Mary McKillop
- Mark Bainbridge
- Mary McKillop
We are the Children of Mary McKillop Mark Bainbridge – 2018
Chorus
D G D
We are the children – of Mary McKillop
G D A
And with courage we take on all we do
D G D
We are the children – of Mary McKillop
G A D
With our teachers, friends and family too
Verse 1
Bm G A
And we go – along life’s road
Bm G A
And we share in carrying the load
Bm G A
And we learn – how to live our lives
Bm G A
And we love – with Christ by our side
Verse 1
Bm G A
And we know – there will be doubt and fear
Bm G A
But we’ll cope – and persevere
Bm G A
And we learn – how to live our lives
Bm G A
And we love – with Christ by our side
Mary McKillop song notes
Purpose: Written as a school song for the many schools in Australia being named after the First Australian saint, it also lends itself to taking the name out and replacing with a school name of choice. (ie Mary Mc Killop is 4 beats beats so try your our school name and see if it will fit – some that do as an example – St Marys school; St peters school; Holy Family school etc.)
It was, however, written for Mary McKillop and the outstanding example she gave. As a testament to Mary McKillop – it stands alone as a tribute to her life and great works, especially in education.
Structure: I seem to be writing shorter songs with more impact and repeating themes. This is no exception and the quick moving tune should be picked up quickly by the children, congregation or choir.
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