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Down by The Riverside
Down by The Riverside
Riverside
By: Richard Wright
History
-Known at the time of the Civil War
-Worksong (A song people would sing while working)
-Published in 1918
-By Richard Wright
Meaning
The songs central meaning is to cast of negativity and
aggression and putting on spiritual grab. It also means to
stop fighting.
Lyrics
I ain't gonna study war no more comes from the civil
war saying that the fighting shall stop
This song is also known as I aint gonna study war no
more because thats a majority of the song
Presentation