Deborah Judge and Prophetess: (Judges 4. 4-16) (to the tune ‘Old MacDonald)

Lyrics and Chords: 3rd capo C Intro: Chorus as from (‘Her mind was keen . . .) + C / / / / / / /

3C F C

Deborah, judge and prophetess,

G C

wife of Lappidoth,

G C F C

solved people’s problems all day long,

G C

underneath a palm.

Her mind was keen, razor sharp.

Woman with a lion’s heart.

F C

Not afraid to have her say,

G C

her wisdom saved the day F C G C

No woman had such drive as she,

full of energy.

Always busy as a bee*,

she set her people free.

Full of courage, what a star!

Commanded men and played her part.

Not afraid to have her say

Her wisdom saved the day.

Barak, son of Abinoam,

was told by her to go,

and take with him ten thousand men,

to rise against the foe.

She went with them, so ‘queenlike’,

gave the order when to strike!

Not afraid to have her say,

Her wisdom saved the day.

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* The name Deborah means: a bee