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Text:Happy Songs
Author:F. E. B.
Tune:[Long ago the children sang a song]
Composer:F. E. Belden

248. Happy Songs

1 Long ago the children sang a song
Of praise to Jesus as he rode along:
"Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hosanna in the highest!"

Chorus:
Happy songs, happy songs,
Let the children sing their happy, happy songs;
Happy songs, happy songs,
Jesus loves to hear our songs.

2 As of old he loves to hear us sing
Our songs of praise to him, our heav'nly King:
"Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hosanna in the highest!' [Chorus]

3 By and by we'll sing a sweeter song
With all the saved, a glad and glorious throng:
"Hosanna! Hosanna!
Hosanna in the highest!" [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Long ago the children sang a song
Title: Happy Songs
Author: F. E. B.
Refrain First Line: Happy songs, happy songs
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Children's Hymns: Praising; Children's Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Long ago the children sang a song]
Composer: F. E. Belden
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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