Swing Low Sweet Chariot is a well-known spiritual song, often sung as a lullaby.
“Swing Low Sweet Chariot” is a spiritual that originated in the United States in the early 1800s.
It is a popular choice for choirs and is often used to celebrate special occasions such as graduations, weddings, and anniversaries. The song is also used in sports, with it being sung by American football crowds in the USA.
Many children like to sing the song because it is easy to learn and has a catchy melody. It is also a very uplifting and inspirational song that can be used to bring a sense of joy and hope to people. Of course, its soothing melody makes it a right choice for a lullaby too.
On this page you’ll find a sing-along video, an MP3 file for free download, as well as a printable PDF with sheet music and lyrics of the song. At the end of the page you can read some information about the song.
Table of Contents
- Swing Low Sweet Chariot Videos
- Swing Low Sweet Chariot Karaoke (Free mp3 download)
- Sheet Music and Free PDF
- Song Info
Swing Low Sweet Chariot Videos
Sing-Along Video with lyrics
Karaoke Video with lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus:
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home.
1. I looked over Jordan and what did I see
Coming for to carry me home
A band of angels coming after me
Coming for to carry me home
(chorus)
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home.
2. If you get there before I do
Coming for to carry me home
Tell all my friends I’m coming too
Coming for to carry me home
(chorus)
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home.
3. The brightest day that I can say
Coming for to carry me home
When Jesus washed my sins away,
Coming for to carry me home.
(chorus)
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home.
4. Sometimes I’m up and sometimes I’m down
Coming for to carry me home
But still my soul feels heavenly bound
Coming for to carry me home
(chorus)
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home.
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Swing Low Sweet Chariot Karaoke
(Free mp3 download)
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“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” free karaoke mp3 download (instrumental, 6:02)
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Sheet Music and Free PDF
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Song Info
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” is a well-known spiritual song that dates back to the slavery era in the United States.
Reportedly, it was composed by a Choctaw freedman named Wallace Willis in the late 1800s, but the true author remains a mystery. According to legend, it was sung by slaves on plantations as they worked and later became an anthem of freedom during the Civil War era.
While its original verses were religious in nature, modern versions of this song often refrain from religious references and include new lyrics that honor its roots in African-American culture. Despite its difficult history, it is today one of our most beloved folk tunes.
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