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I couldn't hear nobody pray
Staff Notation • Sacred, Spirituals
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I couldn't hear nobody pray — Lyrics
An' I couldn't hear nobody pray.
O, Lord, I couldn't hear nobody pray. O, Lord,
O 'way down yonder by myself.
An' I couldn't hear nobody pray.
1.In de valley,
I couldn't hear nobody pray.
Ona my knees
I couldn't hear nobody pray.
Wid my burden,
I couldn't hear nobody pray.
An'a my Savior,
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About I couldn't hear nobody pray
This arrangement of the traditional spiritual I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray is suitable for SATB choirs. The text expresses a profound sense of isolation and struggle, with the repeated refrain "I couldn't hear nobody pray" underscoring feelings of loneliness and the weight of personal burdens. The lyrics move from a valley of despair, through the "chilly waters" of the Jordan, to a final arrival in the "Kingdom" where "troubles are over." This spiritual offers a powerful narrative arc, moving from hardship to ultimate peace and redemption. It is a profound expression of faith and perseverance, ideal for a choir seeking to convey deep emotion and spiritual longing.
