From Jason Robert Brown's first produced Broadway show "Songs For A New World", this song is sung by a captain who prays for the safety of the souls aboard his ship on the voyage to a far-off 'promised land'. The songs in the show all relate to the moment of decision--when you have to take a stand, or turn around and go back. This condensed and simplified arrangement begins with a slow, reverent introduction, with the option to be sung by a pair of soloists (or use the included complete piano/vocal introduction to feature a talented tenor soloist). It then moves into the soulful gospel groove that it's known for, building throughout the piece until the spine-tingling a cappella coda.

Instrumentation: Piano/Synth/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Percussion/2 Tpt/2 Tbn/Alto, Tenor Sax

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