JUST BELIEVE by A. Eric Heukeshoven is a song written about “Believing” (Faith in you and me) based on a poem by Sophia Nystrom. Commissioned by the LaCrosse Chamber Chorale for their 8th “Words to Music Project.” SATB Choir with Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Triangle. Instrument Parts Score. Grade: D Duration: 4:05

JUST BELIEVE

Sophia Nystrom

2011 “Words to Music” Program

Most people don’t believe in the existence of magic,

but I do, and you do.

Most people don’t believe in the existence of fairies,

but I do, and you do.

Most people don’t believe that things are just there,

but I do, and you do.

Most people feel they have to change what is already perfect, 

but I don’t, and you don’t.

Most people can’t merely say, “It’s magic,”

but I can, and you can.

For you see the world is full of two kinds of people:

The ones who believe, and the ones who don’t.

We are among the few that believe,

you and I.