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Text:Do Not Wait Until Some Deed
Author:Ina D. Ogden
Tune:BRIGHTEN THE CORNER
Composer:Charles H. Gabriel

596. Do Not Wait Until Some Deed

Text Information
First Line: Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do
Title: Do Not Wait Until Some Deed
Author: Ina D. Ogden
Refrain First Line: Brighten the corner where you are
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Tune Information
Name: BRIGHTEN THE CORNER
Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 34554 51153 54445
Key: Eā™­ Major



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