Community of Christ Sings ‎#261

261. We Shall Overcome

1 We shall overcome,
we shall overcome,
We shall overcome someday!

Refrain:
Oh, deep in my heart
I do believe
that we shall overcome someday!

2 We’ll walk hand in hand,
we’ll walk hand in hand,
We’ll walk hand in hand someday! [Refrain]

3 We shall live in peace,
we shall live in peace,
we shall live in peace someday! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We shall overcome
• Title: We Shall Overcome
• Author: Charles Albert Tindley, 1851-1993 (adapt.)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, deep in my heart
• Meter: 5.5.7. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:8-11
  ;
  Philippians 4:10-13
• Topic: Alienation; Assurance; Faith; Freedom; Hope; Injustice; Mission; Non-Violence; Peacemaking; Renewal

Tune Information

• Name: MARTIN
• Composer: Charles Albert Tindley, 1851-1993 (adapt.)
• Arranger: William Farley Smith, 1941-1997
• Meter: 5.5.7. and refrain
• Key: C Major