The Liberty Voices is a wo… Read Full Bio ↴A vocal jazz group based in Disney World.
The Liberty Voices is a world famous, eight part a cappella group that sings Americana, Folk and Patriotic Songs.
They have performed for five United States Presidents... and are looking forward to more!
They have toured the country, been featured on national television and various parades. They perform at national as well as international conventions.
They have been called "America's PREMIER a cappella stylists... and the United States vocal ambassadors to the world!"
shenandoah
The Liberty Voices Lyrics
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Away, you rollin' river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away, you rollin' river
Look away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
Now the Missouri is a mighty river
Look away, you rollin' river
Indians camp along her border
Look away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
Well, a white man loved an Indian maiden
Look away, you rollin' river
With notions his canoe was laden
Look away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri.
The Liberty Voices' "Shenandoah" is a beautiful rendition of a traditional American folk song that tells a captivating story of love and adventure. In the song, the singer expresses his desire to hear the Shenandoah River once again as he and his companions journey across the wide Missouri. He declares his love for Shenandoah's daughter, for whom he is willing to cross the river.
The singer continues by describing the historical and cultural significance of the Missouri River. He acknowledges the presence of indigenous people who call the river their home, which adds to the multifaceted beauty of this natural wonder. The lyrics also portray the story of a white man who fell in love with an Indian maiden. He loaded his canoe with gifts, hoping to win her heart and marry her.
The song is a beautiful representation of the American frontier, capturing the essence of exploration, romance, and the collision of cultures. The Liberty Voices' captivating harmonies, combined with the history-rich lyrics, make "Shenandoah" a truly moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
I yearn to listen to the beautiful sound of the Shenandoah river
Away, you rollin' river
O rolling river, I am far from your peaceful flow
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
I still long to listen to the beautiful sound of the Shenandoah river
Away, we're bound away
We are leaving and going far away
Across the wide Missouri.
We are sailing across the vast Missouri river
Shenandoah, I love your daughter
I am in love with the daughter of Shenandoah
It was for her I'd cross the water
I am willing to cross the water for her
Look away, we're bound away
We are looking ahead and sailing away
Across the wide Missouri.
We are sailing across the vast Missouri river
Now the Missouri is a mighty river
The Missouri river is a powerful and huge river
Indians camp along her border
Native Americans live and camp near the river's edge
Well, a white man loved an Indian maiden
A man of European descent loved a woman of Native American descent
With notions his canoe was laden
His boat was filled with his romantic aspirations
Look away, we're bound away
We are looking ahead and sailing away
Across the wide Missouri.
We are sailing across the vast Missouri river
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wiener-Doo
Is this Jim Erb’s arrangement?
Italo Brett Music
No, this is Derric Johnson's.
Liberty Voices/Voices of Liberty evolved from The Re'Generation (or the Derric Johnson Vocal Orchestra) so they (still) sing a lot of his arrangements.
David E, Artist
I sang a portion of this piece for making the final cut for VoL a few years ago. Sadly, nothing came of it, but man- the experience of auditioning for the group is such a thrill!