Darkness On The Delta lyrics

When it`s darkness on the Delta,
That`s the time my heart is light.
When it`s darkness on the Delta
Let me linger in the shadow of the night.
Fields of cotton all around me,
Darkies singin` sweet and low. **
Lord, I`m lucky that you found me
Where the muddy Mississippi waters flow.

Lounging on the levee, list`nin` to the nightingales
Way up above.
Laughter on the levee; no one`s heart is heavy;
All God`s chillun`s got someone to love.

When it`s darkness on the Delta,
Only Heaven is in sight.
When it`s darkness on the Delta,
Let me linger in the shadow of the night.

** usually sung `Folks are singin` sweet and low.`

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words, music and arrangement: Neiberg/Symes/Levinson
published: Keith Prowse Music Publishers Co. Ltd.
source: Audio Tape CC 010 MCPS, Britain
transcribed: Dilly
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