| C | |
| Shall we gather at the river, |
| G7 | |
| Where bright angel feet have trod, |
| C | |
| With its crystal tide forever |
| G7 | C | |
| Flowing | by the throne of God | ? |
| Chorus: |
| F | C | |
| Yes | well gather by the | river, |
| G7 | C | |
| The b | eautiful, the beautiful | river; |
| F | C | |
| Gather with the saints by the | river |
| G | G7 | C | |
| That | flows by the | throne of | God. |
| On the bosom of the river, |
| Where the Saviour King we own, |
| We shall meet, and sorrow never, |
| Neath the glory of the throne. |
| Soon well reach the shining river, |
| Soon our pilgrimage will cease; |
| Soon our happy hearts will quiver, |
| With the melody of peace. |
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| Alternative chords |
| SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER |
| (A) Shall we gather at the river, |
| (E) Where bright angel feet have trod, |
| (A) With its crystal tide forever |
| Flowing (E) by the throne of (A) God? |
| Chorus: |
| (D) Yes, we will gather at the (A) river, |
| The (E) beautiful, the beautiful (A) river; |
| (D) Gather with the saints at the (A) river |
| That (E) flows by the throne of (A) God. |
| On the margin of the river, |
| Washing up its silver spray, |
| We will talk and worship ever, |
| All the happy golden day. |
| Chorus |
| Ere we reach the shining river, |
| Lay we every burden down; |
| Grace our spirits will deliver, |
| And provide a robe and crown. |
| Chorus |
| Soon we'll reach the shining river, |
| Soon our pilgrimage will cease; |
| Soon our happy hearts will quiver |
| With the melody of peace. |
| Chorus |