591
I'm Goin' to Ride in Pharaoh's Chariot
No title. From S. M. Helton, Jr.. Principal of Bain Academy, Alatthews,
Mecklenburg county; undated, but probably 1938-39.
1 I'm goin' to ride in Pharaoh's chariot,
I'm goin' to ride in Pharaoh's chariot ;
One of these days God knows that
I'm goin' to ride in Pharaoh's chariot,
I'm goin' to ride in Pharaoh's chariot one of these days.
2 I'm goin' to cross the river of Jordan, etc.
3 I'm goin' to walk dem golden streets, etc.
4 I'm goin' to play dat golden harp, etc.
5 I'm goin' to wear dem golden slippers, etc.
6 I'm goin' to sing in de angel choir, etc.
7 I'm goin' to talk with Paul an' Silas, etc.
8 I'm goin 'to eat at Peter's table, etc.
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591
I'm Goin' to Ride in Pharaoh's Chariot
No title. Sung by S. M. Holton, Jr., Principal of Bain Academy, Mathews,
Mecklenburg county, about 1938-39- The beginning somewhat reminds one
of the chorus of the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' There is an interestingly
varied use of the tonal material. Cf. also ANS 139.
F-5IS
God knows that Fm goin' to ride in Pha-raoh's eliar - iot,
Fm goin' to ride in Pha-raoh's char - iot one of these days.
I'm goin' to ride in Pha-raoh's char - iot,
I'm goin' to ride in Pha - raoh's char - iot; One of these days
For melodic relationship cf. **SCS 22.
Scale: Hexatonic (4), plagal. Tonal Center: g. Structure: aba^c (2,2,2,2)
= aa'^ (4,4). Text and tune do not conform structurally.