I'll Fly Away
Joe Walsh/Toby Keith/Willie Nelson Lyrics
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I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away, everybody say right here
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joys will never end
I'll fly away, here we go
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away, little sister let me hear you play
Just a few more weary days and then
Let me hear it, 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, one more time real loud
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away, big finish
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
The lyrics to Joe Walsh/Toby Keith/Willie Nelson's song I'll Fly Away refer to death and the afterlife. The singer talks about how, when life is over, they will fly away to a home on God's celestial shore. This is a metaphor for heaven, a place of eternal joy and rest where the singer will find solace after a life of toil and hardship. The singer looks forward to this place, believing that it is within their reach and that they will get there soon.
The lyrics are a celebration of the hope and faith that can be found in the face of death. Although the prospect of dying can be daunting and scary, the singer is reassured by their belief in an afterlife that is full of joy and love. The repetition of the phrase 'I'll fly away' reinforces the idea that the singer is looking forward to leaving behind the troubles of this world and finding peace in the next.
Overall, I'll Fly Away is a poignant tribute to the enduring human spirit that persists even in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Some glad morning when this life is over
At a certain point in the future when my life comes to an end
I'll fly away
I will depart this world and pass on
To that home on God's celestial shore
I will travel to a spiritual realm in the afterlife
I'll fly away, everybody say right here
I'm reminding all around me of my eventual departure
Just a few more weary days and then
I can foresee my remaining days to be straining
To a land where joys will never end
The place I travel to after death is an eternal, blissful sanctuary
I'll fly away, here we go
This is the imminent exit, buckle up
I'll fly away, oh glory
The excitement of my imminent departure fills me with joy
I'll fly away in the morning
I anticipate my departure to be in the near future
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I will express praise and gratitude upon my passing
I'll fly away, little sister let me hear you play
I invite others around me to join me in celebrating my departure
Let me hear it, I'll fly away
I want to experience the moment intensified with the presence of others around me
I'll fly away, one more time real loud
I repeat my anticipation of departure with enthusiasm
I'll fly away, big finish
I'll finish strong as I leave this world
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
When I pass on I will give thanks and praise for my life and for what comes next
I'll fly away
I will depart this world and pass on
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Written by: Gary Davis
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@rickkeogh1163
Thanks for posting this !!! This is the finale song I want at my funeral (and I'm Episocpalian!!!)
@peoplerstrange49
great concert ... thanks for uploading
@RonjasCCQ
Lyrics:
Some glad morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away, everybody say right here
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, here we go
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away, little sister let me hear you play
Just a few more weary days and then
Let me hear it, 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, one more time real loud
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away, big finish
When I die Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away