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Elvis Presley – Down By The Riverside

Introduction

The song “Down By The Riverside” is a traditional spiritual that has been sung for centuries. The earliest known recording of the song is by the Fisk Jubilee Singers in 1909. The song has been covered by many artists, including Paul Robeson, Mahalia Jackson, and Elvis Presley.

Elvis Presley’s version of the song was recorded in 1965 for his album “Peace In The Valley: The Complete Gospel Recordings.” The song is a powerful and moving rendition of the spiritual, and it is one of Elvis’ most popular gospel songs.

Elvis Presley - Down By The Riverside/When The Saints Go Marching In - Re-edited with Stereo audio - YouTube

The song is about the importance of faith and the hope of salvation. The lyrics tell the story of a group of people who are going down to the riverside to be baptized. The song is a reminder that we are all sinners and that we need to be saved by God’s grace.

The song is a beautiful and inspiring piece of music, and it is a reminder of the power of faith. The song is sure to touch the hearts of all who hear it.

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Lyrics

I’m gonna lay down my burden, down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
I’m gonna lay down my burden, down by the riverside,
I’m gonna study war no more

I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more

Well, I’m gonna put on my long white robe, (Where?) down by the riverside (Oh)
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
I’m gonna put on my long white robe, (Where?) down by the riverside
I’m gonna study war no more

I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more

Well, I’m gonna lay down my sword and shield, (Where?) down by the riverside
Down by the riverside, down by the riverside
I’m gonna lay down my sword and shield, (A-ha) down by the riverside
I’m gonna study war no more

I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more
I ain’t a gonna study war no more, I ain’t a gonna study war no more

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