(Bill Monroe)

Oh, my brother take this warning
Don't let old Satan hold your hand
You'll be lost in sin forever
You'll never reach the Promised Land.

The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take
One reach down to destruction
The other to the perly gate.

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One road leads up to heaven
The other goes down below
Jesus our Saviour will protect you
He'll guide you by the old crossroad.

The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take
One reach down to destruction
The other to the perly gate.

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Soon your life will be over
You'll have to face the old crossroad
Will you be ready then my brother
To shine the ones those down below.

The old crossroad now is waiting
Which one are you goin' to take
One reach down to destruction
The other to the perly gate...