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The Metta Song
Dale Erwin
Copyright 2010 Dale Erwin
Text adapted from
the Karaniya Metta Sutta:
Loving-Kindness (Khp 9)
Flute
or similar
instrument
Flute or
similar

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world
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Descant Chorus 4 Unison,

Descant Chorus 5 Two Part
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Chorus 2. Benefactor/teacher
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peace peace
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health
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hap
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health
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