By the rivers of Babylon Where he sat down And there he wept when he remembered Zion Over the wicked, carry us away, captivity Require from us a song How can we sing King Alfa's song in a strange land? So let the words of our mouth And the meditation of our heart Be acceptable in thy sight Over I By the rivers of Babylon Where he sat down And there he wept when he remembered Zion Over the wicked, carry us away, captivity Require from us a song How can we sing King Alfa's song in a strange land? How can we sing King Alfa's song in a strange land?