Jesus Rose Again - Landry

This children's hymn about resurrection was written by American musician, songwriter and at-the-time Roman Catholic priest Carey Landry (b 1944). It is based on John 11:26 and John 20:15.

The song was included in the Companion on the Journey album, and later in the Collected Works of Carey Landry (North American Liturgy Resources, 198 - ref). It was later included in the "Hi God 2" collection of children's music - the the sheet music for this is still available from OCP.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Landry. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Eb, the first few notes of the melody are G GA B AG F F_ A AB c B B G with accompanying chords Eb / Bb / Ab / Eb. The tune for each of the three verses is different, and so the song is best arranged for cantor and congregation.

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Hi God 2 sheet music book

Examples

Original recording - small group with band:

Lead singer and guitar, with congregation?

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on the last two pages of this document. A rough outline is:

1 This is the day that the Lord has made ....

Chorus:
For Jesus rose again, Jesus rose again,
Death had no power over Him.
And we will rise again,we will rise again,
If we believe in Him.

2 Are you looking for Jesus? He is risen as He said ...

3 This is the triumph of Jesus, the victory of live over death ...