When The Saints Go Marching In
Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley Lyrics
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Oh when the saints go marching in.
Oh I want to be in that number,
When the saints go marching in.
Oh when the sun, begins to shine,
When the sun begins to shine.
Oh I want to be in that number,
Oh when the horn, begins to sound
Oh when the day of judgment comes
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When the day of judgment comes.
Oh I want to be in that number,
When the saints go marching in.
The song "When the Saints Go Marching In" is a classic gospel hymn that has been interpreted by many artists over the years, including Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. The lyrics express the hope of being among the chosen ones – "that number" – when the saints go marching in at the end of the world. The song has a joyful, celebratory tone and a sense of anticipation for the final day.
The first verse sets the scene, describing the saints marching in. The second verse describes the sun coming out, suggesting that the end times are near. The third verse talks about the sound of the horn, which could be interpreted as the trumpet that signals the end times in Christian theology. The final verse brings in the idea of judgment day, when people will be judged and those who are deemed worthy will be among the saints.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the saints, go marching in,
When those who have lived a holy life enter heaven,
Oh when the saints go marching in.
The joy of seeing the saints enter heaven.
Oh I want to be in that number,
The desire to be one of the saints entering heaven.
When the saints go marching in.
The hope and anticipation of joining the saints in heaven.
Oh when the sun, begins to shine,
When the glory and light of heaven become present.
When the sun begins to shine.
The realization and acknowledgement of heaven's beauty.
Oh when the horn, begins to sound
When the trumpet heralds the coming of the Lord.
When the day of judgment comes
The time when we must face the consequences of our actions and deeds.
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Written by: BILL BLACK
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