Kumbaya (Come By Here) | Bible Song Lyrics, Free Piano & Guitar Sheet Music

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History for 'Kumbayah'

Kumbayah is believed to be pidgin English for a powerful plea to God - "Come By Here."

Lyrics for 'Kumbayah'

Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya,
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya,
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya,
O Lord, kum ba ya.

Someone's laughing, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's laughing, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's laughing, Lord, kum ba ya,
O Lord, kum ba ya.

Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba yaa,
Someone's crying, Lord, kum ba ya,
O Lord, kum ba ya.

Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's praying, Lord, kum ba ya,
O Lord, kum ba ya.

Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba ya,
Someone's singing, Lord, kum ba ya,
O Lord, kum ba ya.

Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya,
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya,
Kum ba ya, my Lord, kum ba ya,
O Lord, kum ba ya.

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