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DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES



Words and Music By PAUL SIMON Beginning By

PAUL SIMON and JOSEPH SHABALALA

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Dedicated TO the Alaska Chamber Singers, David Hagen, Conductor

Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King

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Based on the Spiritual "Go Tell It on the Mountain" With Additional Words and Music by MOSES HOGAN

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