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514. I Saw a Tree by the Riverside

Text Information
First Line: I saw a tree by the riverside
Title: I Saw a Tree by the Riverside
Author: Ken Medema
Refrain First Line: I've got roots growing down to the water
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ;
Topic: City; Creation: Beauty of; Following Christ (1 more...)
Copyright: © 1976 World Music LLC
CCLI Number: 12688
Tune Information
Name: TREE SONG
Composer: Ken Medema
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 55554 32233 44321
Key: D Major
Copyright: © 1976 World Music LLC



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