A native of Danville, Kentucky[1], Harris started playing the piano by age 9. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at Western Kentucky University, from which he graduated in 1969. He later became a part of the popular Gospel touring group "The Spurlows." He gained fame with both his solo work, and his work as part of the Gaither Vocal Band, headed by Gospel musician and recording executive Bill Gaither.
His many live and televised appearances include Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, several Billy Graham crusades, the Trinity Broadcasting Network, numerous Gaither Homecoming shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Harris has made many appearances on the WHAS Crusade for Children, a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.
Of his many chart-topping songs, perhaps his best-known are his duets with Sandi Patty called, "More than Wonderful" and "I've Just Seen Jesus." His song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the Points of Light Foundation, headed by President George H. W. Bush; he performed the song for Bush and his wife Barbara at the White House.
Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.
Harris, his wife Cynthia, and children Lonnie and Teresa have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well-known within the Gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.
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Beginning With You
Larnelle Harris Lyrics
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That the world was a perfect place
Every street was filled with peace and love
But then I woke and rubbed my eyes
Thinking no trace of the night was left
But all day long I've been saying to myself
If you want a world that's more loving
You want to be in world that's more caring
Then reach out and help somebody
You'll make the world a better place
Beginning with you
And if I say it loud enough
Maybe somebody else will hear
That love is still the greatest of all gifts
And if we give ourselves in love
The world will see a brighter place
'Cause it keeps time with every step we take
If you want a world that's more loving
Then you've got to love somebody
You want to be in a world that's more caring
Then reach out and help somebody
You'll make the world a better place
Before you are through
To live in a world with more sharing
You'll just have to do more giving
If you want the earth filled with joyful noise
Then open your heart and start singing
Make this world a better place
Beginning with you
The world is you and the world is me
And it will be what we make it
Let's fill it up with so much love
There won't be room enough to take it
If you want a world that's more loving
Then you've got to love somebody
You want to be in a world that's more caring
Then reach out and help somebody
You'll make the world a better place
Before you are through
To live in a world with more sharing
You'll just have to do more giving
If you want the earth filled with joyful noise
Then open your heart and start singing
Make this world a better place
Beginning with you
If you want a world that's more loving
Then you've got to love somebody
You want to be in world that's more caring
Then reach out and help somebody
You'll make the world a better place
Beginning with you
Beginning with you
The song "Beginning With You" is a beautiful and inspiring call to action for people to make the world a better place by loving and caring for others. The song starts with a dream that the world could be perfect, filled with peace and love, but then the reality sets in. The lyrics encourage the listener to take action and be the change they want to see in the world.
The chorus relays the message that if one wants a world that is more loving and caring, they have to start by loving and caring for someone themselves. The song suggests that by doing so, one can make the world a better place before they are through. It is clear that the song encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own actions and not wait for someone else to create a better world.
The bridge emphasizes the idea that the world is what we make it, and if we as individuals fill it with love, there won't be enough room to contain it. The song notes that the responsibility for a better world starts with each individual and encourages all to make the effort to create a more caring and loving world "beginning with you."
Overall, "Beginning With You" is a timeless song that calls for individuals to take action to build a better world. It is a beautiful reminder of the power of love and how it can inspire us to do great things.
Line by Line Meaning
Late last night I had a dream
I had a vision while sleeping that inspired me.
That the world was a perfect place
In that vision, the world was devoid of conflict and negativity.
Every street was filled with peace and love
This ideal world was characterized by love and tranquility.
But then I woke and rubbed my eyes
When I woke up, I realized it was just a dream and not my reality.
Thinking no trace of the night was left
I could no longer feel the loving atmosphere I experienced in my dream.
But all day long I've been saying to myself
Throughout the day, I've been reminding myself of the lessons learned from my dream.
If you want a world that's more loving
To create a more loving world,
Then you've got to love somebody
We must love others around us.
You want to be in world that's more caring
To have a world full of empathy and kindness,
Then reach out and help somebody
We should lend a hand to those in need.
You'll make the world a better place
Our efforts will result in the manifestation of a better world.
Beginning with you
It all starts with us making positive changes in ourselves.
And if I say it loud enough
If we speak louder and more frequently about our intentions,
Maybe somebody else will hear
Others will pay attention and follow our example.
That love is still the greatest of all gifts
We should remember that love is the best present that we can offer to others.
And if we give ourselves in love
We must be willing to show love generously and give of ourselves for the sake of others.
The world will see a brighter place
Our efforts will result in a better and brighter world.
'Cause it keeps time with every step we take
The positive effects of our actions will be evident in the steps we take towards a better world.
Before you are through
Before our time is over,
To live in a world with more sharing
To exist in a world where sharing is the norm,
You'll just have to do more giving
We must give more of ourselves to help others.
If you want the earth filled with joyful noise
If we want to have happiness spread across the world,
Then open your heart and start singing
We must be willing to spread positivity and happiness through our actions.
Make this world a better place
By following these principles,
Beginning with you
We can each initiate positive changes to make the world a better place.
The world is you and the world is me
We are all a part of this world and can each play a part in making it better.
And it will be what we make it
The state of the world depends on the collective actions of all its inhabitants.
Let's fill it up with so much love
We should strive to fill the world with abundant love.
There won't be room enough to take it
As we spread love, there will be no space left for negativity and hatred.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARNELLE HARRIS
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