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Down to the River to Pray with the band
Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo, in the key of C — no login, right here in your browser. Open it in Jam Trainer to change the key or slow it down.
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A Part
B Part
The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.
About the tune
Down to the River to Pray is a traditional American spiritual, first published in the 1860s and beloved in gospel and bluegrass sets.
In C, its gentle, hymn-like progression makes it a wonderful tune for practicing a tasteful, supportive backup behind a lead singer.