I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray

In the valley, O I couldn't hear nobody pray

Tune: [In the valley]
Published in 14 hymnals

Representative Text

Refrain:
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Way down yonder by myself,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray.

1 In the valley,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
On my knees,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
With my burden,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
And my Savior,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O my Lord! [Refrain]

2 Chilly waters,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
In the Jorden,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Crossing over,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Into Canaan,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O my Lord! [Refrain]

3 Hallelujah!
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Troubles over,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
In the Kingdom
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
With my Jesus,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O my Lord! [Refrain]

Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #314

Text Information

First Line: In the valley, O I couldn't hear nobody pray
Title: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
Source: Traditional
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, I couldn't hear nobody pray
Copyright: Public Domain

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African American Heritage Hymnal #487

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #314

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Folk Songs of the American Negro (No. 1) #38

Gospel Jubilee and Soul Melodies #d20

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Gospel Pearls #153

Gospel Quintet Songs #d82

Jubilee Spirituals #118

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Lift Every Voice and Sing II #171

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National Jubilee Melodies #90

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Songs and Spirituals #12

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Songs of Zion #78

The Hymnal #607

The Youth Hymnary #d145

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