Wade In the Water - Ella Jenkins

Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God said he's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God's gonna trouble the water We are the sons and the daughters We gotta stand up and make it loud Just like our God told the Pharaoh "Let my people go, go" We are a new generation From the ones who have come before He's calling us into freedom Let my people go, go Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God said he's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God's gonna trouble the water We are the sons and the daughters We gotta stand up and make it loud Just like our God told the Pharaoh "Let my people go, go" We are a new generation From the ones who have come before He's calling us into freedom Let my people go, go We no go shy, no go shame Ibi your papa God wey, 'e make the heavens If you know sey you no want trouble Let my people go, go With blood, sweat and tears That we've gathered through the years If you know sey you no want trouble Let my people go, go Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God said he's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God's said he's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water We dey wade in the water Children wade in the water God's gonna trouble the water

Wade in the water Wade in the water children Wade in the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water I stepped in water and the water is cold Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Said it chilled my body but not my soul Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water Wade in the water children Wade in the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Well I went to the water one day to pray Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water And my soul got happy and I stayed all day Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Wade in the water Wade in the water children Wade in the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water Don't you know that God's gonna trouble the water There is love (In the water) In the water (In the water) There is joy yeah (In the water) In your water yeah (In the water) Your peace (In the water) Is in the water (In the water) Your deliverance (In the water) Is in the water yeah (In the water) Oh step in, step in (In the water) Joy is in the water In the water yeah (In the water) Oh step in, step in (In the water) Love is in the water (In the water) Oh step in yeah (In the water) For deliverance (In the water) Everything (In the water) In the water yeah Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) Everything you need (In the water) God's gonna trouble the water God's gonna trouble the water (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) God's gonna trouble the water (Ooh) God's gonna trouble the water Oh wade in the water

Let's wade in the water Wade in the water Listen to me now, wade in the water I wanna know that you're mine Because your love is so fine Hear me now, hear me now Wade in the water I mean, wade in the water Listen to me now, wade in the water I wanna know that you're mine The water's so fine You know, baby, that you've got me uptight Because your brand of loving feels so right I'm like a ship in a stormy sea Let's wade in the water, daddy, rescue me You know got me sailing from midnight 'til dawn You know you got me drifting though I can't carry on You are the best fish that I have found Let's wade in the water, daddy, don't let me drown I mean let's wade, let's wade (in the water) And now wade (wade in the water) Don't be afraid and wade (wade in the water) I wanna know that you're mine 'Cause the water's so fine Now when the water's calm and everything is right Ain't no catfish gonna make us fight Hold your sails to the wind and keep your ship in gear 'Cause if we sail together we got nothing to fear You threw me your line and now you know I'm your bait You got me hooked and line and sinker, let them other fish wait Call me fin flappin' mama who's learnin' to float Hold on captain, you are rocking the boat I need your power, it's really outta sight Let's wade in the water where everything is right Don't let our love sink, let it float like a tree Our love can be as great as the deep blue sea Folks don't understand what we've got going Don't let them make waves Let's keep the stream flowing I need a big ship and a yacht won't do I wanna wade in the water and be closer to you I mean, wade (wade in the water) And I know you hear me baby Wade in the water, one more time Wade in the water I wanna know that you're mine Because the water's so fine Let's take it easy baby, that's the only way I'll do any old thing that you say You gotta admit it, you know you went and did it You can't quit it baby, just forget it Ah everything's gonna be alright Don't wanna stone her, make you feel uptight Let's wait, let's wait, let's wait I'm not gonna like it like that Take it easy baby, take it easy now 'Cause I wanna smile Come on in and throw me all night, oh now Take it easy, baby

Ain't got no place to be Just waiting on the small hand to hit the 5 o'clock and I'm hitting up the ABC To get a little whiskey, to get a little tipsy Ain't nobody checking on me 'Cause ever since you left me, it's been a little lonely But that don't bother me, no 'Cause it's Friday And I'm drinking my payday away Ain't got nothing to save for No, no mortgage, no, no four kids I don't feel any pain All this whiskey in my veins No more heartache, no more heartbreak I'll be okay, drinking my payday away I know I sound a little unruly Ain't acting like a lady, I'm acting kinda crazy But I don't wanna be with nobody You really messed me up, so I'm getting messed up on Maker's Mark on the rocks, I'm gonna have a Good time, bottom line I'm drinking my payday away Ain't got nothing to save for No, no mortgage, no, no four kids I don't feel any pain All this whiskey in my veins No more heartache, no more heartbreak I'll be okay, drinking my payday away Don't need your love anyway Don't need to go to AA, no way Just gotta show up on Monday so I can get paid I'm drinking my payday away Ain't got nothing to save for No, no mortgage, no, no four kids I don't feel any pain All this whiskey in my veins No more heartache, no more heartbreak I'll be okay, drinking my payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away Payday, payday away