Text:Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Tune:IN-A MY HEART
Arranger:R. Nathaniel Dett

606. Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

1 Lord, I want to be a Christian,
In-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be a Christian,
In-a my heart.

Chorus:
In-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be a Christian,
In-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be a Christian,
In-a my heart.

2 Lord, I want to be more loving, [Chorus]

3 Lord, I want to be more holy, [Chorus]

4 I don't want to be like Judas, [Chorus]

5 Lord, I want to be like Jesus, [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian
Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Refrain First Line: In-a my heart, in-a my heart
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Spirituals
Source: Transcribed from the singing of the Hampton Institute Students R. N. D.
Tune Information
Name: IN-A MY HEART
Arranger: R. Nathaniel Dett
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Arranged especially for this book



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