Johnson island, thank you for your support in building the teacher's houses and classrooms. Sumatin bai skull is good now..
VERSE 1
Style Focus: Unison, Chant, Echo Call Response
LEADER (Chant Style):
Let's join hands, parents, BOM members, and community members too,
CHOIR (Echo Call Response, Simple Unison Melody):
To nurture learning, empower our youth, and see them through.
ALL VOICES (Unison Melody):
We work as team, for a brighter future in sight,
For the children of Johnson Island Primary,
Shinning with all our might.
CHORUS
Style Focus: Three Style Harmonies, Octave Doubling, Choral Swells, Close Harmonies
ALL VOICES (Hymn Style, Full Harmony):
We're blessed to have such services at our door,
ALL VOICES (Close Harmonies, Men use Octave Doubling):
Let's unite as one, and work together more.
ALL VOICES (Choral Swells - Crescendo to Forte):
We'll make a difference, we'll move forward as one,
ALL VOICES (Full Harmony, Sustained):
With education guiding us, we'll have won.
VERSE 2
Style Focus: Rasta Chant Rhythm, Echo Effect
ALL VOICES (Unison Melody, simple and sincere):
Through the years, we've faced our struggles and strife,
(Suggestion: Accompaniment shifts to a strong, off-beat Rasta Chant rhythm here.)
ALL VOICES (Unison Melody):
But with support from the Division of Education and office of the Open Member, we've cut through life.
Thank you for your efforts, your dedication, and your care,
LEADER (Call):
We're greatful for your support, and we'll always be there.
CHOIR (Echo Effect - soft and brief):
...always be there.
CHORUS
Style Focus: Round Style (Optional), Three Style Harmonies, Choral Swells
ALL VOICES (Full Harmony, Strong Dynamics):
We're blessed to have such services at our door,
(Optional: Use Round Style for the first half of the chorus before returning to full harmony.)
ALL VOICES (Full Harmony, Octave Doubling):
Let's unite as one, and work together more.
ALL VOICES (Choral Swells - Maximum Volume):
We'll make a difference, we'll move forward as one,
ALL VOICES (Full Harmony):
With education guiding us, we'll have won.
OUTRO / CODA
Style Focus: Overlap Call Response
GROUP A (Call):
With education guiding us, we'll have won.
GROUP B (Overlap Call Response, Higher Pitch):
We'll have won!
ALL VOICES (Final Chord, Sustain and Hold):
WE HAVE WON!
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[ music slowly fades]
