Elvis Presley Swing Down, Sweet Chariot (Movie Version)

Elvis Presley Swing Down, Sweet Chariot (Movie Version)

This song is based on Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, which was arranged in 1917 by Henry Thacker Burleigh; Burleighs arrangement was based on an old black spiritual from the 1870s. Elvis recorded Swing Down, Sweet Chariot originaly on October 31, 1960 at RCAs Nashville Studios. He recorded this version in October 1968 for the film The Trouble With Girls. Take #10 was used in the movie. This version is available on the Live a Little, Love a Litte-The Trouble With Girls-Change of Habit soundtrack compilation.

Why don't you swing down sweet chariot
Stop and let me ride
Swing down chariot
Stop and let me ride
Rock me lord, rock me lord
Calm and easy
Well I've got a home on the other side

Why don't you swing down sweet chariot
Stop and let me ride
Oh Swing
Stop and let me ride
Rock me lord, rock me lord
Calm and easy
Well I've got a home on the other side

Mmmm, Well, well, well, well, well, well

Well, Ezekial went down in the middle of the field
He saw an angel workin' on a chariot wheel
Zeke Wasn't so particular 'bout the chariot wheel
Just wanted to see how a chariot feels

Why don't you swing down sweet chariot
Stop and let me ride
Oh Swing
Stop and let me ride
Rock me lord, rock me lord
Calm and easy
Well I've got a home on the other side

Mmmmm, Well, Ezekial went down
and he got on board
Chariot went a bumpin' on down the road
Zeke wasn't so particular
'bout the bumpin' of the road
Just wanted to lay down his heavy load

Why don't you swing down sweet chariot
Stop and let me ride
Yeah, Swing
Stop and let me ride
Rock me lord, rock me lord
Calm and easy
Well, well, well, I've got a home on the other side

Well I got a father in the promised land
Ain't gonna stop till I shake his hand
Rock me lord, rock me lord
Calm and easy
I've got a home on the other side

Why don't you swing down sweet chariot
Stop and let me ride
Oh Swing
Stop and let me ride
Rock me lord, rock me lord
Calm and easy
Well I've got a home on the other side

Mmmmmmm

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[Didueva]

Easy to get into mood of this song.

El looks super on every pic.

[Jackiej61too]

I love this song. I sing along every time. :)

[Jackiej61too]

Elvis recorded Swing Down, Sweet Chariot originally on October 31, 1960 at RCAs Nashville Studios. He recorded this version in October 1968 for the film The Trouble With Girls. Take #10 was used in the movie. This version is available on the Live a Little, Love a Litte-The Trouble With Girls-Change of Habit soundtrack compilation.

[wiccanlove1]

Man, NOBODY sings gosple like Elvis. Nobody.

[cazonetta]

I'm not atheist or agnostic by any means, but I never was into gospel before. It just didn't appeal to me. I started listening to Elvis's gospel recordings and it has since changed everything. :)

[johncluxton]

@jorelam As Elvis sad "don't call me the king there is only one king and that's king Jesus

[nileqt1987]

Elvis and the lovely Thurl Ravenscroft, the Grim Grinning Ghost, himself!

[cammyNpammy]

Oh if I could bring backany people Elvis would be in my top 5 (Possibly even 3)

[loveyourwhiteshoes]

@wiccanlove1 Elvis is the voice of GOD

[jorelam]

Long life to the King

[jonathanvasu]

Great version!

[MegaSarcastica]

this song is my favorite inspirational song. he is gorgeous in this video.