The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is ca-alled up yonder I'll be there
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound
And time shall be no more
And the mornin' breaks, eternal, bri-ight and fair
When the saved of earth shall gather
Over on the other shore
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is ca-alled up yonder I-I'll be there
Let us labor for the Master
From the dawn 'til setting sun
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care
Then when all of life is over
And our work on earth is done
And the roll is ca-alled up yonder, I-I'll be there
When the roll (when the roll), is called up yo-onder
When the roll (when the roll), is called up yo-onder
When the roll (when the roll), is called up yonder
When the roll is ca-alled up yonder, I'll be there
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is ca-alled up yonder I'll be there
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound
And time shall be no more
And the mornin' breaks, eternal, bri-ight and fair
When the saved of earth shall gather
Over on the other shore
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yo-onder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is ca-alled up yonder I-I'll be there
Let us labor for the Master
From the dawn 'til setting sun
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care
Then when all of life is over
And our work on earth is done
And the roll is ca-alled up yonder, I-I'll be there
When the roll (when the roll), is called up yo-onder
When the roll (when the roll), is called up yo-onder
When the roll (when the roll), is called up yonder
When the roll is ca-alled up yonder, I'll be there
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When the Roll Is Called up Yonder Lyrics as written by Willie Nelson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
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