When I Get Where I'm Going

Dolly Parton

About When I Get Where I'm Going

"When I Get Where I'm Going'" is a song written by George Teren and Rivers Rutherford, and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in October 2005 as second single from his album Time Well Wasted and is his 14th career single (not counting album cuts). The song features harmony vocals from Dolly Parton. The song was Parton's 25th Billboard No. 1 (and her first since 1991's "Rockin' Years"), and Paisley's fifth.


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When I get where I'm going
On the far side of the sky
The first thing that I'm gonna do
Is spread my wings and fly
I'm gonna land beside a lion
And run my fingers through his mane
Or I might find out what it's like
To ride a drop of rain

Yeah, when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah, when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here

I'm gonna walk with my grandaddy
And he'll match me step for step
And I'll tell him how I missed him
Every minute since he left
Then I'll hug his neck

Yeah, when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
I will shed the sins and struggles
I have carried all these years
And I'll leave my heart wide open
I will love and have no fear
Yeah, when I get where I'm going
Don't cry for me down here

So much pain and so much darkness
In this world we stumble through
All these questions I can't answer
So much work to do
But when I get where I'm going
And I see my Maker's face
I'll stand forever in the light
Of His amazing grace
Yeah when I get where I'm going
There'll be only happy tears
Hallelujah
I will love and have no fear
When I get where I'm going
Yeah, when I get where I'm going

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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Written by: George Teren, Rivers Rutherford

Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, HORI PRO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
The song "When I Get Where I'm Going" is a collaborative work between two famous American singers, Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. The collaboration beautifully unites Paisley's contemporary country sound with Parton's classic country influence.
Song Release Year and Album
Released in 2005, it is the fifth and final single from Brad Paisley's album, "Time Well Wasted."
Chart Success
"When I Get Where I'm Going" was highly successful in the charts. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in early 2006 and became the first of several collaborations between Brad and Dolly to reach the top of the charts.
Genre
This song falls under the country genre. It showcases the reflective and poignant sensibilities that are common elements in many country music songs.
Song Duration
The song's duration is 4 minutes and 15 seconds, a standard length for a song within the genre.
Song Meaning
"When I Get Where I'm Going" is a heartfelt song about heading to heaven. The lyrics reflect a positive perspective towards death, seeing it as a journey to a more peaceful place rather than an end.
Award Nominations
It was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year in 2006. This recognition underscored the success of the collaboration between Paisley and Parton and the impact of the song.
Music Video
The music video features numerous people holding up pictures of loved ones who have passed away. This emotional accompaniment to the song drives home its message about remembering those we've lost and anticipating an eventual reunion.
Live Performances
Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton have performed "When I Get Where I'm Going" live together on several events, further demonstrating the popular demand and enduring appeal of the song.
Impact and Legacy
The song is often played or associated with funerals and memorials, given its uplifting and comforting message about passing on. Its enduring legacy demonstrates the power of music to provide solace during difficult times.

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