when the roll is called up yonder
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C F
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be
C
no more,
G7
And the morning breaks, eternal bright and fair;
C F C
When the saved of Earth shall gather over on the other side,
G7 C
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
[Refrão] C
When the roll is called up yonder,
G7
When the roll is called up yonder,
C F
When the roll is called up yonder,
C G7 C
When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there.
Let us Labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun,
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then when all of life is over and our work on Earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there.
Chorus
(Note: This is a traditional arrangement and there is actually another verse in
between the two verses of this song. It just isn't included on the recording of
it.)
How to play when the roll is called up yonder
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.