Story Behind The Song
This was inspired by a 15-mile march I actually made in Army Basic Training.
Song Description
Life is represented allegorically by a military road march where Jesus is the Captain and Heaven is the destination.
| Song Length |
4:20 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed |
Subject |
Prairie, Plains |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
MARCHING SONG
words & music by Kyle D. Walker
©1996 Kyle D. Walker
219 Hemlock Drive
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770)507-9047
Knee-deep in weariness we follow, there walks the Captain up ahead
I try to keep my eyes, upon the Captain's shoulders
They drag the muddy ground instead
All those around me set their faces, some rush to aid the one who falls
Some manage to keep lookin' at the Captain's tall figure
And push their feet to silent cadence calls
Captain, Captain, sing the marching song
You see I'm, losing every minute, what it takes to carry on
I need to hear your voice, loud and clear and strong
And I'll keep my feet movin' to the marching song
How many miles have we passed over? How many miles now lay ahead?
It's harder to keep movin' when you question what you're doin'
Will this marchin' have no end?
Captain, Captain, sing the marching song
You see I'm, losing every minute, what it takes to carry on
I need to hear your voice, loud and clear and strong
And I'll keep my feet movin' to the marching song
When my feet can't keep the road, and all I feel is heavy load
Lord, keep this weary traveler movin' on
When my feet can't keep the road, and all I feel is heavy load
Lord, keep this weary traveler movin, on
Captain, tell the story, I need to hear again
Show us your scars, let us see your hands
The city's in the distance, I can, almost see the streets
And the Captain's Holy Father, is waiting there for us to meet
When my feet can't keep the road, and all I feel is heavy load
Lord, keep this weary traveler movin' on
(Repeat)