Lyr Req: On My Father's Side (2 songs)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 13 Oct 07 - 03:53 PM

Chords, etc. by Village Singers at

http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.roughstock.com/cowpie/songs/v/village-singers/on-my-fathers-side-crd

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side
From: GUEST,Paul
Date: 12 Oct 07 - 07:43 PM

I have the CD on My Fathers Side, It is by the Village singers and I ordered it from their website . I would like to find the sheet music for it but have had no luck doing so. If anyone has it would you let me know.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Oct 07 - 12:12 AM

i just wanted to write and say , that i heard this song for the first time and it moved me so much ,that i just had to find the words. i appreciate whoever posted them!!!!! thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side
From: jayhins
Date: 10 Oct 07 - 12:46 PM

The Number One Hit On My Father's Side was written by John Reinhardt and recorded by The Reinhardts. There were a couple of subsequent Tunes but this one was the original. I don't have the lyrics but will try to find them

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: On My Father's Side
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Oct 07 - 09:23 PM

The Original On My Father's Side was written by John Reinhardt and performed by The Reinhardts. I believe it was #1 for several months.
I don't know the lyrics but I do remember it was powerful. The song you are referring to came later.

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: GUEST,JoAnn Clark
Date: 31 May 07 - 10:09 AM

I have heard this song performed a number of times, with slightly different words. I'll just post the lines that are different

Where are you from, son?
On my mother's side, I'm from Bethlehem
On my father's side, it's New Jerusalem
How old are you son?
On my mother's side. I am twelve years
but on my father's side, I've just always been
What are your plans son?
On my mother's side, I'll be crucified,
But on my father's side, I'll rise again
And I'll sit by my father's side.

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 17 Apr 06 - 05:32 AM

According to Allmusic.com, this song ON MY FATHER'S SIDE was written by Felecia Shiflett. A recording by The Village Singers appears on 2 albums: "There's a Great Day Coming" (1999) and "When I Get There" (2002).

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: Dale Rose
Date: 05 Apr 00 - 01:28 AM

A friend of mine from Creal Springs, IL did this on the PBS special, River of Song, for those of you who have a copy of it lying around the house.

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: GaryD
Date: 19 Oct 97 - 04:39 PM

Gene, You're awesome!...Thanks, my friend will be tickled to get this..we'll hear it at our next Jam..If I can do anything for you let me know.

Subject: Lyr Add: ON MY FATHER'S SIDE (Felecia Shiflett)
From: Gene
Date: 18 Oct 97 - 11:31 PM

Gary, I finally obtained the following lyrics to the song in question, from a friend of mine. I have never heard a recorded version of the song, so I don't know who wrote or recorded it....BMI list three songs by this title and three different authors...

ON MY FATHER'S SIDE
(Felecia Shiflett)

A young boy just happened to be at the temple one day
Met with the doctors and they were just amazed
Never had they seen one so young speak so swift
They asked him many questions; the conversation went like this:

CHORUS:

What's your name son?
On my mother's side, my name is Jesus!
But on my Father's side, I'm called Immanuel.
How old are you son?
On my mother's side, I am twelve years old!
But on my Father's side, I've just always been.
Where are you from Son?
A town called Bethlehem, it's near Jerusalem.
Well, what are your plans son?
I'll be crucified, in three days, I'll arise
And sit at my Father's side.

Who he was, the Son of God, and yet the son of man
I can't help but wonder how Joseph must have felt
When through an open door that day, he heard his son reply
You see, I am the King of Kings, on my Father's side.

CHORUS

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: GaryD
Date: 28 Sep 97 - 09:26 PM

Still Looking for the Lyrics..Anyone out there can help?

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: GaryD
Date: 22 Sep 97 - 10:23 PM

Thanks, Gene!..I'll be watching..

Subject: RE: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: Gene
Date: 21 Sep 97 - 10:29 PM

Some friends performed this song/narraton at the last two bluegrass events I went to....I will be in their area in a week or two and if no one posts it before then, I will get the lyrics for it...

Subject: On My Father's Side:Lyrics?
From: GaryD
Date: 21 Sep 97 - 07:11 PM

Just came from a Jam..Friend looking for Gospel Lyrics for "on My Father's Side"..Tried Cowpie & This one & "The Gospel Music Archive" but no luck...Anyone out there?.Thanks

MODERATOR'S WARNING: At least two different songs with the same title are discussed in this thread. One was written by John Reinhardt and the other was written by Felicia Shiflett. The thread is confusing because many people who posted don't seem to be aware that there is more than one, and it often isn't clear which song they are talking about.