1. The key signature is G minor (two flats: B♭ and E♭), which is the relative minor of B♭ major.
2. The time signature is 4/4, meaning there are four quarter-note beats per measure.
3. The tempo marking is ♩ = 90, indicating a moderate pace of 90 quarter notes per minute.
4. The piece is arranged for SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) voices with piano accompaniment.
5. The first verse begins with the lyric “Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?”
6. Chord symbols above the staff indicate harmonic structure: Gm, Dm/F, Cm, Dsus, D, Eb, F.
7. The melody in the treble clef uses syncopation (e.g., eighth rests followed by eighth notes) to create rhythmic interest.
8. The bass line in the piano part provides root movement and supports the harmony (e.g., Gm chord with G in the bass).
9. The second verse begins at measure 8 with the lyric “Did you know that your baby boy has...”
10. The arrangement credits Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene as composers, Erik Foster as arranger, and John Wasson as orchestrator.
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