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Text:Over My Head
Tune:OVER MY HEAD
Arranger:John L. Bell

594. Over My Head

Text Information
First Line: Oh, when the world is silent
Title: Over My Head
Refrain First Line: Over my head, I hear music in the air
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: God: Presence of; Heritage: African American; Music (2 more...)
Source: African American spiritual (USA)
Copyright: © 1998 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)
Tune Information
Name: OVER MY HEAD
Arranger: John L. Bell (alt.)
Meter: Irregular
Key: G Major
Source: African American spiritual
Copyright: © 1998 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)



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