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If I'd Been There


I wrote this song a couple of years ago in an effort to touch people's lives. I hope as this song is sung, that the message of the words will have a lasting effect on both the performer as well as those that will listen to it.


If I'd been there, in Bethlehem,
in the day of our dear Savior's birth;
Would I believe what prophet's foretold,
that the Savior had come to the earth?

If I'd been there, in Galilea,
when He said, "Come Follow Me",
would I have left my nets and come,
answering His call for me?

Chorus:
If I'd been there, to listen to His teachings;
Would I willingly accept all that I heard?
Would I know how much the Savior loves me?
Would I faithfully and humbly do His word?

If I'd been there, in Jeruselem,
seen him healing the sick and the lame.
Would I have had the faith they did?
Would I believe on His name?

(Chorus)

If I'd been there, at Calvary,
as my savior was suff'ring for me,
would witnessing His agony,
make His life more meaningful to me?

(Chorus)

Though I'm not there, to listen to His teachings;
Do I willingly accept all that I've heard?
Do I know how much the Savior loves me?
Do I faithfully and humbly do His word?

Would there be any difference?
No, there'd be no difference;

If I'd been there.


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March 11, 2023
Hi Linda,

My daughter was asked to sing this at a Stake Primary meeting next week and she has a friend who is planning on doing the violin for this piece. Is there any way we can get a copy of the violin music? I sat down to write something for it myself and listened to your YouTube version and it sounds like it is already written. Thanks for such a beautiful song! If it’s possibly to get a copy of the violin part, will you let me know?

Thanks,
Heather Johnson
" ~ Heather Johnson

May 01, 2022
“If I’d been there” is one of my favorite songs. I discovered it around 2005 and sang it in sacrament meeting. Recently I sang it for stake conference. Truly a testimony of Jesus Christ. " ~ Brielle Kennington

November 05, 2011
We sang this song as a duet - absolutely beautiful and so full of emotion. Have used it both for Christmas and Easter..." ~ mlou

December 10, 2009
this song is beautiful. Made me cry..." ~ Wendilynn

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