1. When Israel was in Egypt's land, 
let my people go; 
oppressed so hard they could not stand, 
let my people go. 
Refrain: 
Go down, (go down) Moses, (Moses) 
way down in Egypt's land; 
tell old Pharaoh 
to let my people go! 

2. "Thus said the Lord," bold Moses said, 
let my people go; 
"if not, I'll smite your first-born dead," 
let my people go. 
(Refrain) 

3. No more shall they in bondage toil, 
let my people go; 
let them come out with Egypt's spoil, 
let my people go. 
(Refrain) 


haggadah Section: -- Four Questions
Source: African American Spiritual