Mother, is master going to see us tomorrow?
Yes, yes, yes!
O, watch and pray!

Going to sell us down in Georgia?
Yes, yes, yes!
O, watch and pray!

Farewell, mother, I must lebe you
Yes, yes, yes!
O, watch and pray!

Mother, don't grieve after me.
No, no, no!
O, watch and pray!

Mother, I'll meet you in Heaven.
Yes, my child!
O, watch and pray!