Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Paul Robeson

"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," performed by Paul Robeson, is a spiritual folk song released in 1940. The lyrics express longing for freedom and salvation, symbolizing hope and deliverance from suffering. Unique elements include its haunting melody and rich vocal delivery. The song has cultural significance in African American history and civil rights movements. #Folk

I looked over Jordan and what did I see?
Commin' for to carry me home
There was a band of angels, a-commin after me

Commin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Commin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Commin' for to carry me home

I'm sometimes up, and I'm sometimes down
Comin' for to carry me home
But but I know my soul is heavenly bound
Comin' for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Comin' for to carry me home
If you get there before I do
Comin' for to carry me home
Tell all my friends that I'm a-comin' too

Comin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Commin' for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Commin' for to carry me home
And now they're commin' for to carry me home

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