Oh, Peter, Don't Be Afraid

You get pdfs of the piano/vocal score, the vocal-only score, and an mp3 of this performance. Peter Amidon arranged this lively, engaging African American spiritual for the Guilford (VT) Community Church UCC Choir. It is sung here by West Willow at the June 2024 "I Have Joy - Amidon Choral Arrangements" concert sponsored by the Guilford Community Church Concert Series and held at he Brattleboro Music Center.

LYRICS

Oh, Peter, Peter don't, don't be afraid.
Oh, Peter, Peter don't, don't be afraid.
Oh, Peter, Peter don't, don't be afraid.
Walk out on the water; don't be afraid.

Peter you denied me...

I am Mary's baby...

There comes a time in our lives when we experience fright,
We can't help but be afraid.
Just keep your eye on the light shining there in the night,
He controls the wind and waves.