Dem Bones

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"Dem Bones" (also called "Dry Bones" and "Dem Dry Bones") is a well-known spiritual song. The melody was composed by author and songwriter James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938). Some sources also credit his brother, J Rosomond Johnson. First recorded by The Famous Myers Jubilee Singers in 1928. Both a long and a shortened version of the song are widely known. The lyrics are inspired by Ezekiel 37:1-14, where the Prophet visits the "Valley of Dry Bones" and prophesies that they will one day be resurrected at God's command, picturing the national resurrection of Israel.

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The song

The chorus and verses are noted for many variations among performers, but fall into the following style. The second verse reverses the first in a pattern similar to:

The neck bone (dis)connected from the head bone

... etc...

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Artists

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See also

• Ezekiel Saw the Wheel

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References

Source of the article : Wikipedia