Lay My Burden Down

Larry Sparks · Other Songs - Larry Sparks

GLORY GLORY (HALLELUJAH) (SINCE I LAID MY BURDEN DOWN)



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Glory glory, hallelujah

Since I lay my burden down

Glory glory, hallelujah

Since I lay my burden down



Ain't gonna have no pain or sorrow

When I lay my burden down

Ain't gonna have no pain or sorrow

When I lay my burden down



I'm gonna see my Lord and Savior

When I lay my burden down

I'm gonna see my Lord and Savior

When I lay my burden down



All my sickness will be over

When I lay my burden down

All my sickness will be over

When I lay my burden down



All my troubles will be over

When I lay my burden down

All my troubles will be over

When I lay my burden down



Lord, I'm feeling so much better

Since I lay my burden down

Lord, I'm feeling so much better

Since I lay my burden down



Sometimes I feel, I feel like shouting

Since I lay my burden down

Sometimes I feel, I feel like shouting

Since I lay my burden down.



I decided to follow Jesus

When I laid my burden down

Yes I decided to follow Jesus

When I laid my burden down



I am climbing so much higher

Since I laid my burden down

Yes I'm climbing so much higher

Since I laid my burden down



I will see all my loved ones

When I lay my burden down

I will see all my loved ones

When I lay my burden down



I'm gonna shout and sang forever

When I lay my burden down

I'm gonna shout and sang forever

When I lay my burden down

About Lay My Burden Down

Larry Sparks' "Lay My Burden Down" stands as a defining example of his mastery in the English-language blues and bluegrass traditions. Recorded with a raw, acoustic authenticity, the track exemplifies Sparks' ability to weave together the storytelling depth of the Delta blues with the rhythmic drive of Appalachian folk. The song reflects a lifetime of experience, capturing the weary resilience of the working class through a melodic structure that balances melancholy with a steady, forward-moving pulse. As a central piece in his discography, the recording showcases Sparks' distinctive vocal style, characterized by a gravelly tone and a narrative approach that avoids sentimentality in favor of stark realism. The composition resonates within the broader context of American roots music, drawing from the lineage of artists who documented the struggles and triumphs of rural life. Its enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious power, offering a listening experience that feels both historically grounded and personally immediate, cementing Sparks' reputation as a vital voice in contemporary traditional music.