114. Ain't Dat Good News?

1 Got a crown up in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news?
Got a crown up in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news?

Refrain:
I'm a-goin' to lay down dis world,
Goin' to shoulder up mah cross,
Goin' to take it home to Jesus,
ain't dat good news?

2 Got a harp up in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news?
Got a harp up in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news? [Refrain]

3 Got a robe up in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news?
Got a robe up in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news? [Refrain]

4 Got a slippers in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news?
Got a slippers in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news? [Refrain]

5 Got a Savior in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news?
Got a Savior in de Kingdom,
ain't dat good news? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Got a crown up in de Kingdom
Title: Ain't Dat Good News?
Refrain First Line: I'm a-goin' to lay down dis world
Language: English
Publication Date: 1981
Topic: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs
Source: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: [Got a crown up in de Kingdom]
Arranger: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-
Incipit: 11356 53216 12155
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Traditional
Copyright: Arr. © 1982 by Abingdon



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