Wiley College Acapella Choir "I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray"

[@hattiehamer812]

As I listened to this song, I am so keenly aware of the sacrifices made by the ancestors, known and unknown. I pay homage to them in all I do and recognize their presence in my life. I hope that my African vibe remains in my bones this lifetime and the next. Thank you to my ancestors who bore the burden and ultimately wore the chains because I know at times, they couldn't hear nobody pray.

[@1975COREY]

Amen and amen

[@zandisilegura9881]

[Intro] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself. And I couldn't hear nobody pray. See, oh Lord.... [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray. [Verse 1] Dark was the night and cold the ground, On which my Lord was laid. And great drops of blood like sweat roll down, In agony he prayed. See, oh Lord.... [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray. [Verse 2] Father remove this bitter cup If such thy sacred will. But if not content to drink it up, Thy pleasure I'll fulfill. See,oh Lord ohh [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray. [Bridge] Couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. Couldn't hear nobody pray, Way down yonder by myself. Couldn't hear nobody pray. [Interlude] Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm See, oh Lord... [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray.

[@MrCAMjA]

congrats on the Birth of Nation soundtrack!!!

[@saundraboden4250]

I love this performance and arrangement. There was an older performance that is no longer online. I really loved that one and wish it were available. Lewis sings it with so much feeling. My favorite in the whole wide world. thank you Wiley choir.

[@marioramonevans]

This wasn't Lewis, This was Ray Allen III

[@megaoldskool76]

Bobby Womack and his brothers made this back in 1961. It’s on YT.

[@dwallasimmons-burke6480]

Excellent Wiley College!

[@eliSabethSikeS]

goosebumps.

[@TheBlaqros3]

STILL ONE OF THE TOP SONGS I LOVE LISTENING TOO SHOULD HAVE WAY MORE VIEWS!!!

[@megaoldskool76]

Tanjanika Green I so agree!!! I thought it would have at least 100 thousand views and likes! What a heartfelt song!

[@carvisbigone2064]

They came to my church Sunday and sung this same song wow

[@dulceaux]

I am so proud of my friend Stephen Hayes. This choir, this rendition is amazing!

[@antwagarrett4165]

Boy you better sang!! Hey Rayyy!

[@samuelechols895]

Good job to the soloist and choir

[@ninasky7]

the guy who sang the lead whew my God #Chills

[@marioramonevans]

Ray Allen III

[@kmyke8756]

that ain't nutin' but that African Spirit........ASE'

[@ChukwumaOnyeijeMD]

Well done. Praise God, young brothers and sisters!!

[@brianamurphy3722]

I love my HBCU!!!

[@michaelpolidore554]

CHILLS. EVERY. TIME.

[@pamelawaller7382]

You Rock Cousin !! Sending Aloha to you Family

[@shaybbabi89]

Yall betta sang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@corozone10]

Beautiful song and singing well done!

[@masewindu]

beyond fantastic...best performance on the soundtrack.

[@bigbellyman100]

still going strong , still sounding good , i remember singing with Wiley College Acapella Choir

[@carrellbrady1325]

My cousin is singing the lead for this song. Ray Allen III

[@marioramonevans]

Sho you right

[@InTheKnow2011]

My dad is/was the director!

[@gotjammitgurl]

Love this!!! Love Wiley!!!!

[@followingfist6]

Not really into much church singing now-a-days, but Dang, this took the cake. Had me thinking about the Honorable Elijah Muhammad's teachings. Big ups to Nate Parker and Birth of A Nation. I'm re-energized.....

[@SLove-sx9wz]

Fun Fact: The Honorable Elijah LOVED gospel music and understood it was apart of our culture way before the Church was established but he felt that the emotionality that came with it was a distraction to our people sometimes but he did say if used right it could be a powerful force of change.

[@michaelminer5174]

Wiley i love being a Wiley alumni Yeeeeettt!!!

[@superdramaqueen21]

YES!!! Y'all better sing it!!!!

[@simplycharming46]

Bravo!!!! Bravo!!!

[@bigshox1965]

I consider myself tough as they come but this song brought a tear. Stay strong and true to something Black People beside's ignorant shit.

[@MrNIKKIpda1]

the lead has me crying and snot running down ALL I CAN SAY IS SAAAAANNNNGGGGGG

[@yeaimzeus]

How can anyone dislike this?!?!

[@FutureDiva92]

They're haters that how..

[@FutureDiva92]

My alum mater!! I think I was in this video

[@_angel_f4106]

GOOD LORD! !

[@kristenca]

Beautiful job all around! Does anyone know who arranged this version?

[@marioramonevans]

Mr. Hayes Wiley College

[@mynameisheav]

ACWC 🖤

[@drilladise]

whats his name Awesome

[@marioramonevans]

Ray Allen III

[@drilladise]

@@marioramonevans does he have a FB I want to give him props personally

[@marioramonevans]

Yes it's his name spelled above

[@Thekhaywoo]

Lyrics anyone?

[@zandisilegura9881]

[Intro] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself. And I couldn't hear nobody pray. See, oh Lord.... [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray. [Verse 1] Dark was the night and cold the ground, On which my Lord was laid. And great drops of blood like sweat roll down, In agony he prayed. See, oh Lord.... [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray. [Verse 2] Father remove this bitter cup If such thy sacred will. But if not content to drink it up, Thy pleasure I'll fulfill. See,oh Lord ohh [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray. [Bridge] Couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. Couldn't hear nobody pray, Way down yonder by myself. Couldn't hear nobody pray. [Interlude] Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm Uhm-uhm-uhm-uhm See, oh Lord... [Chorus] I couldn't hear nobody pray, Lord. I couldn't hear nobody pray. See when I was way down yonder, By myself And I couldn't hear nobody pray.

[@deemcleodgarvey957]

...whose arrangement, Ms Ash?

[@jaredholmes3854]

I love this song and my school, but my man Lewis Keys was the first to sing this and will always be my favorite. Not saying this young man didn’t sing his heart out. DudC NATION!! Lewis Keys lead kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXraiat4p6ZmraM

[@marioramonevans]

No competition but Ray Lewis III took it to be his own

[@divinaito3282]

Really wanted to enjoy it, but that person smacking on something in the background kinda ruined it SMHH. I'll just listen to it on the birth of a nation soundtrack

[@iamarashad]

Soloist sounds amazing, one critique, remove your hands from behind your back. posture is important!