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Text:The Reason Why We Sing
Author:Kirk Franklin, b. 1970
Tune:[Someone asked the question]
Composer:Kirk Franklin, b. 1970

493. The Reason Why We Sing

Text Information
First Line: Someone asked the question
Title: The Reason Why We Sing
Author: Kirk Franklin, b. 1970
Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Confidence; Freedom; Jesus Christ: Our Love For Jesus (5 more...)
Copyright: © 1993, Lilly Mack Publishing, admin. at EMICMGPublsihing.com
Tune Information
Name: [Someone asked the question]
Composer: Kirk Franklin, b. 1970
Key: D♭ Major
Copyright: © 1993, Lilly Mack Publishing, admin. at EMICMGPublsihing.com



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