Discover the story of the song > Move On Up a Little Higher – Mahalia Jackson

The protagonist sings a gospel-like song about moving on up to heaven. She talks about leaving behind her burdens and putting on a new robe in glory. She believes that when she reaches heaven, she will be reunited with loved ones, feast with the Rose of Sharon, and always be greeted with howdy instead of goodbye. She asks if her friend will be there with her, waiting for the angels to call God's roll.