Song Texts

Thank you for coming along to enjoy our The Story of Maya concert in Birmingham.

Songs texts are available to view on this page.

You are allowed to use your phone during the concert to follow the texts. Please keep your phone brightness low, make sure your phone is on silent and be mindful of other concert goers.

View the song texts for Three Songs Without Sheet Music here.

View the song texts for The Story of Maya here.

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