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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 494 · Words: Traditional · Tune: DESMOND
Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here)
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →"Kum Ba Yah" is a traditional African American spiritual rooted in Gullah culture of the coastal Southeast US; the title phrase means "Come by here" in Gullah Creole. It gained wide popularity during the mid-20th century folk revival and remains a staple campfire and congregational song.
Verse 1
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh, Lord, kum ba yah!
Verse 2
Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh, Lord, kum ba yah!
Verse 3
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh, Lord, kum ba yah!
Verse 4
Someone needs you, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone needs you, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone needs you, Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh, Lord, kum ba yah!
Verse 5
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh, Lord, kum ba yah!
Verse 6
Let us praise the Lord, kum ba yah.
Let us praise the Lord, kum ba yah.
Let us praise the Lord, kum ba yah.
Oh, Lord, kum ba yah!
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