Arrangement, Altered Lyrics, Lead and Rhythm Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Lead and Backup Vocals by Avigdor Zeitlin.
This song is based on "Man of Constant Sorrow" (also known as "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow"), a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally titled "Farewell Song" in a songbook by Burnett dated to around 1913. An early version was recorded by Emry Arthur in 1928, which gave the song its current titles.
In this version, the altered lyrics acknowledge the sorrows and tribulations the Jewish nation had endured during the lengthy exile, the Galus, while maintaining a positive and and upbeat sense of anticipation of the Ultimate and True Redemption, the Geulah, led by King Moshiach.
This will be a time when there will be no more wars and strife, when true peace will reign, and when G-d’s glory will be revealed to all.
The third and everlasting Temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem, and all mankind will be able to serve Ha-Shem in joy and harmony.
May we merit to experience the much awaited era of Moshiach and Geulah speedily!
LYRICS:
We've gone down a road of constant sorrow,
We've seen trouble all our days.
But now we bid farewell to old Galus,
G-d’s Glory to be raised.
G-d’s Glory to be raised.
For two thousand years we've been in trouble,
No pleasures here on earth we found.
For in exile we were bound to ramble
But now we're Home bound.
But now we're Home bound.
It's fare thee well to war and strife
Never to see you again.
For we're bound to ride the Geula railroad
No one to be left off this train.
No one to be left off this train.
Moshiach will gather all from mountain and valley,
The world awash with Heavenly Light.
Jerusalem our final stop,
The Holy Temple shining bright.
The Holy Temple shining bright.