Rise Up Singing: Study War No More

A.K.A. Down by the Riverside
Traditional (Black Spiritual)
Rise Up Singing chapter: Peace, p.163
E - - - / B7 - E - ://: A - / E - / B7 - E - ://
Or as in the video:
G - - - / D (D7 if you like) - G - ://: C - / G - / D D7 G - ://

An old and good song. The verses are the slightest bit restrained in a tantalizing way that makes the first bars of the chorus particularly joyful and invigorating, I think. Always better when sung in a group, of course.

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[SirCoughsalot]

This is my most requested song at church. I'm actually gonna record it today or tomorrow. Never would have happened if you hadn't shown my the chords.

[matthewvaughan]

This sounds like a really fun church you go to, with all this song-singing. Are you the musical director or something?

[SirCoughsalot]

Oh, hardly. Nah, I just play. Anyone can play or sing if they want to.

[SirCoughsalot]

I had to join in on the banjo. I was singing, too. I love this song. Check out Odetta's version if you haven't heard it. You do a great job!

[stewballmax2]

Hello

Matthew...

I first heard this performed as a 10 year old (in '64) when Pete Seeger had visited our summer camp in upstate NY,providing a memorable concert that has now become a part of me. PP&M include the lyrics,"I'm gonna lay down that atom bomb,down by the riverside." Sadly,the song seems even more relevant today.

Here in your impeccable presentation/demonstration,you­'ve provided us with a dynamic rendering that we can all rise up and sing with!

Peace,

Max