The Way that He Loves

[heartstrings]

I was asked to play at a wedding, "Blessed Assurance" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". No problem, basically major chords. Then at the last minute she asks me to play a song I've never played before, written in F. I hate to play in F. Transposing it to D right now. Pray for me.  The wedding is Saturday.

http://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0100585

[OLD fashioned preacher]

Haha, toss a capo on the 3rd fret and play in D form. I know, easy way out.

I haven't heard that song since about 1979 (too drippy and sappy for me even back then). Do you run something like that in standard D or a drop D?

[heartstrings]

"drippy and sappy" haha

When playing in D, I prefer altering the bass fingering on some of the chords a wee bit and playing in drop D. I mute the low E string on some chords like G's and change it altogether on Em.  It's just an instrumental, so I shouldn't need to capo to suit any singers. But If they change their mind that won't be a problem.

Edited March 8, 2016 by heartstrings

[Standing Firm In Christ]

One of the best love songs I have heard is "Battle Hymn of Love" by Kathy Matthea.

 

Yea, I know it's a country song.  About the only country song I like.  

 

Bet it would sound cool 'bluegrass style'.

[heartstrings]

I like love songs. That name reminds me of the "War Room" movie.

[Standing Firm In Christ]

Tim O'Brian plays a mandolin in the song, but the guitar Kathy Mattea plays is the only instrument I hear.

 

still a beautiful song.  Check it out on youtube.

[heartstrings]

I did, sounds good. I can see how it would bluegrass quite well.

[Standing Firm In Christ]

Do I foresee a Webb Family youtube video of the song in the near future?  LoL

The song blends wedding vows with snippets of Scripture, which I like.

 

sadly, many do not hold true to their vows to "have and to hold til death do us part."  Or, are they the walking dead?  LoL

[heartstrings]

Sadly, the time has passed and the Webb Family is no longer a band, but it was fun while it lasted.

I have performed other "secular" love songs at weddings before and although I didn't listen to all of it, this one seems to be good..

. IMO, wedding vows should include such things found in Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5, and 1 Peter Chapter 3.

Those things would keep a lot more homes together and happy.

[John81]

The only secular song that comes to mind off-hand I really liked was Holly Dunn's "Daddy's Hands".

If I recall, she originally wrote it as a poem to her dad but her family told her to record it on an album.

[Standing Firm In Christ]

Here are the lyrics to the song,...

 

I will pledge my heart
To the love we share
Through the good and the bad times too
I'll forsake my rest
For your happiness
'Til my death I will stand by you
 

With God as my witness
This vow I will make
To have and to hold you
No other to take
For rich or for poor
Under skies grey or blue
'Til my death I will stand by you
 

There are wars and there are rumors
Of wars yet to come
Temptations we'll have to walk through
Though others may tremble
I will not run
'Til my death I will stand by you
 

I will put on the armor of faithfulness
To fight for a heart that is true
'Til the battle is won, I will not rest
'Til my death I will stand by you
 

With God as my witness
This vow I will make
To have and to hold you
No other to take
For rich or for poor
Under skies grey or blue
'Til my death I will stand by you

'Til the battle is won
I will not run
'Til my death I will stand by you