When i die and they lay me to rest
I gonna go the place that is the best
When they lay me down to die
I gonna go up to the spirit in the sky
(repeat)

Thats where i am gonna go when i die
When i die and lay me to rest
I gonna go to the place thats the best

Prepare yourself, you know it's a must
Got to have a friend in jesus
So that when you die
He can recommend you to the spirit in the sky
(repeat)

Thats where you go when you die
When you die and they lay you to rest
Your gonna go to the place thats the place

Not a sinner, never sin
Cause i got a friend in jesus
So you when that when i die
He'll set me up with the spirit in the sky
(repeat)

Thats where i go when i die
When they lay me down to rest
I am going to the place that is the best
(repeat)