Dem Bones

The melody was composed by author and songwriter James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson.[1] It was first recorded by The Famous Myers Jubilee Singers in 1928.Both a long and a shortened version of the song are widely known.The lyrics are inspired by Ezekiel 37:1–14, in which the prophet Ezekiel visits the Valley of Dry Bones[2] and prophesies that they will one day be resurrected at God's command, picturing the realization of the New Jerusalem.The chorus and verses are noted for many variations among performers, but fall into the following style.
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