People Get Ready
Eva Cassidy · Songbird
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
Yeah yeah yeah
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
Among the loved and lost
Now there ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Whose hard on mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne
Ohh people get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear diesels a- humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
Yeah yeah yeah
I'm getting ready
I - I'm ready yeah yeah yeah
Oh I'm getting ready oh - oh
I'm ready yeah
People Get Ready
Eva Cassidy's rendition of 'People Get Ready' stands as a defining moment in her posthumous discography, showcasing her exceptional ability to reinterpret soulful classics. Featured on the album Songbird, this recording captures her signature emotive delivery, transforming the original into a deeply personal expression of hope and resilience. Cassidy's approach to the song highlights her mastery of phrasing and dynamic control, allowing the melody to breathe with an intimacy that resonates across genres. Her version remains a testament to her unique artistic voice, bridging the gap between gospel tradition and contemporary folk sensibilities. This performance exemplifies why her catalogue continues to captivate listeners, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless composition that has inspired countless artists across decades.