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When I Get Where I’m Going

Brad Paisley Featuring Dolly Parton

When I Get Where I'm Going is a country pick by Brad Paisley Featuring Dolly Parton, best approached as its own performance. It is more likely to land with people who already know Brad Paisley Featuring Dolly Parton. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong.

Beginner friendly Family friendly

Country Any Voice 2000s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 4/10

Easy

Crowd 5/10

Mixed reaction

Singalong 3/10

Low

Best voice: Any Voice
Best setting: Family party or mixed ages
Performance: Solo
Availability: Limited availability

Useful detail

Performance tip

When I Get Where I'm Going needs one clear preparation choice: mark breaths before the busier lines so the phrasing stays relaxed. It will give When I Get Where I'm Going a clearer arc from the first section to the last.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

When I Get Where I'm Going rewards a singer who knows the lyric well enough to focus on the lyric’s point of view. Its structure offers some repeated lines to anchor the arrangement, while the words have fairly active phrasing. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.

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