“A boy who loved the Lord was David. As he watched the sheep, he’d play his harp and sing…”
This story song reminds us of how God chose David to be king, and that God can use you even if you are just a shepherd.
Everything that used to come on the DVD is now available to download:
- Video of the song with music accompaniment (MP4)
- Song audio (MP3)
- Black & white coloring book PDF to print your own copy
- Colored PDF to print and laminate your own copy
- Sheet music PDF
- Take-home booklet and coloring instructions (PDF)
Use the download buttons above. The MP4 and MP3 files play on any current computer, tablet or phone.
About “David”
The story of the shepherd boy God chose to be king – God can use you, too.
“A boy who loved the Lord was David. As he watched the sheep, he’d play his harp and sing…”
| Bible passage | 1 Samuel 16 |
|---|---|
| Words & music | Words and music by Thelma M. Lindahl, arranged by Cheryl Kingry |
| Song length | 1:09 |
| Good for | Bible character lessons, Sunday School, VBS and Bible Club |
| Copyright | © 1978 Thelma M. Lindahl. All rights reserved. |
Using this song in class
- Play the song video or audio to learn the tune before class.
- Print the black & white coloring book so each child can color their own copy.
- Print the colored pictures (laminate them if you like) and hold them up page by page as the class sings – the words are on the pictures.
- Send the take-home booklet home so children can sing it with their families.
- Use the sheet music for piano or song leading.
Other editions of this song: Black & white coloring book edition, Colored pictures edition. This song is part of the Bible Character Set. Learn more about the author, Thelma Lindahl.


