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Text:'Tis the Old Ship of Zion
Tune:YARMOUTH
Adapter:William Farley Smith
Arranger:William Farley Smith

612. 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion

Refrain:
'Tis the old ship of Zion,
'tis the old ship of Zion,
'tis the old ship of Zion,
get on board, get on board.

1 It has landed many a thousand,
it has landed many a thousand,
it has landed many a thousand,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

2 Ain't no danger in the water,
Ain't no danger in the water,
Ain't no danger in the water,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

3 It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

4 It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

5 It will take us all to heaven,
It will take us all to heaven,
It will take us all to heaven,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: It has landed many a thousand
Title: 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion
Refrain First Line: 'Tis the old ship of Zion
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Spirituals
Source: Traditional Spiritual
Notes: Other traditional words for the refrain: Give me that old time religion, it is good enough for me.
Tune Information
Name: YARMOUTH
Adapter: William Farley Smith (1986)
Arranger: William Farley Smith (1986)
Meter: Irregular with Refrain
Key: A♭ Major



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