When The Sun Of My Life Goes Down Song Lyrics and Chords
When The Sun Of My Life Goes Down Song Lyrics and Chords by Doyle Lawson
When The Sun Of My Life Goes Down
Recorded by Doyle Lawson
Written by William McKinney
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When my labor here is over at last and I lay these burdens down
I'll
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sail away home to
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Heaven above for
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my Savior I have
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found
I'll
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lay these burdens down at His feet and exchange them for a crown
I'll leave this world of trouble and sorrow
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when the sun of my life goes
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Oh Lord (oh Lord) I know (I know) I'm living on higher ground
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know (I know) be
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cause (because)
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in my heart's true love I've
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found
And
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when (and when) I hear (I hear) Gabriel's trumpet loudly sound
I'll leave this world of trouble and sorrow
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In this changing world I bid farewell when I hear that trumpet sound
I'll
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sail away to
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heaven above
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for my Savior I have
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found
I've
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made my plans I'm ready to go I'll wear a robe and crown
And I'll meet my friends and loved ones up yonder
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Repeat #2 x2
I'll leave this world of trouble and sorrow
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FAQ
Who sang the the song When The Sun Of My Life Goes Down?
- The song When The Sun Of My Life Goes Down 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.
