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-a-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 mountain come fire an’ smoke

God’s a-gonna trouble the water

Jehovah nobody be he could’ve spoke

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, 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 the water

God’s a-gonna trouble the water.

God’s a-gonna trouble the water.