(Chorus) Wade in the water. Wade in the water, children. Wade in the water. God's gonna trouble the water. Well, who are these children all dressed in red? God's a-gonna trouble the water Must be the children that Moses led God's a-gonna trouble the water. Chorus Who's that young girl dressed in white Wade in the Water Must be the Children of Israelites God's gonna trouble the Water. Chorus Jordan's water is chilly and cold. God's gonna trouble the water. It chills the body, but not the soul. God's gonna trouble the water. Chorus If you get there before I do. God's gonna trouble the water. Tell all of my friends I'm coming too. God's gonna trouble the water. Chorus