Down By the Riverside (Two-part Mixed)

Accompaniment - ["Piano"]

While Down By the Riverside is typically a jubilant spiritual, Ryan Murphy's more lyrical setting highlights the sense of melancholy and regret for former choices. The music is a plaintive reflection of the past with a yearning for a better future. Can be performed with piano only or with the addition of strings. This two-part version is particularly suited for younger voices or smaller choirs.