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I'll Be Listening
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Merle Haggard's 'I'll Be List'ning' is a gospel song about being ready for Christ's return. The lyrics express a believer's hope to hear the Savior's call and respond with a prepared heart and a righteous life. The song emphasizes the importance of having a right heart and a white robe, symbolizing purity, when Jesus calls. It reflects a patient, faithful anticipation of heaven and the moment when one's name is called. The repeated refrain 'I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name' underscores the theme of watchfulness and readiness for the eternal reunion with God.
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When the Savior calls I will answer
When He calls for me I will hear
When the Savior calls I will answer
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
If my heart is right when He calls me
If my heart is right I will hear
If my heart is right when He calls me
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
If my robe is white when He calls me
If my robe is white I will hear
If my robe is white when He calls me
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning
I'll be somewhere list'ning for my name