Watch and Pray

"Watch and Pray" is an arrangment by Undine Smith Moore of a traditional Spiritual. The dedication says: "For my dear Camilla Williams with love and pride in her career."

Date: 1972Composer: Undine Smith Moore

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Mama, is Massa goin’ to sell us tomorrow?
Yes, Yes, Yes.
Oh watch and pray.
Is he a-goin’ to sell us down to Georgia?
Yes, yes, yes.
Oh! down to Georgia,
Watch and pray. Oh mama
Don’t you grieve after me.
Oh, watch and pray.

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Watch and Pray

Composer(s): Undine Smith Moore

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