When I die and they lay me to rest

Gonna go to the place that's the best

When I lay me down to die

I'm goin' up to the spirit in the sky

I'm goin' up to the spirit in the sky

That's where I'm gonna go when I die

When I die and they lay me to rest

I'm gonna go to the place that's the best

Prepare yourself you know it's a must

You gotta have a friend in Jesus

So you know that when you die

Gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky

Gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky

That's where you're gonna go when you die

When you die and they lay you to rest

I'm gonna go to the place that's the best

I never knew a sinner

Cause I never sinned

I've got a friend in Jesus

Cause you know that when I die

He's gonna set me up for

The spirit in the sky

Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky

That's where I'm gonna go when I die

When I die and they lay me to rest

I'm gonna go to the place go to the place

That's the best