Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Swing Low, artist - Shovels & Rope.
Date of issue: 31.12.2007
Song language: English
Swing Low |
March him up the mountain, rifle in his back |
To the gallows yonder, just beyond the track |
To pay for what could not be taken back |
The town had come and gathered, but no one dared close |
For the shame and guilt were worn on them like heavy, heavy clothes |
Dressed in black, but whiter than a ghost |
Swing low, sweet Lord |
'Cause no one’s listenin' no more |
Let go or pull toward |
But if you don’t do anything, swing low |
Swing low, mmm-mmm |
Mud filled up the river, dust filled up the sky |
And rage filled up the mother when they covered up his eyes |
A sacrifice to cover what still hides |
Swing low, sweet Lord |
'Cause no one’s listening no more |
Let go or pull toward |
But if you don’t do anything, swing low |
Swing low, swing low, swing low |
Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm, mmm-mm |