Remember What I Said
A song made by Sammy
Remember What I Said
A song made by Sammy
This hymn is usually sung to the tune of *"Jesus, Lover of My Soul"* by Charles Wesley. Same melody churches in Zambia use.
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Samuel kachesa music
Pilgrim Wesleyan church
### *1. SIMPLE MELODY IN NOTES *
Sing it like a prayer, not a fast song.
G Major Scale: G A B C D E F# G
Jesu Muyandi wangu, Ndiyube kwako Mwami.
D E G G B A G
Nokunjila mapenzi, Ndiyube mucimvule,
D E G A B A G
Kasimpe wandiyanda, Wakasiya jujulu,
B A G E D B A
Nkaambo kazyibi zyangu, Tambula moyo wangu.
B A G E D C B A G
- same melody as Verse 1
Taakwe umbi ugwasya Kunze kwako alike.
Utandisiyi ‘ndike, Konondilanga lyoonsе...
*Tip*: Start on D, go up to G on "wangu", then fall back down. That’s the hymn feel.
### *2. INSTRUMENTS & CHORDS *
*Key: G Major | Time: 3/4 - like a waltz | Mood: Gentle, worship*
*Basic Chords for Guitar/Piano:*
G D/F# Em
Jesu Muyandi wangu, Ndiyube kwako Mwami.
C D G
Nokunjila mapenzi, Ndiyube mucimvule,
Em D C
Kasimpe wandiyanda, Wakasiya jujulu,
Am D G
Nkaambo kazyibi zyangu, Tambula moyo wangu.
= Same chords
*Instruments to use:*
1. *Piano*: Soft block chords. Left hand: G - D - Em - C. Right hand: Play the melody above.
2. *Acoustic Guitar*: Fingerpick. Thumb on bass notes G, D, E, C. Fingers on the higher strings.
3. *Add-ons*: Light strings pad + soft cymbals on beat 1 only. No heavy drums. This is intimate.
### *3. HOW TO SING IT *
*Vibe: Surrender, not performance*
1. *Tone*: Soft, breathy, sincere. Think "prayer" not "concert".
2. *Phrasing*: Breathe after "Mwami." and "mucimvule," Let the silence speak.
3. *Dynamics*:
- *Verse 1*: Start quiet, almost a whisper on "Jesu Muyandi wangu"
- *"Kasimpe wandiyanda"*: Lift your voice a little. This is the confession part.
- *Verse 2*: Stay steady and trusting on "Taakwe umbi ugwasya..."
4. *Harmony*: If you have a choir, altos can hold G, tenors on D, sopranos on B during "Tambula moyo wangu" to make it rich.
*Emotion guide*: Line 1 = Love. Line 2 = Dependence. Line 3 = Trouble. Line 4 = Cry for help. Line 5-6 = Gratitude + Surrender.
---by Samuel kachesa music
Pilgrim Wesleyan church
