Gospel

I’ll Fly Away Chords

Albert Brumley Beginner Key of G 3 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D

I’ll Fly Away Chords – Guitar

Albert Brumley’s beloved gospel hymn that’s become a bluegrass and folk standard. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gospel/Bluegrass Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a bright, joyful energy. This is an uplifting gospel song — let the rhythm bounce and keep the tempo upbeat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Some glad morning when this life is o’er

C G

I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 2

G

When the shadows of this life have gone

C G

I’ll fly away

Like a bird from prison bars has flown

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 3

G

Just a few more weary days and then

C G

I’ll fly away

To a land where joys shall never end

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 4

G

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet

C G

I’ll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

D G

I’ll fly away

Practice tip: Only three chords (G, C, D) make this one of the easiest and most rewarding songs to learn. Try adding a bluegrass bass run between the G and C chords for authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Fly Away"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "I’ll Fly Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ll Fly Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I’ll Fly Away"?

It was written by Albert Brumley, and released in 1929.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D

I’ll Fly Away Chords – Ukulele

Albert Brumley’s beloved gospel hymn that’s become a bluegrass and folk standard. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gospel/Bluegrass Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bright, joyful energy. This is an uplifting gospel song — let the rhythm bounce and keep the tempo upbeat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Some glad morning when this life is o’er

C G

I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 2

G

When the shadows of this life have gone

C G

I’ll fly away

Like a bird from prison bars has flown

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 3

G

Just a few more weary days and then

C G

I’ll fly away

To a land where joys shall never end

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 4

G

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet

C G

I’ll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

D G

I’ll fly away

Practice tip: Only three chords (G, C, D) make this one of the easiest and most rewarding songs to learn. Try adding a bluegrass bass run between the G and C chords for authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Fly Away"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "I’ll Fly Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ll Fly Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I’ll Fly Away"?

It was written by Albert Brumley, and released in 1929.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D

I’ll Fly Away Chords – Piano

Albert Brumley’s beloved gospel hymn that’s become a bluegrass and folk standard. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gospel/Bluegrass Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bright, joyful energy. This is an uplifting gospel song — let the rhythm bounce and keep the tempo upbeat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Some glad morning when this life is o’er

C G

I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 2

G

When the shadows of this life have gone

C G

I’ll fly away

Like a bird from prison bars has flown

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 3

G

Just a few more weary days and then

C G

I’ll fly away

To a land where joys shall never end

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 4

G

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet

C G

I’ll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

D G

I’ll fly away

Practice tip: Only three chords (G, C, D) make this one of the easiest and most rewarding songs to learn. Try adding a bluegrass bass run between the G and C chords for authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Fly Away"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "I’ll Fly Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ll Fly Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I’ll Fly Away"?

It was written by Albert Brumley, and released in 1929.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D

I’ll Fly Away Chords – Banjo

Albert Brumley’s beloved gospel hymn that’s become a bluegrass and folk standard. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gospel/Bluegrass Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bright, joyful energy. This is an uplifting gospel song — let the rhythm bounce and keep the tempo upbeat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Some glad morning when this life is o’er

C G

I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 2

G

When the shadows of this life have gone

C G

I’ll fly away

Like a bird from prison bars has flown

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 3

G

Just a few more weary days and then

C G

I’ll fly away

To a land where joys shall never end

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 4

G

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet

C G

I’ll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

D G

I’ll fly away

Practice tip: Only three chords (G, C, D) make this one of the easiest and most rewarding songs to learn. Try adding a bluegrass bass run between the G and C chords for authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Fly Away"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "I’ll Fly Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ll Fly Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I’ll Fly Away"?

It was written by Albert Brumley, and released in 1929.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D

I’ll Fly Away Chords – Mandolin

Albert Brumley’s beloved gospel hymn that’s become a bluegrass and folk standard. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gospel/Bluegrass Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bright, joyful energy. This is an uplifting gospel song — let the rhythm bounce and keep the tempo upbeat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Some glad morning when this life is o’er

C G

I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 2

G

When the shadows of this life have gone

C G

I’ll fly away

Like a bird from prison bars has flown

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 3

G

Just a few more weary days and then

C G

I’ll fly away

To a land where joys shall never end

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 4

G

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet

C G

I’ll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

D G

I’ll fly away

Practice tip: Only three chords (G, C, D) make this one of the easiest and most rewarding songs to learn. Try adding a bluegrass bass run between the G and C chords for authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Fly Away"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "I’ll Fly Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ll Fly Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I’ll Fly Away"?

It was written by Albert Brumley, and released in 1929.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D

I’ll Fly Away Chords – Harmonica

Albert Brumley’s beloved gospel hymn that’s become a bluegrass and folk standard. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gospel/Bluegrass Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bright, joyful energy. This is an uplifting gospel song — let the rhythm bounce and keep the tempo upbeat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Some glad morning when this life is o’er

C G

I’ll fly away

To a home on God’s celestial shore

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 2

G

When the shadows of this life have gone

C G

I’ll fly away

Like a bird from prison bars has flown

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 3

G

Just a few more weary days and then

C G

I’ll fly away

To a land where joys shall never end

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

Verse 4

G

Oh, how glad and happy when we meet

C G

I’ll fly away

No more cold iron shackles on my feet

D G

I’ll fly away

Chorus

G

I’ll fly away, oh glory

C G

I’ll fly away (in the morning)

When I die, hallelujah, by and by

D G

I’ll fly away

D G

I’ll fly away

Practice tip: Only three chords (G, C, D) make this one of the easiest and most rewarding songs to learn. Try adding a bluegrass bass run between the G and C chords for authenticity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ll Fly Away"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "I’ll Fly Away" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ll Fly Away" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I’ll Fly Away"?

It was written by Albert Brumley, and released in 1929.