O when the saints
Die Melodie stammt wahrscheinlich von Edward Boatner, der den Song 1927 in Nashville in seinem Gesangbuch
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ist ein in unzähligen Variationen verbreitetes geistliches Lied und Gospelstück, das sich zu einem Evergreen der Popularmusik und einem Jazzstandard entwickelt hat.
1. Oh when the Saints go marching in,
oh when the Saints go marching in,
oh Lord, I want to be in that number,
oh when the Saints go marching in.
2.
And when the stars begin to shine,
and when the stars begin to shine,
oh Lord, I want to be in that number,
and when the stars begin to shine.
3.
And when the band begins to play :|
4.
When Gabriel blows in his horn :|
5.
And when the sun refuse to shine :|
6.
And when they gather round the throne :|
7.
And when they crown Him King of Kings :|
8.
And on that Hallelujah-day :|
O when the saints
O when the saints
