
say you love me true
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
answer my prayer, babe
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
answer my prayer, babe
A+T
Answer my prayer
S
answer my prayer, babe
A+T
Answer my prayer
(I Wish I Knew)
ALL
(unison)
I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
I wish I could break all the chains holding me
I wish I could say all the things that I should say
(harmony)
Say 'em loud say 'em clear
For the whole round world to hear
I wish I could be like a bird in the sky
How sweet it would be
ALL
(S Oh) if I found I could fly
ALL
I’d soar to the sun and look down at the sea
And I'd sing cos I know
Yes I'd sing cos I know
Oh I'd sing cos I know-oh________!
S
Say it loud
A+T
say it clear
S
yeah_____
ALL
oo woo woo woo
S
Say it loud
A+T
say it clear
S
yeah_______
A+T
oo woo woo woo
S
Say it loud
ALL
say it clear
For the whole round world to hear
S
Say it loud
ALL
say it clear
For the whole round world to hear
Say it loud say it clear
For the whole round world to hear______!
Kate Bush Mash Up
(A Woman's Work)
Sops: Ah ha - oh - ooh
Altos: ooh______
tenors: ooh______
Sops: Ah - ah - ooh
All:
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
Of all the things I should've said
That I never said
All the things we should've done
Though we never did
All the things I should've given
But I didn't
Oh, darling, make it go
(Running up that Hill)
Sops: It doesn't hurt me
Altos + Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: Do you wanna feel how it feels?
Altos + Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: Do you wanna know, that it doesn't hurt me?
Altos + Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: Do you wanna hear about the deal I'm making?
All:
You______
It's you and me_______
If I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
Be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Be runnin' up that building
If I only could_______
if I only could______ no problems
Sops: You don't wanna hurt me
Altos + Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: But see how deep the bullet lies
Altos + Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: Unaware I'm tearin' you asunder
Altos + Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: there is thunder in our hearts
ALL:
Is there so much hate for the ones we love?
tell me, we both matter, don't we?
You______
It's you and me______
if I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
Be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Be runnin' up that building
if I only could______
Oh, come on, baby. Oh, come on, darling
Let me steal this moment from you now
Oh, come on, angel. Come on, come on, darling
Let's exchange the experience_______
The Mash:
Sops + Altos: Say If I only could
I'd make a deal with God
And I'd get Him to swap our places
Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo, Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops + Altos: Be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
no problems
Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo, Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: Say If I only could
I'd make a deal with God
Altos: Ah -ha, oh - ooh______
Sops: And I'd get Him to swap our places
Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo, Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops: Be runnin' up that road
Be runnin' up that hill
Altos: Ah -ha_______
Sops + Altos: no problems
Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo, Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops + Altos: Ah- ah______ no problems
Tenors: Ee-yeah, yeah, yo, Ee-yeah, yeah, yo
Sops + Altos: Ah - ah_______ no problems
Tenors: E-yeah, yeah, yo, E-yeah, yeah, yo
All:
Ah - ah_______ no problems________
Purple Rain - Lyrics
T
Never wanted to be your weekend lover
Wanna be some kind of friend
I could never steal you from another
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
ALL
Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain
Only want to see you laughing in the purple rain
Ooooo ooooo ooooo___
Ooooo ooooo ooooo___
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Only want to see you laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Purple rain, Purple rain
Only want to see you laughing in the purple rain, purple rain___!
St Andrew's Centre
(Part of St Andrew's Church)
Brockley Road
London
SE4 2SA
Parking - Street parking (limited on-site parking for disabled members ONLY)
Public Transport - Nearest stations, Brockley and Crofton Park
Step Free Access
Cliftonville Community Centre
Cliftonville
Margate
CT9 2DB
Parking - Street parking only
Public Transport - Local buses from Margate Station/a 10 minute walk from central Margate
Step Free Access
Kings Hill Community Centre
70 Gibson Drive
King's Hill
West Malling
ME19 4LG
Parking - Onsite parking
Public Transport - Local buses from West Malling and Maidstone
Step Free Access
King's Cross Methodist Church - Crestfield Street Entrance
(please use this entrance and leave via the Birkenhead Street exit)
6 Crestfield Street
London
WC1H 8AT
Public Transport - Nearest tube King's Cross St. Pancras (Euston Road exit)
Step Free Access
The Victoria Suite @ The Camden Centre
1, Market Square,
Royal Victoria Place,
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 2SW
Public Transport - 8 mins walk from Tunbridge Wells Railway Station
Parking - Town Car parks or nearby streets, free after 6:30pm
Accessibility - Step Free access to the hall with a lift at the venue
Trinity Secondary School,
Taunton Road,
London SE12 8PD
Parking - No parking onsite but free street parking on surrounding roads
Public Transport - 10 mins walk from Hither Green station
Step Free Access
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Rd,
Canterbury
CT1 3EW
Parking - Onsite parking
Public Transport - Local buses from Central Canterbury
Step Free Access
Sussex Road Primary School
Sussex Road,
Tonbridge
TN9 2TP
Public Transport - 8 mins walk from Tonbridge Railway Station
Parking - Room for approx 20 cars onsite but there is also free street parking on surrounding residential roads.
Accessibility - There is one small step (curb height) to access the hall - step free access can be organised through an alternative route on request. Please email sing@soulchoirs.com to let us know at least 24hrs in advance. Many thanks.
St Johns Methodist Church
Argyle Road,
Whitstable CT5 1JS
Parking - No onsite parking, (please do not park in the church carpark as strictly reserved for Church Officials) but there is free parking on surrounding roads (single yellows are fine after 6:30pm) or alternatively use the town car parks (paid)
Public Transport - 8mins walk from Whitstable Station or local buses
Step Free Access
Facebook Private Group - request to join once you have chosen your membership planor signed up for a free taster. You must have a (free) account with facebook to access.
Guy's Campus,
St. Thomas Street
King's College London,
London
SE1 1UL
Public Transport - 2 mins walk from London Bridge Station
Parking - No Parking Available
Accessibility - Step Free access into the Chapel - toilets down stairs and not accessible. Nearest accessible toilets in Student Bar - Turn right outside Chapel entrance. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Pilgrim's Way Primary School
Canterbury
CT1 1XU
Parking - Onsite parking
Public Transport - Local buses from Central Canterbury
Step Free Access
Allington Baptist Church
76A London Road,
Maidstone ME16 0DT
Public Transport - 8mins walk from Maidstone Barracks Station or local buses
Parking - Room for 10-12 cars in church car park (accessible from Leafy Lane) or in carpark opposite on Leafy Lane
Step Free Access
Rochester Baptist Church (Moat House Hall to the right of the church)
8 Crow Lane,
Rochester ME1 1RF
Parking - No parking onsite, free street parking on surrounding roads
Public Transport - 6mins walk from Rochester Station or local buses into central Rochester
Step Free Access
James Woolfe School (Royal Hill Campus!)
Royal Hill,
London SE10 8RZ
Public Transport - 5 mins walk from Cutty Sark DLR or Greenwich train station or local buses
Parking - no parking onsite but free street parking on surrounding roads.
Step Free Access