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Song Information:

A fun, bluegrass/gospel song written by my good friend Joel Schubert and recorded at my home studio. You can't know how much this song has affected me as I have worked on it. Joel wrote this song way back in 1973 in Isla Vista, CA. While single, he and I lived in the same apartment. Likewise, my wife Barb and Cilla (Joel's wife) lived together in another apartment. We all belonged to the same church. Well anyway, I suggested to Joel about... I don't know, a year ago?... that he and I record this song. Well, the opportunity never arose. Then when the dread "Mr. C" came a knockin' on Joel's door, I immediately thought of the song and the obvious additional meaning to the line "I'm gonna be an overcomer." Recording this became top priority. I am thankful that we had the chance last weekend to record both Joel's and Cilla's vocals. I am happy with the result and so are they. I can't listen to this song now without getting, well...

To my oldest and dearest friend...

God, in all his mercies and healing power, be with you Joel Schubert!
Vocals: Joel & Cilla
Slide guitar, harmonica, bass, whistling: Jack
Drums, banjo, acoustic guitar picking: Loops

Song Lyrics:

I'm Gonna Be An Overcomer

CHORUS:
I'm gonna be an overcomer,
Nothing in this world can hold me back
Ever since I met my Lord Jesus
I've been travelin' on a one way track.

VERSES:
1. Sitting on the throne with my Jesus
Reigning with Him all dressed in white.
My names's written down in that great big book
Made holy by His own true light.

2. No more tears, no more sorrows,
Parting shall never more be.
Drinking from the living fountain
Hidden manna and a new name for me.

Chorus

3. Eating from the tree of life,
No need to fear the second death.
I'm gonna be an overcomer,
If it takes me to my very last breath.

4. Faithful is He who has called me
To finish the work that He's begun.
And when this life is finally over,
All the glory goes to God's only Son.

Chorus 2X

Joel Schubert 1973