You Do Me Better

"You Do Me Better" is a vibrant, high-energy thanksgiving song composed entirely in Nigerian Pidgin English. It is exactly the kind of piece that brings a congregation to its feet during the Offertory or a special thanksgiving procession. The rhythm is infectious, and the melody carries a natural groove that makes it easy for the choir to sway and the people to dance forward with their gifts.

What makes this song so relatable is its everyday, colorful language. Instead of formal theological phrases, it praises God with expressions we use in the streets and at home—"You butter my bread and you sugar my tea," "Ogbonge God," and "My levels don change." It captures the raw joy of a believer recognizing God's abundant ("nyafu nyafu") blessings and His solid protection ("tanda gidigbam") when trouble ("kata kata") tries to come near.

The score features a catchy main chorus and three verses, building up to a lively third verse with staggered voice entries that will keep your Alto, Tenor, and Bass sections on their toes. Appended to the end of the sheet is a short, prayerful Igbo dedication piece, "Ekwela Kam Gbar'aka La" (Do not let me go empty-handed). We have included its lyrics here as well, as it beautifully complements the theme of seeking and acknowledging God's favor in His house.