Train Wreck

Yesterday, we experienced a monumental derailing of the first song in the 9:00 service. It was painfully awesome. The congregation cringed and smiled. The worship team enjoyed a good memory and something to laugh about later.

Here is what happened:

Before service began, we were rehearsing the song, Those Who Trust. The band had the groove and the vocals sounded great. Right before we left rehearsal, one of the singers wanted to make sure that we had all the parts covered in the chorus. We sang it about 7 times. We nailed it and were ready for the service.

However...

We started the service with the song. We sang verse 1 twice and then the chorus. When we got to verse 2, half the band thought we were singing the chorus again (because we rehearsed it 7 times at the end of practice). Two of the singers (and half the band) continued to repeat the chorus while the rest of us started verse 2. In musical terms, half the band was playing a C major chord while the other half was playing a E minor 7 chord; two of the singers were singing, Though the world moves like mad, while the other singers were singing, Those who trust in the Lord.

There was an even better crash after we sang the chorus the second time. Half of the group continued on with the chorus, while the other half played verse 3.

After the service, we all laughed and enjoyed the memorable train wreck. I only wish I had a video that captured the moment.