Dare to do Right
About the song:
One day I was just playing through some of the songs in the primary children's songbook. I stopped at the song, "Dare to do Right". I loved it's simple melody and beautiful lyrics. As I played I could imagine the verses and chorus overlapping each other. I thought it would make a fun arrangement. When my choir needed a last minute song for the following week, I decided to give it a try. This song is easy to learn, fun, and I think turned out well. I would enjoy hearing any comments you might have as you perform this song in your own choirs!
Lyrics:
Dare to do right!
Dare to be true!
You have a work that no other can do;
Do it so braely, so kindly, so well,
Angels will hasten the story to tell.

Dare, dare, dare to do right;
Dare, dare, dare to be true,
Dare to be true,
dare to be true.

Dare to do right!
Dare to be true!
Other men's failures can never save you.
Stand by your conscience, your honor, your faith;
Stand like a hero an battle till death.

(Repeat of chorus and verses together in counterpoint)

Lyrics, adapted, by George L. Taylor, b. 1835



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From Michael Woodruff:Jul 11, 2010
That was one of the funnest and most beautiful songs that I sang ever! I really loved that song when I sang it in choir!
From Lindy Kerby:Aug 06, 2010
Thanks Michael! I'm glad you are in the choir. It's wonderful to have you there!
From Bonnie:Aug 22, 2010
This song has been swirling around in my mind for the last few days, and I've been wishing for a special arrangement of it. Voila! Now if only I could hear it, too. (Vision issues make reading the music a no-can-do.)
From Mary Sue:Mar 04, 2012
I just wanted to let you know that our ward choir performed this and I received quite a few positive comments about this piece from many choir members and the congregation. Thank you for posting this for us to use.
From AR:Mar 12, 2012
This arrangement is a lot of fun and quite lovely.
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