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Peter and James and John

Peter and James and John in a sailboat

Tune: Peter and James and John
Published in 3 hymnals

Representative Text

1 Peter and James and John in a sailboat,
Peter and James and John in a sailboat,
Peter and James and John in a sailboat,
out on the beautiful sea.
[rocking action, arms cradled]

2 They fished all night, but they caught nothing, (3x)
out on the beautiful sea.
[casting out, pulling in]

3 Along came Jesus walkin' on the seashore, (3x)
out on the beautiful sea.
[arms swinging]

4 He said, "Throw your nets over on the other side," (3x)
out on the beautiful sea.
[two-armed, overhand throw]

5 The nets were filled with great big fishes, (3x)
out on the beautiful sea.
[spread arms high and wide]

Source: Sing With Me #113

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Text Information

First Line: Peter and James and John in a sailboat
Title: Peter and James and John
Source: Traditional
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Sing With Me #113

Sing With Me #113
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Songs for Life #112

Songs for Life #112
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