I don't feel no‑ways tired
Language: English
I am seekin' for a city, Hallelujah, I am seekin' for a city, Hallelu. For a city in de Hebben, Hallelujah, For a city in de Hebben, Hallelu! Lord, I don't feel no-ways tired, Children! Oh, glory, Hallelujah! For I hope to shout glory when dis worl' is on fire, Chillen, Oh glory, Hallelujah! Dere's a better day a-comin', Hallelujah, Dere's a better day a-comin', Hallelu. When I leave dis worl' ob sorrow, Hallelujah, For to join de holy number, Hallelu Lord, Lord, I don't feel no-ways tired, Children! Oh, glory, Hallelujah! For I hope to shout glory when dis worl' is on fire, Chillen, Oh glory, Hallelujah!
Note: based on Hebrews 11:14-16
Text Authorship:
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Harry Thacker Burleigh (1866 - 1949), "I don't feel no-ways tired", 1917, arrangement [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2022-04-05
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