When I die and they lay me to rest, Gonna go to the place that's best.

Prepare yourself, you know it's a must, Gotta have a friend in Jesus

Never been a sinner, I've never sinned. I've got a friend in Jesus.

When they lay me down to die, Goin on up to the spirit in the sky.

So you know that when you die, It's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the sky.

So you know that when I die, It's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky.

Goin on 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.