From The Live In Dublin album:
Bruce Springsteen - Guitar, lead vocals
Sam Bardfeld - Violin, vocals
Art Baron - Sousaphone, trombone, mandolin, penny whistle, euphonium
Frank Bruno - Acoustic guitar, vocals, field drums
Jeremy Chatzky - Bass
Larry Eagle - Drums, percussion
Clark Gayton - Trombone, vocals, percussion
Charles Giordano - Accordion, piano, organ, vocals
Curtis King jr. - Vocals, percussion
Greg Liszt - Banjo
Lisa Lowell - Vocals, percussion
Eddie Manion - Saxophone, vocals, percussion
Cindy Mizelle - Vocals, percussion
Curt Ramm - Trumpet, vocals, percussion
Marty Rifkin - Steel guitar, dobro, mandolin
Patti Scialfa - Acoustic guitar, vocals
Marc Anothony Thompson - Acoustic guitar, vocals
Soozie Tyrell - Violin, vocals
When The Saints Go Marching In
Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band Lyrics
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Of those that'd come before
And we'll all be reunited
On that new and sunlit shore
When the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want be in that number
And when the sun refuses to shine
When the sun refuses to shine
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
I wanna be for that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh when the trumpet sounds its call
When the trumpet sounds its call
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the trumpet sounds its call
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
How I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Now some say this world of trouble
Is the only one we'll ever see
But I'm waiting for that morning
When the new world is revealed
Oh when the new world is revealed
Oh when the new world is revealed
Yeah I want to be there on that morning
When the new world is revealed
Oh when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Once more
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
Lord, I want to be in that number
Be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
Lord, how I want
Lord, how I want
Be in that number
To be in that number
When the saints
When the saints
Go marching in
Go marching in
The lyrics to Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band's song When The Saints Go Marching In speak to the universal hope for a better world. We are all following in the footsteps of those who have come before us and we look forward to being reunited with them on a new and sunlit shore. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song with the repeated refrain of "Lord, how I want to be in that number when the saints go marching in."
The song suggests that there is more to life than just the world of trouble we see around us. It refers to a new world that is waiting to be revealed and eagerly anticipates the moment when the trumpet sounds its call to announce the arrival of that world. The song expresses a deep longing to be part of the number of saints who will march into this new world.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and faith. It recognizes the struggles and difficulties of life but also emphasizes the belief that there is something better waiting beyond this world. It is a song that speaks to the universal human desire for redemption and is beautifully rendered by Bruce Springsteen and the Sessions Band.
Line by Line Meaning
We are all traveling in the footsteps
Of those that'd come before
And we'll all be reunited
On that new and sunlit shore
We follow in the path of our predecessors and will be reunited with them on a new and bright future.
When the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the saints go marching in
I desire to be included with the pious and faithful when they enter into glory.
And when the sun refuses to shine
When the sun refuses to shine
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Even when there is darkness and chaos, I aspire to join the ranks of the righteous and victorious.
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
I wanna be for that number
When the saints go marching in
I want to be counted among those who enter into paradise and victory with the saints.
Oh when the trumpet sounds its call
When the trumpet sounds its call
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the trumpet sounds its call
I long to be among the chosen when the final trumpet call is sounded, signaling the end of time and the beginning of eternity.
Now some say this world of trouble
Is the only one we'll ever see
But I'm waiting for that morning
When the new world is revealed
Many believe life is full of pain and suffering, but I anticipate the glorious day when a new world, free from these hardships, is unveiled.
Oh when the new world is revealed
Oh when the new world is revealed
Yeah I want to be there on that morning
When the new world is revealed
I yearn to be present on the day that the new world, without pain and suffering, is exposed and made available.
When the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Once more
Again, I hope to be included among the saints as they enter into heaven and eternal life.
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
Lord, I want to be in that number
Be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
I aspire to be counted among the faithful as they proceed victoriously into the next life.
Lord, how I want
Lord, how I want
Be in that number
To be in that number
When the saints
When the saints
Go marching in
Go marching in
I deeply hope to be included among the saints when they enter into heaven, and I am eager to make this a reality.
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When The Saints Go Marching In
Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band / Lyrics
We are all traveling in the footsteps
Of those that'd come before
And we'll all be reunited
On that new and sunlit shore
When the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the saints go marching in
And when the sun refuses to shine
When the sun refuses to shine
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
I wanna be for that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh when the trumpet sounds its call
When the trumpet sounds its call
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the trumpet sounds its call
Oh when the saints go marching in
Oh when the saints go marching in
How I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Now some say this world of trouble
Is the only one we'll ever see
But I'm waiting for that morning
When the new world is revealed
Oh when the new world is revealed
Oh when the new world is revealed
Yeah I want to be there on that morning
When the new world is revealed
Oh when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Lord, how I want be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Once more
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
Lord, I want to be in that number
Be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Go marching in
Lord, how I want
Lord, how I want
Be in that number
To be in that number
When the saints
When the saints
Go marching in
Go marching in
@gbjames64
Read his book. He described how this song came about. Incredibly moving book. I cried many times.
@gillianasmr
Today was my mums funeral and she chose this song as part of her funeral. Thank you x
@alicegarrett452
this was filmed at Dublin on the night of my 50th birthday ... I was in heaven the whole show โค๐ฅฐ๐ฅณ
@katiefitzp
Beautiful. Wish I was singing
In with my lovely man driving back from along beside me.
@EliCohenMisterMedia
WOW
One of the MOST beautiful version I ever heard!
@maryuveges8448
I agree Eli
@sarak.5348
Omg wow beautiful โค
@danielboyer3972
my favorite performance of all by the boss๏ผ
when I die, celebrate my life with this song๏ผ
@mikethomas6103
How can anybody not like this?
@reginevangool2874
Playd this on my dads funeral.i remember when i was younger my dad always played Bruce Pringsteen very loud in the livingroom. And the neighbours complain but he did not care