1. When Israel was in Egypt's land,
Let my people go,
Oppressed so hard they could not stand,
Let my people go.
(Chorus) Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt land,
Tell old Pharaoh, let my people go.
2. The Lord told Moses what to do,
Let my people go,
To lead his people right on through,
Let my people go.
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3. 'Twas on a dark and dismal night,
Let my people go,
When Moses led the Israelites,
Let my people go.
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4. When Israel reached the water side,
Let my people go,
Commanded God, "It shall divide,"
Let my people go.
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5. When they had reached the other shore,
Let my people go,
They sang a song of triumph o'er.
Let my people go.
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3. 'Twas on a dark and dismal night,
