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Choosing Funeral Lyrics
When individuals are preparing funeral lyrics for an upcoming ceremony, they should flip through some old books until they can find something they are relatively happy with. Many musical acts over the ages have produced wonderful bits of poetry, and people would do well to research these bands.
If people are looking for truly emotional lyrics, nothing beats the emotions of Beatles songs. John Lennon and McCartney wrote hundreds of songs together during the 1960s. Many of these songs are still considered the greatest ever written. Some of the words can be used in ceremonies to honor loved ones.
Hymns are always good choices. In fact, most of the greatest hymns are several centuries old and are steeped in religious language. Men and women can look through old hymnbooks to find something that will work for the present age. Most hymns have slow cadences that make them easy to sing.
Classical music is sometimes accompanied by wonderful singing patterns. Mozart and Bach, for example, wrote a number of requiems that still hold their potency today. By looking through a list of requiems from the Classical period, people should be able to find some good ideas for the funeral that is about to take place.
Poems can also be quite nicely used. Many of the world's most famous poets are often invoked during somber ceremonies. Robert Frost, for example, wrote a serious of lovely poems that are dedicated to the beauty of nature. If the deceased had an affinity for nature, than a Frost poem would be appropriate for the occasion.
In the end, funeral lyrics should be carefully considered before they are added to the ceremony. Some verses will be better than others, and amateurs might need some help from others to sort things out. With bit of research, the right songs can be chosen for the proceedings. Everyone will heartily approve of what has been done.
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