Swing Low, is an African · Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' For to carry me home. Swing low, sweet...
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Transcript of Swing Low, is an African · Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' For to carry me home. Swing low, sweet...
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is an African
American Spiritual.
A Spiritual served several important purposes:
-They described the difficulties experienced during
slavery.
-They passed on values, hope, and faith through song.
-They used codes in the lyrics to help slaves escape to
freedom, like a musical map!
Lets read the lyrics, and then sing the song!
