Artist: Paul Robeson
Lyrics of Artist: Paul Robeson
  1. [Lyric] The Four Insurgent Generals (Paul Robeson)

    The four insurgent generals The four insurgent generals The four insurgent generals Mamita mía 'Tis true they betrayed you 'Tis true they betrayed you One Christmas holy evening One Christmas holy evening One Christmas holy evening Mamita mía They'll all be hanging They'll all be hanging Madrid, your tears of sorrow Madrid, your tears of...Learn More
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  2. [Lyric] By an By (Paul Robeson)

    [Verse 1] Oh by and by By and by I'm gonna lay down this heavy load Oh by and by By and by I'm gonna lay down my heavy load [Verse 2] I know my robe's going to fit me well I'm gonna lay down my heavy load I tried it on at the gates of hell I'm goin' to lay down this heavy load [Chorus] Oh by and by By and by I'm gonna lay down this heavy...Learn More
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  3. [Lyric] Carry Me Back to Green Pastures (Paul Robeson)

    Tied to my rockin' chair all day 'Til the day is over Dream of the southland far away And the fields of clover Just an ol' darky all alone Ol' rockin' chair's my prison Waitin' to see the promised land When the sun has risen Carry me back to green, green pastures That's where I long to be Carry me back to green pastures That is the place for...Learn More
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  4. [Lyric] Every Time I Feel the Spirit (Paul Robeson)

    Every time I feel the spirit (Every time, feel the sp'r't) Movin' in my heart, I will pray (Lord, movin' in my heart, I will pray) Every time I feel the spirit (Every time, feel the sp'r't) Movin' in my heart, I will pray (Lord, movin' in my heart, I will pray) 'Round the mountain, my Lord spoke Out his mouth came violent smoke In the valley, on...Learn More
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  5. [Lyric] Oh No John (Paul Robeson)

    [Verse 1: John] On yonder hill, there stands a creature Who she is, I do not know I'll go and court her for her beauty She must answer yes or no [Woman Chorus] Oh, no John, no John, no John, no [Verse 2: Woman] My father was a Spanish captain Went to sea a month ago First he kissed me then he left me Bid me always answer no [Woman Chorus] Oh, no...Learn More
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  6. [Lyric] Deep River (Paul Robeson)

    Deep river, my home is over Jordan Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground Deep river, my home is over Jordan Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground Oh, don't you want to go to that Gospel-feast? That Promised Land, where all is peace? Oh deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground...Learn More
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