African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#543

543. 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, 'Way down in Egypt's land
• Meter: 8 5 8 5 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Exodus 6:10-11
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GO DOWN MOSES
• Meter: 8 5 8 5 with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual