Home in Heaven
Hank Williams
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Around me many are building Homes of beauty and wealth But what of a home in heaven Where will you live after death Are you building a home in heaven To live in when this life is o'er Will you move to that beautiful city And live with Christ ever more Long is the road that leads you To that beautiful home up there Is work on your home completed Death may be lingering near Are you building a home in heaven To live in when this life is o'er Will you move to that beautiful city And live with Christ ever more Are you ready for his coming Have you been true all along Have you finished your building in glory Will you move to this heavenly home Are you building a home in heaven To live in when this life is o'er Will you move to that beautiful city And live with Christ ever more
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Written by: WILLIAMS, SR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Home in Heaven" is a country gospel song by the iconic singer Hank Williams.
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Lyricist InfoHank Williams wrote the lyrics to "Home in Heaven."
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the Country Gospel genre, which combines elements of traditional gospel with a country flavor.
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Song Image"Home in Heaven" provides a comforting vision of the afterlife, describing a place of peace and eternal happiness.
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Published Date"Home in Heaven" was included in a posthumous compilation album 'The Unforgettable Hank Williams' which was released in 1974.
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Recording Info"Home in Heaven" was one of the numerous demo recordings made by Williams for the song publisher Fred Rose.
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Song ThemeWith lyrics such as "Looking forward the day I make it, to my home in heaven above," the song reflects Williams' deep religious faith.
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NotabilityBeing a Hank Williams song, "Home in Heaven" is also significant because Williams has been acknowledged as one of the most influential country musicians of all time.
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Unique QualityLike many of Williams' gospel songs, "Home in Heaven" skillfully blends a lively rhythm with profound, heartfelt lyrics.
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Relationship with Carrie UnderwoodPopular modern country artist Carrie Underwood has cited Hank Williams as an influence and covered his song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" in concerts, showing the continued influence of Williams' music, including songs like "Home in Heaven."
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Hank Williams' LegacyDespite his early death at age 29, Hank Williams left behind a rich legacy of music which included songs like "Home in Heaven", that continue to enjoy popularity and influence subsequent generations of country and popular music musicians.
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Mysterious CircumstancesSome of Williams' religious songs, including "Home in Heaven," are thought to present a stark contrast to his hard-living lifestyle and abrupt death in 1953.
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