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Why We Sing Lyrics

For some who don't understand our purposeAnd may not understand our prayersWe as a family in Jesus nameWould like to tell you the reason why we singFamilySomeone asked a questionWhy do we sing?When we lift our hands to JesusWhat do we really mean?Someone may be wonderingWhen we sing our songAt times we may be cryingAnd nothing's even wrongI sing because I'm happy (I sing)I sing because I'm free (His eye's on)His eye's on the sparrow (that's the reason)That's the reason why I singGlory, hallelujah (You're the reason)You're the reason why I sing (come on, say glory)Glory, hallelujah (thank you Jesus)You're the reason why I singYou might also likeSomeone asked a question (oh, glory, why do we sing?)Why do we sing? (When we lift our hands)When we lift our hands to Jesus (oh, what do we really mean?)What do we really mean? (Someone may be wondering)Someone may be wondering (when we sing our song)When we sing our song (at times we may)At times we maybe crying (ha, and nothing's even wrong)And nothing's even wrong (this is the reason why)I sing because I'm happy (I sing because)I sing because I'm free(Oh, I don't know why He does it but His eye's on)His eye's on the sparrow (oh, that's the reason why I sing)That's the reason why I sing (come on, lets say it again, glory!)Glory, hallelujah (You're the reason why)You're the reason why I sing (oh, hallelujah)(I know I can get a witness in here, glory!)Glory, hallelujah (You're the reason, Jesus)You're the reason why I sing(Ha, I know I'm right about it, I just wanna say glory!)Glory, hallelujah (I give the praises to You)I give the praises to You (oh, hallelujah)(Glory, hallelujah)Glory, hallelujah (You're the reason why)You're the reason why I sing (listen)And when the song is over (we've all said Amen)We've all said Amen (and your heart just keep on singing)And your heart just keep on singing (and the song will never end)And the song will never end (listen)(And if somebody asks you)And if somebody asks you (was it just a show?)Was it just a show? (Lift your hands and be a witness)Lift your hands and be a witnessAnd tell the whole world, "No" (listen ssh, and when we cross that river)And when we cross that river (to study war no more)To study war no more (we will sing)We will sing our song to Jesus (the one whom we adore)The one whom we adore(Come on family, let's take it home)(I sing because)I sing because I'm happy (I sing because)I sing because I'm free(I don't know why He does it, but His eye's)His eye's on the sparrow (that's the reason)That's the reason why I sing(If you let me say one more time, can I say glory)Glory, hallelujah (You're the reason why)You're the reason why I sing(Oh, because I love you Jesus, I wanna say glory)Glory, hallelujah (oh, You're the reason Lord, You're the reason)You're the reason why I sing (can I say it again, glory?)Glory, hallelujah (I give the praises to You)I give the praises to You (hallelujah, glory, hallelujah)Glory, hallelujah (thank You, You're the reason why)You're the reason why I singYou're the reason why I sing(You're my melody at midnight, Jesus)You're the reason why I sing(You're my song in my storm, Jesus)You're the reason why I sing(You're the healing in my heart, Jesus)You're the reason why I sing(You're the reason why)You're the reason why I singOh, I love YouI love Your name, JesusGlory, hallelujahFor the rest of my life, JesusYou'll be the reason why I singEmbedCancel

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This song by Kirk Franklin and The Family is a song to express why we sing to the Lord even if some people don’t understand why we cry or lift our hands it’s because we are Happy and free in the presence of the Lord.

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Ask a questionWho produced “Why We Sing” by Kirk Franklin?When did Kirk Franklin release “Why We Sing”?Who wrote “Why We Sing” by Kirk Franklin?Kirk Franklin & The Family (1993)Kirk Franklin

1. 1. Why We Sing
2. 2. He’s Able
3. 3. Silver And Gold
4. 4. Call On The Lord
5. 5. Real Love
6. 6. He Can Handle It
7. 7. A Letter From My Friend
8. 8. The Family Worship Medley
9. 9. Speak To Me
10. 10. Till We Meet Again

CreditsProducersArthur Dyer & Rodney FrazierWriterKirk FranklinLead VocalsKirk FranklinRecorded AtGrace Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church (Fort Worth, TX)Released onJune 29, 1993Why We Sing RemixesWhy We Sing (Kirk's Mix) by Kirk FranklinWhy We Sing Live PerformancesWhy We Sing by Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin (Ft. Brandon Lake)TagsR&BLiveGospelChristianExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up