Songs of Zion ‎#131

131. 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion

Refrain:
'Tis the old ship of Zion,
'Tis the old ship of Zion,
'Tis the old ship of Zion,
Git on board, git on board.

1 It has landed many a thousand,
It has landed many a thousand,
It has landed many a thousand,
Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain]

2 Ain't no danger in de water,
Ain't no danger in de water,
Ain't no danger in de water,
Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain]

3 It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain]

4 It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain]

5 It will take you home to Glory,
It will take you home to Glory,
It will take you home to Glory,
Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: It has landed many a thousand
• Title: 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion
• Refrain First Line: 'Tis the old ship of Zion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1981
• Topic: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: [It has landed many a thousand]
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Traditional