Keep Movin’ On
is a Gospel song with an old-school funk groove. Inspired by a vision where the writer saw herself singing this song with a trio, Keep Movin’ On is a reminder to not become bogged down with this world. Keep pressing on, stay the course and one day on the other side, hear the Savior say “Well Done.”
Story Behind Song
I have to give credit where credit is due on this song. My inspiration for “Keep Movin’ On” was a vision. I saw myself and three soulful ladies singing back-up, on a stage in 1987. I was about to fall asleep late at night and the vision came to me. I immediately got up and recorded a sketchy version on an old cassette tape recorder. Boy has technology come a long way!
At that time, I was singing with the Grammy nominated, “Melodies of Praise.” The group had some seriously talented singers that were just fabulous Christian people. They are instrumental and played a part in who I am today. One lady in particular, Ms. Sadie Carter (not pictured) had the inspiration for the bridge. I have lost contact with her over the years – but I wanted to say thank you to Sadie for her comments and contributions.
So my first credit is to the Holy Spirit for the divine inspiration of this song and my second to Ms. Carter. Keep on singing His songs sister! “Keep Movin’ On!” One day we will hear our Lord say “Well Done!”
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
I’m gonna keep movin’ on
I gotta keep movin’ on
I wanna keep movin’ on
Until I stand before the throne, yea now
And when I get to heaven
I said when I get to heaven
Lord when I get to heaven
I want to hear Him say well done
(Chorus)
I was a sinner nowhere bound
I was lost but now I’m found
Hallelujah, Praise His name
And Keep, keep movin’ on
(Bridge)
Hallelujah, Glory Glory
Hallelujah, Glory Glory
Hallelujah, Glory Glory
Hallelujah, Glory Glory
(Verse 2)
And when I get to heaven
I said when I get to heaven
Lord when I get to heaven
I want to hear Him say well done
I’m gonna keep movin’ on
I gotta keep movin’ on
I wanna keep movin’ on
Until I stand before the throne
I’m gonna hear him say well done
(Chorus)
I was a sinner nowhere bound
I was lost but now I’m found
Hallelujah, Praise His name
Sing Hallelujah, Praise His Name
I was a sinner nowhere bound
I was lost but now I’m found
Hallelujah, Praise His name
And Keep movin’ on, yea
(End Tag)
Keep movin’ on (scat through end)
Keep Movin On © 1987 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics and Background Vocals by Judith Baker | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | All Rights Reserved
