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Go down, Moses (Let my people go!)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Spirituals, Art songs
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10 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo Baritone · Eduardo Méndez
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Solo Baritone · Nadabramah
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Solo Baritone · Andrew Sims
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Solo Baritone · Andrew Sims
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Solo Baritone · Andrew Henderson
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Solo Baritone · Tim Drewes
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Solo Baritone · Veit Riese
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Solo Baritone · André von Kugland
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Solo Baritone · Andre van Ryckeghem
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Go down, Moses (Let my people go!) — Lyrics
When Israel was in Egypt's land,
Let my people go.
Oppressed so hard they could not stand,
Let my people go.
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Go down, Moses,
'Way down in Egypt land.
Tell old Pharaoh:
Let my people go.
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About Go down, Moses (Let my people go!)
This arrangement of the well-known spiritual Go down, Moses draws on the powerful narrative of the Exodus from Egypt. The solo baritone voice is ideal for conveying the story of Israel's suffering and Moses' defiance in the face of Pharaoh's oppression. The text powerfully expresses the plea for freedom and the dramatic confrontation between divine will and human tyranny. The spiritual form allows for profound emotional expression, making this a compelling piece for a soloist.
