Was it You? Copyright 2005/2009

This was written as a Muslim/Sufi spiritual, in blues spiritual style. As explanation, each verse is titled.

Was it You

Verse I ‘Subban-allah’

When the cool spring wind kissed my cheek this morning
When the cool spring wind kissed my cheek this morning
Was it You, my Lord, come calling?

Verse II – ‘Mushkil-asaan’

When my burden was lifted, from my weary shoulders
When my burden was lifted, from my weary shoulders
Was it Your hand, My Lord, that I was holding?

Verse III – ‘Sirat-il-mustakim’

You made a straight path, oh My Lord I’ve been wandering
You made a straight path, but oh my Lord, I’ve been wandering
You bring me back, from bad road I was pondering

Verse IV ‘Thee alone we seek for help’

Was it You, that held my hand in the darkness?
Was it You, that held my hand in the darkness?
Whoah in the darkness, as night was falling.

Verse V – ‘Al-humdolillah, All-encompassing’

Oh joy, the sweet sound of music
Are you the joy, you the sweet sound of music?
Amazing Grace, the whole world can praise it

Repeat 1st verse