When the Spirit of the Lord / Dance Like David Danced

This is an energetic hymn, based on King David's dancing as described in 2 Samuel.

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There are many variations on the words ("sing as David did" vs "sing like David did" -etc), and the verses may be done in different order.

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Lead sheet (melody + chords)

ABC notation

PowerPoint slides

Examples

Small band. live in a church service

Guitarist, self accompanied - Latin style

Instrumental version - praise band

Fast dance track

Eastern band backing, slow start, high-speed ending

Jazz band version, lead and backing singers

Lyrics

When the Spirit of the Lord (is within my heart)*
I will sing as David sang.
When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will sing as David sang.
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing as David sang.
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing as David sang.

When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will clap as David clapped.
When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will clap as David clapped.
I will clap, I will clap, I will clap as David clapped.
I will clap, I will clap, I will clap as David clapped.

When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will dance as David danced.
When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will dance as David danced.
I will dance, I will dance, I will dance as David danced.
I will dance, I will dance, I will dance as David danced.

When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will praise as David praised.
When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart
I will praise as David praised.
I will praise, I will praise, I will praise as David praised.

(*) Some versions have "comes upon my soul"