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109. O Freedom

O freedom, O freedom,
O freedom over me
and before I'll be a slave,
I'll be buried in my grave
and go home to my Lord and be free.

Text Information
First Line: O freedom, O freedom
Title: O Freedom
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Topic: Living the Faith: Black History/Liberation; Burdens; Eternal Life, Everlasting Life, and Heaven (4 more...)
Source: African American spiritual
Notes: Freedom Medley
Tune Information
Name: O FREEDOM
Arranger: William S. Moon
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Key: F Major
Source: African American spiritual
Copyright: Arr. © 2007 Abingdon Press, admin. by The Copyright Co.



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