You help make Hymnary.org possible.

In 2025, more than 10 million people from 200+ countries found hymns, liturgical resources, and encouragement here. If Hymnary has meant something to you this year, would you take a moment to help sustain it? A gift of any size — and a note of encouragement, if you'd like to share one — directly supports the server costs, research, and curation that keep this resource freely available to the world.

Give securely online today, or mail a check to:
Hymnary.org (c/o Calvin University)
3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for being part of this important online ministry resource.

Click here to donate to Hymnary.org I have already donated. Please don't show this to me again
Text:Over My Head
Tune:OVER MY HEAD
Arranger:John L. Bell

594. Over My Head

Text Information
First Line: Oh, when the world is silent
Title: Over My Head
Refrain First Line: Over my head, I hear music in the air
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: God: Presence of; Heritage: African American; Music (2 more...)
Source: African American spiritual (USA)
Copyright: © 1998 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)
Tune Information
Name: OVER MY HEAD
Arranger: John L. Bell (alt.)
Meter: Irregular
Key: G Major
Source: African American spiritual
Copyright: © 1998 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)



Suggestions or corrections? Contact us
It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.