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Swing Low Sweet Chariot

By Fountainview Academy

1,860 views Jul 1, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Fountainview Academy performs a traditional African American spiritual titled 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.' The song expresses a longing for heaven and readiness for the judgment day, using the imagery of a chariot sent by God to carry believers home. It includes call-and-response sections asking if listeners are prepared for the journey to see Jesus. The lyrics also reflect on personal transformation, with sins washed away and a commitment to serve God until that final day. The song is hopeful and forward-looking, centered on the promise of eternal life with Christ.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Swing low, sweet chariot

Commin' for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot

Commin' for to carry me home


Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord (in the mornin' Lord)

Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord (in the mornin' Lord)

I'm getting ready for the judgment day

My Lord, my Lord

Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord

(C'mon and ride) Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord

(C'mon and ride) I'm getting ready for the judgment day

My Lord, my Lord


Are you ready my brother

(Oh yes my Lord)

Are you ready for the journey

(Oh yes my Lord)

Do you wanna see my Jesus

(Oh yes) I'm waiting for the chariot

'Cause I'm ready to go 


Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord

Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord

I'm getting ready for the judgment day

My Lord, my Lord 


(Get ready for the mighty journey leaving in the morning

Get ready for the master call, just call me in morn

Get ready if you wanna see my Jesus)

Are you ready my sister

Are you ready for the journey

Do you wanna see my Jesus

(Oh yes) I'm waiting for the chariot

'Cause I'm ready to go


Swing low, sweet chariot

Commin' for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot

Commin' for to carry me home


Well I never will forget that day (what a day, my Lord)

When all my sins were taken away (how he washed it white as snow)

My feet were snatched from the miry clay (I'm a changed man, I'm a new life)

And I'm gonna serve him till that judgment day (hey, come on)


Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord

Ride the chariot in the mornin' Lord

I'm getting ready for the judgment day

My Lord, my Lord


I'm gonna ride in the chariot

In the chariot, (are you ready to ride?) in the chariot

Ride in the chariot to see my Lord

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