Best Day EVER!

BEST DAY EVER! is an upbeat song designed specifically for the Children's Ensemble. It is an energetic and cheerful number, designed for people clap, snap, or play tambourines to. Two versions of it are performed during the play. Best Day EVER! (both versions) was written by Dave and E.E. Buchanan.

First Version
This song is a comparitively short and is designed (style-wise) to be a tribute to the great contemporary Christian Rock songs of the mid-90s. It begins with an instrumentalized version of the chorus, followed by two sung verses and a chorus, then a third verse and another chorus. There is a fairly long instrumental bridge designed for use with an electric guitar ad lib, then two more choruses, one with a descant.

Sample Lyrics
(From the Chorus)


 * From Heart to Heart
 * And Hand to Hand,
 * Reach others one by one
 * And Stand Together!
 * Spread Christmas Hope
 * Across the Land,
 * And we will make this
 * The Best Day Ever!

Characters Involved

 * Children's Ensemble (Main Vocals)
 * Two Sopranos (Several Solos and Duets throughout)
 * Two Teens (Optional replacement of Sopranos)
 * Cast (Background Vocals)

Trivia

 * Best Day EVER! (First Version) is the author's personal favorite of the three Children's Songs.
 * Best Day EVER! (First Version) is the only number in the Musical in which the bridge is entirely instrumental.

Second Version
The second version of Best Day EVER! appears during the Finale Medley. It consists of a chorus with altered lyrics, with a descant; this is sung twice. The style is a bit more dramatic than the first version, though it retains its 90s feel.

Sample Lyrics

 * The Praises Rang
 * As Angels Sang
 * A Hallelujah to the
 * Newborn Savior!
 * God's Son Came down -
 * Became a man!
 * That Christmas Day was
 * The Best Day Ever!

Characters Involved

 * Children's Ensemble (Background Vocals)
 * Cast (Main Vocals)
 * Choir (Main Vocals)