that has been done over the years, it's very possible that
I'm not the first to set this song to this tune. But I have
given it a new slant with some new verses of my own.
Michael, row the boat ashore; allelu, alleluia
Sister, help to trim the sails; allelu, alleluia,
Sister, help to trim the sails; allelu, alleluia.
River Jordan's deep and cold; allelu, alleluia;
It holds no fear for my soul; allelu, alleluia.
River Jordan's swift and wide; allelu, alleluia;
I have loved ones on both sides; allelu, alleluia
Won't you come, sit here by me; allelu, alleluia;
Your fare's paid, your passage free; allelu, alleluia.
If you cross before I do, allelu, alleluia;
I'll miss you, 'til I'm there too; allelu, alleluia.
I can see that golden shore, allelu, alleluia;
where we'll meet to part no more; allelu, alleluia.
Allelu, alleluia; allelu, alleluia;
Allelu, alleluia; allelu, alleluia.
Lyric traditional, with added verses by
Dean Elkins, Frayed Train Music
