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Down By The River
Staff Notation • Sacred, Spirituals
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Down By The River — Lyrics
1. Oh, hallelujah to the Lamb, Down by the river;
The Lord is on the giving hand, Down by the river side.
[Chorus] Oh, we'll wait till Jesus comes, Down by the river,
We'll wait till Jesus comes, Down by the river side.
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About Down By The River
This SATB arrangement of the traditional spiritual Down By The River opens with a direct and compelling musical statement. The familiar melody is presented with harmonic richness and rhythmic vitality, characteristic of the genre. The text speaks of spiritual journey and devotion, with lines about waiting for Jesus and being pilgrims on earth, all framed by the evocative imagery of the river. The arrangement builds upon these themes, offering opportunities for dynamic contrast and expressive phrasing. It is a powerful setting of a well-loved spiritual, suitable for choirs looking for music that is both spiritually uplifting and musically engaging, with a strong sense of community and hope.
