‘Cause God knows Moses is a floatin’
He’s floatin’ all around
Oh God knows Moses is a floatin’
He’s in a little basket safe and sound
He’s in a little basket safe and sound
Take your hand and make a basket
Send it floating on the Nile
Mama put Moses in the basket
Floatin’ floatin’ on the Nile
Sshhh ssh baby Moses
Soon the princess will come down
Ssh ssh baby Moses
Very soon you will be found
Song Meaning
This playful song retells the rescue of baby Moses in a basket on the Nile.
Biblical Message
Exodus 2:1–10 describes Moses’ mother placing him in a basket and Pharaoh’s daughter finding him.
Reflection
Use the fun refrain while distinguishing its imagined dialogue from the biblical account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Floatin Moses”?
This playful song retells the rescue of baby Moses in a basket on the Nile.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Exodus 2:1–10 describes Moses’ mother placing him in a basket and Pharaoh’s daughter finding him.
When can this song be used in worship?
Children’s Bible teaching.