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When The Saints Go Marching In

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1 O when the saints go marching in,
O when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.

2 O when the sun refused to shine,
O when the sun refused to shine,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the sun refused to shine.

3 O when they crown him Lord of all,
O when they crown him Lord of all,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when they crown him Lord of all.

Source: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #729

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First Line: O when the saints go marching in
Title: When The Saints Go Marching In
Meter: 8.8.10.7
Source: Negro Spiritual
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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