Down By The Riverside (Gonna lay down my sword / burden) Sheet Music

Down by the riverside is an African-American Spiritual tune. As with many Spirituals, there are many different versions of the lyrics, and the authors (of Down by the riverside) are unknown. Undisputed is the chorus, which is repeated:

Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside
Down by the riverside

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