Group 1
Lay down your sword and shield
Lay your weapons down,
Lay down your guns
By the riverside
Group 2
Ain't gonna study war
Ain't gonna study war
Lay down your guns
By the riverside
Group 3
Ain't gonna study war
Ain't gonna study war
Lay down your guns
Lay down your guns
By the riverside
Singers -
Audio -
Are you one of the singers from Forest School Campfire? It sounds like a fun outdoor event recorded with roving microphone!
The arrangement may be from a score by Roxanne Smith, popular with protest singers that include Street Choirs Festival, Aberystwyth; Protest in Harmony, Edinburgh; Raised Voices, London.
‘Ain’t Gonna Study War’ refrain is a reference to a quotation found in the book of Isaiah "nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." It dates back to before the American Civil War and is also known as ‘Down by the Riverside’.
AIN’T GONNA STUDY WAR
More activities:
- Hit the play button below to follow the score of ‘Down by the Riverside -
American Folk, arranged Hans Kolditz (Brass Quintet + Percussion)’, orchestrated by Peet du Toit and kindly contributed to Musescore Community. - Follow the link below to hear other versions of the song.
- Create your own arrangement!