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The Blind Boys of Alabama - Wade In The Water (2002)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Arranger
John Chelew
John Chelew
Arranger
Chris Goldsmith
Chris Goldsmith
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Chelew
John Chelew
Producer

Lyrics

Wade in the water
Come on and wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
My Lord, my God's gonna trouble the water
Come on and wade in the water
Come on and wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
My God's gonna trouble the water
If you hear, tell of me dyin'
I don't want nobody to cry (Oh yeah)
All I want you to do for me
And that's to close my dyin' eyes
Well, come on and wade in the water
Wade in the water, all the children
Wade in the water
My Lord, my God's gonna trouble the water
Well, in my dying hour (Oh Lord)
I don't want nobody to moan (Oh yeah)
All I want you to do for me
And that's to give that bell a tone
Well, come on and wade in the water
Wade in the water, well, all the children
Wade in the water
My God's gonna trouble the water
When I get in glory
Well, I'm gonna shake my mother's hand (Oh yes)
I'm gonna tell her all about my troubles
While I'm travelin' though this land
Well, come on and wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
My God's gonna trouble the water
Come on and wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
My Lord, my God's gonna trouble the water
Written by: Chris Goldsmith, John Chelew, Trad. arr. by The Blind Boys Of Alabama

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