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Lyrics and Information

When the Saints Go Marching In

Source: Timeless Truths
Words from unknown source, ca. 1896.
Tuen: WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN, an African-American melody arranged by Joel A. Erickson
Key signature: E flat major (3 flats)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.9.8
Public Domain
1. I am just a lonesome trav’ler, Through this big, wide world of sin; Want to join that grand procession, When the saints go marching in.
Refrain: Oh, when the saints go marching in, Oh, when the saints go marching in; Lord, I want to be in that number, When the saints go marching in.
2. All my folks have gone before me, All my friends and all my kin; But I’ll meet with them up yonder, When the saints go marching in.
3. Come and join me in my journey, ’Cause it’s time that we begin; And we’ll be there for that judgment, When the saints go marching in.