Language: English 
Genre: American Folk Hymn 
Duration: 5.0 minutes  

Two versions available:

Ensemble: SATB (div) 
Accompaniment: Piano or organ 
Catalog Number: NWC-127
Page Count: 9
Available from J. W. Pepper.
Sample Score

Ensemble: 2 part trebles 
Accompaniment: Piano 
Catalog Number: NWC-174
Page Count: 4 
Available from J. W. Pepper.
Sample Score

 

Nancy Wertsch's arrangement of this familiar hymn tune begins gently, each verse building in rhythmic activity and harmonic richness, with some modulations between verses. The piano accompaniment illustrates a steady walking motion. Some divisi in the alto, tenor, and bass parts. Available in two voicings: SATB (NWC-127) and two-part treble voices (NWC-174)

Text: 
Jesus walked this lonesome valley, 
he had to walk it by himself; 
O, nobody else could walk it for him, 
He had to walk it by himself. 

You must walk this lonesome valley, 
you have to walk it by yourself; 
O, nobody else can walk it for you, 
you have to walk it by yourself. 

I must walk this lonesome valley, 
I have to walk it by myself; 
O, nobody else can walk it for me, 
I have to walk it by myself. 

I must go and stand my trial, 
I have to stand it by myself; 
O, nobody else can stand it for me, 
I have to stand it by myself.