Since I Laid My Burden Down

Grade Level 2

Year: 1998

Type: Swing/Jazz Style

Composer: Stephen Bulla

Program Notes:

This traditional spiritual refers to the joy and freedom from life’s burdens, once liberated by God’s grace.  The words are simple and direct:

Glory glory hallelujah, since I laid my burden down

I feel better so much better…

Feel like shouting, hallelujah…

I am climbing Jacob’s ladder…

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)