Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a traditional African-American spiritual song that has been widely performed and recorded over the years. The lyrics are metaphorical and depict the longing for deliverance and freedom from earthly troubles. The imagery of a chariot coming to carry the singer home symbolizes the hope for salvation and escape from suffering. The song is deeply rooted in the experiences of African Americans, particularly those who endured slavery and sought solace in their faith. It has since become a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and the belief in a better future beyond life's hardships.
Letter notes
B G B G G E A
G G G G B B D° D°
D° B D° G G E D
G G G G B B A G B
D° G E G G G
G G G E D
G G G G B D° D° D° D°
E° D° B B G
G G G G E D
G G G G B B A G
B G B G G E D
G G G G B B D° D°
D° B D° G G E D
G G G G B B A G B G
Number notation
7 5 7 5 5 3 6
5 5 5 5 7 7 2° 2°
2° 7 2° 5 5 3 2
5 5 5 5 7 7 6 5 7
2° 5 3 5 5 5
5 5 5 3 2
5 5 5 5 7 2° 2° 2° 2°
3° 2° 7 7 5
5 5 5 5 3 2
5 5 5 5 7 7 6 5
7 5 7 5 5 3 2
5 5 5 5 7 7 2° 2°
2° 7 2° 5 5 3 2
5 5 5 5 7 7 6 5 7 5
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