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Text:Go Down, Moses
Tune:TUBMAN

490. Go Down, Moses

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 old Pharaoh,
Let my people go.

2 "Thus saith the Lord," bold Moses said,
Let my people go;
"If not, I'll smite your firstborn dead,"
Let my people go. [Refrain]

3 No more shall they in bondage toil,
Let my people go;
Let them come out with Egypt's spoil,
Let my people go. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land
Title: Go Down, Moses
Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses
Language: English
Publication Date: 2001
Topic: Choir Selections; Faith; God: Care and Guidance (2 more...)
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: TUBMAN
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Source: African-American spiritual



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