Folk Songs of the American Negro (No. 1) ‎#21

21. Listen to the Lambs

Refrain:
Listen to the lambs; all a crying
Listen to the lambs; all a crying
Listen to the lambs crying. all a crying.
I want to go to Heaven when I die.
O listen to the lambs; all a crying
Listen to the lambs; all a crying
Listen to the lambs crying. all a crying.
I want to go to Heaven when I die.

1 Come on sister with your ups and downs,
Want to go to Heaven when I die.
Angels waiting for to give you a crown,
Want to go to Heaven when I die. O [Refrain]

2 Come on sister, and a-don't be shame,
Want to go to Heaven when I die.
Angels waiting for to write your name,
Want to go to Heaven when I die. O [Refrain]

3 Mind out brother how you walk the cross,
Want to go to Heaven when I die.
Foot might slip and your soul get lost,
Want to go to Heaven when I die. O [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Come on sister, with your ups and downs
• Title: Listen to the Lambs
• Refrain First Line: Listen to the lambs
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [Come on sister with your ups and downs]
• Key: F Major