Crossing Over Jordan Song Lyrics and Chords by Melba Montgomery
Crossing Over Jordan
Recorded by Melba Montgomery
Written by Melba Montgomery and Carl Montgomery
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Our many long years in bondage has shown how people have been
Out in the wilderness wondering was
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all because of
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leader had been old Moses but now that he had died
God said to Joshua take them on the
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over to the other side of Jordan the Lord to Joshua said
Go over to the other side of Jordan my
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people love me
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Lord in the wilderness wonder for me this bondage is free
And when you reach the other side you
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shall be
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The river now lies before you and how the waters can grow
Now's the time to cross over the
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waters that we
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wonderful land is waiting just over Jordan's side
Remembering victory is on the
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over to the other side of Jordan the Lord to Joshua said
Go over to the other side of Jordan my
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Lord in the wilderness wonder for me this bondage is free
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free
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Crossing Over Jordan?
- The song Crossing Over Jordan was sang by Melba Montgomery.
Who is Melba Montgomery?
- Melba Montgomery (born October 14, 1938) is an American country music singer. She is best known for her duet recordings in the 1960s with country music star George Jones and later Charlie Louvin. Her brother is the famous country music songwriter, Earl "Peanutt" Montgomery.
In the 1970s, Montgomery was a successful solo artist in her own right. Her best-known solo hit is the number-one hit, "No Charge".
