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When I Take My Vacation In Heaven

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CThere are those who are taking vacations
To the Fmountains the lakes and the Csea
Where they rest from their cares and their troubles
What a D7wonderful time that must G7be
But it Cseems not my G7lot to be like Cthem 
I must Ftoil through the heat and the Ccold
Seeking out the lost sheep on a mountain 
Bringing D7wanderers G7back to the Cfold
But when I take my vacation in heaven 
What a Fwonderful time that will Cbe
Hearing concerts by the heavenly chorus 
And the D7face of my Savior I'll G7see
Sitting Cdown on the G7banks of the Criver
Neath the Fshade of the evergreen Ctree
There I'll rest from my burdens forever 
Won't you D7take your G7vacation with Cme
Sitting Cdown on the G7banks of the Criver
Neath the Fshade of the evergreen Ctree
There I'll rest from my burdens forever 
Won't you D7take your G7vacation with Cme

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The story behind the song

This song carries the deep, calm, and often somber tone that Johnny Cash was known for, especially in his later career. It reflects themes of redemption and a humble demeanor, often found in his music. With his characteristic bass-baritone voice, this piece fits within the world of an artist who grew up on gospel music. It plays like a contemplative journey toward a peaceful, ultimate destination.

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When I Take My Vacation In Heaven

by Johnny Cash

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There are those who are taking vacations

F C

To the mountains the lakes and the sea

Where they rest from their cares and their troubles

D7 G7

What a wonderful time that must be

C G7 C

But it seems not my lot to be like them

F C

I must toil through the heat and the cold

Seeking out the lost sheep on a mountain

D7 G7 C

Bringing wanderers back to the fold

But when I take my vacation in heaven

F C

What a wonderful time that will be

Hearing concerts by the heavenly chorus

D7 G7

And the face of my Savior I'll see

C G7 C

Sitting down on the banks of the river

F C

Neath the shade of the evergreen tree

There I'll rest from my burdens forever

D7 G7 C

Won't you take your vacation with me

C G7 C

Sitting down on the banks of the river

F C

Neath the shade of the evergreen tree

There I'll rest from my burdens forever

D7 G7 C

Won't you take your vacation with me

About When I Take My Vacation In Heaven Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play When I Take My Vacation In Heaven by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When I Take My Vacation In Heaven chords”, “When I Take My Vacation In Heaven guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash When I Take My Vacation In Heaven chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy When I Take My Vacation In Heaven chords and for experienced players who want accurate When I Take My Vacation In Heaven lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, D7, G7.

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