Swing Low, is an African · Swing low, sweet chariot, Comin' For to carry me home. Swing low,...

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is an African

American Spiritual.

A Spiritual served several important purposes:

-They described the difficulties experienced during

slavery.

-They passed on values, hope, and faith through song.

-They used codes in the lyrics to help slaves escape to

freedom, like a musical map!

Lets read the lyrics, and then sing the song!

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