Peace Like a River

This is a traditional African American spiritual about peace.

It is sometimes used with children. However jazz arrangements have been recorded by a number of artists, and it not simply a children's song.

The use of water images may make it suitable for situations when an emphasis on baptism / waters of life is appropriate.

With meter of 77.11 D, the tune is simply called PEACE LIKE A RIVER.

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Lead sheet
(melody + guitar chords)

PowerPoint slides

PowerPoint slides with background images

Arranged for SATB choir with piano by Joel Raney

Simple piano
arrangement

Examples

Children's choir with electronic backing track and on-screen actions:

Large choir with orchestra:

Soft-rock band, professional recording:

Congregational hymn, with piano:

Jazz concert:

Lyrics

I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.

I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean,
I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.

I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain,
I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.

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• Hymns about peace
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