Based on a North American Baptist hymn. This song was used in a production of "Of Mice and Men" at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

I'll Fly Away

When the hard times they are past and gone
I'll fly away, fly away
To the land with fairer deals for everyone
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh Lord
I'll fly away
When I die, hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away, fly away

When the rich men build a gilded tower
I'll fly away, fly away
To the land where the poor folk share the power
I'll fly away, fly away

I'll fly away (etc)

When the day of judgement cracks the mountains
I'll fly away, fly away
To the land where freedom springs like fountains
I'll fly away

I'll fly away (etc)