This Afro-American Spiritual contains the words "and the train done gone" - a phrase that is said to represent the Gospel Train taking people to a better life.
And what better excuse than to underpin a gloriously choral melody with some steam engine pistons and whistles!
It suits 6 guitars, but a large ensemble will find it easier to make a massive and impressive sound, and you can take the piece at whatever speed seems comfortable - it works slowly and it works quickly!
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Mary Had A Baby
Mary Had A Baby
Afro-American Traditional
$3.49 Early intermediate level
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