(I'm Gonna Lay Down my Heavy Load)
For SATB Voices a capella with Opt. Piano
By Lynn Shaw Bailey and Becki Slagle Mayo
I'm gonna lay down my heavy load (in the By an By) is the theme of this spiritual, wonderfully captured in this arrangement. The syncopated melody utilizes a pentatonic scale and rhythms which feature a swing feel. Partnered with the well-known gospel jewel When the Morning Comes, choirs of all abilities will sound phenomenal when singing this concert-closing tune. Offered a cappella or with piano, whichever meets the needs of the ensemble.