Toward the end of the show, the cast sings this gorgeous American folk song that was the favorite of their departed friend Charlie.
Lyrics
HUSH, LITTLE BABY, DON’T YOU CRY
YOU KNOW YOUR MAMA WAS BORN TO DIE
ALL MY TRIALS SOON BE OVER
THERE GROWS A TREE IN PARADISE
AND THE PILGRIMS CALL IT THE TREE OF LIFE
ALL MY TRIALS SOON BE OVER
OH, RIVER JORDAN IS CHILLY AND COLD
CHILLS THE BODY BUT NOT THE SOUL
IF LIVING WERE A THING THAT MONEY COULD BUY
THE RICH WOULD LIVE AND THE POOR WOULD DIE
ALL MY TRIALS, LORD, SOON BE OVER
OH, RIVER JORDAN IS DEEP AND WIDE
MILK AND HONEY ON THE OTHER SIDE
I’VE GOT A BOOK WITH PAGES THREE
AND EVERY PAGE SPELLS LIBERTY
ALL MY TRIALS SOON BE OVER
ALL MY TRIALS SOON BE OVER