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Signs and symbols©
A lovely, thought-provoking song that could be used to support the Religious Education curriculum, to stimulate project work in other subjects, or as part of the daily act of collective worship.
Words and Music by Sheila Wilson
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Signs show us the way
They mean exactly what they say!
But what do symbols mean?
They’re not as simple as they seem!
Next time that you see
A rainbow in the sky
It’s more than just refracted light
In colours arcing high.
It’s a symbol of God’s love
Reaching out to all mankind,
And a promise that He’ll care for us
And never change his mind.
Next time that you see
A white dove flying high
It’s more than just a lovely bird
That’s soaring in the sky.
It’s a symbol of God’s peace
Reaching out to all mankind,
A reminder to each one of us
To be fair and to be kind.
Signs show us the way
They mean exactly what they say!
But what do symbols mean?
They’re not as simple as they seem!
Here in our own world
There are signs and symbols too,
These are things which mean a lot to me
And mean a lot to you.
Take the time to stop and think,
Make the time then to discuss
Any symbols in our own lives
Which are valuable to us.
Song Information
A lovely, thought-provoking song that could be used to support the Religious Education curriculum, to stimulate project work in other subjects, or as part of the daily act of collective worship.
Vocal range a 6th
Accompaniment Accompanied, Unaccompanied
Style Faith song, Pop
Vocal format Unison
Musical feature verse and refrain
Lyrics/Song Sheets
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Song Writer Biography
Sheila Wilson
Sheila Wilson wrote her first musical, Hosanna Rock!, in 1990; it was published in 1993 and quickly became a best-seller. She now has over forty titles with new ones published each year, and her music is performed enthusiastically by thousands of schools each year. Her publishers include Novello, Golden Apple, Faber Music and her own Company, Redhead Music.
Her music has often been performed on television and radio, as well as at the Royal Albert Hall and many Cathedrals. Schools in Australia, South Africa, Japan, the Caribbean, Canada and the USA have also joined in the fun. Sheila’s trademark style is a combination of catchy rock and roll and blues songs (often with actions or hand-jives), mixed with heart-achingly gentle songs, usually on a Biblical theme.
For more details about Sheila Wilson, composer and publisher, please visit her website.
Audio and copyright information
Audio information
The audio tracks were created specially for the Sing Up programme by Ex Cathedra Junior Academy, mixed and mastered by Krzys Weber. The backing track was created specially for the Sing Up programme by Simon Rogers.
Copyright information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.
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