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Ain'-a That Good News!
Staff Notation • Sacred, Spirituals
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Ain'-a That Good News! by William L. Dawson — Lyrics
I got a crown up ina the Kingdom,
Ain'a that good news!
R.:
I'm agoin' to lay down this worl',
Goin'a shoulder upuh my cross,
Goin'a take it homea to my Jesus,
Ain'a that good news!
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About Ain'-a That Good News!
This powerful arrangement of the spiritual Ain'-a That Good News! by William L. Dawson paints a vivid picture of salvation and the promise of eternal reward. The text, sung in English, speaks of a heavenly kingdom where the singer anticipates receiving a crown, a Savior, and a harp. The refrain, "Ain'a that good news!", echoes the profound joy and conviction inherent in the spiritual tradition. Dawson's SATB setting brings a rich, full sound to this message of hope, making it a stirring choice for choirs seeking to explore the expressive depths of African American sacred music. The arrangement effectively captures the fervent, uplifting spirit of the original spiritual.
