From humble beginnings in 1982 as Britain’s first concert gospel choir to r… Read Full Bio ↴From humble beginnings in 1982 as Britain’s first concert gospel choir to recording singing at Wembley for the FA Cup Final, The London Community Gospel Choir have grown to be world-wide phenomenon.

Renowned for their funky gospel flair, swing-beat, RnB traditional and soulful arrangements, invigorating choreography and vocal gymnastics, this dynamic group have performed at Live 8, Glastonbury and on the soundtrack for the Disney Smash the Lion King.

Energetic, professional, inspiring and spirit filled….what ever word you choose to describe the sound and vision of the London Community Gospel Choir ‘there ‘ain’t no stopping them now.

Swing Low…
London Community Gospel Choir Lyrics

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Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home,
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Coming for to carry me home.

I looked over Jordan, and what did I see?
Coming for to carry me, carry me home?
It was a band of angels coming after me,

Coming for to carry me home.

Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home

If you get there before I do
Coming for to carry me home
Tell all of our friends that I'm coming too
Coming for to carry me home
Coming for to carry me home.

Swing low, swing low, sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Come on carry me home
I've got to go home

Yeah swing low, to carry me home
Come on - carry me home

Overall Meaning

The London Community Gospel Choir's song "Swing Low" is a traditional African American spiritual that has been popularized over the years through various genres of music such as gospel, jazz, blues, and country. The song tells the story of a person who has passed away and is being carried to their final resting place by a sweet chariot. The lyrics suggest that this sweet chariot is being driven by the angels, who have come to take the singer home.

The first verse of the song sets the scene with the repeated line "Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home". The second verse talks about the singer looking over Jordan and seeing a band of angels coming to carry them home. The third verse, "If you get there before I do, tell all of my friends that I'm coming too", adds a note of comfort and reassurance that the singer's friends will be there to meet them.

Line by Line Meaning

Swing low, sweet chariot
The singer is calling for the chariot to come and take them away.

Coming for to carry me home,
The purpose of the sweet chariot is to carry the singer home.

I looked over Jordan, and what did I see?
The singer is exploring the land and wonders what will happen next.

Coming for to carry me, carry me home?
The artist hopes that the sweet chariot will come and take them home.

It was a band of angels coming after me,
The artist sees a group of angels who will help them get home.

If you get there before I do
The singer is asking someone to tell their friends of their arrival.

Tell all of our friends that I'm coming too
The singer wants their friends to know that they will be coming home as well.

Swing low, swing low, sweet chariot
The artist continues to call for the chariot to come and take them home.

Come on carry me home
The artist is urging the sweet chariot to take them home.

Writer(s): Richard Simon Blaskey, John Roy Haywood, Bazil Meade

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