The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series)
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The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series) by Howard Goodall
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“The Lord Is My Shepherd” (alternately titled “Psalm 23”) is a choral work by English composer Howard Goodall. Goodall wrote the piece when he was commissioned to create a theme song for the The Vicar of Dibley, a comedy series that premiered on BBC1 in 1994.
The lyrics come from English translatio...
The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
[Bridge]
Yea, though I walk
Through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil
Yea, though I walk
Through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil
For You are with me
You will comfort me
You are with me
You will comfort me
(Comfort me)
[Verse 2 and conclusion]
Surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me
All the days of my life
And I will dwell in the house
Of the Lord forever
Forever
(Forever)
Forever
The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series) Q&A
Who wrote The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series)'s ?
The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series) was written by Howard Goodall.
Who produced The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series)'s ?
The Lord Is My Shepherd / Psalm 23 (theme from “The Vicar of Dibley” TV series) was produced by Faber Music.
What is the copyright on the words?
The lyrics are not copyrighted. They are taken directly from the King James and New King James versions of the Hebrew Bible, and so are in the public domain.
Is there a copyright on the musical variation as used in The Vicar of Dibley?
Yes, it is copyrighted. The song is registered with PRS, ASCAP, et al.; it’s published by Noel Gay Music Co. Ltd and Music Sales Group. The song’s ISWC is T-905.682.609-6. The composer/arranger is Howard Goodall. In the UK, you can order sheet music from Faber Music.