Lord of the Dance adapted by Sydney Carter

This arrangement is what appears in the Spirit and Song book published by OCP. Text and music adaptation copyright 1963, Stainer and Bell LTD, London England. Administered by Hope Publishing Co.

[markcatt]

WOW. What a beautiful performance of this song/hymn. How is it possible this got 2 down votes?? I've listened to dozens of versions of the The Lord of the Dance on youtube and this is by far the best I've heard.

[zigtonswizard]

Chris is truly an 'inspiration.' Love his spirit.

[dalejablonski]

Beautifully done Chris! I hope to do this justice tonight.

[katiewilliams]

I love this song you are amazing god bless you.

[rhondastover]

Beautiful I was just about to give up on finding anything as beautiful as your performance. I am leaving this for my kids to play at my funeral. One of my favorite and you are AMAZING and a Gift from God. Thank you.

[LuzMaria]

They sang this song today at Ash Wednesday mass. It’s so beautiful and I love this song so much. Joyful. 🙏🏽😄

[beldengi]

Carter was a gift to the church; a creative genius.

[DrCreepeer]

Great song! This is definitely going on my music playlist! Keep up the good work! :)

[redentorhernandez]

I danced in the morning when the world was begun
I danced in the Moon & the Stars & the Sun
I came down from Heaven & I danced on Earth
At Bethlehem I had my birth:

Dance then, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He!
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He!
(...lead you all in the Dance, said He!)

I danced for the scribe & the pharisee
But they would not dance & they wouldn't follow me
I danced for fishermen, for James & John
They came with me & the Dance went on:

Dance then, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He!
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He!
(...lead you all in the Dance, said He!)

I danced on the Sabbath & I cured the lame
The holy people said it was a shame!
They whipped & they stripped & they hung me high
And they left me there on a cross to die!

Dance then, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He!
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He!
(...lead you all in the Dance, said He!)

I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black
It's hard to dance with the devil on your back
They buried my body & they thought I'd gone
But I am the Dance & I still go on!

Dance then, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He!
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He!
(...lead you all in the Dance, said He!)

They cut me down and I leapt up high
I am the Life that'll never, never die!
I'll live in you if you'll live in Me -
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He!

Dance then, wherever you may be
I am the Lord of the Dance, said He!
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He!

[valerieremnant]

Beautiful voice and song, one of my favourites. Have you made an album?

[enricobusetto]

I am trying to figure out the picking pattern, any help would be much appreciated