Folk Songs of the American Negro (No. 1) ‎#54

54. I'm Going to Lay Down My Life for My Lord

Refrain:
For my Lord, for my Lord,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord, yes
For my Lord, for my Lord,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord.

1 If religion was a thing that money could buy,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord;
O the rich would live, and the poor would die,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord. [Refrain]

2 But I thank God it is not so,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord;
But the rich and poor together must go,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord. [Refrain]

3 I hav'n't been to Heav'n, but I've a-been told,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord;
That the streets in Heav'n are paved with gold,
I'm a-going to lay down my life for my Lord. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If religion was a thing that money could buy
• Title: I'm Going to Lay Down My Life for My Lord
• Refrain First Line: For my Lord, for my Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907

Tune Information

• Name: [If religion was a thing that money could buy]
• Key: F Major