Key: D
Introduction:
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Shall we gather at the ri - ver,
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Where bright angel feet have trod
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With its crystal tide for ? ev - er
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Flowing by the throne of God?
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Yes, we?ll gather at the ri - ver,
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The beautiful, the beautiful ri - ver,
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Gather with the saints at the ri - ver
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That flows by the throne of God.
Verse 2
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On the bosom of the ri - ver,
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Where the Saviour King we own,
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We shall meet, and sorrow ne - ver
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?Neath the glory of the throne (Chorus)
Verse 3
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Ere we reach the shining ri - ver,
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Lay we ev?ry burden down
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Grace our spirits will deli - verer,
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And provide a robe and crown. (Chorus)
Verse 4
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Soon we'll reach the shining ri - ver,
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Soon our pilgrimage will cease
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Soon our happy hearts will qui - ver
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With the melody of peace (Chorus)