Folk Songs of the American Negro (No. 1) ‎#33

33. Sing A-ho

Refrain:
Sing a-ho that I had the wings of a dove,
Sing a-ho that I had the wings of a dove,
Sing a-ho that I had the wings of a dove;
I'd fly away and be at rest.

1 Virgin Mary had one Son,
I'd fly away and be at rest.
But the Jews and Romans had Him hung.
I'd fly away and be at rest. [Refrain]

2 Zion's daughters wept and mourned,
I'd fly away and be at rest.
When their dying Saviour groaned,
I'd fly away and be at rest. [Refrain]

3 Sinner-man see what a shame,
I'd fly away and be at rest.
To trample down your Saviour's name.
I'd fly away and be at rest. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Virgin Mary had one Son
• Title: Sing A-ho
• Refrain First Line: Sing a-ho that I had the wings of adove
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [Virgin Mary had one Son]
• Key: G Major