a Negro Spiritual

I Will Trust in the Lord

Verse 1 I will trust in the Lord.

I will trust in the Lord.

I will trust in the Lord until I die—

I will trust in the Lord.

I will trust in the Lord.

I will trust in the Lord until I die.

Verse 2 I’m goin’ to treat everybody right.

I’m goin’ to treat everybody right.

I’m goin’ to treat everybody right until I die—

I’m goin’ to treat everybody right.

I’m goin’ to treat everybody right.

I’m goin’ to treat everybody right until I die.

Verse 3 I’m goin’ to stay on the battlefield.

(optional) I’m goin’ to stay on the battlefield.

I’m goin’ to stay on the battlefield until I die—

I’m goin’ to stay on the battlefield.

I’m goin’ to stay on the battlefield.

I’m goin’ to stay on the battlefield until I die.

Verse 4 I’m goin’ to stay on (a/my) bended knee.

(optional) I’m goin’ to stay on (a/my) bended knee.

I’m goin’ to stay on (a/my) bended knee until I die—

I’m goin’ to stay on (a/my) bended knee.

I’m goin’ to stay on (a/my) bended knee.

I’m goin’ to stay on (a/my) bended knee until I die.

Verse 5 I’m goin’ to watch, fight and pray.

I’m goin’ to watch, fight and pray.

I’m goin’ to watch, fight and pray until I die—

I’m goin’ to watch, fight and pray.

I’m goin’ to watch, fight and pray.

I’m goin’ to watch, fight and pray until I die.

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