1 When Israel was in Egypt's land,
let my people go;
oppressed so hard they could not stand,
let my people go.

Refrain:
Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt's land;
tell ole Pharaoh to let my people go.

2 The Lord told Moses what to do,
let my people go;
to lead the children of Israel through,
let my people go. [Refrain]

3 They journeyed on at his command,
let my people go;
and came at length to Canaan's land,
let my people go. [Refrain]

4 Oh, let us all from bondage flee,
let my people go;
and let us all in Christ be free,
let my people go. [Refrain]