lyrics and music: traditional

Down by the Riverside

Intro (like the last part of a verse: ‘Gonna lay down… …no more.”

Verse 1 ‘Gonna lay down my burden
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside.
’Gonna lay down my burden
Down by the riverside.
’Ain't gonna study war no more.

Refrain I ain't gonna study war no more.
I ain't gonna study war no more.
’Study war no more.
I ain't gonna study war no more.
I ain't gonna study war no more.
’Study war no more.

Verse 2 ‘Gonna put on my long white robe
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside.
’Gonna put on my long white robe

Down by the riverside.
’Ain’t gonna study war no more.

Refrain

Verse 3 ‘Gonna put on my starry crown

Down By the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside.
’Gonna put on my starry crown
Down by the riverside.
’Ain’t gonna study war no more.

Refrain (Turn-around “…study war no more…” twice – “no more” END)

Optional verses Gonna lay down my sword and shield, etc.

Gonna stick my sword in the golden sand, etc.

Gonna put on my golden shoes, etc.
Gonna talk with the Prince of Peace, etc.