Language   

Wade in De Water‎

Fisk Jubilee Singers
Language: English


Fisk Jubilee Singers

List of versions



‎[Prima metà dell’800]‎
Pubblicata per la prima volta nel 1901 in “New Jubilee Songs”, una delle edizioni del songbook dei ‎Fisk Jubilee Singers.‎

Con Follow the Drinking Gourd, Go down, Moses, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot e Steal Away, un’altra canzone sull’“Underground Railroad”, la ‎rete di cammini segreti attraverso la quale, tra la fine del 1700 e la Guerra Civile, non meno di ‎‎30.000 afroamericani riuscirono a scappare dalla schiavitù.‎

‎“The Underground ‎Railroad”, dipinto di Charles T. Webber (1825-1911)‎
‎“The Underground ‎Railroad”, dipinto di Charles T. Webber (1825-1911)‎


Si ritiene che anche questo canto fosse in codice e che contenesse esplicite istruzioni per gli schiavi ‎fuggiaschi su come evitare la cattura e quale fosse il miglior cammino verso il Nord, verso la ‎libertà. In particolare, le strofe di “Wade in De Water” avrebbero consigliato al fuggitivo di evitare i ‎tratti all’asciutto e di seguire le sponde dei corsi d’acqua, cosicchè i “bloodhounds”, i cani segugio, ‎non riuscissero a fiutare le tracce…‎

Di “Wade in De Water” esistono numerose versioni – molte documentate sull’ottimo ‎‎Mudcat Café – ma quella col “de” al posto del ‎‎“the” e il “dat” al posto del “that” è senz’altro la più antica, a meno che qualcuno non voglia ‎sostenere che l’abbiano scritta i Public Enemy o Notorious B.I.G.!‎
Wade in de water,‎
Wade in de water, children,‎
Wade in de water,‎
God’s a goin’ to trouble de water
‎(o God's a-gwineter trouble de water)‎

See dat band all dress’d in white,‎
God’s a goin’ to trouble de water.‎
De Leader looks like de Israelite,‎
God’s a goin’ to trouble de water

Wade in de water,‎
Wade in de water, children,‎
Wade in de water,‎
God’s a goin’ to trouble de water.‎

See dat band all dress’d in red,‎
God’s a goin’ to trouble de water.‎
It looks like de band dat Moses led.‎
God’s a goin’ a trouble de water.‎

Wade in de water,‎
Water in de water, children,‎
Wade in de water, in de water,‎
God’s a goin’ to trouble de water.‎

Contributed by Bartleby - 2012/1/12 - 15:13



Una delle molte versioni del brano, questa ripresa da Negro Spirituals,‎
WADE IN THE WATER

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water
God's a-going to trouble the water

See that host all dressed in white
God's a-going to trouble the water
The leader looks like the Israelite
God's a-going to trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water
God's a-going to trouble the water‎

See that band all dressed in red
God's a-going to trouble the water
Looks like the band that Moses led
God's a-going to trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water
God's a-going to trouble the water

Look over yonder, what do you see?
God's a-going to trouble the water
The Holy Ghost a-coming on me
God's a-going to trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water
God's a-going to trouble the water

If you don't believe I've been redeemed
God's a-going to trouble the water
Just follow me down to the Jordan's stream
God's a-going to trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water
God's a-going to trouble the water

Contributed by Bartleby - 2012/1/12 - 15:14



Simpatica interpretazione di questo famoso canto religioso da parte di questo gruppo di ragazzini di colore e non , il cui leader mostra di possedere una discreta personalità e disinvoltura.

A seguire la trascrizione di "Wade in The Water" nella versione dei " Cedarmont Kids" come da video:



Cedarmont Kids is a Christian company, starring kids who sing some great classic songs.
WADE IN THE WATER

Wade in the water
Wade in the water,children
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

See that host all dressed in white
God's gonna trouble the water
The leader looks like the Israelite
God's gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water,children
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

See that band all dressed in red
God's gonna trouble the water
Looks like the band that Moses led
God's gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water,children
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed
God's gonna trouble the water
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream
God's gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water,children
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

God's gonna trouble the water
God's gonna trouble the water….

Contributed by Pluck - 2025/11/27 - 19:10



Wade in the Water - Ella Jenkins and Goodwill Spiritual Choir of Monumental Baptist Church - 1960



Testo della canzone " Wade in the Water " nella interpretazione di Ella Jenkins and Goodwill Spiritual Choir of Monumental Baptist Church.
Album : African American Folk Rhythms - 1960
Testo e note da Genius Lyrics

Ella Louise Jenkins (1924 – 2024) was an American singer-songwriter and centenarian. Called the "First lady of children's music", she was a leading performer of folk and children's music.
WADE IN THE WATER

(Wade in the water)
(Wade in the water)

Wade in the water
Wade in the water ,children
Wade in the water,
God is gonna trouble these waters

Wade in the water
Wade in the water ,children
Wade in the water,
God is gonna trouble these waters

See that band all dressed in white
God is gonna trouble these waters
It look like a band of the Israelites *
God is gonna trouble these waters

Wade in the water
Wade in the water ,children
Wade in the water
God is gonna trouble these waters

See that band all dressed in red
God is gonna trouble these waters
Look like a band that Moses led
God is gonna trouble these waters

Wade in the water
Wade in the water ,children
Wade in the water
God is gonna trouble these waters

My Lord delivered Daniel ** well
Daniel well, Daniel well
Didn't my Lord delivered Daniel well
Then why not every man?

My Lord delivered Daniel well
Daniel well, Daniel well
Didn't my Lord delivered Daniel well
Then why not every man?

A man went down to the river
Man went down to the river, Lord
Man went down to the river
Went down there for to pray

Man went down to the river
Man went down to the river, Lord
Man went down to the river
To wash his sins all away

Washed all day, washed all night
Washed till his hands were sore
Washed all day, washed all night
Till he couldn't wash a-no more

(Hey)
Man went down to the river
Man went down to the river, Lord
Man went down to the river
Went down there for to pray

Man went down to the river
Man went down to the river, Lord
Man went down to the river
Washed his sins all away

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God is gonna trouble these waters

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God is gonna trouble these waters

God is gonna trouble these waters
God is gonna trouble these waters
* Specifically, the Israelites were the group that Moses led out of Egypt. Here, the escaped slaves are led out of slavery.

** Jenkins borrows from another spiritual, “Didn’t My Lord deliver Daniel” here, referring to the biblical Daniel who was saved after having been sentenced to death in a lion’s den.

Contributed by Pluck - 2026/2/19 - 21:17



Versione italiana di Philip

Questa traduzione è relativa al secondo dei testi in inglese presenti, inviato da Bartleby il 12-1-2012 alle ore 15:13
GUADATE NELL'ACQUA

Guadate nell'acqua
Guadate nell'acqua, bambini,
Guadate nell'acqua
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Guardate quell'esercito vestito di bianco
Dio sta per agitare le acque
Il capo sembra l'israelita
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Guadate nell'acqua
Camminate nell'acqua, bambini,
Camminate nell'acqua
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Guardate quella banda vestita di rosso
Dio sta per agitare le acque
Sembra la banda guidata da Mosè
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Camminate nell'acqua
Camminate nell'acqua, bambini,
Camminate nell'acqua
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Guardate là, cosa vedete?
Dio sta per agitare le acque
Lo Spirito Santo sta scendendo su di me
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Camminate nell'acqua
Camminate nell'acqua, bambini,
Camminate nell'acqua
Dio sta per agitare le acque

Se non credete che io sia stato redento
Dio agiterà le acque
Seguitemi fino al fiume Giordano
Dio agiterà le acque

Camminate nell'acqua
Camminate nell'acqua, bambini,
Camminate nell'acqua
Dio agiterà le acque.

Contributed by Philip - 2026/2/20 - 14:00



Trascrizione del testo di "Wade in the Water" nella versione di Odetta tratta dall'LP del 1954 " Odetta & Larry ", album conosciuto anche come "Tin Angel"( nome di un club di San Francisco sede delle registrazioni).



Per ulteriori notizie si rimanda a:
1 - Wikipedia - Odetta & Larry

2 - Lawrence B. Mohr
Wade in the Water [Live] - Odetta e Larry Mohr (banjo)-1954

Wade in the water,
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water.
And Lord, my God's gonna trouble the water.

Why don't you wade in the water,
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water,
And oh, my God's gonna trouble the water.

Well, I took one step in the Jordan, the water came to my knees.
And then I took another step in the Jordan, and the water came to my waist.
Well, I took another step in the Jordan, the water covered my head.
And then I looked and saw a man on the Canaan’s* side.
He was making my dying bed.

I said, wade in the water,
Wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water.
And you know, my God's gonna trouble the water.

You know my God's gonna trouble the water.
You know my God's gonna trouble the water.
* Canaan: nella Bibbia, Canaan indica la "Terra Promessa" a Israele, situata tra il Mediterraneo e il fiume Giordano.

In molti spirituals infatti “Canaan” è un preciso riferimento in senso storico,biblico, alla Terra Promessa a Israele. e in senso figurato al Paradiso.
Durante la Underground Railroad, “Canaan” si riferiva ,in codice,al “Canada” meta degli schiavi che volevano raggiungere la liberta’.
La loro “Canaan” era il Nord.
Nei canti del movimento per i diritti civili degli aa.’60 “ Canaan” aveva il significato di liberta’ e di uguaglianza di tutti davanti alla legge contro ogni discriminazione razziale e diversita’.
Per chi volesse approfondire si rimanda alla pagina di CCG dedicata a "Sweet Canaan" - Deborah Anne Goss

Contributed by Pluck - 2026/3/11 - 22:58



THE SPIRITUALS - Gospel Choir
The Spirituals is a London based gospel choir that was formed in October 2020 by music artist, Junior Garr, and arranger and conductor, Marsha B Morrison. The Spirituals began by reimagining spiritual anthems for ‘The Black History Project’ music event, which led to recording their first EP, “Wade in the Water”, and huge 11 million views online. Now, The Spirituals continue to reimagine spiritual songs and further EPs have been created alongside televised performances filmed in Lambeth Palace and the iconic, St. Paul’s cathedral.



Fonte : The Spirituals – TEDxLondon
Wade in the water - The Spirituals - 2021

Wade in the water ( we dey) Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God said He’s gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water ( we dey)
Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God said He’s gonna trouble the water

We are the sons and the daughters
We gotta stand up and make it loud
Just like our God told the Pharaoh
Let my people go (go)

We are a new generation
From the ones who have gone before
He’s calling us into freedom
Let my pеople go (go)

Wade in the watеr ( we dey)
Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God said he’s gonna trouble the water

Wade in the watеr ( we dey)
Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God said he’s gonna trouble the water

We are the sons and the daughters
We gotta stand up and make it loud
Just like our God told the Pharaoh
Let my people go (go)

We are a new generation
From the ones who have gone before
He’s calling us into freedom
Let my people go (go)

We no go shy no go shake
E be our Papa God wey he make the heavens
If you no say you no want trouble
Let my people go (go)

The blood sweat and the tears
That we’ve gathered through the years
If you no say you no want trouble
Let my people go (go)

Wade in the water ( we dey)
Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God said he’s gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water ( we dey )
Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God said he’s gonna trouble the water

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ……

(Oh Oh Oh) Wade in the water (we dey)
Wade in the water children
God said he’s gonna trouble the water

(Oh Oh Oh) Wade in the water (we dey)
Wade in the water children
God said he’s gonna trouble the water

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ……



Fonte:
Testo allegato al video citato.
Nota.
Accattivante interpretazione moderna di uno spiritual tradizionale da parte di questo numeroso e dinamico gruppo di giovani di colore UK con nuovi versi aggiunti al testo religioso.Un piacevole connubio fra la nuova tecnologia musicale e la tradizione afro americana. Musicisti affiatati e meritevoli dell’eccellente visibilita’.Sapiente utilizzo degli effetti audio e di luci.

Contributed by Pluck - 2026/3/12 - 11:12



Testo di " Wade in the Water" nella versione di Bob Dylan
registrata nel 1961 sui "Minnesota Tapes" - reperibile sul bootleg "Have a light"
Fonte: MAGGIE’S FARM

WADE IN THE WATER - Traditional - BOB DYLAN 1961


Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's a-gonna trouble the water
God's a-gonna trouble the water.

Well, who are these children all dressed in red?
God's a-gonna trouble the water
Must be the children that Moses lead
God's a-gonna trouble the water.

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's a-gonna trouble the water
God's a-gonna trouble the water.

Well out of the mountains come fire an' smoke
God's a-gonna trouble the water
Jehovah* nobody but he could've spoke **
God's a-gonna trouble the water.


Wade in the water,children
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's a-gonna trouble the water
God's a-gonna trouble the water.

Well, I'm walkin' down the highway an' the water's gettin' low
God's a-gonna trouble the water.
Walkin' down the highway
Nowhere to go
God's a-gonna trouble the water.

But it's wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's a-gonna trouble in the water
God's a-gonna trouble in the water.
God's a-gonna trouble in the water.
* Geova è una latinizzazione della lingua ebraica, una vocalizzazione del tetragramma biblico (YHWH), il nome proprio di Dio nella Bibbia ebraica e uno dei sette nomi di Dio nell'ebraismo.

Jehovah is a Latinization of the Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament. The Tetragrammaton is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God's name in Christianity.
Wikipedia

** Verso suggerito da LyricFind

Contributed by Pluck - 2026/3/12 - 20:56


Questo è il link che apre il video di "Wade in the Water" degli "Spirituals Choir".
Il link evidenziato all'inizio della pagina apre l'articolo di presentazione del gruppo.

Wade in the Water‎ - Spirituals Choir - UK

Pluck - 2026/3/13 - 11:22



Wade in the Water - The Golden Gate Quartet - 1947



Testo di Wade in the Water nella interpretazione del "The Golden Gate Quartet" (album version) da:
TGGQ 1941-1947 -Columbia Jazz.
℗ Originally Released 1947 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Wade in the water, children
Wade, wade in the water
You know my God's going to trouble the water
Why don't you wade in the water?
Why don't you wade in the water, children?
Wade, wade in the water
You know my God's going to trouble the water.

Now, the first step I took in Jordan
Well, the water came to my knees
So, I took another step in Jordan
And the water came to my waist, gettin' chilly
So, I waded a little further down in Jordan
And the water came over my head
And I looked and saw a man up on Canaan's side
He was a-makin' up my dyin' bed.

Why don't you wade in the water?
Why don't you wade in the water, children?
Wade, wade in the water
You know my God's going to trouble the water
Why don't you wade in the water?
Why don't you wade in the water, children?
Wade, wade in the water
You know my God's going to trouble the water.

Well, well, well, well
You know my God's going to trouble the water
You know my God's going to trouble the water
Well, well, well, well
You know my God's going to trouble the water
You know my God's going to trouble the water.

Contributed by Pluck - 2026/8/24 - 14:11




Main Page

Please report any error in lyrics or commentaries to antiwarsongs@gmail.com

Note for non-Italian users: Sorry, though the interface of this website is translated into English, most commentaries and biographies are in Italian and/or in other languages like French, German, Spanish, Russian etc.




hosted by inventati.org