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Text:I Would That I
Author:Gayle D. Garrison
Tune:[I would that I could paint a picture]
Composer:Gayle D. Garrison
Composer:R. J. Stevens

40. I Would That I

Text Information
First Line: I would that I could paint a picture
Title: I Would That I
Author: Gayle D. Garrison
Refrain First Line: But until then I'll tell you this
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Topic: Exhortation-Admonition; Invitation
Copyright: © 2001 by Gayle D. Garrison
Tune Information
Name: [I would that I could paint a picture]
Composer: Gayle D. Garrison
Composer: R. J. Stevens
Key: D♭ Major
Copyright: © 2001 by Gayle D. Garrison



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