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Ru, Ru, Chu

TTB/TBB and Piano* (Optional a cappella), and Optional Tambourine, Hand Claps, and Spanish text

Original English text by L. S. A.

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Anonymous Spanish Carol (1556)

Arranged by Linda Spevacek-Avery

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Duration: approx. 1:50

*Also available for Three-part Mixed (15/1221H) and Two-part (15/1415H).
**Ru, Ru, Chu is the call (or sounds) of the nightingale. The English text is not intended as a translation. Rather, it is a
new, secular text that adapts for more general use. The Spanish text is sacred and may be sung when appropriate.
1995, This arrangement 1999 Heritage Music Press, a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Reproduction of this publication without permission of the publisher is a criminal offense subject to prosecution.
15/1414H-2

THE CCLI LICENSE DOES NOT GRANT PERMISSION TO PHOTOCOPY THIS MUSIC.

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peace,
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all at this time of cel - e - bra - tion.

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