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Text:I Cannot Tell
Adapter:Ken Bible
Author:William Y. Fullerton
Tune:LONDONDERRY AIR

354. I Cannot Tell

Text Information
First Line: I cannot tell why He, the King of heaven
Title: I Cannot Tell
Adapter: Ken Bible
Author: William Y. Fullerton
Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: Christ: Ascension and Reign; Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; Christ: Birth (1 more...)
Copyright: © 1996 by Pilot Point Music
ONE LICENSE: 56011
Tune Information
Name: LONDONDERRY AIR
Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12
Key: C Major
Source: Traditional Irish melody



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