Song Description
Making peace with the end of life
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Blues - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
Lyrics
When that number is called
When those trumpets blare
I'll be going straight down to the river
A feast has been prepared
When the last of the ash has been blown
When the embers cease to glow
I'll be going straight down to the river
I'm gonna meet my baby there
I'll be going straight down to the river
She's got flowers in her hair
When the flag is at half mast
When the chorus of anguish has passed
I'll be going straight down to the river
I'm gonna shake my love machine
When my body falls to the ground
When at last there is no sound
I'll be going straight down to the river
I'm gonna meet my baby there
I'll be going straight down to the river
I've got flowers in my hair
Life ain't no sugar mountain
But I've paid my dues this time
Someday I'll check out of this hotel
But nothing occurs before it's time
There's a knocking on my door
A man in black strums a minor chord
I'll be going straight down to the river
Though I ain't got nothing to wear
when the dirt is piled on my grave
Without sorrow, regret or rage
I'll be going straight down to the river
I'm gonna meet my baby there
I'll be going straight down to the river
She's got flowers in her hair
Life ain't no sugar mountain
Hallelujah, Hallelujah