I Stood on the River of Jordan

Melody - Harry Thacker Burleigh, 191? (1866-1949)

I stood on de Ribber of Jordan
Shout, Glory Hallelujah!
W'en yo see dat ship sail by.

1. I stood on de ribber of Jordan
To see dat ship come sailin ober
Stood on de Ribber of Jordan,
To see dat ship sail by.
Oh mo'nner doan yo weep,
W'en yo' see dat ship come sailin' ober
Oh mo'nner doan yo weep,
W'en yo' see dat ship sail by.

2. Oh, sister yo'betah be ready,
To see dat ship come sailin ober
Sister yo'betah be ready,
To see dat ship sail by
Oh mo'nner doan yo weep,
W'en yo' see dat ship come sailin' ober
Shout, Glory Hallelujah!
W'en yo' see dat ship sail by.


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