When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Marty Robbins Lyrics


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When the roll is called up yonder when the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time will be no more
And the morning breaks eternal bright and fair
When the saved word shall gather over on the other shore
And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
When the roll is called up yonder...
[ guitar ]
Let us lay before the Master from the dawn till setting sun
Let us talk of all his wonderous love and care
And when all of life is over and our work on earth is done




When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
When the roll is called up yonder...

Overall Meaning

The song "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder" by Marty Robbins is a popular gospel hymn that addresses the idea of judgment day and being counted as one of the saved. The lyrics talk about the trumpet of the Lord sounding and the end of time, and those who have been saved will gather on the other shore when the roll is called up yonder. The idea of the roll being called up refers to a biblical reference to a book of life that contains the names of the saved. This poem suggests that the singer wants to be remembered and counted as one of the saved ones on the day of judgment.


The song encourages listeners to lay their lives before the Master, talk about God's love and care, and do their best to live their lives in a way that will allow them to be remembered in the book of life. The idea is that by doing these things, they will ensure that when the roll is called up yonder, they will be counted among the saved. The song offers a hopeful message to listeners that by living a righteous life, they can be sure of their salvation and a place in heaven.


Overall, the song is a call to action for those who believe in God and want to ensure their place in heaven. It encourages listeners to live their lives in a way that will honor God and allow them to be counted as one of the saved.


Line by Line Meaning

When the roll is called up yonder when the roll is called up yonder
The singer is emphasizing the importance of being present when the list of individuals who will be admitted into heaven is read aloud.


When the roll is called up yonder
The singer is reiterating the importance of being present when the list of individuals who will be admitted into heaven is read aloud.


When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
The singer is expressing a desire to be included in the list of individuals who will be admitted into heaven.


When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time will be no more
The artist is acknowledging that the end of the world is approaching and that the sound of the trumpet will signify this event.


And the morning breaks eternal bright and fair
The artist is suggesting that the afterlife will be a place of eternal light and beauty.


When the saved word shall gather over on the other shore
The singer is referring to his fellow believers as the 'saved' and suggesting that after they die, they will be reunited in heaven.


And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
The singer is expressing once again his desire to be included in the list of individuals who will be admitted into heaven.


When the roll is called up yonder...
The artist is concluding his song with a final repetition of the importance of being present when the list of individuals who will be admitted into heaven is read aloud.


[guitar]
Musical interlude with no lyrics.


Let us lay before the Master from the dawn till setting sun
The artist is urging listeners to spend their days in worship and devotion to God.


Let us talk of all his wonderous love and care
The singer is suggesting that believers spend time discussing the positive impact that God has had on their lives.


And when all of life is over and our work on earth is done
The artist is acknowledging that death is inevitable and that each individual should strive to fulfill their purpose on earth before they die.


When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
The singer once again expresses his desire to be included in the list of individuals admitted into heaven.


When the roll is called up yonder...
The singer concludes the song with another repetition of the importance of being present when the list of individuals who will be admitted into heaven is read aloud.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: WILLIE NELSON

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on Johnny Fedavo

This is a fantastic, emotional song, thanks to whoever added the meaning behind the lyrics to this song. Makes it easy for some to understand a bit better!

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