River of Babylon

Verse 1

By thy dark, deceptive flow, Sighing, moaning river, Captives sing their songs of woe, Songs of woe forever.

Chorus

From thy bondage I am free, O destroying river; I shall weep no more by thee, Weep no more forever.

Verse 2

Songs of Zion ne’er shall we Sing by thee, O river; Praise be heard no more in thee, Heard no more forever.

Verse 3

Golden days are past with thee, Days are dark, O river; Harps untuned shall silent be, Silent be forever.

Verse 4

Weeping stands the willow tree On thy shore, O river; ’Neath its shade my walk shall be Nevermore forever.