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Text:I watch the sunrise (Close to you)
Author:John Glynn, b. 1948
Tune:[I watch the sunrise lighting the sky]
Arranger:Christopher Tambling
Composer:Colin Murphy

334. I watch the sunrise (Close to you)

Text Information
First Line: I watch the sunrise lighting the sky
Title: I watch the sunrise (Close to you)
Author: John Glynn, b. 1948
Refrain First Line: But you are always close to me
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Morning; Protection; The Journey of Life
Copyright: © 1976 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
ONE LICENSE: 40986
Tune Information
Name: [I watch the sunrise lighting the sky]
Composer: Colin Murphy
Arranger: Christopher Tambling
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 1976 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.



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