I'll Fly Away
Gillian Welch Alison Lyrics

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Some bright morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by

I'll fly away

When the shadows of this life have gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joys will never end
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

I'll fly away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gillian Welch's song "I'll Fly Away" speak about the hope of escaping this mortal coil and entering into eternal life after death. These lyrics capture the Christian belief of an afterlife that is better than this life on earth, where there will be "no more cold iron shackles" and "a land where joys will never end." The imagery used in the lyrics depicts a person who is weighed down by the burdens of this life, who longs to break free from the restrictions and limitations that this life imposes on them. The person is like a bird trapped in a cage, but when they die, they are finally set free.

The song's uplifting melody and lyrics have made it a staple of gospel music, and it has been covered by many popular artists, such as Johnny Cash and Alison Krauss. The song is often performed at funerals to uplift those in mourning and remind them of the hope of eternal life. The lyrics of "I'll Fly Away" inspire listeners to believe in the promise of an afterlife, and to look forward to the day when they too will be able to fly away to a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

Some bright morning when this life is over
At some point in the future, when my time on Earth comes to an end

I'll fly away
I will leave this world behind and transition to the afterlife

To that home on God's celestial shore
I will fly towards the heavenly realm where God resides

I'll fly away
I will continue on my journey towards the afterlife

I'll fly away, oh glory
I will soar towards the heavens with great joy and celebration

I'll fly away in the morning
This flight will occur at daybreak

When I die, Hallelujah by and by
When I pass away, I will joyfully praise God

I'll fly away
I will continue my journey towards the afterlife

When the shadows of this life have gone
Once my time on this earthly realm has come to an end

I'll fly away
I will transition to the afterlife

Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I will escape the constraints of this life like a bird out of a cage

I'll fly away
I will continue on my journey towards the afterlife

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet
I will experience immense joy and happiness when I reunite with loved ones

I'll fly away
I will continue my journey towards the afterlife

No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I will be free from any physical or emotional burdens

I'll fly away
I will continue on my journey towards the afterlife

Just a few more weary days and then
I have a limited amount of time left on this Earth

I'll fly away
I will finally transition to the afterlife

To a land where joys will never end
In the afterlife, I will experience unending joy and happiness

I'll fly away
I will continue my journey towards the afterlife

I'll fly away, oh glory
I will soar towards the heavens with great joy and celebration

I'll fly away in the morning
This flight will occur at daybreak

When I die, Hallelujah by and by
When I pass away, I will joyfully praise God

I'll fly away
I will continue on my journey towards the afterlife

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CARL SUMPTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@YangYing05

3y↑13

Some bright morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
When the shadows of this life have gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
Oh, how glad and happy when we meet
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joys will never end
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away

All comments from YouTube:

@Noxx55

4y↑294

I went to a local homeless man's funeral in our small town. He requested this song and it moved me to tears, he was such a kind, unassuming man. R.I.P. Larry Gibbs

@carolkelly1324

3y↑6

Yes...RIP Larry Gibbs..🕊

@caseyself2134

3y↑6

He sounds like he was a kind man fear not for he is now what's with God

@catholicdad

2y↑1

Larry Gibbs died? He owed me $20.

@tomato1087

2y↑1

Rest in peace for Larry

@jellyjamjello

2y↑2

id sing it for him too

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@tommcavoy4960

3y↑33

Took my my wife to see Allison Krauss front row for our anniversary in 2017. Our wedding song was 'When You Say Nothing At All'. She had an Aneurysm rupture in June 2020 at 51 yrs old and has been in a nursing home since. This song is very tough to hear but all I can hope is that she hears this and feels comfort....

@bettymcguire3180

Prayers your wifey is doing better today

@TrainGuru

2y↑10

This song is a lot more personal to me.

My former first-grade teacher, Tina, passed away from a Brain Aneurysm a few days before Christmas. This song was played while people put flowers on her box of ashes. There was a pot full of them, but I went to the edge of the sand and grass on the beach and plucked two stems of Sour Grass and tied them into a knot, forming a heart. I then walked over to her ashes and placed them on top of her little box. I literally could not stop crying, along with everyone else around me at her memorial. At the very end of the memorial service, her husband and brother paddled out to the ocean and spread her ashes.

Tina was the kind of person who made everyone feel better without you realizing it. My brother was friends with her son and my mom was friends with her. It took me until that day to come to terms with the fact that she was gone.

Miss you Ms. Tina...

@PinkyJujubean

1y↑2

My grandma died today and she's flown away to heaven with grandpa. I'll miss you so much 😭

@KarlCooper

6y↑128

I'm reminded of this song when I recall my own mother's passing. She was a church organist/ pianist.
I got the phone call on a Sunday morning. I asked, what time, when? The person who called me said she passed away at 8:00 that morning. Any other Sunday she would have been playing for the choir. It's my guess that the Lord needed an organist.

@markgomez3781

4y↑3

Exact same with my family. Beautiful song to take you off.

@elsajohnson6663

4y↑2

I love that ❤️

@candicedossantos9436

4y↑1

❤☝🏼

@HarleyQ369

4y↑1

💜💜💜🌻

@ValreeShoe

39w

Sounds like He sure did. You'll gather with her again, one fine day. What a fabulous thing to look forward to!!

@lonesomeonrymean9216

5y↑252

My Grandfather said he sang this song during the battle of Okinawa.

@alitlweird

5y↑22

Trent Dobbs 🤯❤️✝️🇺🇸 That gave me goosebumps and put a giant lump in my throat! (and yes, some tears.)

@centralparocker8886

4y↑22

God bless him....One of The Greatest Generation....

@SLUFloader

4y↑14

Thank you for sharing this story about a song that is dear to me. I was unfamiliar with the song, and then one night in Panama, two country boys that I was with on military duty were singing it in our barracks. The song has been a special favorite of mine ever since.

@robosoldier11

4y↑7

Thats pretty heavy. Glad to see he was able to pass that tale along.

@SPBurt1

4y↑8

What more can guide you through the valley of death than the Glory of God and Jesus our savior.

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@alison2649

3y↑27

I used to sing this song in church when I was younger. I think I need this song played for me when I’m a very old woman and my time is ‘nigh. To give me the courage and serenity to let go. It’s so moving. And it gives me hope

@lindarhudy7232

5y↑55

No special effects, just genuine talent.

@jcorkable

2y↑1

Yeah but think how much better it would be with lasers and shit

@braxtonohearn3352

8y↑147

I'm not even religious but I can appreciate the beauty of this song.

@TheMillerMilitia

7y↑1

Death is nipping at your heels and it will find you soon.

@is-be6725

5y↑7

Janet Gilbert
How touching that you cried. The fact remains that you worship a god that would torture a soul for eternity. That is not love, that’s evil. Christianity is an absurd, immoral, outdated belief system. Great song, though.

@sukikite8723

5y↑3

It's not evil, Honey, it's justice.

@is-be6725

5y↑5

gg dd
I went to theology school as a young man, but it took studying and teaching Christian morality to turn me into an atheist.

@is-be6725

5y↑1

SuKi Sek
Thanks for the comment, sugar. What is just about eternal punishment for a temporal infraction?

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@phylpike6077

7w↑1

I'm adding this to my celebration of life after my cremation. Or not 😂 thank you ladies. You are both talented as h*ll !

@user-zy1ky5qg1k

4y↑15

When I was locked up some Christians from the cowboy church would come give a sermon I guess its called but we would all sing this song along with them take us to a different level hard to describe but i thank them and god for those days when we needed it

@candicedossantos9436

❤☝🏼🙏🏼

@melliecrann-gaoth4789

6w↑1

I heard this song and this version here for the first time ever on 8/3/24. Then someone sang it slowed right down. It went into my soul.
Blessings to all here 💚. And I decided that I want this sung at my funeral, with a dance to go with it. The other song I want is called The Deer’s Cry or St Patrick’s Breastplate.

@peytonbradberry2001

4y↑27

this was my great grandmothers favorite song and she died at the begging of this yer and this was played at her funeral and i could not stop crying and and i was 12 when she passed and i was at school i cried for weeks now this is my favorite song and my mom and i were in the car ant it came on and this was a few days after she passed and i was humming along to the song and my mom started to teared up ...

this song reminds me of her wish he was still here
R.I.P granny the hole family misses u

p.s 2020 is the worst year ever for me

@savannawestfall7240

3y↑4

This was my grandpas favorite song and today is his birthday I miss him so much

@dennismayugba3326

2y↑2

I love this song. The world needs this music to heal 2022 (inflation, school shootings, war Russian Ukraine (Taiwan China). Astronomical gas and food prices, homelessness, etc.

@melliecrann-gaoth4789

@dennismayugba3326- I agree with you wholeheartedly. I only heard this song and this version for the first time ever 6 days ago. I will sing in solidarity and to all you name as needed. My singing voice is not considered a singing voice. I will sing it as an anthem.

@81brassglass79

1y↑3

I always think of my grandmas singing this song on there way up together. 🥲 Love you both so much💜💜. Thank you both for all of your sweetness and love. Clear the path your loved ones will follow one day and fly away to join you and everyone else 🫂💜

@anguissette87

9y↑142

This song was just performed at my father's funeral recently. It's such a wonderful song, and it was one of his favorites.

@dragunfly75

8y↑7

Same here!! It was my dads favorite and now I just love to hear it too! I wonder if it was a favorite of someone he knew that passed as well and it passed on to him the way it's been passed on to me now. So beautiful at his funeral. He would've been proud.

@RanchRadio

8y↑10

+Kimberly Haynes This version was played at my mother's funeral. She had always liked the song, but especially enjoyed this version. Out of over 600 videos here at Ranch Radio, this song is in the top five for number of views.

@kelahurley6103

7y↑5

Kimberly I sang it at my mom's funeral, I love it❤

@jackiechan5626

7y↑7

I'm here getting it for my Grandmothers funeral. Perfect track.

@chicopapass

6y↑2

That's beautiful. I plan on playing this for my father, should I get the chance to talk to him one last time on his deathbed.

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@beautifulorchid5107

5y↑23

This was played at my grandfathers funeral, this song reminds me of him so much. I miss him so much 😞

@danbradford63

4y↑1

I can still see his coffin... 40 years on... im goin ta fly away to where they all are though... so its only a little longer.

@KayBeeGlass

6y↑20

I wish there was a heart emoji for this, the 'thumbs up' hardly suffices. Love love love love love love love this rendition of this beautiful song. Play it for me when I die, and by and by I will fly away.

@methanewilson3924

4y↑1

🥰

@rosebear1819

4y↑1

❤️

@beckyblair4497

9y↑81

This song is what got me through when my sister was killed in a car accident a week before her 18th birthday

@joeygage162

8y↑5

+Becky Blair That's rough. Death is another journey, though. Blessings

@toxcity9789

7y↑2

Becky Blair Awww god bless!😢

@lizardpieable

5y↑3

so sorry for your loss <3

@alison2649

I’m so sorry 😢

@yourstrulycharlotte8015

@@toxcity9789 i know this is very late, but please make sure to capitalize the G in God’s Name

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@RobCraig-wf3yi

17w↑1

I was raised in New zealand. Nana was born here, her siblings born in Cork. We knew very little about our family. Knew none of them. Some went usa, some Australia, some new zealand. The connections we have found are obituaries from Wars. Scotland is a similar story. Dispossessed. It's amusing what's considered a worthy cause. A race of people who have to find the trace of themselves in the butchers bill for the same empire that caused it all

@otpkd

4y↑6

This song is proof that the Devil does not have all the good tunes.

@jbscotchman

5y↑43

Alison has the voice of an angel.

@tomgardner8825

2y↑1

how do you know?

@wmitch3647

1y↑1

@@geoffreycoghy3783 I've always said that about Allison and will always believe that also.

@SakuraHaruno79

8y↑29

who could dislike such a wonderful song?

@deciusvarus

8y↑6

13 people out of 100K views, pretty good margins. Still though...

@is-be6725

5y↑4

Oh, I don’t know... maybe SATAN 👹

@candicedossantos9436

4y↑1

@ IS - BE 😂 yesss!

@naw1949

15w

Some doing it for the recognition; One of 16;; or One of 1123..... means nothing. OO==On the other hand ----that picking!!

@YangYing05

3y↑13

@morganllewellyn5268

5y↑8

I know you're soaring high grandma. I love you so much.

@bettymcguire3180

One of my favorite movies of all time

@big.ronwisconsin9598

8y↑75

I cant wait until the day i meet my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ what a wonderful time of worship of pure love

@trainthetopchef

and I can't wait till I meet my Lord and saviour Karl Rove.

@crystaltrent3342

Adam Crab

@gkoo002

7y↑1

Brett Favre?

@hoobadooba2000

7y↑4

Ron Colson AMEN!!! BROTHER!!!

@samshambles391

Jesus...

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@marymyshrall4399

46w↑2

A true classic never dies!!!

@greenbeagle13

4y↑10

What a beautiful version... Love this.

@troydixon3396

Thank god

@monicalivesay6565

7y↑12

Want this played when I am laid to rest. Beautiful! God Bless you all!

@THEWORDCHRISTIANMINISTRY

5y↑11

I love Gillian & Allison's version of this song.

@jacobdicken6916

4y↑7

Great song praise Jesus

@queenwhitaker5407

8y↑32

one of my favorite gospel songs ❤

@lilkidneys

49w↑1

“I’ve not come to save the righteous but rather to to save the sinner”

@chrl4180

5y↑7

Like many below, I think I will add this song to my last wishes at my funeral. This song helped me go through many obstacles. Thank you

@joellegreig6955

2y↑3

Beautiful harmony!

@franksabatino7576

2y↑1

My favorite church is the church of music.

@roughrider6129

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. - Psalm 100

@Freekick141

6y↑24

I like many first heard this on 'O Brother Where Art Thou?' and I just heard a great live rendition on Cerys Matthews show on BBC Radio 6. I think that film introduced a lot of people outside the USA to a lot of gospel Blue Grass etc.

@yourstrulycharlotte8015

3y↑1

Jesus loves y’all and He died for you! God bless!

@willthomsen7569

3y↑4

No mo’ cold iron shackles on my feet!! Ill fly away!

@kimberly303

4y↑1

😭.. we played this at my grandmas funeral she loved blue grass music an always loved this version of this song ..... rip granny grace u r truely missed everyday!!

@fortis6258

50w

Allison Krauss & Union Station have really good Americana roots music! "Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly away!" Praise the LORD!

@craigmajor3609

8y↑8

my dad loved this movie. a good one is precious memories by jim reeves. played at his funeral

@JamesWilson-vr3ql

5y↑43

Intricate picking, close harmony, heartbreaking lyrics. Must be bluegrass.

@rcnelson

This was my uncle's favorite hymn. We played it one last time.

@abecallen7482

9y↑13

this song brings me many memories of my mother, thanks.

@musicmomma1870

4y↑3

All I hear is an angel singing

@joyceengle1542

6y↑6

One of my favorite gospel songs

@gothboschincarnate3931

47w

I woke up with this song....Karra is here...the force is with her...

@MsRellik92

4y↑4

Hope I'm not the youngest listening to this..... 26 years young 😊

@siri3441

4y↑1

Robin Thompson I'm 14... my parents played this movie soundtrack for me forever. I love both the movie and the soundtrack :)

@melissadomazet7358

Tickle girls that are white in the armpits

@melliecrann-gaoth4789

@@siri3441😊

@acegold6028

7y↑1

This reminds me of my aunty who died of cancer on my dads birthday it sucks like you jus have a hole in your heart .

@evandeland6867

9y↑13

i love this one because its the best one thumbs up if you heard this from the oh brother we're art thou soundtrack

@RanchRadio

9y↑1

Evan Deland Thanks for sharing.

@crystaltrent3342

8y↑1

Adam Crab and family

@talennaprine360

7y↑8

This song was played at my cousins funeral on Saturday February 18th, 2017 by her request! It's such a Beautiful heart touching song!

@mcflygirl1977

7y↑20

I'm only just barely 25 and I've known six people to pass away by suicide at different times in my life... very sad and heavy things to process for me, but in my own struggles of depression this song makes things a little better!

@JennJoans

7y↑12

Stay strong, Sweetheart. The world needs you and depression is just a lying voice in our heads. I struggle, too. :) God Bless

@crk140

5y↑3

Stay strong. God is with you

@danchionis8901

4y↑2

You are loved!

@AnHebrewChild

3y↑1

Sorry to hear this. Like someone else said, stay strong.

Much love

@ixchelkali

2y↑3

When I was your age I was in a mental hospital suffering from major depression. Depression whispers that things will never get better and that you can't stand the pain. Depression lies. Hold on. Just hold on and keep holding on. It will get better, I promise. I'm nearly 70 years old now and love being alive, even when things are tough. You are probably loved more than you know, but if not, one day you will be. Be good to yourself; you deserve it.

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@mr.hanger

3y↑2

Go ahead and play this one when I kick the bucket.

@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos

My neighbor used this song in his Instagram story. I had never heard it before, and I now love this song! Thanks Neighbor Ben!

@debralima72

This song was played at both my grand parents funerals. Beautiful song

@PaDiddy98

5y↑3

This song always helps keep my head up God bless you people the angels are always near

@ruthmusic8122

4y↑1

Love this song which was in the best movie,Oh,Brother,Where art Thou!

@NeilRoy

4y↑2

Absolutely love this!

@PoekieLinda

4y↑2

For my love for ever 🧡💛🧡
Je t'aime🧡

@chrl4180

5y↑2

A wonderful song to attract courage and hope. I'd love to see the movie. It seems that I can relate to this.

@AdolfTrumpler

One of the best movies ever written

@dragunfly75

8y↑2

My dads favorite gospel song.

@TheInkPitOx

7y↑7

This movie got me into bluegrass.

@geofflineberry8829

5y↑2

Carter style guitar is awesome!

@differous01

8y↑5

A memento mori; longing for that far shore and an end to life's shackles.

@xaviertrollinton1686

5y↑10

I miss my Mawmaw

@todosassd1855

Bill Cowden My great- grandma sang these old gospel and bluegrass songs to us. Long time ago, I'm no spring chicken myself.

@samanthasmith7468

8y↑2

I danced to this like 8 years ago

@sarahback2513

Praise Jesus Christ! He’s the only way!

@troydixon3396

2y↑2

There good together

@dcski1352

6y↑1

This song helps me get through school

@vincarcin

America 2021, where art thou ?

@aquiline-eagle9669

5y↑3

Truly the saddest song I’ve ever heard.

@will5107

5y↑9

"...from these prison walls I'll fly..."

@gazicj

8y↑5

gold standard. at least for me...

@moester75

9y↑2

Thank you for uploading.

@martispaur561

Good old goldie

@hamoudi_d

Since I got attached to GTA I got stuck on that lovely hillbilly people and culture, love it!

@michellewalke224

I love that song

@johncordes7885

New meaning 4 me ...rip...mom

@raywhittenjr

HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY!

@bellakeller7311

4y↑1

❤️

@karlakirkpatrick8927

6y↑1

AMEN

@brianfranklinlee8490

Yeah BABY.

@Newportioo

7y↑1

hallelujah🌋🌋🙌🙌

@lewistasso8866

5y↑22

I'm a Dapper Dan man. I don't like FOB either. ; )

@muhfuukybuckey

Theres a dozen hair nets

@firebowls6365

4y↑2

It’s FOP

@johncleveland6056

6y↑1

I john w Cleveland music I like the fly a way it good.

@Sister_Sandy

7y↑1

wasn't the version from the movie different..this version is good but the other version was really good..I was looking for that version

@billnye3919

7y↑1

Sandy Barelas kossoy sisters

@CharlesNewY0rk

7y↑3

What a beautiful song

@jegr3398

This is not the version that was in the film. Look up the Kossoy sisters for that version.

@johncleveland6056

6y↑1

Fly way song it is good John William Cleveland

@krystalnunya6022

5y↑1

I realized I wasn't as pale as I thought I was at 2:18.

@BaieDesBaies

2y↑1

Amazing.
Where can i find the vocals score ?

@kollerbrian

4y↑1

Far away from all these FAIR TRADE DEALS in the USA. Feeling the good of the people. BAK

@death2d108

I don't think this song is about the rapture. Ha. (To the person preaching)

@themagicman2010

8y↑2

Yes, yes it is

@masterhuhwhat

no, no it isn't

@robertjarrett1632

7y↑1

The Rapture is a pre-millenialist doctrine. This is the more traditional Christian hope to fly over Jordan to Heaven. I remember hearing it in the Missouri Ozark churches, and it expressed the hope to meet with their loved ones.

@acestormsgaming6287

Its a prison song

@joshuasdsmalls2157

Me irl

@Happyheart146

Try Whitby.

@ruraprureredi

A very important reminder about this song .... ONLY those who have repented from their sins and placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour before they die, WILL "Fly Away" to Heaven/Glory for eternity with Jesus.
If you haven't....then Jesus tells us in the Bible that those people will be eternally separated from Him and be in Hell 🔥🔥🔥

@lesleyanderson5697

5y↑1

This song is NOT from Brother where art thou. This is an old gospel tune way before this movie. I hate when credit is stolen.

@_NightoftheComet

5y↑7

Except that the rendition you are listening to and commenting on here performed by Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss IS from O Brother Where Art Thou so... credit was bought and paid for

@willsalach3807

3y↑1

Nothing was "stolen." Get a grip you self-righteous moron.

@AnHebrewChild

@@_NightoftheComet Except the rendition that you are listening to and commenting on is NOT from O Brother Where Art Thou. The version that appeared in the film is the Kossoy Sisters.

I love both versions... but give credit where credit is due.

@_NightoftheComet

36w

@@AnHebrewChild Kossoy Sisters version appears in the film. Welch & Krauss wound up on the movie soundtrack. I guess T Bone had his reasons. Still doesn't make the OP accurate.

@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj178

4y↑3

Their voices almost make me believe in all that God nonsense.

@gynack

4y↑1

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Listen to Go to Sleep Little Baby, the Sirens scene in Oh Brother Where Art Thou, also sung by Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch joined by EmmyLou Harris. It's a lovely, haunting melody, in a three part harmony sung a capella. Beautifully done - and it's secular!
There's the film version but the three of them have also sung it at alive appearance as well. It's on YT, and of course isna interrupted by the action and dialogue of the film.