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Backstory:

Children have questions about heaven, questions like "Will I know people in heaven?" and "Will I take my toys to heaven?" Karen Newsum, a kindergarten teacher and songwriter, and I wrote a musical for young children that answers some of their questions in a kid-friendly, memorable way. "Rain Boots" is one of four songs. The musical includes a choice of a simple drama or a narration and is appropriate for ages 4 through 8 in churches, Christian schools or day cares. 

Lyrics:

                                                  
Rain Boots
By Melanie B. Smith/Karen Newsum

I’ve got my rain boots on and I’m walking in the river of God’s love
I’ve got my rain boots on and I’m walking in the river of God’s love
I’ve got my rain boots on and I’m walking in the river of God’s eternal love
I’ve got my rain boots on and I’m walking in the river of God’s great love
    The water’s feeling fine
    ‘Cause Jesus is mine
     For all eternity
     It’s joy that I feel      “splash”
I see the water shine and I’m splashing in the river of God’s love
I see the water shine and I’m splashing in the river of God’s love
I see the water shine and I’m splashing in the river of God’s eternal love
I see the water shine and I’m splashing in the river of God’s great love
     The water’s feeling fine
     ‘Cause Jesus is mine
     For all eternity
     It’s joy that I feel      “splash”
I see my Jesus smile as I’m playing in the river of God’s love
I see my Jesus smile as I’m playing in the river of God’s love
I see my Jesus smile as I’m playing in the river of God’s eternal love
I see my Jesus smile as I’m playing in the river of God’s great love

©Karen Newsum and Melanie B. Smith
msmithwrit@aol.com