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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.
"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."
Print vitals & song textMama, 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.