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Thread #58101 Message #2863681
Posted By: Richie
13-Mar-10 - 09:59 PM
Thread Name: Origins: history of Down by the Riverside
Subject: RE: Origins: history of Down by the Riverside
We'll Wait Till Jesus Comes- 1868
My heavenly home is bright and fair, We'll be gathered home. Nor death nor dying visit there, We'll be gathered home.
CHORUS: We'll wait, until Jesus comes We'll wait, until Jesus comes we'll wait, until Jesus comes And we'll be gathered home
This chorus is the same basic melody and according to several sources including Sandburg is the early version of "Down by the Riverside."