Tu Mereces lo Mejor marimba duo - by Fred Trevino (arr. by Ivan Trevino)

from Song Book, Vol. 4.3
Composed by Fred Trevino, arr. for marimba duo by Ivan Trevino
Performed by Ricky Bracamontes and Taylor Davis
Audio / Video by Percussion Pal

Tu Mereces lo Mejor was written in 1993 by my dad,
Fred Trevino. My dad is a barber by trade, but music is his love and hobby. He’s been writing songs his
entire life and helped foster my love for music. I thought it would be special to take one
of his songs (written for his tejano / gospel band) and arrange it for marimba duo. Tu Mereces lo Mejor is
one that sticks out to me. It’s beautifully honest and fun, and reminds me so much of the music of my
childhood. A devout person of faith, my dad wrote this song as a joyful praise and worship song. The
chorus lyrics translate in english to: “Oh what joy, what happiness. There is peace within my heart.”

I showed him this video and he teared up. He doesn't read music, but I showed him the score and he teared up again. Love you, dad ❤️