I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor

Who was chaped bound to cross the swelling tide

The swelling tide

And I asked him if he would do me a favor

And kindly take this message to the other side

To the other side

If you see my savior tell him that you saw me

That you saw me

When you saw me I was on my way

I was on my way

You may meet some old friends who may ask for me

Ask for me

Tell them I am coming home some day

Coming home some day

Though you have to make the journey on without me

On without me

It's such a debt

That sooner or later must be paid

Oh must be paid

When you reach the golden city think about me

Think about me

And don't forget to tell my savior what I said

Tell what I said

If you see my savior tell him that you saw me

That you saw me

When you saw me I was on my way

I was on my way

You may meet some old friends who may ask for me

Ask for me

Just tell them I am coming home some day

Coming home some day

If you see my savior tell him that you saw me

That you saw me

When you saw me I was on my way

I was on my way

You may meet some old friends who may ask for me

Ask for me

Tell them I am coming home some day

Coming home some day