The Book of Praise ‎#99

99. By the waters, the waters of Babylon

By the waters, the waters of Babylon,
we sat down and wept, and wept for you Zion.
We remember, we remember, we remember Zion.

Text Information

• First Line: By the waters, the waters of Babylon
• Title: By the waters, the waters of Babylon
• Meter: Irregular (?)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137:1
• Topic: Choruses and Meditative Songs; Lament; Metrical Psalms; Tears / Weeping; Zion
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: May be sung as a round

Tune Information

• Name: BY THE WATERS
• Meter: Irregular (?)
• Key: b minor
• Source: Jewish Melody
• Copyright: Public Domain