Text ... Folksong that became popular during the social movements of the 50s ...Folksong that became popular during the social movements of the 50s and 60s. Also known as Bahamian Lullaby. "All my trials, Lord, Soon be over." Lead vocal & choir in a gospel spirit. Organ @ 0'55. Percussion & e-bow guitar @ 1'23. Instrumental tr-27.
All my trials Lord, Soon be over
Verse 1 I had a little book, it was given to me And on every page, selles Liberty All my trials Lord Soon be over
Verse 2 If religion was a thing that money could buy The rich would live, and the poor would die All my trials Lord Soon be over
Bridge Too late my brothers, too late But never mind. All my trials Lord. Soon be over
Verse 3 If Malcolm and Martin were living today They’d look around, what would they say All my trials Lord Soon be over
Bridge Too late my brothers too late But never mind All my trials Lord Soon be over All my trials Lord Soon be over
Traditional arranged by Manuel Galvin & Jean-Jacques Milteau
