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Text:Someone Asked the Question (Why We Sing)
Author:Kirk Franklin
Tune:WHY WE SING
Composer:Kirk Franklin

2144. Someone Asked the Question (Why We Sing)

Text Information
First Line: Someone asked the question, "Why do we sing?
Title: Someone Asked the Question (Why We Sing)
Author: Kirk Franklin
Refrain First Line: Lord, have mercy
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture: ;
Topic: Grace: Pardon and Assurance
Copyright: © 1994 Lilly Mack Publishing
Tune Information
Name: WHY WE SING
Composer: Kirk Franklin
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1994 Lily Mack Publishing



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