I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away

Some bright morning when this life is over, I’ll fly away
To a land on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away

When the shadows of this life have grown, I’ll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls, I’ll fly away

I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away

Oh how glad and happy when we meet, I’ll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet, I’ll fly away

I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, I’ll fly away

Just a few more weary days and then, I’ll fly away
To a land where joy will never end, I’ll fly away

I’ll fly away, oh glory, I’ll fly away
When I die, hallellujah by and by, I’ll fly away

Albert E. Brumley / © 1932 in "Wonderful Message" by Hartford Music Co. Renewed 1960 by Albert E. Brumley & Sons (admin. by ICG) / SESAC.

Behind the Song:
For listeners unfamiliar with singing old texts, the band hopes “I’ll Fly Away” will be a bridge song, one that “gradually gets people to the place where they can digest some of the other tracks on the record,” Matt says. On Albert Brumley’s (1905-1977) spiritual, the band’s rock-influenced change up to the traditional tune of “I’ll Fly Away” helps listeners to revisit the title’s irony—a happy tune about death. New artist and Grammy nominee Sarah Kelly joins Jars of Clay on the track. (Jars Of Clay)