National Jubilee Melodies ‎#126b

126b. When The General Roll Is Called

Refrain:
I'll be there in the morning,
I'll be there in the morning,
I'll be there in the morning,
When the general roll is called,
yes, I'll be there,
When the general roll is called,
yes, I'll be there.

1 Goin' to meet my sister,
I'll be there;
Goin' to meet my sister,
I'll be there. [Refrain]

2 Goin' to shout all over glory,
I'll be there;
Goin' to shout all over glory,
I'll be there. [Refrain]

3 Goin' to sing with the angels,
I'll be there;
Goin' to sing with the angels,
I'll be there. [Refrain]

4 Goin' to put on golden slippers,
I'll be there;
Goin' to put on golden slippers,
I'll be there. [Refrain]

5 Goin' to play my golden harp,
I'll be there;
Goin' to play my golden harp,
I'll be there. [Refrain]

6 Goin' to sing my new song,
I'll be there;
Goin' to sing my new song,
I'll be there. [Refrain]

7 Goin' to see my Master, Jesus,
I'll be there;
Goin' to see my Master, Jesus.
I'll be there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Goin' to meet my sister
• Title: When The General Roll Is Called
• Refrain First Line: I'll be there in the morning
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Source: Collected by K. D. Reddick

Tune Information

• Name: [Goin' to meet my sister]
• Arranger: Phil. V. S. Lindsley
• Key: F Major or modal