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Lyr Req: How Could Anyone (Libby Roderick)

30 Mar 99 - 07:32 AM (#66849)
Subject: Christine Lavin?
From: BARTONJL@aol.com

Got a wav with this song in it.....the wav name {S Beautifl The lyrics are:

How could anyone never tell you,
you are anything less than beautiful.
How could anyone never tell you,
you are less than whole.
How could anyone fail to notice,
that your loving is a miracle,
how deeply you're connected to my soul.

I was told that it's Christine Lavin. Hope someone can help. E-mail me at BARTONJL@aol.com Thank you


10 Apr 03 - 05:44 PM (#930683)
Subject: Need this song for church service 4-13-0
From: pilgrim soul

I need to give the organist the words and music to this song. The words I know are: Don't let anyone ever tell you that you're anything less than beautiful; Don't let anyone ever tell you that you're less than whole, etc., etc., ending in the word soul. It's often sung in Unitarian Universalist services--I'd be so grateful to know where to find it; I've looked everywhere. And the search has taken me here! This is my first request. Thanks.


10 Apr 03 - 05:58 PM (#930697)
Subject: RE: Need this song for church service 4-13-0
From: katlaughing

I can hear it in my head, but cannot remember the name nor all of the words. I'll be back in a bit.


10 Apr 03 - 06:02 PM (#930700)
Subject: RE: Need for church service Anything less than beautif
From: katlaughing

Here's a start, I think this is the one you mean and it is the one I am hearing in my mind. I am sure Animaterra has sung this on a CD and, if she has time to come in here, she should be able to tell you where to find music. If not, we can help, I am sure. Here ya go:

(posted by Animaterra)

by Libby Roderick (I think):

How could anyone ever tell you
You were anything less than beautiful
How could anyone ever tell you
You were less than whole,
You could anyone fail to notice
That your loving is a miracle,
How deeply you're connected to my soul.


10 Apr 03 - 06:08 PM (#930705)
Subject: RE: Need for church service Anything less than beautif
From: katlaughing

It is by Libby and it is included in her songbook here. She also has some pretty specific rules about using her songs, including for church services, so I would explore that site for information and make sure it is okay. I notice she also has t-shirts with the words to this song on them!

Good luck and welcome to the Mudcat!

kat


11 Apr 03 - 06:00 AM (#930983)
Subject: Lyr Add: HOW COULD ANYONE (Libby Roderick)
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)

Yes, I have an arrangement, but you'd need to get in touch with Libby to use it. PM me if you want me to send you the arrangment I have. The words are:
How could anyone ever tell you
You were anything less than beautiful?
How could anyone ever tell you
You were less than whole?
How could anyone fail to notice
That your loving is a miracle?
How deeply you're connected to my soul!

Words and music c. Libby Roderick


07 Jun 20 - 11:06 PM (#4058048)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: How Could Anyone (Libby Roderick)
From: Joe Offer

A nice collection of Libby Roderick lyrics: https://libbyroderick.com/lyrics/