26 Term 3 week 11
November 23, 2026
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November 29, 2026
Welcome to the rehearsal page
Below you can find lyrics and the full arrangement of current songs that we might be covering in your free taster session. This is to give you an idea of what to expect - you don’t need to learn anything in advance. Once you become a full Soul Choirs member you will also have access to your own part (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) for more detailed learning.
Welcome to WEEK 11 of the Autumn Term.
You will find the songs we are learning this week on the song tab
Our session times and locations are:
London Bridge Tuesdays: 6.30-8pm
King's Cross Wednesdays: 6:30-8pm
Hither Green Mondays: 7:30-9pm
Rochester Wednesdays: 7:30-9pm
Tunbridge Wells Mondays: 7.30-9pm
Broadstairs Tuesdays: 7:30-9pm
Westgate Wednesdays: 7:30-9pm
Folkestone Wednesdays: 7:30-9pm
Cheadle Hulme Mondays: 7:30-9pm
Performance dates for each are can be found in the CALENDAR section of the Members area (with important info) or on the main website for supporters.
Home Sing rehearsals will be broadcast live from the Monday night rehearsal in Hither Green or Whitstable every week 7.30 - 9pm on the ‘UK Soul Choirs Home Sing’ Facebook group. All members can join this private group and access these videos if you need to watch or catch up on rehearsals at any time.
S+T Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
(Verse)
A I declare and I decree
S+T Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
A Any chain that has been holding me
S+T Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
A Any evil tongue that whispers in these ears I said;
S+T "I rebuke you, you must leave my life, you are not welcome here"
A Just lose your grip and set me free
S+T Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
A Heavеn hear me now, I want to be
S+T Mr. Raye, are you somebody?
A Free of every pain and every fear
ALL The sadness has a grip on me, and it must disappear
(Pre-Chorus)
A I'm lettin' it wash over me (S+T Wash over me)
A I'm lettin' it all wash away (S+T All wash away)
A All of it, all of it
ALL It must let go of me today
A Cover me with your feathers (S+T Cover me with your feathers)
A Shelter me with your wings (S+T Shelter me with your wings)
ALL I may cry through the night
I may cry through the night
I may cry through the night
But my joy comes in the morning
(Chorus)
Joy____
Joy__ I may cry through the night but my,
Joy comes in the morning
My joy____
My joy____
All my joy___ comes in__ the morning
My joy comes in the morning,
My joy comes in the..
ALL Aah____
Aah__ but my joy comes in the morning
S Clap your hands and hear me sing
ALL Aah___
Aah__ but my joy comes in the morning
A I may cry through the night
But my joy comes in the morning
(Chorus)
ALL Joy____
Joy__ I may cry through the night but my,
Joy comes in the morning
My joy____
My joy____
All my joy___ comes in__ the morning
My joy comes in the morning,
My joy comes in the..
ALL Aah____
Aah__ but my joy comes in the morning
S Clap your hands and hear me sing
ALL Aah____
Aah__ but my joy comes in the morning
S Clap your hands and hear me sing
(Outro)
ALL Aah____
A I declare there will be joy, I declare there will be joy!
S+T Celebrate good times come on!
A I declare there will be joy, I declare there will be joy!
ALL Aah____
A I declare there will be joy, I declare there will be joy!
S+T Celebrate good times come on!
A I declare there will be joy
ALL I declare there will be joy!
Aah____
Hold Back the River
Ohs (unison)
Ohs (harmonies)
(Sops)
Tried to keep you close to me
But life got in between
(Tenors)
Tried to square not being there
But think that I should have been
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
Once upon a different life
We rode our bikes into the sky
Now we call against the tide
Those distant days are flashing by
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
Ohs (unison)
Ohs (harmonies)
Lonely water, lonely water,
won't you let us wander, Let us hold each other
Lonely water, lonely water,
won't you let us wander, Let us hold each other
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and be by your side
Hold back the river, hold back
Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes
Hold back the river, so I
Can stop for a minute and see where you hide
Hold back the river, hold back
(unison) Lonely water, lonely water,
won't you let us wander, Let us hold each other (X1)
(add harmonies) Lonely water, lonely water,
won't you let us wander, Let us hold each other (X3) add tenors then sops then all
Ohs (unison)
Ohs (harmonies)
Saturday Night Fever Medley
(How Deep Is Your Love / If I Can’t Have You / Stayin’ Alive)
ALL Aah_____
Verse
ALL I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I wanna feel you in my arms again
Pre-Chorus
T And you come to me, on a summer breeze
S Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave (A+T Ooo___)
T And it's me you need to ALL show
How deep is (S+A your love?)
Chorus
T How deep is your love? How deep is your love? (S1+2 Ooo___)
A I really need to learn (S1+2 I really need to learn)
ALL 'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools
Breaking us down
When they all should let us be
We belong to you and me
Na na na na na____ ____
Woah____ Ah____
Ah______
Verse
A Don't know why, ALL I'm surviving every lonely day
A When there's got to be, no chance for me
My life would end
ALL And it doesn't matter how I cry
My tears of love, are a waste of time
If I turn away
Pre-Chorus
ALL Am I strong enough to see it through?
Go crazy is what I will do
If I can't have you
Chorus
ALL I don't want nobody baby
If I can't have you, oh__ oh__
If I can't have you, I don't want nobody baby
If I can't have you, oh____
Woah____ Ah____
Ah______
ALL You should be dancing yeah!
Verse
ALL Well you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
Music loud, and women warm, I've been kicked around
Since I was born
Now it's all right, it's okay
And you may look the other way
But we can try, to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Chorus
ALL Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive_____________
Bridge/Outro
ALL Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me yeah
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
I'm stayin' alive______
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
Somebody help me yeah
Life goin' nowhere, somebody help me
I'm stayin' alive_____________
I'm stayin' alive!
Man I Need / Everybody wants to Rule the world
ALL Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
(verse)
A+T Looks like we're making up for lost time
ALL Need you to spell it out for me
A+T Bossa Nova on all night
ALL It's like a type of alchemy
A Introduce me to your best friend
S I can come and slot right in
T A satellite ain't even that far, I
ALL I kinda wonder where you are
(pre-chorus)
ALL Already know I can't leave it alone
You're on my mind,
Already gave you the time and the place
So, don't be shy
Just come be the man I need
(chorus)
ALL Tell me you got something to give, I want it
I kinda like it when you call me wonderful
Whatever the type of talk it is, come on then
I gotta know you're meant to, be the man I need
(link)
A Talk to me, S+ T Talk to me
A talk to me, ALL talk to me
ALL Talk to me, Talk to me
A Be the man that I need, baby
ALL Talk to me, talk to me
S Be the man that I need, need, need
ALL talk to me, talk to me
A Be the man that I need, baby
ALL Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man, man, man, man, man
(verse 1)
ALL Welcome to your life
There’s no turning back
Even while we sleep
T We will find you
(chorus)
T Acting on your best behaviour (S+ A Aah_____)
T Turn your back on mother nature (S+ A Aah_____)
ALL Everybody wants to rule the world____
ALL Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
(verse 2)
ALL It’s my own design
It’s my own remorse
Help me to decide
T Help me make the
T Most of freedom and of pleasure (S+ A Aah_____)
T Nothing ever lasts forever (S+ A Aah_____)
ALL Everybody wants to rule the world
(bridge)
There’s a room where the light won’t find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do, I’ll be right behind you
So glad we’ve almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
(outro)
S +A Talk to me, talk to me
T Wants to rule the world___
S +A Talk to me, talk to me
A Be the man that I need need need
S +A Talk to me, talk to me
T Wants to rule the world___
S +A Talk to me, talk to me
ALL Be the man man man man man
T Acting on your best behaviour (S+ A Aah_____)
T Turn your back on mother nature (S+ A Aah_____)
ALL Everybody wants to rule the (S world____)
A+T Everybody wants to rule the (S the world____)
A+ T Everybody wants to rule the ALL the world________
Free / Gypsy Woman
ALL Aaahs
S1 Ahhh (cont.)
S2 + A +T Do what you want
Do what you wanna do
Do what you want
Do what you wanna do
Do what you want
Do what you wanna do
ALL: Do what you wanna do___
SOLO She wakes up early every morning
Just to do her hair now
ALL Because she cares, y'all
SOLO Her day, wouldn't be right
Without her make up
ALL She's never outta make up
SOLO She's just like you and me
But she's homeless,
ALL She's homeless
ALL As she stands there singing for money
La da dee, la dee dow (x18)
(A sing whole line - La da dee, la dee dow)
(S sing first half of line only - la da dee)
(T sing second half of line only - la dee dow)
ALL Where did we go wrong?
Where did we lose our faith?
My brother is in need
But can he depend on me?
Do you think if one of you tried
Maybe you could find
A better friend than any other
If you gave more than you took
Life could be so good
Come on and try
Now's the time
Cause you're free
To do what you want to do
You've got to live your life
Do what you want to do
S Cause you're free__
A (You're free__)
T (You're free__)
ALL To do what you want to do
ALL You've got to live your life
Do what you want to do
Do what you want
Do what you wanna do
(x4)
S When you're down and you're feeling bad (A +T feeling bad___)
S Everybody has left you sad (A +T has left you sad___)
S Feels like no one will pull you through
ALL It's your life, what'cha gonna do
S Make that change, let's start today (A + T aah___ start today___)
S Get outta bed get on your way (A+T on your way___)
S Don't be scared, your, dreams right there
ALL You want it , you want it, reach for it___
A+T Cause you're free (S You're free__)
ALL To do what you want to do
You've got to live your life
Do what you want to do
S Cause you're free
A (You're free)
T (You're free)
ALL To do what you want to do
You've got to live your life
Do what you want to do
S1 Cause you're free (S2 + A +T Do what you want, do what you wanna do)
S1 To do what you want (S2 + A +T Do what you want, do what you wanna do)
S1 You've got to live your life (S2 + A +T Do what you want, do what you wanna do)
S1 Do what you want to do (S2 + A +T Do what you want, do what you wanna do)
S2 + A +T Do what you want (S1 Aah____)
S2 + A +T Do what you wanna do (S1 Aah____)
S2 + A +T Do what you want (S1 Aah____)
ALL Do what you wanna do___
Thorn Grove Primary School
Woodstock Ave,
Cheadle Hulme,
Cheadle SK8 7LD
We rehearse in the main hall.
PARKING: Free on surrounding road
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Buses 313 or 42B from Cheadle Hulme Station or 20-25min walk.
ACCESSIBILITY: This venue is step free with accessible toilets.
Garlinge Methodist Church
2 Roselawn Gardens,
Garlinge,
Margate CT9 5JD
We rehearse in the main church. The venue is accessed from the church front door - pictured.

PARKING: There is ample on-site parking in the carpark to the rear and also on the grass in front of the church if required.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Buses 944 from Margate & 32 from Birchington. 20-25min walk from Westgate-on-Sea or Margate national rail.
ACCESSIBILITY: This venue is step free with accessible toilets.
Brindishe Manor Primary School
Leahurst Rd,
London SE13 5LS
We rehearse in the Main Hall accessed using the pedestrian gate whcih will be open between 7.20 and 7.45pm. If arriving late, please press the buzzer and our helper will come and let you in.
PARKING: There is no onsite parking however there is free parking available on surrounding roads after midday.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Brindish Manor is just over 5 minutes walk from Hither Green Railway Station and accessible by the 273 bus from Belmont Hill stop in Lewisham.
ACCESSIBILITY: This venue is step free with accessible toilets.
Golf Road Community Centre
28 Golf Rd
Deal CT14 6PY
We rehearse in the larger hall at GRCC. The venue is easily accessible by car.
PARKING: There is no onsite parking however there is free parking available on surrounding roads after 6pm.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Golf Road is just 4 minutes walk from the High Street, 8 minutes walk from The Landmark Centre. Deal Railway Station is just under 12 minutes walk away. Buses 80A and the 84 from Queen Street also serve Golf Road Community Centre.
ACCESSIBILITY: This venue is step free with accessible toilets.
The Cornerstone Centre (South Kent Community Church)
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
Kent CT20 2QR.
We rehearse in the Cornerstone Centre Hall which is easily accessible by car, bus and train.
PARKING: There is limited onsite parking reserved for our team and blue badge holders. There is free parking available on surrounding roads such as Kingsnorth Gardens and other surrounding roads.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The centre is just a 3 minute walk from Folkestone Railway Station and is also easily accessible by local bus routes.
ACCESSIBILITY: This venue is step free with accessible toilets
Please use the CHURCH HALL entrance pictured below rather than the main church entrance.

Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church,
12 Upper Grosvenor Road,
TN1 2EP
We rehearse in the main church at this lovely venue in the the centre of Tunbridge Wells, easily accessible by car and bus.
PARKING: There is no onsite parking and we ask you NOT to park on the road the church is on - there is free parking available on surrounding roads such as Woodbury Park Road or Park Road.
There is also Meadow Road Car Park, a moments walk away, charged at local parking rates.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The church is a 10 minute walk from Tunbridge Wells Station and is easily accessible by local bus routes.
ACCESSIBILITY: This venue is step free with accessible toilets
Broadstairs (York Street) Methodist Church
23a York Street
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 1PB
Parking - free street parking on surrounding roads.
Public Transport - 10 minute walk from Broadstairs Train Station and accessible via the 'loop' bus route.
Step free access available
Please ignore the map below as google is showing the incorrect venue - click here for accurate map
Beecroft Primary School
Beecroft Road,
London,
SE4 2BS
Parking - free street parking on surrounding roads.
Public Transport - 2min walk from Crofton Park Train Station. 12 mins walk from Brockley Train Station
Step free access
St Paul's Church
Boxley Rd,
Penenden Heath,
Maidstone
ME14 2AN
Parking - Church car park and 2hrs of street parking available in surrounding controlled parking zones.
Public Transport - 15mins walk (0.8miles) from Maidstone east or town centre
Nearest stations; Maidstone East
Step Free Access
Cliftonville Community Centre
Cliftonville
Margate
CT9 2DB
Parking - Street parking only
Public Transport - Local buses from Margate Station/a 10 minute walk from central Margate
Step Free Access
Kings Hill Community Centre
70 Gibson Drive
King's Hill
West Malling
ME19 4LG
Parking - Onsite parking
Public Transport - Local buses from West Malling and Maidstone
Step Free Access
King's Cross Methodist Church - Crestfield Street Entrance
(please use this entrance and leave via the Birkenhead Street exit)
6 Crestfield Street
London
WC1H 8AT
Public Transport - Nearest tube King's Cross St. Pancras (Euston Road exit)
Please email to find out about level access
The Victoria Suite @ The Camden Centre
1, Market Square,
Royal Victoria Place,
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 2SW
Public Transport - 8 mins walk from Tunbridge Wells Railway Station
Parking - Town Car parks or nearby streets, free after 6:30pm
Accessibility - Step Free access to the hall with a lift at the venue
Trinity Secondary School,
Taunton Road,
London SE12 8PD
Parking - No parking onsite but free street parking on surrounding roads
Public Transport - 10 mins walk from Hither Green station
Step Free Access
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Rd,
Canterbury
CT1 3EW
Parking - Onsite parking
Public Transport - Local buses from Central Canterbury
Step Free Access
Sussex Road Primary School
Sussex Road,
Tonbridge
TN9 2TP
Public Transport - 8 mins walk from Tonbridge Railway Station
Parking - Room for approx 20 cars onsite but there is also free street parking on surrounding residential roads.
Accessibility - There is one small step (curb height) to access the hall - step free access can be organised through an alternative route on request. Please email sing@soulchoirs.com to let us know at least 24hrs in advance. Many thanks.
St Johns Methodist Church
Argyle Road,
Whitstable CT5 1JS
Parking - No onsite parking, (please do not park in the church carpark as strictly reserved for Church Officials) but there is free parking on surrounding roads (single yellows are fine after 6:30pm) or alternatively use the town car parks (paid)
Public Transport - 8mins walk from Whitstable Station or local buses
Step Free Access
Facebook Private Group - request to join once you have chosen your membership planor signed up for a free taster. You must have a (free) account with facebook to access.
Guy's Campus,
St. Thomas Street
King's College London,
London
SE1 1UL
Public Transport - 2 mins walk from London Bridge Station
Parking - No Parking Available
Accessibility - Step Free access into the Chapel - toilets down stairs and not accessible. Nearest accessible toilets in Student Bar - Turn right outside Chapel entrance. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Pilgrim's Way Primary School
Canterbury
CT1 1XU
Parking - Onsite parking
Public Transport - Local buses from Central Canterbury
Step Free Access
Allington Baptist Church
76A London Road,
Maidstone ME16 0DT
Public Transport - 8mins walk from Maidstone Barracks Station or local buses
Parking - Room for 10-12 cars in church car park (accessible from Leafy Lane) or in carpark opposite on Leafy Lane
Step Free Access
Rochester Baptist Church (Moat House Hall to the right of the church)
8 Crow Lane,
Rochester ME1 1RF
Parking - No parking onsite, free street parking on surrounding roads
Public Transport - 6mins walk from Rochester Station or local buses into central Rochester
Step Free Access
James Woolfe School (Royal Hill Campus!)
Royal Hill,
London SE10 8RZ
Public Transport - 5 mins walk from Cutty Sark DLR or Greenwich train station or local buses
Parking - no parking onsite but free street parking on surrounding roads.
Step Free Access