Go Down Moses
Louis Armstrong · Other Songs - Louis Armstrong
Tell old Pharoh
To let my people go.
When Israel was in Egypt land
Let my people go
Opressed so hard they could not stand
Let my people go
Go down, Moses
way down in Egypt land
Tell old Pharoh
To let my people go.
Thus spoke the Lord, bold Moses said,
Let my people go
If not I'll strike your firstborn dead
Let my people go
Go down Moses
Way down in Egypt land
Tell old Pharoh
To let my people go
Go, go, go!
Go, go, go!
Let my people go!
Your foes shall not before you stand
Let my people go
And you'll posess fair Caanan's land
Let my people go
Go down moses
way down in Egypt land
Tell old Pharoh
To let my people go
(Baritones and tenors)
Go down Moses
Tell old Pharoh
Go down Moses
Tell old Pharoh
Go down Moses
Tell old Pharoh
Go down Moses
Tell old Pharoh
(Add Altos and Soprannos)
Tell old Pharoh "let my people go"
Tell old Pharoh "let my people go"
Go down Moses
Way down in Egypt land
Tell old Pharoh
To let my people go!
Go Down Moses
Louis Armstrong's 1953 recording of 'Go Down Moses' stands as a pivotal moment in jazz history, blending gospel fervor with his signature trumpet virtuosity. The track features Armstrong's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a powerful, rhythmic cadence that transforms the traditional spiritual into a dynamic jazz composition. This recording showcases his ability to merge religious themes with swing, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to elevate gospel music through jazz improvisation. The piece remains a cornerstone of Armstrong's discography, celebrated for its emotional depth and technical brilliance, cementing his legacy as a master of vocal and instrumental expression.