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Swing Low Sweet Chariot

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Capo 1st fret
[Verse]
EWell, I looked over Jordan
And Awhat did I sEee
Comin' for to carry me hB7ome
There was a bEand of angels
A cAomin' after Eme
Comin' for to B7carry me hEome
[Chorus]
ESwing low, sweAet charioEt
Comin' for to carry me hB7ome
ESwing low, sweeAt charioEt
Comin' for to B7carry me hEome
[Verse]
EWell, I'm sometimes up
And I'm sAometimes doEwn
Comin' for to carry me hB7ome
EBut I know my soul is hAeavenly bouEnd
Comin' for to B7carry me hEome
EWell, if you get there bAefore I dEo
Comin' for to carry me hB7ome
ETell all of my friends that I'm a Acomin' toEo
Comin' for to cB7arry me Ehome
[Chorus]
ESwing low, sweAet charioEt
Comin' for to carry me hB7ome
ESwing low, sweeAt charioEt
Comin' for to B7carry me hEome
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The story behind the song

This song appears on Johnny Cash's album Hymns by Johnny Cash. It embodies the themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption often found in his music. Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a sound often characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms. Playing this song channels a sense of profound spiritual longing and hope.

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