This publication provides a formal musical arrangement of the traditional spiritual 'Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child' for vocal performance. The arrangement is produced by Oxford University Press, a publisher known for maintaining rigorous standards in choral and classical music education. It presents a specific harmonic framework designed to support a soprano soloist and an SSA choir with piano accompaniment.

Music educators and choral directors frequently utilize this arrangement for its accessible yet effective harmonic structure. It is widely regarded as a standard resource for school and community choral ensembles seeking to perform traditional spirituals with professional-grade accompaniment.