580. This Little Light of Mine

1 This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine, (shine)
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine, (shine)
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

2 Every where I go, I’m going to let it shine, (shine)
Every where I go, I’m going to let it shine, (shine)
Every where I go, I’m going to let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

3 All through the night, I’m going to let it shine, (shine)
All through the night, I’m going to let it shine, (shine)
All through the night, I’m going to let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Text Information
First Line: This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine
Title: This Little Light of Mine
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Christan Life: Loving Service
Source: American Negro Spiritual
Tune Information
Name: [This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine]
Arranger: Alma Blackmon (1921-2009) (1984)
Adept. from: John W. Work (1901-1967)
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 55545 31555 33133
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright © 1943 by Galaxy Music Corporation, New York. Used by permission.



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