About the song
There are songs that touch the heart, and then there are songs that speak directly to the soul. Alan Jackson’s rendition of “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” belongs to the latter. With its gentle melody, sincere lyrics, and a voice steeped in faith and tradition, this song has resonated deeply with countless listeners who long for the comfort of eternal love and the promise of reunion beyond this life.
Originally written by Carl Trivette, this gospel classic was later embraced by Jackson as part of his “Precious Memories” collection—a deeply personal tribute to his spiritual roots. Known for his smooth baritone and understated style, Jackson brings a profound tenderness to the song, transforming it from a simple gospel tune into a heartfelt declaration of hope, love, and faith.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a place where pain and sorrow no longer exist, and where loved ones will one day walk side by side again. In lines like “If I had a time and a place, I’d go back there and stroll over heaven with you,” there’s a quiet longing that feels both nostalgic and eternal. It’s a reminder that life, with all its joys and trials, is but a part of a much larger, divine journey.
What makes this song so enduring is its emotional honesty. It speaks to those who have loved and lost, those who still hope, and those who believe in a reunion beyond the veil of this world. Whether played at a funeral, a quiet Sunday morning, or a reflective evening, “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” offers a sense of peace and reassurance.
In a world that often rushes past the spiritual, Alan Jackson pauses—and invites us to do the same. Through this song, he reminds us that love is not bound by time, and that faith can carry us beyond even the final goodbye.
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Lyrics
If I surveyed all the good things that come to me from above
If I count all the blessings from the storehouse of love
I’d simply ask for a favor of him beyond mortal king
And I’m sure that he’d grant it again
I want to stroll over Heaven with you some glad day
When all our troubles and heartaches are vanished away
Then we’ll enjoy the beauty where all things are new
I want to stroll over Heaven with you
So many places of beauty we long to see here below
But time and treasures have kept us from making plans as you know
But come the morning of the rapture together we’ll stand anew
While I stroll over Heaven with you
I want to stroll over Heaven with you some glad day
When all our troubles and heartaches are vanished away
Then we’ll enjoy the beauty where all things are new
I want to stroll over Heaven with you
I want to stroll over Heaven with you
