SUMMER CHOIR
PROGRAM & LYRICS
SUMMER CHOIR
June 23–August 17, 2025
Trinity Episcopal Church
Presented by
Central Oregon Mastersingers
Christian Clark | Artistic Director
PROGRAM
Stand in That River - Moira Smiley
Down in the River to Pray - Traditional American Song
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen; arr. Roger Emerson
Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen, E.Y Harburg; arr. Audrey Snyder
What a Wonderful World - George D. Weiss, Bob Thiele; arr. Mark Brymer
Imagine - John Lennon
Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison; arr. Matt and Adam Podd
Hey Jude - John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Time After Time - Rob Hyman, Cindy Lauper; arr. Andy Beck
North - Sleeping at Last; arr. George Chung
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Lift Every Voice and Sing - James Weldon Johnson, J. Rosamond Johnson
Fix You - Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin; arr. Chung
Will the Circle be Unbroken - Traditional Appalachian; arr. J. David Moore
MUSICIANS: Suzanne Gainey, piano and cello; Brogan Woodburn, guitar; Jon Vevia, drums
THANK YOU: COM Board of Directors, Stephanie Hutto, Sandy Ringer, Jan Tuckerman, Mariah Runk, Riley Sheets, Rod Pittam
June 23–August 17, 2025
Trinity Episcopal Church
Presented by
Central Oregon Mastersingers
Christian Clark | Artistic Director
PROGRAM
Stand in That River - Moira Smiley
Down in the River to Pray - Traditional American Song
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen; arr. Roger Emerson
Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen, E.Y Harburg; arr. Audrey Snyder
What a Wonderful World - George D. Weiss, Bob Thiele; arr. Mark Brymer
Imagine - John Lennon
Here Comes the Sun - George Harrison; arr. Matt and Adam Podd
Hey Jude - John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Time After Time - Rob Hyman, Cindy Lauper; arr. Andy Beck
North - Sleeping at Last; arr. George Chung
Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Lift Every Voice and Sing - James Weldon Johnson, J. Rosamond Johnson
Fix You - Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin; arr. Chung
Will the Circle be Unbroken - Traditional Appalachian; arr. J. David Moore
MUSICIANS: Suzanne Gainey, piano and cello; Brogan Woodburn, guitar; Jon Vevia, drums
THANK YOU: COM Board of Directors, Stephanie Hutto, Sandy Ringer, Jan Tuckerman, Mariah Runk, Riley Sheets, Rod Pittam
DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY
SOLO
As I went down in the river to pray,
Studyin’ about that good old way,
And who shall wear the starry crown,
Good Lord, show me the way.
SOPRANO/ALTO - UNISON
Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
Let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
Down in the river to pray.
SOPRANO/ALTO - HARMONY
As I went down in the river to pray,
Studyin’ about that good old way,
And who shall wear the starry crown,
Good Lord, show me the way.
TENOR/BASS JOIN - HARMONY
2 Oh, brothers, let's go down…
3 Oh, fathers, let's go down…
4 Oh, mothers, let's go down…
5 Oh, sinners, let's go down…
LAST TIME
As I went down in the river to pray,
Studyin’ about that good old way,
And who shall wear the starry crown,
SLOWING DOWN ---- Good Lord, show me the way.
SOLO
As I went down in the river to pray,
Studyin’ about that good old way,
And who shall wear the starry crown,
Good Lord, show me the way.
SOPRANO/ALTO - UNISON
Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
Let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
Down in the river to pray.
SOPRANO/ALTO - HARMONY
As I went down in the river to pray,
Studyin’ about that good old way,
And who shall wear the starry crown,
Good Lord, show me the way.
TENOR/BASS JOIN - HARMONY
2 Oh, brothers, let's go down…
3 Oh, fathers, let's go down…
4 Oh, mothers, let's go down…
5 Oh, sinners, let's go down…
LAST TIME
As I went down in the river to pray,
Studyin’ about that good old way,
And who shall wear the starry crown,
SLOWING DOWN ---- Good Lord, show me the way.
IMAGINE
John Lennon (1971)
[VERSE 1]
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin' for today…I
[VERSE 2]
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin' life in peace…You
[CHORUS]
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
[VERSE 3]
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world…You
[CHORUS]
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
John Lennon (1971)
[VERSE 1]
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin' for today…I
[VERSE 2]
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Livin' life in peace…You
[CHORUS]
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
[VERSE 3]
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world…You
[CHORUS]
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
HEY JUDE
Lennon–McCartney (1968)
Hey Jude, don't make it bad,
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid,
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulder.
For well, you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.
Na, na, na, na, na na, na, na. na.
Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude, begin, you're waiting for someone to perform with.
And don't you know that it's just you?
Hey Jude, you'll do, the movement you need is on your shoulder.
Na, na, na, na, na na, na, na. na.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad,
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better, better, better, better, better, better, oh!
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, hey, Jude.
Lennon–McCartney (1968)
Hey Jude, don't make it bad,
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid,
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulder.
For well, you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.
Na, na, na, na, na na, na, na. na.
Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude, begin, you're waiting for someone to perform with.
And don't you know that it's just you?
Hey Jude, you'll do, the movement you need is on your shoulder.
Na, na, na, na, na na, na, na. na.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad,
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better, better, better, better, better, better, oh!
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, hey, Jude.
LEAN ON ME
Bill Withers (1972)
INTRO
Hum along - start unison, then parts
VERSE 1
Sometimes in our lives … we all have pain … we all have sorrow
But if we are wise … we know that there's … always tomorrow
CHORUS
Lean on me … when you're not strong … and I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on … for it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need … somebody to lean on
VERSE 2
Please swallow your pride … if I have things … you need to borrow
For no one can fill … those of your needs … that you won't let show
BRIDGE
You just call on me brother when you need a hand … we all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand … we all need somebody to lean on
CHORUS
Lean on me … when you're not strong … and I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on … for it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need … somebody to lean on
BRIDGE
You just call on me brother when you need a hand … we all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand … we all need somebody to lean on
VERSE 3
If there is a load … you have to bear … that you can't carry
I'm right up the road … I'll share your load …if you just call me
TAG
Call me…if you need a friend
(Repeat to the end)
Bill Withers (1972)
INTRO
Hum along - start unison, then parts
VERSE 1
Sometimes in our lives … we all have pain … we all have sorrow
But if we are wise … we know that there's … always tomorrow
CHORUS
Lean on me … when you're not strong … and I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on … for it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need … somebody to lean on
VERSE 2
Please swallow your pride … if I have things … you need to borrow
For no one can fill … those of your needs … that you won't let show
BRIDGE
You just call on me brother when you need a hand … we all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand … we all need somebody to lean on
CHORUS
Lean on me … when you're not strong … and I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on … for it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need … somebody to lean on
BRIDGE
You just call on me brother when you need a hand … we all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand … we all need somebody to lean on
VERSE 3
If there is a load … you have to bear … that you can't carry
I'm right up the road … I'll share your load …if you just call me
TAG
Call me…if you need a friend
(Repeat to the end)