Lyrics of
Ill Fly Away

Ill Fly Away was written in 1929 by Albert E. Brumley and has become one of the most recognized gospel hymns in the American evangelical tradition. Brumley was inspired by the secular song The Prisoners Song to create a hymn that expresses the Christian hope in the afterlife. The song has become a standard in both religious services and folk and country music performances.

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Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away
To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away

I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away

When the shadows of this life have grown, I'll fly away
Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I'll fly away

I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away

Oh how glad and happy when we meet, I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet, I'll fly away

I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away

Just a few more weary days, and then, I'll fly away
To a land where joys shall never end, I'll fly away

I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away
When I die, hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away