Hold On

(a.k.a. "Gospel Plow")

Words & Music:

Traditional American

 

Am                                       E7                    Am

Mary wore three links of chain and every link was in my Jesus' name.

Am

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

     E7       Am

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 

Peter was so nice and neat, he wouldn't let Jesus wash his feet

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 

Peter got anxious and he said, "Wash my feet, hands and head."

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 

Jesus said, "If I wash them not, you'll have no father in this lot."

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 

Got my hand on the gospel plow, wouldn't take nothing for my journey now.

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 

Mary, Mark, Luke and John – all them prophets are dead and gone.

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 

Well, I've never been to heaven, but I've been told

The streets up there are lined with gold.

Keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

Hold on, hold on, keep your hand on-a that plow, hold on.

 




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