It was published in More Songs of the Renewal Vol 2, credited to Tom Leigh (probably English Roman Catholic priest, Thomas Leigh, 1942-2017 - ref) and Betty Sharpe. No further references to have been found, and the copyright status is unclear.
The unnamed tune by Tom Leigh has a 2/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are D GA B AG D, with accompanying chords D7 / G.
We are the Easter people, Alleluia is our song
Let us rejoice, let us sing out Jesus is risen, Alleluia!
1 He died for us, now He is risen,
We share his life, Jesus is Lord.
2 His light shines out, dispelling darkness
Tell the whole world, Jesus is Lord.
3 Proclaim His glory, Christ is the Saviour
He dies no more, Jesus is Lord.
4 God’s people sing, you share His victory
Have no more fear, Jesus is Lord.
The unnamed tune by Tom Leigh has a 2/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes are D GA B AG D, with accompanying chords D7 / G.
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Examples
Small virtual choir with piano
This recording has some slight mixing issues, but gives a sense of the tuneDuet with keyboard and (xylophone?)
Lyrics
Chorus:We are the Easter people, Alleluia is our song
Let us rejoice, let us sing out Jesus is risen, Alleluia!
1 He died for us, now He is risen,
We share his life, Jesus is Lord.
2 His light shines out, dispelling darkness
Tell the whole world, Jesus is Lord.
3 Proclaim His glory, Christ is the Saviour
He dies no more, Jesus is Lord.
4 God’s people sing, you share His victory
Have no more fear, Jesus is Lord.
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