I'm Goin' Home
Charley Patton Lyrics


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Goin' home, goin' home, goin' home
If I never, never see you anymore
I'm goin' home, goin' home, goin' home
I'll meet you on that other shore

I've got his word, got his..., got his word
If I never, never see you anymore
Got his word, got his word, got his word
I'll meet you on that other shore

I have a right, have a right, have a right
If I never, never see you anymore
I have a right, have a right have a right
I'll meet you on that other shore

Told him here my hand, here my hand, here my hand
If I never, never see you anymore
Here my hand, here my hand, here my hand
I'll meet you on that other shore

Take a stand, take a stand, take a stand
If I never, never see you anymore
Take a stand, take a stand, take a stand
I'll meet you on that kingdom shore

I'm satisfied, satisfied, satisfied
If I never, never see you anymore
I'm satisfied, satisfied, satisfied
I'll meet you on that other shore

I have a right, have a right, have a right
If I never, never see you anymore
I have a right, have a right, have a right
I'll meet you on that other shore

Yes fare ye well, fare ye well, fare ye well
If I never, never see you anymore
Fare ye well, fare ye well, fare ye well
I'll meet you on that other shore

I've been redeemed, been redeemed, been redeemed
If I never, never see you anymore




I've been redeemed, been redeemed, been redeemed
I'll meet you on that other shore

Overall Meaning

Charley Patton’s “Going Home” is a gospel-blues song about death and the afterlife, a common theme in blues music. The song begins with Patton repeating the phrase “Goin’ home” several times before reaffirming a belief in an afterlife where he will meet his friends on the “other shore”. He speaks about having faith in God and his promise to meet his friends in that other shore. He declares that he is satisfied with his life and with his redemption, and that he is prepared to take a stand for what he believes in. Furthermore, he emphasizes that he has the right to go home, and he wants his friends to know that they should not worry about him when he is gone. The song concludes with the words “fare ye well” which is a poignant farewell to his friends, but he assures them that he has been redeemed and is now ready to pass on.


Line by Line Meaning

Goin' home, goin' home, goin' home
I am leaving now and going back to my true home


If I never, never see you anymore
In case we never meet again


I have his word, got his word, got his word
I have faith in my Lord's promise


I'll meet you on that other shore
I will see you again in heaven


I have a right, have a right, have a right
I have the right to eternal life


Told him here my hand, here my hand, here my hand
I have given my hand to the Lord in surrender


Take a stand, take a stand, take a stand
I have made my choice and am committed to my decision


I'm satisfied, satisfied, satisfied
I am completely content with my life and my faith


Fare ye well, fare ye well, fare ye well
Goodbye, may you be well


I've been redeemed, been redeemed, been redeemed
I have been saved and forgiven by my Lord




Writer(s): Charley Patton

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Comments from YouTube:

@christoscholevas

I have been listening to blues for many years, but only a few days ago i discovered this great artist 😀 just can't stop listening 🎸🎸 wonderful piece of music 🎶

@joejohnson6321

Howlin'"Wolf said Charlie had a voice that could make walls tremble and you could hear him several miles down the road.

@lordjammyjammy3781

It’s true bro 2 miles down a straight empty dark road it’s possible

@chrisarchard2009

@@lordjammyjammy3781 it definitely helps and adds to the haunting mystique of delta blues Mississippi legends gaining their skills from across the netherworld

@lordjammyjammy3781

It’s all mystical bro but for them it was blood dust and balls I reckon 😂😂

@stevewilson3793

Is this maybe one of the first protest songs? Damn, right you have a right, man. Geesh, this guy's voice reminds me of a bull frog singing, but never has a bull frog sounded so damned appealing, or righteous. Charley Patton was one singing man.

@jonahperelman

Jesus, this song gives me the chills.

@darrenstapler8175

I love pink anderson,willie mctell lemon jefferson and ect. Charlie Patton is the BEST old ragtime blues singer ever in my humble opinion

@Pentagonshark666

Yes Charlie was the BEST of them!!!He's a legend.

@maximuskhan2100

yea I'm with you

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