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1.
AZI: When you’re weary Feeling small When tears are in your eyes I’ll dry them all I’m on your side When times get rough And friends just can’t be found Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down. I will lay me down. IH: When you’re down and out AZI: (when you’re down and out) IH: When you’re on the street, yea When evening falls, so hard I will comfort you – I will comfort you I’ll take your part AZI + bgvs: (I’ll Take Your part) IH: Ooooooohhhhh when darkness comes AZI: (when darkness comes) IH: And pain is all, all around AZI: (pain is all around) ALL Like a bridge, over troubled waters IH: I will lay me down AZI: (I Will lay me down) (like a bridge) IH: And we will get to the other side (over troubled water) I will lay me down. Like A Bridge, over troubled, troubled waters. Together we’ll get to the other side. AZI: Sail on silver girl IH: (Sail on silver girl) AZI: Sail on by IH: (sail on by) AZI: ummmmm IH: Your time has come AZI: (Your time has, come) IH tooooo shine TOGETHER: And all your dreams are on their way AZI: (yes they’re on their way) IH: Ooooohoooo AZI: See how they shine IH + BGVs: (see how they shine) If you have faith and need a friend IH: I’m sailing right, right behind AZI (I’m sailing right behind) ALL Like a bridge over troubled water (together) I will ease your mind IH: Like a bridge over troubled water IH: I Will ease your mind [AZI: holds “mind”] IH: Like a bridge over troubled water IH: I Will ease your mind
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Light 06:56
You You’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see it. Shine, shine into the darkness That they’ll want to walk in the light, the light of victory. You You’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see it. Shine, shine into the darkness That they’ll want to walk in the light, the light of victory. Yeah, there’s a light inside of all of us But it’s up to you to let it shine. When you shine this light, it can change the world. There’s something so great inside of you that the world is waiting to experience. I need you to lift your light, and let it shine. You You’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see it. Shine, shine into the darkness That they’ll want to walk in the light, the light of victory. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine Let your little light shine You’ve gotta let it shine You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine Let your little light shine, shine shine You, you’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see it. Shine, shine into the darkness That they’ll want to walk in the light, the light of victory. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine Let your little light shine, shine, shine You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. (Oooooooohhhhhhhh) Somebody’s waiting for you to shine a light. (Oooooooohhhhhh) Somebody’s lost in the dark. (Aaaaaahhhhh) Somebody’s waiting for you to be the light. (Aaaaahhhhh) Just shine a light in your heart Your Heart Your Heart You You’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see. Shine, shine into the darkness That they’ll want to walk in the light, the light of victory. You You’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see. Shine, shine into the darkness That they’ll want to walk in the light, the light of victory. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine Let your little light shine You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You’ve gotta let it shine, shine, shine Let your little light shine, shine shine. You You’ve got a light You’ve got to let it shine, that the world might see. You’ve Gotta let it Shine! 'Ha-or, yizrah ha-or'
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When I’m lost deeper than I’ve known When the world is out of my control Breathe – close my eyes again And I will wait for you Everywhere I Go, You’ll be the one I call home I know that everywhere I go, you’ll be there for me when I need you most You’ll be there for me everywhere I go Everywhere I Go You’ll be the one I call home I know that everywhere I go You’ll be there for me when I need you most You’ll be there for me everywhere I go Gam ki eilekh b'gei tzalmavet (Yea, though I walk through the valleyof the shadow of death),Lo ira ra ki ata imadi (I will fear no evil: for thou art with me) Everywhere I go You’ll be the One I call home I know that everywhere I go You’ll be there for me when I need you most Everywhere I go You’ll be the One I call home I know that everywhere I go You’ll be there for me when I need you most You’ll be there You’ll be there You’ll be there for me everywhere I go
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Never Alone 03:58
Azi – You’re never alone. As long as I’m here, you’ll always have a brother. Life has a way of making you feel you’re on your own. Even in a crowd of people, sometimes it seems you’re all alone. Your light has lost it’s glow. And you’ve done all you know. You feel there’s nowhere to go – but know you’re never alone. Times got the best of you. You really don’t know what to do. I’ll be right there for you. Know you’re never alone. Your broken wings won’t let you soar. You can’t seem to take no more. This is what you’ve been waiting for. Know, you’re never alone. My sister if you just hold on. My brother you’ve got to be strong. Know that it won’t be long. Know you’re never alone. Don’t ever fear. I’ll be right here. The message is clear. I’ll be right here. In your time of despair I’ll be right there. I’ll be right there. Know you’re never alone. Hmmmm. Life has a way of making you feel you’re by yourself. Everyone started with you, now it seems no one’s left. My sister if you just hold on. My brother you’ve got to be strong. Just know it won’t be long and Know you’re never alone. Your broken wings won’t let you soar. You can’t seem to take no more. This is what you’ve been waiting for. Know you’re never alone. Don’t ever fear. I’ll be right here. The message is clear. I’ll be right here. In your time of despair I’ll be right there. I’ll be right there. Know you’re never alone. Ummmm You gotta know that you’re never. (Never, you’re never alone.) I’ll be walking right beside ya. (Never, you’re never alone.) I’ll be there to comfort you. (Never, you’re never alone.) Just have faith in all you do. (Never, you’re never alone.) I’ll be right there. (Never, you’re never alone.) I’ll be right there. (Never, you’re never alone.) I’ll be right there. (Never, you’re never alone.)
5.
8th Day 05:40
On the first day light Come shining through the night so bright Miracles it’s such a beautiful sight How far will we go, will we gooooooo (oooooooo) Then heaven sent down water (Heaven sent down water) The current takes me Higher (Higher) On the first day light (First day light) How far will we go, will we gooooo Then heaven sent down water (Heaven sent down water) The current takes me higher (Higher) Then came into the surface The earth had so much purpose I wonder maybe if the eighth day comes around Wonder maybe, beginnings – come around I wonder maybe if the eighth day comes around Wonder maybe, beginnings – come around It’s a beautiful reaction The sun, moon and stars in the atmosphere A chemical attraction The love that’s revealed is unconditional Ooooooo, eighth day, eighth day Oooooooooo Everything was so beautiful The way the flowers bloom in the spring-time I love the way the wind blows The way the seasons change Now the birds taking flight Past the stars out of sight But still right here where you are. (Right here where you are) Wonders all through the land World was built with great hands Always pulling me where you are. I wonder maybe if the eighth day comes around Wonder maybe, beginnings – come around I wonder maybe if the eighth day comes around Wonder maybe, beginnings – come around It’s a beautiful reaction The sun, moon and stars in the atmosphere A chemical attraction The love that’s revealed is unconditional Everything made perfect So good, so good It was made just for me, just for meeeeeee Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, Heeey Eighth Day Eighth Day Eighth Day, Eighth Day Eighth Day Eighth Day Eighth Day I wonder maybe if the eighth day comes around Wonder maybe, beginnings – come around I wonder maybe if the eighth day comes around Wonder maybe, beginnings – come around It’s a beautiful reaction The sun, moon and stars in the atmosphere A chemical attraction The love that’s revealed is unconditional It’s a beautiful reaction The sun, moon and stars in the atmosphere A chemical attraction The love that’s revealed is unconditional Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, Heeey Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, Heeey You can’t hold your love in illusion You can’t hold yourself in confusion Simply look for love in the heavens above You can’t hold your love in illusion You can’t hold yourself in confusion Simply look for love in the heavens above You can’t hold your love in illusion You can’t hold yourself in confusion Simply look for love in the heavens above Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, Heeey Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, on the eighth day Eighth Day Heeyyyy, Heeey
6.
When Light is Dark, When days grow long When I can hear a voice, but cannot find the song. I close my eyes. I say a prayer. I look to you, and you are there. When there is pain, I cannot shake… When there is rain upon the road I choose to take. When there is fear, I cannot bear. I look to you and you are there. And even when I stumble, you are there. When strength begins to crumble, you are there. No matter what is going wrong. I know deep down it wont be long…. You’ll send my soul a song, ‘cause you are there. And when my heart is broken, you are there. When healing words are spoken, you are there. And just like that, for all to see… The music is inside of me. You set my spirit free, ‘cause you are there. Oh, Ki ata imadi (Because You are with me) Oh, Ki ata imadi (Because You are with me) Let the whole world sing out, HALLELUJAH And though the world’s divided – you are there. When souls can feel unguided – you are there. And suddenly you see the road. You gently take our heavy load. And tell us there’s no burden we can’t bear together. For every season’s turn, you’ll still be there. As generations turn, you’ll still be there. No matter what the ___________ bring, our winter hopes will find their spring. We’ll find a song to sing, for you’ll be there. Oh, Ki ata imadi (Because You are with me) Oh, Ki ata imadi (Because You are with me) Let the whole world sing out, HALLELUJAH Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Let the whole world sing out, HALLELUJAH Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hebrew line You are there.
7.
Hmmmm Love Love Love I want a love (I want to love) Yes I do Will you teach me (Teach me) Teach me how to love Ohhhhhhhh, ooh yea Sometimes in life, you may feel all alone. You may feel like there’s no hope inside. But if you can find one friend, one friend to lean on. I know you’ll see the light, see the light shine through yea. I want to love I want to love like you (So I can show) So I can show that love is true (That love is really true) (Will you teach me how to love) Teach me to love like you (And I want to show the world) And show the world (We’re gonna make it) We’ll make it through (We’re gonna make it through) Yesssss. We all face trials, but know they won’t last always. Just hold on, there’ll be a brighter day. You see, it’s in the dark times. That show us what we’re really made of. (Made of) Won’t be too much longer. Love’s gonna save the day. (I want to love) I want to love like you, (So I can show that) So I can show that love is true. (Love is, it’s a real thing yes) (Will you teach me how to love) Teach me to love like you (So I can show the world) And show the world. (We’re gonna make it) We’ll make it through (Yes we will yes) Love has no limits (Love has no limits) Love has no boundaries. (No boundaries) No limits (No limits) Love has no color (Love has no color) It can reach the highest mountain. And it can reach way down low. No limits. Love has no color. Love has no color (It can go way low) Love has no color. Love has no color. Love has no color. (I want to love) I want to love like you (So I can show the world) So I can show that love is true (That love is, yes it is) (Ooohh will you teach me how to love) Teach me to love like you (I wanna love like you) And show the world. We’ll make it through (You and I can make the difference, yes we can) (I want to love) I want to love like you (Like you) So can show that love is true. (That love is really true) Teach me to love like you (Hand in hand) Hand in hand we, we’ll make it through (We can make it through) (We’ll make it through) I want to love like you So I can show that love is really true. Teach me to love like you And I want to show the world. We’re gonna make it – Make it through.
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Kumi Lyrics Kumi….0:41 – 0:51 Now rise come and shine. Shine a light for all to see For a new day is here and your future’s waiting to be. Let us all gather round and your spirits will soar Let us all walk together from this day and evermore. Now riiiiiiiise And shiiiiiiiine Let us all gather round and our spirits will soar Let us all walk together from this day and evermore. Now arise come and shine. Shine a light for all to see For a new day is here and your future’s waiting to be. Let us all gather round and your spirits will soar Let us all walk together from this day and evermore. Now riiiiiiiise And shiiiiiiiine Let us all gather round and our spirits will soar Let us all walk together from this day and evermore. Kumi, Holy Chant……Kumi ori ki va orekh u-kh'vod Adonai alayikh zarah (Rise and shine as your light has come, and the glory of God shined on you) Now arise come and shine. Shine a light for all to see For a new day is here and your future’s waiting to be. Let us all gather round and our spirits will soar Let us all walk together from this day and evermore. Now riiiiiiiise And shiiiiiiiine Let us all gather round and our spirits will soar Let us all walk together from this day and evermore. Let us all walk together from this day and evermore.

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Be The Light is an album celebrating the Jewish and Christian faiths coming together as one. Cantor Azi Schwartz and Producers Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew started their relationship on the famed Carnegie Hall stage in 2016, and this project was inspired by a performance that occurred at the Park Avenue Synagogue in November 2019. Featuring guest artists including five-time Grammy Award winner Israel Houghton.

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released September 14, 2021

Tyrell Belle: Choir Director
Demar Brown: Associate Producer
David Enlow: PAS Music Director

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Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue New York, New York

Cantor Azi Schwartz is the Senior Cantor of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York, and is a world-renowned vocal performer and recording artist whose music reaches Jewish and interfaith audiences internationally.

Azi has performed at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden; on PBS and on Richard Gere’s movie 'Norman'; and for Pope Francis.

He has released nine albums of Jewish liturgical music.
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