I.
A D
Sometimes when I'm feeling down
E A
And the devil comes around
D
I start to make a joyful sound
E A
That he cannot ignore
D
It's a heavenly idea
E A
Guaranteed to make him flee-yah
D
Perfect panacea
E A
Seven ways to praise the Lord
Chorus:
D
TODAH-sacrifice of praise
A
YADAH-let your hands be raised
E
HALAL-let your soul rejoice
D
ZAMAR-play for Him a song
A
TEHILLAH-you can sing along
E
SHABACH-shout for joy!
A A D E
ThaT's seven ways to praise the Lord
II.
A D
Congregation gone to sleep
E A
Sermon must have been too deep
D
Pitiful sight, but at least
E A
They're all in one accord
D
Sunday services are very
E A
Much like cemetery
D
Someone ought to tell them
E A
Seven ways to praise the Lord
(Chorus)
(instrumental solo)
III.
Bb D#
Calypso Chorus itemizes
F# Bb
What the scriptures emphisizes
D#
Seven holy exercises
F Bb
ThAt magnify the Lord
D#
So practice each one faithfully
F Bb
And very soon you're sure to see
D#
That you have found a hundred
F Bb
Brand-new ways to praise the Lord!
(Repeat Chorus 2x In Bb to CODA)
D# F Bb
Coda:That's seven ways to praise the Lord