When I die and they lay me to rest

Gonna go to the place that's the best

When they lay me down to die

Going up to the spirit in the sky

Going 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

You're gonna go to the place that's the best

I've be sinner yes I've sinned

But I've got a friend in Jesus

So you know that when I die

Gonna set me up to the spirit in the sky

Gonna send me 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

Go to the place that's the best yeah