A song made by Misheal
A song made by Misheal
WELCOME HOME, ELIZABETH
(Amapiano Gospel Celebration)
Dedicated to:
Elizabeth Sibbenga Muzingwani
With love from Mom: Margret Simulunda and Dad: Misheal Sibbenga Muzingwani
Musical Direction
Genre: Gospel Amapiano
Tempo: 113 BPM
Key: G Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Instrument Guide
Intro: Soft electric piano, warm choir pads, gentle strings, birds singing.
Verse: Piano chords, light log drum, rim clicks, soft bass.
Pre-Chorus: Add shakers, vocal harmonies, rising pads.
Chorus: Full amapiano log drum, deep bass, piano riffs, choir, bright synths, claps.
Bridge: Reduce to piano and choir, then build back with drums.
Final Chorus: Full choir, energetic log drum, brass accents, strings, children's voices singing "La-la-la."
Intro (Spoken)
(Soft piano only)
Today, heaven has smiled upon our home...
A precious gift...
A beautiful daughter...
Elizabeth Sibbenga Muzingwani...
Lord, we thank You.
(Choir hums: "Mmm... Hallelujah...")
Verse 1
The morning has broken with joy in our hearts,
God has written a beautiful start.
Little hands, little smile,
A blessing worth every mile.
Mommy Margret sings with delight,
Daddy Misheal lifts hands tonight.
Every prayer has found its day,
God has made a wonderful way.
Pre-Chorus
Oh Lord...
You never fail...
Your promises remain forever.
Every heartbeat...
Every breath...
Is a miracle from heaven.
CHORUS (Big, joyful, memorable)
Lead
Eeeh—eeh...
Eeeh—eeh...
Oh-oh-oh...
Jesus, we praise Your Name!
Choir
Welcome, welcome,
Elizabeth...
Shining like the morning sun!
Welcome, welcome,
Little angel,
God has already won!
Lead
Dance with joy...
Sing with love...
Heaven sent this precious one.
Choir
Elizabeth...
Elizabeth...
You are God's beloved child!
(Repeat with stronger harmonies and ad-libs.)
Verse 2
Your laughter fills our little home,
You'll never walk this life alone.
God will guide each step you take,
Every dream He'll gently make.
Margret smiles with grateful eyes,
Misheal lifts his thankful cries.
From today until we're old,
God will keep you in His hold.
Build-Up
Everybody lift your hands...
Everybody sing...
This is the goodness of the Lord!
(Log drum begins rolling.)
CHORUS (Repeat)
Eeeh—eeh...
Eeeh—eeh...
Oh-oh-oh...
Jesus, we praise Your Name!
Welcome, welcome,
Elizabeth...
Shining like the morning sun!
Welcome, welcome,
Little angel,
God has already won!
Dance with joy...
Sing with love...
Heaven sent this precious one.
Elizabeth...
Elizabeth...
You are God's beloved child!
Bridge
No fear...
Only faith...
No darkness...
Only grace...
Jesus leads you every day.
Grow in wisdom...
Grow in love...
Grow beneath God's mighty hand.
Instrumental Dance Break (Amapiano)
Log Drum Pattern
Boom... Boom... Pa!
Boom... Pa... Boom...
Piano Riff
♪ Da-da... Da-da-da...
Da-da... Da-da-da...
Choir
Hey!
Hey!
Hallelujah!
Hey!
Jesus!
Hey!
Hallelujah!
Final Chorus (Key Change)
Welcome...
Welcome...
Elizabeth Sibbenga Muzingwani!
Chosen by heaven,
Covered by mercy,
Walking in God's holy light!
Mommy Margret,
Daddy Misheal,
Celebrate the gift of life!
All together...
Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Forever we'll rejoice!
Ending
Choir (softly)
Elizabeth...
Elizabeth...
God will always walk beside you.
Amen...
Amen...
Hallelujah...
(Piano fades... strings sustain... birds singing... ending with one soft piano chord.)