The Holy City Song Lyrics and Chords by Doyle Lawson
The Holy City
Recorded by Doyle Lawson
Written by Eddie Burns and S. Newkirk
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There's a city holy city where th
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e streets are paved wit
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And its walls are made of jasper and its
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beauty can't b
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told
It's th
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e home of the redeemed ones who hav
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e known God's sav
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grace
What a happy glad reunion when we
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meet in that
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place
John saw that
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city and the
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river flowing free
Saw the
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trees
trans
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planted in that
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city built for
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you and
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me
In that city holy city where no
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tears can dim the
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eyes
There will be no disappointment there will
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be no sacri
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fice
All the
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saints then will be holy and will
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live in one
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accord
There'll be shouting there'll be singing when
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we meet with
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the
Lord
Repeat #2
Over in that holy city we will
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need no sun to
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shine
We will walk the streets of glory in that
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happy nest of
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love
It's
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a place of wondrous beauty where th
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e saints will neve
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war
We will sing glad hallelujah in that
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home of the
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soul
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In that city built for
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you and
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me
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Holy City?
- The song The Holy City was sang by Doyle Lawson.
Who is Doyle Lawson?
- Doyle Lawson (born April 20, 1944) is an American traditional bluegrass and Southern gospel musician. He is best known as a mandolin player, vocalist, producer, and leader of the 6-man group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
