Oh I know I’se gwine to leab you
Caze I’se seen a light in de sky!
Oh dat light am a-gittin’ brightah,
An’ de cloud am a-comin’ nigh,—
Oh I know hits de angels comin’
Fer to carry me home on high.
Oh dese eyes dey’ll nebber see you,—
Hoh my chillun doan’ you cry!—
Twell dey wake in de happy mawnin,
Caze I’se seen a light in de sky!