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Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley
About When I Get Where I'm Going
"When I Get Where I'm Going'" is a song written by George Teren and Rivers Rutherford, and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in October 2005 as second single from his album Time Well Wasted and is his 14th career single (not counting album cuts). The song features harmony vocals from Dolly Parton. The song was Parton's 25th Billboard No. 1 (and her first since 1991's "Rockin' Years"), and Paisley's fifth.
- Year:
- 2005
- 4:08
- 14,330Views
- Playlists:
- #26
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When I get where I'm goingOn the far side of the skyThe first thing that I'm gonna doIs spread my wings and flyI'm gonna land beside a lionAnd run my fingers through his maneOr I might find out what it's likeTo ride a drop of rainYeah, when I get where I'm goingThere'll be only happy tearsI will shed the sins and strugglesI have carried all these yearsAnd I'll leave my heart wide openI will love and have no fearYeah, when I get where I'm goingDon't cry for me down hereI'm gonna walk with my grandaddyAnd he'll match me step for stepAnd I'll tell him how I missed himEvery minute since he leftThen I'll hug his neckYeah, when I get where I'm goingThere'll be only happy tearsI will shed the sins and strugglesI have carried all these yearsAnd I'll leave my heart wide openI will love and have no fearYeah, when I get where I'm goingDon't cry for me down hereSo much pain and so much darknessIn this world we stumble throughAll these questions I can't answerSo much work to doBut when I get where I'm goingAnd I see my Maker's faceI'll stand forever in the lightOf His amazing graceYeah when I get where I'm goingThere'll be only happy tearsHallelujahI will love and have no fearWhen I get where I'm goingYeah, when I get where I'm going
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Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little whor*house in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »
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Written by: George Teren, Rivers Rutherford
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, HORI PRO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist CollaborationThe song "When I Get Where I'm Going" is a collaborative work between two famous American singers, Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton. The collaboration beautifully unites Paisley's contemporary country sound with Parton's classic country influence. |
Song Release Year and AlbumReleased in 2005, it is the fifth and final single from Brad Paisley's album, "Time Well Wasted." |
Chart Success"When I Get Where I'm Going" was highly successful in the charts. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in early 2006 and became the first of several collaborations between Brad and Dolly to reach the top of the charts. |
GenreThis song falls under the country genre. It showcases the reflective and poignant sensibilities that are common elements in many country music songs. |
Song DurationThe song's duration is 4 minutes and 15 seconds, a standard length for a song within the genre. |
Song Meaning"When I Get Where I'm Going" is a heartfelt song about heading to heaven. The lyrics reflect a positive perspective towards death, seeing it as a journey to a more peaceful place rather than an end. |
Award NominationsIt was nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Event of the Year in 2006. This recognition underscored the success of the collaboration between Paisley and Parton and the impact of the song. |
Music VideoThe music video features numerous people holding up pictures of loved ones who have passed away. This emotional accompaniment to the song drives home its message about remembering those we've lost and anticipating an eventual reunion. |
Live PerformancesBrad Paisley and Dolly Parton have performed "When I Get Where I'm Going" live together on several events, further demonstrating the popular demand and enduring appeal of the song. |
Impact and LegacyThe song is often played or associated with funerals and memorials, given its uplifting and comforting message about passing on. Its enduring legacy demonstrates the power of music to provide solace during difficult times. |
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