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Could I Hold the Baby?Text and Music by

Rachel Mecham GoatesArranged byRachel Mecham Goates

This Arrangement Copyright © 2008 Music for Worship, All Rights ReservedP.O. Box 1255, Provo UT 84603-1255 877.639.6639 www.musicforworship.net

for Emily Goates

for Vocal Solo or Children's Chorus with Piano Accompaniment

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