The King Of Love My Shepherd Is: Lead Sheet / Fake Book
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The King Of Love My Shepherd Is: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

As performed by Henry Williams Baker

Item: 35-DS00444069
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 1
SKU: 35-DS00444069

More about this title

About the Artist: Henry Williams Baker

Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) was an English clergyman and hymn writer whose contributions shaped congregational singing in the Victorian era. As editor of Hymns Ancient and Modern, he not only compiled one of the most influential hymnals of his time but also wrote or adapted numerous texts that combined theological depth with singable melodies, making sophisticated sacred music accessible to everyday worshippers.

Why we love this

This lead sheet captures a hymn that has endured for nearly two centuries because of its elegant simplicity and emotional directness. The straightforward harmonic progression and clear melodic arc make it ideal for classroom work, worship settings, or ensemble arrangements without losing any of the hymn's inherent dignity.

What to expect

There's a quiet confidence in this melody; it unfolds with the assurance of something that has been sung countless times, yet it never feels worn. The harmonic language is warm and grounded, creating a sense of shelter and comfort that matches the pastoral imagery of the text.

Who it's for

Pianists and keyboardists preparing for worship services, school chapel programs, or sacred music repertoire classes will find this lead sheet practical and ready to use. Voice students building foundational repertoire in English hymn tradition benefit from the accessible melody and strong text-music relationship.

How to get the most out of it

  • Resist the urge to rush the quarter-note pulse; this melody breathes best at a moderate tempo that allows the text to land naturally on each phrase.
  • Treat the melodic contour as a conversation rather than a recitation, with gentle peaks of emphasis at the top of each musical phrase.
  • The simplicity of the harmony invites space between chords; don't crowd the accompaniment or the tune will lose its clarity.

How to use it

This hymn works beautifully as a transition piece between more complex works on a concert or service, offering audiences a moment of reflection and participation. Choral directors might use the lead sheet as a reference while rehearsing their own arrangements, or pianists can develop improvisational variations that complement ensemble singing.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting lead sheet notation
  • Chord function and Roman numeral analysis in a functional harmonic context
  • Pacing melodic phrases to align with textual meaning
  • Accompaniment voicing decisions in sacred music
  • Understanding the relationship between congregational hymn writing and concert repertoire

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