Rise Up Singing

Rise Up Singing (The Group-Singing Song Book). Edited by Peter Blood and Annie Patterson. For voice and C instrument. Vocal. Folk. Difficulty: easy-medium to medium. Fakebook (spiral bound). Lyrics, chord names, introductory text and illustrations. 281 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.746385).

ISBN 0962670472. With lyrics, chord names, introductory text and illustrations. Folk. 7.5x10 inches.

This comprehensive collection has sold tens of thousands of copies around the world. It contains words and guitar chords to nearly 1200 songs, arranged in a compact, easy-to-use format for locating songs and working with groups. You won't find an array of songs like this anywhere else. It includes: 'Folk Revival' favorites popularized by Baez, Seeger, Collins, Peter, Paul & Mary, Dylan, Mitchell, Taylor, Donovan, and many others; The best-known material of contemporary folk songwriters including Near, Staines, Williamson, Rogers, Bok and many more; Broadway show tunes, Beatles songs, Motown hits; Hymns, spirituals, and gospel standards; Songs about peace, freedom, labor and the environment; Ballads, cowboy songs, shanties and blues; and more! Includes an introduction by Pete Seeger.