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Text:Deep River
Tune:DEEP RIVER
Arranger:Carl Haywood, b. 1949

604. Deep River

Deep river, my home is over Jordan,
Deep river, Lord,
I want to cross over into campground.
Oh, don't you want to go to that gospel feast,
That promised land where all is peace?
Oh, deep river, Lord,
I want to cross over into campground.

Text Information
First Line: Deep river, my home is over Jordan
Title: Deep River
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Aspiration; Everlasting Life; Heaven (2 more...)
Source: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: DEEP RIVER
Arranger: Carl Haywood, b. 1949
Meter: Irregular
Key: D Major
Source: Negro Spiritual
Copyright: Arr. © 1992, Carl Haywood



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