"Say Hallelujah" Tracy Chapman

"Say Hallelujah"
Say Hallelujah
Throw up your hands
The bucket is kicked
The body is gone

Close your eyes
And bow your head
To rest your soul
And to praise the dead

Say Hallelujah
Throw up your hands
The bucket is kicked
The body is gone

Dry your eyes
And stand upright
Put a smile on your face
He wouldn't want us to cry

The sun will rise
The stars will shine
Turning day to dusk
And night to dawn
We'll pass on
But until that time

Say Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Say Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Say Hallelujah
Throw up your hands
The bucket is kicked
The body is gone

Have mercy
It's a wonderful life
Eternal rest for the weary
Mourners party tonight

Say Hallelujah
Throw up your hands
The bucket is kicked
The body is gone

Wave your hands
But don't say goodbye
We're all gonna meet you
On the other side
from "Let It Rain" 2002

Despite many listenings I only really heard this song today for the first time on the radio. It was a striking and hopeful tune and so a little different to most peoples impressions of Tracy Chapman. More than one person on the web suggested they'd like this song at their funeral.

It's a song of celebration for a time when we talk about that but don't always manage it. As such I offer it here for use maybe at Easter or some other significant journeying moment!!