Flatt and Scruggs met as members of Bill Monroe's band, the Blue Grass Boys in 1946. They both left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed their own group, the Foggy Mountain Boys. Scruggs' banjo style and Flatt's vocals gave them a distinctive sound that won them many fans. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Many of the songs on their albums are credited to "Certain and Stacey". These were in fact written by Flatt and Scruggs and various other members of the Foggy Mountain Boys. Certain and Stacey are the maiden names of the wives of Flatt and Scruggs. Louise Certain, wife of Earl Scruggs and Gladys Stacey, wife of Lester Flatt.
Scruggs, who had always shown progressive tendencies, experimented on duets with saxophonist King Curtis and added songs by the likes of Bob Dylan to the group's repertoire. Flatt, a traditionalist, did not like these changes, and the group broke up in 1969. Following the breakup, Lester Flatt founded the Nashville Grass and Scruggs lead the Earl Scruggs Revue. Flatt died in 1979, while Scruggs continued to perform until his death in March 2012. Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985
Flatt & Scruggs may be best known however as the performers of "The Ballad of Jed Clampit" the theme song from the sixties television show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Flatt & Scruggs made cameo appearances on the "The Beverly Hillbillies" as well.
I'm Going to Make Heaven My Home
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Lyrics
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Not thinking of the day last to come
But now I have changed, and I want the world to know
That I'm going to make heaven my home
Chorus;
I'm going to make heaven my home,sweet home
No mother or dad, I've lost all I had
And I'm going to make heaven my home
The nights seem so lonely around the cabin home
No mother left to guide us along
But on that golden strand I'll take her by the hand
For I'm going to make heaven my home
There's things in this old world that's so hard to understand
Why you have to lose the one you love so
But it's wonderful to know when you leave this world below
That your going to make heaven my home
In these lyrics from Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs’ song, “I’m Going to Make Heaven My Home,” the singer is expressing a change of heart and a newfound belief in heaven as their final destination. The verses suggest that the singer has spent many years aimlessly wandering the world without much thought of what’s to come in the afterlife. However, this has changed, and they now want to share their faith with the world by making it known that they plan to make heaven their eternal home.
The chorus affirms the singer’s commitment to their newfound belief by repeating the statement "I'm going to make heaven my home." The verses further explain the reasons why the singer has come to faith. They have suffered significant loss, including the absence of family members and loved ones, which has left them feeling alone in the world. However, they express hope and the belief that in heaven, they will be reunited with loved ones who have passed on.
The final verse suggests that the singer finds solace in the fact that while life is often difficult to understand, there is comfort in the knowledge that death leads to being in heaven. Overall, these lyrics serve as a testament to the power of faith and the hope that comes from believing in an eternal home in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
For many long years through this world I have roamed
I have wandered throughout this world for many years.
Not thinking of the day last to come
I haven't been thinking about the day when my life ends.
But now I have changed, and I want the world to know
However, I have changed, and I want the world to be aware of my new outlook.
That I'm going to make heaven my home
I have decided that heaven is where I would like to spend the rest of my days.
I'm going to make heaven my home,sweet home
Heaven will become my sweet and permanent abode.
I'm left in this world all alone
I feel completely alone in this world.
No mother or dad, I've lost all I had
I have lost everything, including my parents.
And I'm going to make heaven my home
Thus, I have decided to make heaven my home.
The nights seem so lonely around the cabin home
The nights are desolately silent around my cabin home.
No mother left to guide us along
With my mother no longer around, my family feels lost.
But on that golden strand I'll take her by the hand
However, when I reach heaven, I will find her and take her hand.
For I'm going to make heaven my home
Once again, I have decided that heaven is where I want to live.
There's things in this old world that's so hard to understand
There are some things in this world that are impossible to comprehend.
Why you have to lose the one you love so
Like losing a loved one, which is incomprehensible.
But it's wonderful to know when you leave this world below
However, it is delightful to know that leaving this world means moving on to something better.
That your going to make heaven my home
In my case, that something better is heaven, where I have decided to live.
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.