Down to the River to Pray - The Petersens (LIVE)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2022
- Emmett and Katie came up with such a beautiful arrangement of "Down to the River to Pray," a traditional gospel song that Alison Krauss famously recorded for the 2000 movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". The fun interlude at 1:45 was Katie's idea.
We try to match our songs to locations and it can take a little while for the song, venue, and lead singer to all come together at the same time! Sometimes we also have to wait for the leaves to return to the Ozarks, the heavy rains to stop, or Julianne to come back from college.
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Vocals: @katiepetersen
Vocals: @EllenHaygood
Vocals: @JuliannePetersen
Dobro: Emmett Franz
Bass: Karen Petersen
Guitar: @mattpetersen4000
Key moments:
0:01 dobro
0:06 Katie
0:40 Ellen
0:55 rhythm guitar
1:14 Julianne
1:29 sisters
1:35 mother on bass
3:11 outro
Location: The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms finleyfarmsmo.com
The Finley River is such a key part of the water mill's history and its new life as a dining destination. We crossed the footbridge next to the restaurant (1:36), and filmed this video on a stream that leads to the river.
Photo: The footbridge dressed for a party / cuflpfqrudi
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Videography: Aaron Clark
Audio: Troy Dixon
Microphones: Ear Trumpet Labs www.eartrumpetlabs.com
►LYRICS - Down to the River to Pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O brothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O sisters, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sisters, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O mothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O mothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
Let's go down, let's go down [x4]
As we went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show us the way
O sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sinners, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
O brothers, let's go down
Come on down, don't you wanna go down?
Come on brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
Down in the river to pray [x2]
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*LYRICS - Down to the River to Pray*
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As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O brothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O sisters, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sisters, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way
O mothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O mothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
Let's go down, let's go down [x4]
As we went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show us the way
O sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sinners, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
O brothers, let's go down
Come on down, don't you wanna go down?
Come on brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
Down in the river to pray [x2]
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen
Album: My Ozark Mountain Home
Thanks Liz!! Your hard work is always appreciated!
Thanks, Liz!
Thanks for the Lyrics, Liz. This is another great Petersens masterpiece!
Thanks again, Liz!
Thanks Liz!
One of the most beautiful things about bluegrass music is that there’s never really a “lead singer.” Everybody takes turns and harmonizes with each other. There’s never really a “lead guitar” either - everybody gets their own solo.
Where is music like this? Not necessarily Christian music, but music in general. I love the tone, harmony, and style.
Just any live folk music. Although the Peterson's mellifluous voices are really something else.
@Htrac "Just any live folk music," I think not. This particular song touched my soul by the way it was sung. If the song was sung by another artist, it wouldn't have the same feeling.
Listen to the Dillards
The Petersens are an amazing and very talented family!!! They need to win the country music awards or something!!!
Such uplifting, lovely voices. So nice to see natural beautiful women with a heart for Jesus.
I listen to the Petersens every night before i go to bed and sleep :D
My future wife walked up to me next to the Suwanee river minutes before we married while this song played. You're rendition wets my eyes. I'm gonna go hug my wife.
*your
I was adopted, I found out later in life that my biological family are popular evangelical singing performers. I mostly missed the boat with the talent that they have in them .... however, I sang this song most nights to the 3 children I raised alone. This rendition absolutely brings tears to my eyes. The great Allison Krauss and her band introduced this song to me during the Soggy Bottom Boys/Oh Brother Where Aren't Thou craze. It was my go to.. I sang this song most nights and my children (now late 20's) still, to this day remember this song I sang with my ♥. I am so proud of this talented family. I can hardly listen to them without getting emotional! BRAVO!
The harmonies on this are wonderful, and the setting was perfect. And whose heart isn't lifted by these three young ladies' smiles?
Amen!
Whenever I hear them My eyes tear up of whole hearted Goodness. ❤
Ellen, Julianna and Katie all have distinctive sounds to their voice and when you combine all three together sounds like angels singing.
Beautiful
Such diversity, yet harmony, like the Holy Trinity.
Totally agree.
Thank you beautiful harmony lifts my spirit high
I’m not a Christian but I felt like one for three minutes and forty-one seconds just now. Beautiful song, beautifully sung.
I’m a Christian but can feel that ❤
Become one and the song takes on a whole different feeling.
Hamdulila
I’m not either, and end up listening to a huge variety of worldwide religious music. All of it moves me. I think what will grow out of the ashes of this currently burning world will be a heightened spiritual attitude- not so much 1 religion, rather a mutual respect for each others beliefs while we walk our own path with integrity, responsibility, and compassion
The feeling is mutual.
The three girls have very different voices but they are masters at blending them into beautiful music. Such a talented family all .
Isnt it amazing how they all have there own style but are all awesome? And BAM! wow Together.....PHEW! truly blessed!
Yes each sister has a beautiful voice. Julienne's voice is the most distinctive, Katies is the most traditional and Ellen's is the softest and sweetest. A+ for all
Its amazing one doesnt need to be Christian to appreciate a beautiful song.
I loved Emmylou's and Allison's version of this song from Oh Brother, where art Thou.
But then I heard THIS.
These young ladies are really something special.
Emmylou, and Allison AND Gillian Welch, who sang lead.
So refreshing to hear real music again🙏
Not a Christian, but I reckon this is what Angels would sound like.
Being from Nashville (born, raised and still here) it it so refreshing to hear honest folk music. Thank you for this. I miss this sound so much. I genuinely grew up listening this style of country/gospel. It brightens my soul to know that this style is still alive and well. Sing on!
It is a true blessing to hear
Three Petersen Ladies singing at once, magical ✨ 💖 💕 💛
Oh my goodness Katie, Ellen and Julianne sound fantastic!!!!!! Love this!!!
Julianna's voice is a gift from heaven.
Just heard her for the first time, really seems like Julianna's voice is somehow influenced by an Irish accent, sounds a bit like Janet Devlin: how does one acquire that?! - j q t -
Beautiful harmony, ladies. I could listen to this all day long.
Sisters messing with each other at the end, I love it. What a great family , as mom and dad encourage a Christian life. God bless each one.
Beauty is often hidden in a simple things,and it's also in this case-three beautiful voices.
..not hidden all that well:P
I just noticed that the girls' dresses are red white and blue. Nice touch for a classic American song.
Three beautiful young ladies, three beautiful voices, one beautiful song. A blessing from God.
Beautiful. With those voices I think GOD has sent 3 of his angels.
What an excellent version of this song. And, I'm glad nobody fell in the water, at the end.
I think it would've made the outro more entertaining
The talents of this family are a testament to the sheer beauty of God’s creation.
I'm not a religious person but these harmonies are indeed heavenly. Julieanne's voice is sweet and winsome, Ellen's is earthy and strong, Katie's is soft and soulful. The guys and mom are great but these three lovely young women are the beating heart of the Petersen's.
I remember when I heard this song in the Hey brother where art though movie I was hooked...
Such a beautiful song and the harmony fantastic....
Now hearing this song covered by the Petersens!!!
Can't get any better
I never saw the movie but I did come across it on TH-cam music and saw the movie cover was the thumbnail used for the song. And Idk how I didn't see this one coming considering it's an Allison Krauss song. I know they grew up listening to her music so the fact they caught me off guard with this song makes me feel disappointed in myself
Thanks, Daniel!
O Brother Where Art Thou?
Whoa brother
Spiritual music moving even to us non-believers. Music is music.
While listening, I felt like I was in Heaven for a long, sweet moment.
I used to sing with my brother. Our voices were close enough to make us sound harmonically wonderful. These sisters have that ability. When they sing together, it's as if their voices mingle and are cuddling. Thank you for sharing with the world.
There are few things more beautiful than the harmonies of siblings!!! Thank you!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful...this was my brother's favorite movie of all time.....he passed in 2016....and every time I hear the beautiful songs from this soundtrack I know its his way of saying hello....that he is still here with me in spirit. Thank you so much. ❤
While the solos of Katie, Ellen and Julianne are perfect, when the three of them sing in harmony, it is fantastic. Their harmony is greater than the sum of their individual voices. Like so much in life, we are stronger when we work together and in harmony with family and friends!
GOOSEBUMPS…!!!👌👌👌
Best greetings from an financial officer from Germany who never get‘s goosebumps.
Keep it up 👍👍👍
Such added blessings to our journey in the Lord. As my wife and I listen in the mornings, it helps her in her severe fight against Parkinson's, and as my role as her caretaker. May the Lord contuse to bless your ministry and family, Awesome music Petersen's.
Dear brother dear sister you will be in my prayers God bless you
I'm so thankful for the Petersens ,I'm in a dark place right now and you're music helps me to see His light at the end of this tunnel!!
May we saviour always hold your hand and light your path no matter where. He went through the dark valley before us.
Be strong brother... be strong!
Amen. The internet can lead people straight to hell or be the perfect prescription to help soothe the soul.
The Peterson family show people the positiveness of having faith in Christ . They are good witnesses to Gods great way. This song is about Baptism confirming the individual persons faith , love and commitment to Christ . Its wonderful.
My daughter was ready to be baptized but waited until summer so she could be baptized in the river. She wanted to honor her grandmother who was baptized the same way. She played this on the way there and home.
I love this rendition of a classic gospel tune. Sister harmonies are the best! And great, simple instrumentals, just what this tune needs. Thank you!
Live a life where you can see the joy and beauty around you. Y’all definitely are with your beautiful voices. Thanks for sharing on oh my sons.
I sang this with friends in the centre of the town yesterday . We stopped the shoppers . It's a great song to pray to.
I am a sinner, I went down to the river to pray that u girls and the rest of the Petersens continue to bless us with these absolutely amazing performances, thanks àgain 😍😘
There is something about standing in the river, let it wash over my feet and listen to this masterpiece. It's so calming in hardtime I am going through right now. Bless you all. ❤️
Thank God..There is still real music out there!
I have always loved Alison Krauss and this is one of her signature songs, but I have to say I love this version by the 3 super-talented, wonderful and genuinely sweet Petersen sisters the most of all!
If only the world was full of people like you
WOW, 3 of thee most beautiful ladies, n beautiful voices. Also loved the country shades of Ole Glory, red, white n blue !!! God Bless Our USA
The youngest has that unmistakable and equally as beautiful yodel perfected!
I live in German, i love your kind to make music as family, this one IS a wonderful song...❤️...go on lovely Petersen Family!!!
These 2 and 3 part harmonies from the gals are just beautiful. It doesn't get any more pure than this. I so amazed at their talent
Besides being just beautifully sung by this very talented family, this music conveys a set of values that is disappearing from our country right now. God, family, community is what America needs so urgently. Thank you for sharing not just a beautiful song, but a beautiful ethic, with us. God bless you.
Sisters smiling while other sisters sing=GOLD!!!!!!!
The Voices are heaven sent
Every time you see and listen to a Petersens video, you think perfection is being achieved, but you are wrong: you always have to wait for the next one....
Fausto
È vero Fausto, non smettono mai di stupirci. Ogni volta c'è qualcosa che non ti aspetti e che ti lascia letteralmente sbalordito! Questo video lo conosco ormai da quasi due settimane, ma, ogni tanto lo rivedo, ed ogni volta rimango estasiato. Ciao, alle prossime Fausto e, come sempre, buona serata e buona domenica.
*To be able to experience your joy of life is a gift to mankind.*
I love the combination of the three sisters' voices, just wonderful!
I just attended your concert in Branson (28 July) with my son and my elderly uncle. I did not have time to participate in the meet and greet afterwards. However, I wanted you to know that the concert was wonderful and your music gives me much joy and comfort. I am also a retired Combat Arms Army officer and appreciate your recognition of veterans. As a pastor, I appreciate your Christian demeanor and wholesome behavior. God Bless you and your work!
TH-cam needs more of this.
I have already told, you carry me up and down in the time, it reminds me more or less at 12 yo when I l've heard for the first time. Go tell it to the mountains. Many thanks family ♥️ from Italy. Gianfranco.
Beautiful ladies... Beautiful family... Beautiful music... Simply beautiful !
at 1'45, they sing first beautifully in canon, then take up the chorus together... So simple and so beautiful at the same time ! Mesmerizing!!!
There's just nothing quite as nice and beautiful as listening to sisters harmonize, it's a special sound
The Petersen’s Angels went down to the river and prayed!
i listen to The Petersens from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I grew up mainly on mainstream 80s / 90s rock n roll, pop, etc., and only liked a few country songs here or there, but now you gals got me shocked at how I love every dang one of your videos. 😄 STOP IT! STOP BEING SO GOOD! 😄
Sibling voices tend to blend beautifully, and the Petersens are no exception!
Yay! The Petersens and Gospel! Hallelujah and thank you all!
Traditional in the very best sense! Beautifully put together! The whole nation needs to go and pray! The wisdom of the past teaches us how little we have learnt.
I’ve never heard anything like it!!
A beautiful song by three beautiful Christian women. What a blessing to all of us! May God continue to bless all of you!
Watch this over and over- so uplifting in dark times
Yes, Petersen sisters are like the ancient Muses. Really angelic voices and best skills with different instruments. Greetings from Italy. Gianfranco 🇮🇹♥️
In the moments of our greatest need, the Lord God provides us this as manna from heaven.
I missed the wading in the river the first time. Very sweet.
This is so appropriate to deliver a message to Christians that for something important with time constraints even if beautifully sung, Christians and all folk need to help each other and only then pray about guidance. So I keep listening to your fantastic three-part delivery of a song that I had always respected at church. The message can not be delivered so much nearly perfectly sung.
Now the Petersens have the best presentation of "Down to the River to Pray" that I could imagine and the symbolism in the song is good for all Christians and others to hear and to contemplate upon.
I am pleased to learn all your talent listed on most every video will stick with the group at least for the near future to pursue your chosen various ways to evangelize as well as entertain as well as rightfully enrich yourselves as all who keep coming back keep coming for the well performed and well arranged music and singing arrangements so enjoyable to all of us.
Y'all are a treasure to all who get to be entertained as well as instructed in some songs by your top-notch presentations.
Dear Mum, Mrs Petersen.. another gem. God bless.
God gives the gift of song to praise his Name . What a beautiful blessing they all 3 possess .
May our father in heaven bless them with peace love and light. Amen.
Three very beautiful girls with great talent
Absolutely stunning,brought tears to my eyes, that Petersen family harmony is just unmatched!!!
Katie showed her experience over her sisters by moving about on that rough ground, wearing heals, and not even looking down. Bravo.
Every time I listen to and watch this video, I feel happy inside. It's impossible to feel anything else.
Beautiful arrangement, Emmett and Katie! And wonderfully performed by all. Has become my favorite version of this song.
With the sun shining down as it was in this video, it looked like you had halos. Only fitting since you sing like angels
Went to see this family while in Branson, Mo. We so enjoyed our time listening to them all. Great musicians and entertainers.
Three more beautiful angels you will never find.
I just love it when the three sisters sing together . They are sooo good . It gives me goosebumps every time . Thanks to all of you ! ✌
Wow! That's the first time I enjoyed the little sister singing! She was awesome!
I have sung this song to all my nephews since they were babies. It's such a special song to me.
Almost four minutes of heaven with the Petersen's.
I'm ear to ear grinning with this one, my cheeks hurt.
Just now discovering your lovely and extremely talented family, and enjoying the music so much. Thank you!
I just got back from being at a Christian camp as a cabin Dad for a week where I didn't have access to the internet, and this is the first song I keyed up after I got back! Couldn't wait to hear it again! Beautiful song in every way. Love it!!
Everyone needs more of this in their life and the world would be much better.
Love the harmony
Red, White and Blue! Beautiful singing ladies.👏👏👏 You've done it before but with this performance I think it's safe to say we definitely have a new Trio now. You've really made this one your own. The changes compared to other versions are very nice. I love your intonation of 'Show me the way' and then with somewhat more emphasis 'Show us the way'. Thanks so much for this.
Thank you, Frank! Glad you enjoyed it and it's so fun to have you always notice the little things :)
I noticed that, too, but not right away. I LOVE that white embroidered dress.
Every song becomes my new favorite. This is my new favorite.
Listening to this song for probably the 50th time it occured to me that some people who are cynical would say that you are doing a good job of "selling" this song with sincerety. But what you are doing is an incredible of "living" this song in every look, every nuance and expression! People are being saved with your music, of that I have no doubt!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord