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1 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O brother, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
O brother, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
2 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O sister, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
O sister, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
3 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O children, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
O children, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | As I went down to the river to pray |
| Title: | Down to the River to Pray |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Topic: | Prayer and Devotion |
| Source: | Traditional spiritual |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | DOWN TO THE RIVER |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Key: | F Major |
| Source: | Traditional spiritual |
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