Not to be confused with the other Down by the Riverside sung by Elvis and Peter Paul and Mary (among many others as far back as the Civil War). There are many versions of this song that originated from the mouth of working slaves. I believe this song (a watered down version) is merely about waiting for the reappearance of God, perhaps in baptism.
Not to be confused with the other Down by the Riverside sung by Elvis and Peter Paul and Mary (among many others as far back as the Civil War). There are many versions of this song that originated from the mouth of working slaves. I believe this song (a watered down version) is merely about waiting for the reappearance of God, perhaps in baptism.