oa74agg2 Mice ae Got Shoes Traditional Spiritual Arranged by Ken Berg CREATING | | [NgtistRy HENRY LECK yA HAL*®LEONARD* MECORPORATIONPERFORMANCE NOTES There are certain characteristics of children that endear them to our hearts, One of the ‘most potent of these is their inherent joy and hupefulness. (it really is a shame when these are sacrificed on the way to adulthood.) This song should be sung with great hope and joy The opening introduction should set the stage for the entire song. A nice. steady swing adds to the attraction. [teach my kids to work the "w""s on “wath, walk. walk” to add emphasis to the “activity.” ("Let me hear the verb, choristers!”) ‘This same attention to initial consonants should be employed in each consecutive verse: m. 31, “sing, sing, sing” m. 47 and “play, piay, play” m. 65. Also, remember to “think ahead” about how to end each verse with the verb employed in that verse. Teaching kids to “plan ahead” is a good skill to learn. ‘The repetitive pattems in each verse also allow for consistency in vowel sound and formation, The “AH” in “Ny” and “ell” and the “O” in “over” happen each verse ~ built in reinforcement of good singing technique. My choirs have sung this in parts as well as in unison, ft works well both ways. With a litde encouragement from the teacher, the syncopations can really capture the audience. Everyone enjoys secing kids having fun, and when they sing well in addition, thal combination that simply can’t be beat. ~ Ken BergAstanged by KEN BERG, f=? and aio Gods chil = de'n got shows!SA pS} 6 wpe es "A. xOR=B PUL on HUF sbues, wer ALL GOD'S CIULDREN GOT SHOUS —2-Paerory put on our wings, 4 ee be feteiy - fF Tt Or ef® AM ot Gat’s citar’ got wings And when we get to heaven gon-ue SPs > : Ober ea yl * | e a A Gags eieara got ng, And wen re et (0 heaven, gon- me wa we See a oo gon-na fy. fly, yall Excrysbod-y talkin’ “bout Excryshad ey tath-in’ Thout ALL GOD'S CHILDREN GOT SHOES - 2 Pastheaveen.ain't a go- in" there, but we're gon-na Ay all laeav-enain't a= go tn there, but we're gonena fly — all on, Vest gota A robes. And uh. And T You gota robe ” (Grr a £8 yeawhen we get to heaven, gon-na put on our ube were ROMA Sing. sim, sina | goN-na pat on Gur robs, we're gon ma sings sing, sing all ee are here, but we're Des Iocke MLL GOP'S CHHLAREN GOT SHOES. aver¢ ow] ana ‘& I orrss s- = % = ey = ver God's eas, allo God's chil ~ de’ got shoes. | ll 0° God's chit - den gor shoes, Of yes! And ' brary. Ont ALL GOD'S CHILDREN GOT SHOES -2-Panour harps. we're gon=n plas, sha play. = play, play ALL GOD'S CHILDREN GOT SHOES 2-Pare i?sub, mp somerseas iuesieely) — din. + ver God's heayon, ALL. GOD'S CHILDREN GUT SHOES 2-Past