Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Ernie Haase Signature Sound Lyrics

"Swing Low Sweet Chariot" is a traditional African American spiritual that has been recorded by countless artists throughout the years. The song has a message of hope and faith, as it speaks of a chariot coming to carry the singer home to heaven. The words "swing low sweet chariot" refer to the vehicle that will take the singer to heaven, and the repetition of that line throughout the song emphasizes the singer's anticipation for that ultimate goal.

The verse "I looked over Jordan and what did I see, comin' for to carry me home, a band of angels comin' after me" references the biblical story of the Israelites crossing the River Jordan into the Promised Land. The singer sees in this imagery of the passage into the Promised Land the band of angels that will carry them to heaven. The lines "sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down, but still my soul feels heavenly bound" acknowledges the difficulties of life on earth, but emphasizes the faith that keeps the singer's spirit lifted toward the ultimate goal of being carried home by the chariot.