Introduction:
World Needs A Melody, released in 1976, is a heartwarming ballad by the country music icon Kenny Rogers. The song transcends the genre with its message of hope, unity, and the unifying power of music. World Needs A Melody showcases Rogers’ signature smooth vocals and poetic lyrics that resonated with a wide audience.
While not reaching the chart success of some of his later hits, World Needs A Melody is a significant song in Kenny Rogers’ career. It was featured on his 1976 album Love Lifted Me, a gospel-influenced collection that explored themes of faith and inspiration. The album itself was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
World Needs A Melody was written by songwriter Larry Butler. Rogers himself served as the song’s producer, a role he often took on throughout his career. This allowed Rogers to maintain creative control over his music and shape the sound that became synonymous with his name.
The song’s message of hope and unity is particularly relevant in its call for people to come together through music. World Needs A Melody suggests that music transcends differences and has the power to connect us on a deeper level. This theme resonated with listeners then and continues to do so today.
World Needs A Melody may not be one of Kenny Rogers’ biggest hits, but it is a song that captures his essence as an artist. The song’s enduring message and Rogers’ sincere delivery make it a treasured part of his vast musical legacy.
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Lyrics:
The world needs a tune they can hum, mm-hmm, mm-hmm-mm, mmThe world needs a guitar they can strum, mm-hmm, mm-hmm-mm, mmThe world needs a melody they can sing, sing, sing, singNow, let’s all sing togetherIn the sweet bye and byeWe shall meet on that beautiful shore, mm-mmTogetherThe world needs a bell that it can chimeChime, chime, chime, chime, chime, chimeThe world needs a drum to keep the time, mm-hmm, mm-hmm-mm, mmThe world needs a melody they can sing, sing, sing, singNow, let’s all sing togetherWe’ll fly away oh, glory, hmTogetherAnd the world needs a reason to clap its hands, mm-hmm, mm-hmm-mmThe world needs a leader for its band, mm-hmm, mm-hmm-mmThe world needs a melody they can sing, sing, sing, singLet’s all sing togetherGive me that old time religionGive me that old time religionGive me that old time religionIt’s good enough for meGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye)Give me that old time religionGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye, it’s good enough for me)It’s good enough for meGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye)Give me that old time religion (we’ll fly away)Give me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye, it’s good enough for me)It’s good enough for meGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye)Give me that old time religion (we’ll fly away)Give me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye, it’s good enough for me)It’s good enough for meGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye)Give me that old time religion (we’ll fly away)Give me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye, it’s good enough for me)It’s good enough for meGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye)Old time religion (we’ll fly away)Old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye, it’s good enough for me)It’s good enough for meGive me that old time religion (in the sweet bye and bye)Give me that old time religion
