Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#223

223. Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho

Refrain:
Joshua fit de battle of Jericho,
Jericho, Jericho;
Joshua fit de battle of Jericho,
An’ de walls come tumblin’ down.

1 You may talk about the man of Gideon,
You may talk about the man of Saul;
Dere’s none like the good ole Joshua,
An’ de battle of Jericho. [Refrain]

2 Up to the walls of Jericho,
He marched with spear in hand;
“Go blow dem ram horns,” Joshua cried,
“for the battle am in my hand.” Oh [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: You may talk about the man of Gideon
• Title: Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho
• Refrain First Line: Joshua fit de battle of Jericho
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Hymns and Songs: Children
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: [You may talk about the man of Gideon]
• Arranger: Irma Tillery (b. 1925)
• Key: d minor
• Source: Negro Spiritual
• Copyright: Used by Permission.