SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER
Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: moderate for most performances |
Robert Lowry (1864)
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The accordion notation and youTube keys need to be checked.
ACCORDION NOTATION
Beats per bar = 4
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high): Buttons 6 to 9 & 10*
Either row (low): Buttons 3 to 6 |
Lyrics:
Verse 1 (of 5) & refrain |
.7 .7 "'7 '7* '"7 '8* | :8 :7 |
.4 .4 "'4 '3* '"4 '4* | :5 :4 | Shall we gath - er at the riv - er, .8* .8* "'8* '8 '"8* '8* | :7* :8 | .4* .4* "'4* '5 '"4* '4* | :3* :5 | Where bright an - gel feet have trod__, .7 .7 "'7 '7* '"7 '8* | :8 .7 .4 .4 "'4 '3* '"4 '4* | :5 .4 With its crys - tal tide for - ev - er "7 "8* | .7* "7* "7 .8* "7 "7* | ::6 | "4 "4* | .3* "3* "4 .4* "4 "3* | ::3 | Flow - ing by the___ throne of____ God? Refrain: .9* .9* "'9 '10* '"9 '9* | :8 ;7 .5* .5* "'6 '6* '"6 '5* | :5 ;4 Yes, we’ll gath - er at the riv - er, "7 | "'8* '7 '"8* '7 "'8* '7 '"8* '7* | :7 :8 | "4 | "'4* '4 '"4* '4 "'4* '4 '"4* '3* | :4 :5 | The beau - ti - ful, the beau - ti - ful___ riv - er; "'9* '9* '"9* '9* "'9 '10* '"9 '9* | :8 .7 "'5* '5* '"5* '5* "'6 '6* '"6 '5* | :5 .4 Gath - er with the saints___ at the riv - er .7 | .7* "7* "7 .8* "7 "7* | ::6 | .4 | .3* "3* "4 .4* "4 "3* | ::3 | That flows by the throne of____ God. |
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Total of 12 videos in various keys: A = 2, C = 4, D = 3, Eb = 3
Total of 12 videos in various keys: A = 2, C = 4, D = 3, Eb = 3
Key: C
Singer: Tennessee Ernie Ford Posted by: Wanda Harrell |
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Key: C
Singer: Willie Nelson Posted by: OhLordmyGod |
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Key: C
Accordionist: ? Posted by: sqzbxkd |
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Key: D
Singer: Buddy Greene Posted by: VHCTaylors |
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Key: D
Singer: Burl Ives Posted by: justmeint1 |
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Key: A
Singer: Randy Travis Posted by: Myke A. |
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Key: C
Singer: Andy Griffith Posted by: Andy Griffith - Topic This is the first of two gospel songs. The second is "Will the circle be unbroken". |
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Key: A
Singer: Mary Wood Posted by: mwood1771 |
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Key: Eb
Singer: Joe McPartland Posted by: songster88 |
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Key: D
Singer: Olen Givens Posted by: Olen Givens |
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Key: Eb
Pianists: Andrew Remillard Posted by: Andrew Remillard |
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Key: Eb
Group: Rowley Baptist Church Posted by: THENBA |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
Lyrics:
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Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we’ll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river; Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will talk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we every burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. At the smiling of the river, Mirror of the Savior’s face, Saints, whom death will never sever, Lift their songs of saving grace. Soon we’ll reach the silver river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. |
Background Links: (wikipedia)
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