Oh, it's a great, great morning
That first day in heaven
When you're strolling
Down the golden avenue
(Yee-haw!)

There are mansions left and right
And you're thrilled with every sight
And the saints are
Always smiling, saying,
"How do you do?"

Oh, it's a great, great morning
That first day in heaven
When you realize
Your worrying days are through

You'll be glad you were not idle
Took time to read your Bible
It's a great, great morning for you
(And you, and you)

I had a dream
I must confess
I hated to awake
He dreamt he was an angel
At the great and pearly gates
St. Peter said,
"Well, hello there
Where have you been?
We've got your mansion ready
So come on in!"

So he rang for an angel
To act as his guide
Spread his wings a time or two...
...and learned how to fly...

(That's a... that's a bass)

Oh, it's a... great, great morning
That first day in heaven
When you're strolling
Down the golden avenue

There are mansions left and right
And you're thrilled with every sight
And the saints are
Always smiling, saying,
"How do you do?"

Oh, it's a great, great morning
That first day in heaven
When you realize
Your worrying days are through

You'll be glad you were not idle
Took time to read your Bible
It's a great, great morning
A great, great morning
What a happy day!