I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
Who was just about to cross the swellin' tide
And I asked Him if He would do me a favor
Kindly take this message to the other side

Well, if you my Savior
Tell Him that you saw me
When you saw me, I was on my way
You may meet some more friends
Who may ask about me
Tell 'em I am comin' home someday

Well, you may have to make
This journey on without me
Sooner or later, sooner or later
It's a debt that must be paid
When you reach that goldеn city
Think about me
And don't forget to tell my Savior what I say

Wеll, you may chance to meet
My mother or my father
Or some old friends whom I can't recall
You may chance to meet
My sister or my brother
Just try to see my Savior first of all
I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
Who was just about to cross the swellin' tide
And I asked Him if He would do me a favor
Kindly take this message to the other side

Well, I was standing by the bedside of a neighbor
Who was just about to cross the swellin' tide
And I asked Him if He would do me a favor
Kindly take this message to the other side...