Den my little soul's gwine to shine along. Oh!

I'm gwine to climb up Jacob's ladder.

Den my little soul's gwine to shine, shine.

Den my little soul's gwine to shine along. Oh!

I'm gwine to climb up higher an' higher.

Den my little soul's gwine, etc

I'm gwine to sit at de welcome table

I'm gwine to feast off milk an' honey.

I'm gwine to tell God how-a' you sarved me.

Den my little soul's gwine to shine, shine.